Ornette Coleman- PRIME DESIGN / TIME DESIGN
(A Harmolodic Composition For Four String Instruments and Percussion In Honor Of Buckminster Fuller)
From the back cover (included):
When I met Buckminster Fuller in 1982, he impressed me with a spirited demonstration of his model of the tetrahedron, a geometric figure of the basis of the structural design of the universe. He manipulated the model, turned it inside out, made it dance, but the corners never touched. I said to myself- "That's just like my music", And at that moment I was inspired to write a piece of music based on Fuller's mathematics, dedicated to this man and his shining being, investigating the universe like an ancient child.
This piece is designed for five soloists. At different points in the piece, each musician plays in different time signatures: 2/4, 1/4, 2/3, 4/4, 7/4, 9/4, and 12/4.
The second violin introduces the theme, which is then played by viola, the cello and the first violin. After completing the theme,, each musician plays his part as a solo, performed "ensemble". Each soloist will end at a different place. Second violin finishes first, then the viola, the cello and lastly, the first violin. The audience is invited to contemplate the total sound produced from multi- directional components.
-Ornette Coleman
Performed by the Gregory Gelman Ensemble:
Gregory Gelman, First Violin
Lorissa Blitz, Second Violin
Alex Deych, Viola
Matthew Meister, Cello
Denardo Coleman - Percussion
Side One:
Prime Design / Time Design (Beginning) 21:30
Side Two:
Prime Design / Time Design (Conclusion) 19:48
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Oh my, oh my. My musical horizon seems to broaden with every visit to the closet. Although Ornette's genius is not new to me, this recording certainly is. I look forward to the journey. Thanks.
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ReplyDeletethanks very much for this; you excel again. as a old buckminster fuller fan from back then, i'm looking very much forward to hearing it soon.
yours sincerely
alfred venison
At least! I found this record in a backyard where someone had left a pile of records to give away. I was so longing to hear this but i have no turntable. Thank you. Coleman makes me always curious but the description: "This piece is designed for five soloists. At different points in the piece, each musician plays in different time signatures: 2/4, 1/4, 2/3, 4/4, 7/4, 9/4, and 12/4." and the connection to Buckminster Fuller is what had me really longing to hear this.
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Daniel
Many thanks. :)
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ReplyDeleteWould there be any chance of a re up of this? Sounds fascinating
Thank you
With Mister Coleman's 85th birthday coming a week from today, I would *love* to spin this into the aether, if you'd oh so kindly re-up this tiny treasure.
ReplyDeleteThank you for unearthing such exquisite rarities. This blog and your work within it are true gifts.
Sorry we're late in fulfilling this re-up request (sadly the passing of Mr. Coleman having taken place between the date of request and today); it's now back up. We appreciate the comment.
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