Musique composée et enregistrée spécialement en tant qu'avant-première “teaser” du “Concerto pour Cristal Baschet et Orchestre” d'Alexis Savelief, concerto destiné à être créé le 16 avril 2016 avec Michel Deneuve en tant que cristaliste soliste.

La bande-annonce vidéo incluant ce morceau peut être visionnée sur http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hBT5heGkIU&hd=1

La première audition du Concerto aura lieu le 16 avril 2016. Plus d'informations sur https://www.alexissavelief.com/compositeur-de-musique/oeuvre/leading-astray_concerto-pour-cristal-baschet-et-orchestre

Vous pouvez écouter le deuxième “teaser” ici : https://soundcloud.com/alexissavelief/leading-astray-concerto-pour-cristal-baschet-orchestre-teaser-2

Musique : Alexis Savelief

Cristal Baschet : Michel Deneuve
Violoncelle : Alexis Savelief
Waterphone MegaBass : Alexis Savelief

Prise de son : Samuel Briand
Prise de son réalisée à l'atelier Baschet-Deneuve à Paris, le 12 mars 2013

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Music composed and recorded especially as a teasing preview for Alexis Savelief's "Concerto for Crystal Baschet and Orchestra," to be premiered on April 16th, 2016 with Michel Deneuve as the soloist cristalist.

The video teaser featuring this track can be seen on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hBT5heGkIU&hd=1

The premiere will take place on April 16th, 2016. More information on https://www.alexissavelief.com/compositeur-de-musique/oeuvre/leading-astray_concerto-pour-cristal-baschet-et-orchestre

You can listen to the second teaser here: https://soundcloud.com/alexissavelief/leading-astray-concerto-pour-cristal-baschet-orchestre-teaser-2

Music: Alexis Savelief

Crystal Baschet: Michel Deneuve
Cello: Alexis Savelief
MegaBass Waterphone: Alexis Savelief

Sound engineer: Samuel Briand
Recorded at the Atelier Baschet-Deneuve in Paris, on March 12th 2013

“Leading Astray”, Concerto pour Cristal Baschet & Orchestre – “Teaser Advertising”

This track is a simulation of the Crystal Baschet solo part of “Teaser Advertising”, the music I have specially composed as a teaser for “Leading Astray” — Concerto for Crystal Baschet & Orchestra.

I have recorded this piece of music with Michel Deneuve, playing on a real Crystal Baschet. However, I was curious as to how close I could come to the real deal with virtual instruments.

In this mockup, I have used the virtual instrument “Titanium Euphone” from Spitfire.

To read my 2 articles about the test:

https://www.alexissavelief.com/blog/billet/vrai-cristal-baschet-vs-soniccouture-glass-works-pt-1

https://www.alexissavelief.com/blog/billet/vrai-cristal-baschet-vs-spitfire-titanium-euphone-pt-2

Concerto for Crystal Baschet – “Teaser Advertising” (Crystal part simulated with Spitfire Euphone)

This track is a simulation of the Crystal Baschet solo part of “Teaser Advertising”, the music I have specially composed as a teaser for “Leading Astray” — Concerto for Crystal Baschet & Orchestra.

I have recorded this piece of music with Michel Deneuve, playing on a real Crystal Baschet. However, I was curious as to how close I could come to the real deal with virtual instruments.

In this mockup, I have used the virtual instrument “Le Cristal Baschet” from “SonicCouture Glass Works v.2” (with only one addition of a real Crystal “Waterfall” effect at one place, for completeness’ sake, because this effect is missing from the library).

To read my 2 articles about the test:

https://www.alexissavelief.com/blog/billet/vrai-cristal-baschet-vs-soniccouture-glass-works-pt-1

https://www.alexissavelief.com/blog/billet/vrai-cristal-baschet-vs-spitfire-titanium-euphone-pt-2

Concerto for Crystal Baschet – “Teaser Advertising” (Crystal part simulated with SC Glass Works)

This track is the original recording of “Teaser Advertising”, the music I have specially composed as a teaser for “Leading Astray” — Concerto for Crystal Baschet & Orchestra.

In this track, Michel Deneuve plays a real Crystal Baschet. I have exported here only the Crystal solo part, for reference, in order to better give you a point of comparison between the original and the 3 mockups.

“Leading Astray”, Concerto pour Cristal Baschet & Orchestre – “Teaser Advertising” (Cristal solo)

En parcourant mes archives, je redécouvre quelques curiosités.

Dans un moment de désœuvrement, je m’étais amusé à enregistrer successivement les quatre parties de violoncelle du Quatuor de “La Tosca” (Acte III), de Giacomo Puccini.

Giacomo Puccini - Solo de violoncelle, Quatuor de La Tosca

Extraits de “Nosferatu, Une Symphonie de l’Horreur” pour une analyse de techniques de composition pour créer des progressions.

https://www.alexissavelief.com/compositeur-de-musique/oeuvre/nosferatu_cine-concert-pour-treize-musiciens

“Nosferatu, Une Symphonie de l’Horreur” - 2M6. Nosferatu Attaque !

“Nosferatu, Une Symphonie de l’Horreur” - 1M11. Le Trajet en Montagne au Coucher du Soleil

Orchestration of the classic Ragtime “Rialto Ripples,” composed by George GERSHWIN in 1917. Although Will DONALDSON is credited as co-composer, its role in the creation of the piece is not known.

I orchestrated this ragtime for large orchestra : 2 Flutes, 1 Piccolo, 2 Oboes, 1 English Horn, 2 B-flat Clarinets, 1 Bass Clarinet, 3 Bassoons, 4 French Horns, 3 B-flat Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Celesta, Piano, Harp, and a full Strings section

I voluntarily decided to propose a rather “libre” orchestration, in order to interpret and better fit to the orchestra this typical piano music. Otherwise, a ragtime orchestrated too literally could become repetitive and boring, hence the liberties I sometimes heavily took…

Full score follow-through: https://youtu.be/PECQZ84qYM0

This track is not a recording; this track is a mockup (NotePerformer + Kontakt Factory Library)

George GERSHWIN (Orchestration : Alexis SAVELIEF) — “Rialto Ripples” (1917) (maquette)

Orchestration of the first of the “3 Piano Pieces” op. 11 — I. Mäßig, composed by Arnold SCHOENBERG in 1909.

Full score follow-through: https://youtu.be/KEPwkyhUQwk

This track is not a recording; this track is a mockup (NotePerformer)

Arnold SCHOENBERG (Orchestration Alexis SAVELIEF) - “3 Stücke”, Op.11 - I. Mäßig (maquette)

Extraits de la partition musicale d’Alexis Savelief destinée à accompagner en ciné-concert le film de Georges Méliès “Le Voyage dans la Lune” (1902).

Interprètes : Orchestre national de Cannes, dirigé par Benjamin Levy

Enregistrement d’archives réalisé le 25 avril 2024, lors de la Création

“Le Voyage dans la Lune” - Extraits du Ciné-concert

Playing the Paiste Planet Sedna gong with 3 different TTE Konklang superball rubber mallets with Vario OTG 5

https://www.alexissavelief.com/gongs/presentation-des-gongs

Paiste Planet Sedna gong superballed (dreaming drone)

Playing the Tone of Life Fire and Water/Full Moon gongs from the Fourth Elements series, and the Paiste Planet Pluto and Nibiru gongs with a range of different TTE Konklang superball rubber mallets with Vario OTG 5

https://www.alexissavelief.com/gongs/presentation-des-gongs

Fire, Water, Earth and Planet Pluto & Nibiru gongs superballed (dreaming drone)

Improvisation with two gongs and a Paiste M6 mallet: the Paiste Planet Nibiru gong and the Tone of Life 4 Elements Water/Full Moon gong, both featuring a fundamental tone of E2 a little low. The Nibiru gong is rather dark-sounding, whereas the Tone of Life Water/Full Moon gong provides an interesting contrast: it is calm, harmonious, melodious, in one word a very comforting sound.

https://www.alexissavelief.com/gongs/presentation-des-gongs

One Note, Two Colors (Paiste Planet Nibiru & Tone of Life 4 Elements Water/Full Moon gongs impro)

"Lucioles" est une pièce pour deux violoncelles datant de 2004. La partition est consultable librement sur https://www.alexissavelief.com/compositeur-de-musique/oeuvre/lucioles_pour-deux-violoncelles

"Lucioles" (Fireflies) is a cello duet, dating back from 2004. The score is available for free on https://www.alexissavelief.com/compositeur-de-musique/oeuvre/lucioles_pour-deux-violoncelles

Lucioles (Fireflies), for two cellos

This is the Suite for full orchestra that Alexis Savelief has composed, adaptated and orchestrated from the music of his score for the classic silent film “Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror” by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau. His original score, running for an hour and a half and played live with the film, is here condensed and orchestrated for a larger ensemble, in order to present the main thematic elements outside the film.

More information on https://www.nosferatu-cineconcert.com (in French)

VII. Bye-Bye Comte Orlok ! Adieu Ellen...

I. A. Un Bonheur De Tous Les Instants

Cue from my music for the silent classic film by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau "Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror" (1921)

More information on https://www.nosferatu-cineconcert.com (in French)

“Nosferatu, Une Symphonie de l’Horreur” va fêter ses 100 ans en 2022 ! ne ratez pas la bande-annonce du centenaire ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYhnozk1Smk

1M4B - An Ambitious Mission (from "Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror")

2M7 - The Crypt (from "Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror")

3M3 - Mysterious Cases (from "Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror")

3M6 - Crepuscular (from "Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror")

1M3 - A Peaceful Village, A Lovely Day (Hutter & Ellen's Theme)

1M1 - 1M2 Midnight (Nosferatu's Theme)

1M12 - "Et Quand Il Eut Dépassé Le Pont, Les Fantômes Vinrent À Sa Rencontre"

Here is the complete second movement, “II. Putting Ideas Together” from my Concerto for Crystal Baschet & Orchestra “Leading Astray”, recorded during a rehearsal.

