- "Augusta Read Thomas’ “Resounding Earth” is a work for written for the
intrepid Third Coast Percussion ensemble, exploring the meditative and
profound sound world of bells. An instrument that figured prominently in
Thomas’ ensemble music, bells have a broad set of associations and
functions in world cultures, and this piece reverently explores that
range. The composer writes, “ the piece is conceived as a cultural
statement celebrating interdependence and commonality across all
cultures; and as a musical statement celebrating the extraordinary
beauty and diversity of expression inherent in these incredible
objects.” . . . . ." . . . ."Third Coast has commissioned and performed world premieres by many of
today’s leading composers, including Augusta Read Thomas, Timothy
Andres, Glenn Kotche, David T. Little, Marcos Balter, Ted Hearne, and
ensemble member David Skidmore. . ." - Augusta Read Thomas is among the most sought after composers working
today. Her music has been commissioned and performed by the world’s
leading orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists. Thomas was Mead
Composer-in-Residence with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from
1997-2006. Her piece “Astral Canticle” was one of the two finalists for
the 2007 Pulitzer Prize and “Colors of Love”, an album featuring Thomas’
work performed by Chanticleer received a Grammy Award in 2007."
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VLA- Carbon Based Lifeforms
followed by
Melanie de Baisio - No Deal
A quiet masterpiece. I too listened to/enjoyed that music by Reza Mazandarini 1st thing in the morning...
then
Sharp Veins - The Earth Splashed
http://www.listentothis.info/2014/11/blog-post.html?m=1
New Focus Recordings 2013
- releases May 9, 2016
David Bowie: Verbatim
podcast available for download for a while.
Now; Good Willsmith - Snake Person Generation
Then, naturally: