Her Alchemy by John Psathas

Her Alchemy from Koolish Zein (2019) Ionnis (John) Psathas
For solo percussion, percussion quartet, and digital audio for Michael Burritt
Performed by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble
Andrew Bockman
Emma Gierszal
Justin Lamb
YoungKyoung Lee
Michael Burritt - soloist
Video/Audio: HumLux Media
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Program Note:
“Mu zein!” The Preacher said, waving his right hand in a cutting gesture.
"This is no good!"
“Koolish Zein,” Leto said, voice soft.
"This is all the good we may ever have."
- from Frank Herbert’s Dune series
Koolish Zein is an orchestra-less concerto. In place of the symphony orchestra is a percussion quartet and a track of richly layered audio. The soloist is the storyteller from start to finish, navigating an ever-changing terrain of dynamic textures and grooves.
The three parts of Koolish Zein each look to evoke resonances of an imagined future. The first movement, Her Alchemy, emerges from women’s voices transformed digitally within the software Alchemy.
Koolish Zein was commissioned by:
Michael Burritt - Eastman School of Music (lead commissioner)
James Campbell - University of Kentucky
Omar Carmenates - Furman University
Scott Herring - University of South Carolina
Thad Anderson - University of Central Florida
Eric Willie - University of North Carolina Greensboro
Andrew Bliss - University of Tennessee

[@jean-baptistedevilliers1820]

I really like the atmosphere of the song with different accessories, it gives more character and sounds to the song. WELL DONE !!!🤟👍

[@keyrod1000]

This is yet another incredible composition by John Psathas, Michael B and his students are spectacular as usual.

[@odedfried-gaon2880]

Amazing. #OdedFriedGaon #OdedMusic

[@nebulous7961]

That new MJB all black Malletech 5 looks pristine and the sound it gets is otherworldly. And Psathas delivers another beautifully ethereal addition to perc repertoire!

[@kellyannthomas5727]

I think this might be one of my new favorites on your channel. (Really love the 4:30-6 minute portion.) Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. Many blessings to you and the quartet.

[@SwedenMarimba]

Congratulations Michael and John for an excellent piece and performance! Warm regards from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@BeakismEIU]

Beautiful music, well played. 😀

[@illuminatihunters9503]

Can't wait to watch

[@AL-qu2uf]

Go ESM!!!

[@rileyrath9347]

Hey mr.burritt what mallets were you using for marimba