Plectra and Percussion Dances (2014)
2014 Grammy Winner: Best Classical Compendium
2014 Grammy Nominee: Best Chamber Performance
Bitter Music (2011)
Harry Partch’s Depression Journal
2012 Grammy Nominee: Best Classical Compendium
Continue reading “Bitter Music (2011)”Ulysses at the Edge of the World
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Harry Partch’s Ulysses at the Edge of the World, originally written for jazz trumpeter Chet Baker and subtitled “A Minor Adventure in Rhythm,” also exists in multiple versions. In its 4th and final incarnation, the composer joined trumpet and baritone sax to honor the popular Chet Baker/Gerry Mulligan duo [he was a fan], replacing the initial double bass part with the Bass Marimba. Syncopations and time signatures of five and seven easily predate Dave Brubeck, culminating in a pithy punchline that features a cop arresting the titular homeless Greek hero for vagrancy.
Castor & Pollux, live at REDCAT, 2008
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Performed by Partch Ensemble on May 31, 2008
A wild ride in Disney Hall as Music of Microtonal Composer/Inventor Harry Partch Is performed on amazing Instruments by PARTCH, an acclaimed ensemble Under the direction of John Schneider, -Noted Musician, Educator, Founder of Microfest, He hosts the KPFK weekly Radio Show “Global Village” and also hosted the “SOUNDBOARD TV series.
Instruments:
Bass Marimba, Cloud Chamber Bowls, Diamond Marimba, Harmonic Canon, Kithara, Surrogate Kithara
Bass Marimba, Cloud Chamber Bowls, Diamond Marimba, Harmonic Canon, Kithara, Surrogate Kithara