Crystal Baschet solo: Michel Deneuve
Conductor: Jean-Louis Forestier

Orchestre 3è Cycle du Conservatoire Edgar Varèse de Gennevilliers

Recorded on April 16th, 2016

The World Premiere was on April 16th, 2016. More information about this Concerto for Crystal Baschet & Orchestra on https://www.alexissavelief.com/compositeur-de-musique/oeuvre/leading-astray_concerto-pour-cristal-baschet-et-orchestre

II. Putting Ideas Together (rehearsal) - Concerto pour Cristal Baschet & Orchestre

Improvisation session on the MegaBass Waterphone, played with a cello bow and a little water in the pan.

Curious about how to play the Waterphone? Watch the MegaBass Waterphone demonstration, with many playing techniques, on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk6Le9aQKn8

https://www.alexissavelief.com/waterphone/presentation-du-waterphone

Waterphone MegaBass (impro w/ bow)

Improvisation session on the MegaBass Waterphone, playing with Superball mallets on the rods in “percussive” mode.

Curious about how to play the Waterphone? Watch the MegaBass Waterphone demonstration, with many playing techniques, on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk6Le9aQKn8

https://www.alexissavelief.com/waterphone/presentation-du-waterphone

MegaBass Waterphone impro (w/ Superball mallets on rods)

Improvisation session on the MegaBass Waterphone, rubbing a Superball mallet on the bottom pan.

Curious about how to play the Waterphone? Watch the MegaBass Waterphone demonstration, with many playing techniques, on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk6Le9aQKn8

https://www.alexissavelief.com/waterphone/presentation-du-waterphone

MegaBass Waterphone impro (w/ Superball mallet rubbed on the bottom pan)

“Nosferatu, Une Symphonie de l’Horreur” va fêter ses 100 ans en 2022 ! ne ratez pas la bande-annonce du centenaire ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYhnozk1Smk

Voici les extraits audio pour le Guide des thèmes et motifs musicaux de la partition de ciné-concert qu’Alexis Savelief a composée pour le chef-d’œuvre du cinéma muet “Nosferatu, Une Symphonie de l’Horreur” (1921) de Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau.

Le Guide intégral, avec les extraits de partition, est consultable ici : https://www.nosferatu-cineconcert.com/la-musique/le-guide-des-motifs-musicaux-de-nosferatu

3a. Motif de Hutter

2c. Thème de Nosferatu au complet (Harmonie + Mélodie)

2a. Thème de Nosferatu (Harmonie seule)

1b. Les Douze Coups de Minuit / Le Carillon (Horloge du Comte Orlok, version Légère)

8b. Thème de Knock (Forme Complète / avec Harmonie)

1a. Les Douze Coups de Minuit / Le Carillon (Grosse Sonnerie, version Lourde)

Born in France in 1987, Alexis Savelief began studying cello at the age of seven. In 2002, he was awarded the Second Prize of the Regional Prize of Picardy (PRICEM), and was invited to play Camille Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto as a soloist with the Orchestre National de Picardie.

In parallel to his instrumental studies, Alexis studied orchestration and composition with composer Bernard Cavanna (Victoire de la Musique 2000) from the age of eleven. As of today, he has composed a number of works, and specializes in writing for orchestras and large ensembles.

In 2006, his score for the 1921 silent film Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, composed at the age of 17-18, was premiered by the Ensemble 2e2m and the Beauvais Cello Octet under the direction of Pierre Roullier. It was then performed again a number of times throughout the years, most notably in 2016, at the Opera of Rennes with the Orchestre National de Bretagne, in a new version with eight strings instead of a cello octet.

In 2007, Alexis adapted and orchestrated his score for Nosferatu in the form of a twenty-minutes-long concert Suite for large orchestra, and in 2016, crystalist Michel Deneuve premiered Leading Astray, Alexis’ Concerto for Cristal Baschet & Orchestra.

Passionate about rare musical instruments, Alexis plays a late Richard Waters’ MegaBass Waterphone — for which he developed an extensive Notation Guide —, as well as on Paiste and Tone of Life gongs. Always curious about innovation, he is currently exploring new possibilities on the cello with a BACH.Bogen curved bow.

From 2016 to 2021, Alexis has taught orchestration and musical notation with Finale and Dorico at the CRD of Gennevilliers. He continues today to give private lessons and offers training courses on Dorico through apaxxdesigns.

Alexis Savelief is currently composer in residence at the Orchestre National de Bretagne (ONB). His upcoming works include: a one-hour musical tale for actress and orchestra, a fifty-five-minutes-long symphonic cycle on the Ocean, a Cello Concerto, etc.

Alexis has also published a book on gongs…

Alexis Savelief

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