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Motion

from Less Is More by LucillePSax

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Motion, for alto saxophone and piano, is based on the development of a single melodic idea and takes influence from the minimalist techniques of phasing and additive process. The first section is rooted in an additive process; a melodic or rhythmic idea that is broken down into one cell or short idea and is then gradually expanded to form a whole melodic or rhythmic pattern. In Motion, the saxophone and piano begin in unison with a fragment of the main melody. The melody is gradually built up by the saxophone and the phrase is lengthened, although still in a fragmented form. The full, legato form of the melody is not heard until the second section. The second section is inspired by the phase music of Steve Reich. Phasing requires at least two lines playing identical material; one of these lines is shifted out of sync with the other, generating continual rhythmic variation. It's use in this section involves the two instruments playing similar lines a quaver apart from one another, creating syncopation (which becomes a prominent feature). The final section of the piece creates a juxtaposition of the first two sections by combining the two techniques, resulting in a new, but related texture and feel. The section introduces no new material, instead developing and expanding on earlier ideas. The final section of the piece creates a juxtaposition of the first two sections by combining these techniques, resulting in a new, but related texture and feel. The section introduces no new material, instead developing and expanding on earlier ideas.

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from Less Is More, released December 19, 2014
Lucille Price - Alto Saxophone
Jo Sealey - Piano

Composed By Rosie Clements

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LucillePSax Birmingham, UK

Lucille graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire with a MMus in Performance and Pedagogy. This came three years after graduating with a BMus (Hons) in Saxophone performance, also from Birmingham Conservatoire.

Her major project choice for the final year of her undergraduate degree was to create a CD of Minimalist music for Saxophone and Piano and Saxophone Quartet. Do listen and enjoy! ... more

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