Take 13 (2013)
tp w/ live electronics
8 minutes
written for and premiered by Samuel Wells
Take 13 is a B-flat Blues in 13/8. The relationship between its title and meter is modeled after “Take Five” by Paul Desmond. Though it may sound unreasonable, I chose the number 13 mainly because it was composed in 2013, and 13 is not the most prevalent number in music theory and history – in other words, “cool”. To be more faithful to 13, I occasionally added an extra measure to the standard blues progression, to make it a 13-bar pattern.
This work is for my dear friend Samuel Wells, who commissioned and premiered it. He also provided numerous sound samples and suggestions to improve my electronic music skills.
8 minutes
written for and premiered by Samuel Wells
Take 13 is a B-flat Blues in 13/8. The relationship between its title and meter is modeled after “Take Five” by Paul Desmond. Though it may sound unreasonable, I chose the number 13 mainly because it was composed in 2013, and 13 is not the most prevalent number in music theory and history – in other words, “cool”. To be more faithful to 13, I occasionally added an extra measure to the standard blues progression, to make it a 13-bar pattern.
This work is for my dear friend Samuel Wells, who commissioned and premiered it. He also provided numerous sound samples and suggestions to improve my electronic music skills.