Barradas' Triptych is a testament to the influence of the Italian futurist movement of the early 20th century. Like the Italian futurists, who ardently embraced the new industrial civilization of their time, "Aserradero" mirrors the sounds of log factories, encapsulating the spirit of the era. The first piece in this set opens with a calm and solemn motif, composed of open fourths. This interval gives this theme a serious, almost religious character. The opening theme is interrupted by motifs that represent the chaotic sounds of machinery, an idea that permeates throughout the entire cycle.