Mechanically Speaking was composed with an image of interlocking pieces of machinery in mind - the composer imagined an industrial workplace with gears cranking and cogs turning. The opening of the work, particularly, sets this mood although there are many twists and turns throughout the piece. There is one particular motive that returns throughout the composition in many different guises. A perfect piece for the advanced student performer wishing to expand their repertoire of Australian classics.
Matthew Hindson is one of the most-performed and most-commissioned composers in the world, and a leading Australian composer of his generation. His music often displays influences of popular music styles within a classical music context.
