From the Publisher
Yidaki is an Australian aboriginal name for the didgeridoo, traditionally made from eucalyptus wood that has been hollowed out by termites. The piece refers to various didgeridoo playing techniques, which are evoked rather that imitated by the baritone saxophone.
The piece also makes use of certain elements present in the music of the Yolngu (indigenous people from northern Australia) such as melodic cells and polyrhythms, which are achieved on the solo instrument by multiple layering of different attacks in contrasting dynamics, thus giving sometimes the impression that more than one instrument is being played.
Although the use of these fascinating materials might inevitably carry with it some social implications, the focus on these sonic aspects whilst composing has been mainly musical.
©Gabriel Erkoreka 2008
Performance duration (approx): 10'00
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Baritone Saxophone
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publisher's reference: 9780193362772
Our Stock Code: 1518672
Media Type: Paperback
