Soundscape of War in the Jazz Album Music Under Siege by Volodymyr Balaba and Galyna Dub

Abstract This research investigates the underexplored intersection of soundscape of war and jazz music in Ukraine, with a particular focus on how these soundscapes redefine traditional aesthetic and performative boundaries in contemporary Ukrainian jazz music. The research is grounded in the observation that while soundscape of war in the Ukrainian context presents a unique confluence of cultural, historical, and technological factors that shape these artistic practices differently. One of the bright trends of contemporary Ukrainian jazz, which corresponds to the world directions of the development of modern jazz art, is the involvement of electroacoustic instrumentation (electronic music and sound effects) as its sound component. The jazz album Music under Siege was created by Volodymyr Balaba and Galyna Dub as a reaction of real living under Siege in beginning of 2022. Each part of this album presented a diary from a life of Chernihiv`s musicians. This album a vivid portrayal of human resilience during a period of extreme crisis. The chronological structure of the titles highlights key emotional and environmental milestones, creating a narrative that blends personal and collective experience.