Implementing unsystematic and unmathematical parameters in sound and composition 

Jung-Jae Kim

Master of Music Performance, Jazz Saxophone

This Master's thesis presents an approach to how to investigate and apply musical parameters, which articulate the unsystematic and unmathematical characteristics of natural features. The research project took place at the University of Bergen, Faculty of Art, Music and Design, Grieg Academy from 2018 to 2020. The main artistic result was presented as a musical album called I Had a Dream by PAN.


The exposition consists of six chapters. Chapter one and two present my research question and background information. Chapter three to four present the work methods of my investigation and application. Chapter five contains the work process of my band project and its final products. The last chapter is a final discussion about my research question. 

Grieg Academy

Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design, University of Bergen

Natureous Music