Gary Dranch – The Dawn Of The Bicameral Clarinetist: An Anthology of American Solo Clarinet Works from 1968-1979 (2024)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/48 kHz | Time – 01:36:08 minutes | 929 MB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Navona
Imagine the clarinet like you’ve never heard it before–elevated by cutting-edge technology and taking flight to new, uncharted frontiers. With THE DAWN OF THE BICAMERAL CLARINETIST, clarinet virtuoso Dr. Gary Dranch offers an extraordinary exploration of the pivotal era between 1968 and 1979, when portable synthesizers first made their way onto the concert stage.This Navona Records release sheds light on the clarinet’s development in a time shaped by the Space Age, when composers, inspired by technological advances, crafted a unique collaboration between electronic devices and live musicians. The album title reflects this groundbreaking synergy, where the clarinetist merges with the digital realm, leading audiences into strange and beautiful new dimensions.
Featuring rare live recordings and a thrilling fusion of jazz, rock, and classical influences, THE DAWN OF THE BICAMERAL CLARINETIST captures the essence of this transformative period with striking clarity and depth. If your interests lie in the intersection of technology and art, this album is sure to make a positive and enduring impression.
Tracklist:
1-1. Gary Dranch – Soundpieces from Scratch (for solo clarinet, 12 pre-recorded clarinets, synthesizer) (1975) (16:53)
1-2. Gary Dranch – Extended Clarinet for Bb clarinet and tape, lights, grand piano (1974) (10:38)
1-3. Gary Dranch – For an Actor-Monologue for Clarinet (in A) (1978) (07:20)
1-4. Gary Dranch – Music II for Clarinet and Tape (1977) (10:00)
1-5. Gary Dranch – Stray Puffs for Clarinet Solo (1968) (06:00)
1-6. Gary Dranch – Modalities 2 for Clarinet and Tape (1971) (06:56)
1-7. Gary Dranch – St. Dennis Variations for Bb Clarinet (1979) (11:54)
1-8. Gary Dranch – Animus III (1969) (An Explication) for Bb clarinet and tape (15:00)
1-9. Gary Dranch – Showers of Blessings (1972) (11:23)