Song and Dance (2009)
Player 1: Kalimba, Claves, 3 Toms, Bass Drum, China Cymbal, and Conch Shell Horn
Player 2: Bells, Ocean Drum, Shaker, Mark Tree, Claves, Djembe, 2 Bongos, 2 Congas, and Gliss Gong.
"Song and Dance" is scored for percussion duo in two movements: I. Song of the Metals; II. Dance of the Drums. The first movement features the kalimba accompanied by bells, djembe, shaker, and other small percussion instruments. A recording of birds singing accompanies the entire movement providing a background of nature sounds. The second movement is in stark contrast with very primal drumming. Interlocking groove-oriented patterns permeate the movement while a conch shell is used as a single-pitch melodic instrument. Both movements are dances, however two very different aesthetics.
- Performed by
Quey Percussion Duo (Gene Koshinski and Tim Broscious)
I. Song of the Metals
II. Dance of the Drums