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Work Overview
The one-movement work is closely based on a field transcription of pied butcherbird song, with inter-phrase intervals reduced and some motives deleted. The pied butcherbird from Lamington Plateau is joined near the end of the transcription by a crimson rosella, which delivers its bell-like motives an octave higher than normal pied butcherbird range. I give both parts to the flute, having him interrupt himself as it were.
The work involves some improvisation and is dedicated to Australian improvising flutist Jim Denley.
Work Details
Year: 2008
Instrumentation: Flute.
Duration: 9 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Professional or advanced student
Commission note: Commissioned for Jim Denley.
Recipient of APRA/UWS composition award 2008.
Analysis
Resonate article: Hollis Taylor's Absolute Bird by Jim Denley
Subjects
- Has as subject/About: Lamington Plateau
- Influenced by: Birdsong
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