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Mar. 6th, 2005|06:40 pm |
EARTHQUAKE QUARTET #1
Quartet for Voice, Trombone, Cello, and Seismograms
Composer Andrew Michael
"Earthquake Quartet #1 is a concept piece that attempts to express two ideas about earthquakes. In its initial section, we hear a musical description of the earthquake cycle. In this cycle the motion of tectonic plates slowly builds up strain in the earth's crust and this strain is then suddenly released during earthquakes. The latter part of the piece is based on the idea that society and culture, including music, takes place with the earthquakes as an often-ignored backdrop. However, geologic processes are an intrinsic part of our existence and ignoring the slow cycle described in the initial section will have its consequences. [...]"
Actual Performance Recording
Actual Performance Recording 2
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