Duet for Drumset and Multiple-PercussionSynergetic Simpatico Composed by Brian S. Mason
Instrumentation: Drumset (snare, kick, 4 toms), 4 octabons, timbales, 14" hihat, 13" hihat, low crash cymbal, 2 splash cymbals, high crash cymbal, 2 ride cymbals, sizzle cymbal, China cymbal, high and low jam blocks (each w/pedal), cowbell (w/pedal), bongos, 3 roto toms, concert bass drum, piccolo snare drum, 3 brake drums, 2 cowbells, log drums (4 pitches), mark tree, temple blocks
Synergetic Simpatico is an exploration of the musical possibilities of two percussion instruments with two very different stereotypes in the percussion world. The drumset is often construed as a groove-oriented instrument, playing repeating patterns that create an ostinato for other instruments to play along to. The multiple-percussion setup is often looked at in a more contemporary view. The idea of putting together multiple percussion instruments played by one player has been embraced by the contemporary concert realm in the form of modern percussion ensemble pieces and solos, notably pioneered by Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat.
This piece will attempt to break these stereotypes by utilizing the drumset as a contemporary percussion instrument and showing off the multiple-(more...)
