Score
Dark valley, clear sky : for electric cello and loop pedal / Anthony Lyons.
Library shelf no. 787.4/LYO 1 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
Dark Valley, Clear Sky was written for electric cello
and loop pedal. The piece constructs a journey through the
layering of looped materials that incorporate harmonics,
pizzicato technique, cello body percussion and melodic
elements.
While much of the looped musical material is kept simple, there
are sections that require the cellist to interpret, improvise and
incorporate extended techniques. A broad range of musical and
technical skills are needed to successfully perform the work. A
loop pedal is an instrument in itself and in many ways using it
effectively requires the cellist to be playing two instruments
simultaneously.
In Dark Valley, Clear Sky, a delicate beginning builds
towards a climactic solo section that increases in intensity
until there is a chaotic timbrel disintegration of the melodic
soundworld. The title of the work draws on the various contrasts
of timbre, asymmetric pulse and use of melodic fragments that
move between darker, rougher moments to lighter, clearer, more
transparent moments. The score should be taken as a departure
point, offering the cellist the opportunity to progressively
incorporate elements of improvisation, extended techniques and
the optional use of delay, reverb and overdrive effects.
Work Details
Year: 2010
Instrumentation: Electric cello, loop pedal (optional use of effect pedals including reverb, delay, overdrive/ distortion).
Duration: 7 min.
Difficulty: Medium — Simultaneous playing of cello and loop effects pedal required
Commission note: Commissioned by Jesse Martin.
First performance: by Jesse Martin — Nov 10. Richmond Uniting Church, Melbourne
Performances of this work
Nov 10: Richmond Uniting Church, Melbourne. Featuring Jesse Martin.
User reviews
Be the first to share your thoughts, opinions and insights about this work.
To post a comment please login.