Innovative Percussion EMFSUR The Surface of Life
The Surface of Life was the third prize recipient in the 2008 Percussive Arts Society Composition Contest and is dedicated to University of North Texas percussion professor Christopher Deane. Professor Deane has personally expanded the potential of the concert vibraphone though his compositions. He is also a wonderful tambourine player. The solo part in The Surface of Life reflects these gifts. The music combines cultural and musical aspects of the Middle East, Korea, Trinidad, Cuba and western music. The grooves and timbres of The Surface of Life create a wonderful platform to feature an advanced vibraphonist.