Dancing in your head: episode 03 - 'Daily Deaths' Daniel Beban
Dan presents the recordings of his two pieces performed at his Arthur Street Loft Orchestra concert.
Daily Deaths - a new, extended composition for large ensemble based on 7 months of Covid19 data spreadsheets. The 16-piece ensemble features Gerard Crewdson and Dan Yeabsley (tuba), Nell Thomas and Rachelle Eastwood (flute), Aiko Sato and Gareth Thompson (trombone), Jake Baxendale and Glen Downie (alto sax), Bridget Kelly and Blair Latham (bass clarinet), Toby Laing and Oscar Laven (trumpet), Tristan Carter and Chris Prosser (violin), Patrick Bleakley and Isaac Smith (double bass).
Plus another new, shorter work for two tubas, with two percussionists using found objects in the bell of the tubas. Featuring Dan Yeabsley and Joe Lindsay (tuba), Cory Champion and Daniel Beban (percussion).
(this episode was first aired during Septmeber 2020)
0ur monthly series where we travel to the outer limits of music and find out how it’s created through the ears and minds of musicians. Featuring our resident esoteric music specialists, Dan and Nell, with a broad range of guests.
All episodes of Dancing in Your Head were produced for Paekakariki FM
