Kamala Sankaram
PERUSALSCORE
DARK FLOW
For Large Ensemble and Electronics
Commissioned by the Tri-Centric Orchestra
Dark Flow Roadmap
This is a piece in four different sections, which are cued by an mp3 track. Each instrumental part has a different set of cues, and a different mp3 track. Instrumentalists will need to provide their own portable mp3 player and earbuds. The piece begins with a countdown. On “1” everyone should press play to begin their mp3 track.
PERUSALSCORE
Section 1: Redshift- Light moving away from us gradually increases in wavelength, moving to lower frequencies.
Solos: Violin, Viola
Transition: Baritone sax solo
Section 2: Quasar- A distant object emitting high-energy frequencies containing a black hole at its center.
Transition: Drum solo
Section 3: Clusters- Gravitationally-bound clusters of stars
Transition: Cornet solo
Section 4: Dark Matter(s)- A hidden force that is accelerating the expansion of the known universe.
Solos: Alto sax, Tenor sax
Dark Flow Electronics- The electronics for the piece were created using Ableton Live. These are screenshots of the arrangement window for the piece. Redshift begins with a mix of software synthesizers and samples of glass. Quasar begins with samples of humpback whales, a bowed cymbal, and a low cello drone. Clusters contains samples of voices taken from number stations around the US, and a clip from the SETI website.
PERUSALSCORE
Redshift
Begin when instructed by the mp3 track. Cue off of violin.
Solo: Open- Spacious, textural. Cue strings to next section when finished.
Solo: Open- Spacious, textural.
Cue strings to next section when finished.
PERUSALSCORE
Redshift- Brass
Transposing Score
PERUSALSCORE
When you're instructed to, loop Section A in free time. Your mp3 tracks may be slightly off from each other, so check in with your section before you start.
When you're instructed to, loop Section B in free time until you're told to stop.
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Redshift- Brass
Transposing Score
PERUSALSCORE
When you're instructed to, loop Section A in free time. Your mp3 tracks may be slightly off from each other, so check in with your section before you start.
When you're instructed to, loop Section B in free time until you're told to stop.
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Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Redshift- Saxophones
When you're instructed to, loop Section A in free time. Your mp3s may be slightly off from each other, so check in with your section before you start.
Alto Sax.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
When you're instructed to, continue on to Section B, in free time.
Alto Sax.
Ten. Sax.
PERUSALSCORE
Growl solo- Begin on B flat, and gradually add the other notes in this scale (Raga Bhoopalam). Play as long as you like. Eventually, you'll be covered up by "Quasar."
Bari. Sax.
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Quasar
Follow along with the Cornet. Drums join on 3rd repeat. All other instruments, join in when you are instructed to by the mp3 track. After rehearsal A, you can play the notes in any clef, following the rhythm and contour of the phrase.
Repeat 4X
Drums join on 3rd repeat
Stop playing when instructed. Repeat until only Drums are left.
Drums, take a solo. It can be very aggressive and bombastic (!) Solo as long as you like. Eventually, "Clusters" will begin.
Clusters
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, sul pont or use harmonics as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
You are now in a group with the Cornet and Alto Sax. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Tenor Sax and Bass. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Alto Sax and French Horn. Loop these bars, synching up with them. Play any note in each bar. The track will cue the end of the loop.
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Clusters
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, sul pont or use harmonics as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
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PERUSALSCORE
You are now in a group with the Viola, Tenor Sax, and French Horn. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Cornet and Cello. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Viola and Tenor Sax. Loop these bars, synching up with them. Play any note in each bar. The track will cue the end of the loop.
Clusters
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, sul pont or use harmonics as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
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You are now in a group with the Tenor Sax, Cello, and French Horn. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Alto Sax, Tuba and French Horn. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Tenor Sax and Cello. Loop these bars, synching up with them. Play any note in each bar. The track will cue the end of the loop.
Clusters
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, sul pont or use harmonics as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
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You are now in a group with the Cornet and Cello. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Bari Sax and Tuba. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
C D
You are now in a group with the Bari Sax and Tuba. Loop these bars, synching with them. Play any note in each bar. The track will cue when the loop ends.
Clusters
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, or flutter tongue as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
You are now in a group with the Cornet and Violin. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Viola, Tuba and French Horn. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
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PERUSALSCORE
You are now in a group with the Violin and French Horn. Loop these bars, synching up with them. Play any note in each bar. The track will cue the end of the loop.
Clusters
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, or flutter tongue as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
You are now in a group with the Viola, Cello, and French Horn. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Violin and Bass. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Viola and Cello. Loop these bars, synching up with them. Play any note in each bar. The track will cue the end of the loop.
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Clusters- Brass
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, or flutter tongue as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
You are now in a group with the Alto Sax and Violin. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Bari Sax and Cello. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
Solo over the clusters for as long as you like. Clusters may end before you do... When you're done, cue Dark Matter.
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Clusters- Brass
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, or flutter tongue as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
B
C
D
You are now in a group with the Viola, Cello, and Tenor Sax. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Viola, Tuba and Alto Sax. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Violin and Alto Sax. Loop these bars, synching up with them. Play any note in each bar. The track will cue the end of the loop.
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Clusters- Brass
When you are instructed to, play any of these notes, in any octave, using a long tone. Play in your own time. You can trill, tremolo, or flutter tongue as you like.
The track will cue you when to move to each new section. In each section, play any of the set of notes in any octave.
You are now in a group with the Bass and Bari Sax. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Viola, Alto Sax, and French Horn. Play any of these notes, synching up with them.
You are now in a group with the Bass and Bari Sax. Loop these bars, synching up with them. Play any note in each bar. The track will cue the end of the loop.
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Dark Matter(s)
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Cornet
Horn in F
Tuba
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Drum Set
Vln.
Vla.
Cornet will cue entrance.
Cornet will cue entrance.
Cornet will cue entrance.
Cue
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
Alto Sax.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
Go back to B section for
Play this figure only on the second time through (after solos have ended.)
Alto Sax. Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
Alto Sax.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
For this final build-up, feel free to do some crazy, arrhythmic fills until measure
Alto Sax.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
Alto Sax.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
Alto Sax.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc.
Db.
Ten. Sax.
Bari. Sax.
Cor.
Hn.
Tba.
Vln.
Vla.
Vc. Db.