To Be Neither Proud Nor Ashamed

To Be Neither Proud Nor Ashamed was composed for saxophonist Randall Hall whose musicality and technique were central to its conception and realization. The piece combines strictly notated music with highly improvisatory passages and an electronic backdrop of sounds recorded in extreme proximity to the instrument (keys, airflow/blowing, spitting, tonguing the reed, etc).

The title comes from Cecil Forsyth's portrayal of the saxophone as having no history of which to be proud or ashamed.

The piece is available on the CD of the same title on Innova records.

To Be Neither Proud...

Submitted by hammerklavier (not verified) on January 30, 2008 - 1:21am.

Kevin, just listened to this now. I was very moved by your exquisite etchings and articulations. I left a note on Freesounds. Must go as I'm out of town, but will revisit later. Many thanks for this...Mark (hammerklavier on Fsounds)

Thank you

Submitted by kevinernste on February 17, 2008 - 10:29pm.

Mark, it was a pleasure to meet you. I'm glad you like the piece. The happy result posted here is due in large part to the excellent interpretation and ideas of the performer, Randall Hall.

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