Rune: Nexus Plays the Music of Hawkins Tenney and Mather

Nexus - Rune: Nexus Plays the Music of Hawkins, Tenney and Mather

Dance Variations composed by John Hawkins

performers:

Bob Becker - marimba

Robin Engelman - xylophone

Russell Hartenberger - glockenspiel, bongos, congas

John Wyre - vibraphone, roto-toms

Rune composed by James Tenney

performers:

Robin Engelman - Part I (objects of metal with short decay)

Russell Hartenberger - Part II (wooden objects)

Bill Cahn - Part III (rattles of various types, including snare drums and tambourines)

Bob Becker - Part IV (drums)

John Wyre - Part V (metallic objects with long decay)

Clos d'Audignac composed by Bruce Mather

performers:

Bob Becker - solo marimba

Robin Engelman - marimba

Russell Hartenberger - vibraphone

John Wyre - glockenspiel, cowbells, tubular bells, bass drum

James Tenney's piece was the one that drew me to this recording as I am interested in his work and hope to have more on this blog from Mr. Tenney in the future. Meanwhile, "Rune" and the other material is quite enjoyable (for me) and worth checking out especially if you're interested in percussion music.

Tracklisting:

1. Dance Variations: I {1:46}

2. Dance Variations: II {1:19}

3. Dance Variations: III {7:11}

4. Dance Variations: IV {6:51}

5. Dance Variations: V {2:11}

6. Dance Variations: VI {1:35}

7. Rune: 0' (first part) {8:06}

8. Rune: 8' (second part) {12:09}

9. Clos d'Audignac: (solo marimba) {4:40}

10. Clos d'Audignac: (ensemble entrance) {2:21}

11. Clos d'Audignac: cadenza I {3:15}

12. Clos d'Audignac: (interlude) {1:46}

13. Clos d'Audignac: cadenza II {2:07}

14. Clos d'Audignac: (coda) {1:37}

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