Masterclass: THEORY 203 - Introductory Polychords

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I'm really interested how my dude Messiaen used this in his works. i know he likes to stack chords on chords. but would like to know how it makes sense.

56 minutes ago, Casper Belier said:

I'm really interested how my dude Messiaen used this in his works. i know he likes to stack chords on chords. but would like to know how it makes sense.

 

I think Messiaen used a different type of chords, not polychords. In fact he "invented" a lot of chords.

But polychords imply there are two clear layers of chords, separated by tesitura and/or "timbre". ç

On the other hand, some authors (Persichetti) separate polychords from bitonality. But I agree with Monarcheon, sometimes you can build bitonality with polychords, if the sequences or progressions are distinctive.

Would this naturally lead into bi/poly tonality? 

Would I still be able to submit for this / other past masterclasses, @Monarcheon? If not, I understand

@Noah Brode You certainly can in spirit, but not officially. The theory is yours to use; it doesn't have to be tied down to a masterclass format. The only reason that formal format exists is so that composers can get guaranteed feedback on the use of the techniques.