KOOLISH ZEIN by John Psathas | Furman Percussion Ensemble

Performed by Omar Carmenates and the Furman University Percussion Ensemble
0:00 - I. Her Alchemy
7:53 - II. London Busking 2149
14:54 - III. Trimetrical Hub
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Video: Greenhaus Productions: www.greenhausproductions.com
Audio: Sam Sherer and Omar Carmenates
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ABOUT THE PIECE:
“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. Her Alchemy emerges from women’s voices transformed digitally within the software Alchemy.
London Busking 2149 imagines what it might be like busking at Trafalgar Square some 125 years from now, evoked with the sound of flying vehicles coming and going, the loose quality of the music, and a duet with a passing robotic improvisor.
The up-tempo Trimetrical Hub (an anagram of Michael Burritt) begins in a Macedonian dance rhythm of 17/8 (4+6+7) and eventually transforms into a high-spirited groove inspired by a 6/8 Moroccan wedding dance.
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

[@chibbothy]

yes we need all 60 fps to capture omar's trills

[@keyrod1000]

This is some of the most intriguing music and the most sophisticated percussion ensemble performance out there. Incredible !!!!

[@OmarCarmenates]

Thank you Rick, you're the man!

[@JohnPsathasComposer]

Awesome

[@OmarCarmenates]

Thank you for your awesome music John!

[@crushingbelial]

Stunning performance. Marimba part is no joke

[@expilectakunai]

God this is fabulous! One of the most intriguing percussion ensemble pieces I've heard. Fantastic piece and performance!

[@OmarCarmenates]

Thank you!

[@springlink3188]

This is so underrated. This! Is! AWESOME!!!

[@urbulibaba]

Beautiful!!

[@SticksandStonePercussion]

Keep bringing the magic. :) Great work.

[@lerixke]

woooOooow !!! 👍⭐⭐⭐

[@BowTieMusic]

Wow guys- Outstanding!

[@jeffreywillis5730]

Wow. What a treat!

[@OmarCarmenates]

Thank you J-Dub! You're the man

[@claland]

Good sound .

[@AdamBruceMusic]

Fantastic!

[@OmarCarmenates]

Thanks Adam!

[@superpeanut9911]

안녕하세요
방가워요 🌹🌻❤
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tonystevepercussion]

Omar, this is tremendous.

[@OmarCarmenates]

Thanks Tony! ❤️

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