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July 2021

O Magnum Mysterium

Muthuswamy Dikshithar's Navavarnam Kirti - Sri Kamalambikayam in Sahana, Tisra Triputa.

This is a track from my album 'Sunaada Manjari II’ available at www.sraavyam.com

S.J. Arjun Ganesh on the mridangam
Trichy Murali - Ghatam

This was recorded/mixed and mastered at Resound India, by Mr. Sai Shravanam

Sri Kamalambikayaam

Written especially for cellist Keith Tempest, Oligos comes from being in a place that is neither here nor there, an 'almost' period of restless waiting to transition to a new place that is strongly desired. The piece encapsulates the emotional journey experienced while being in this 'almost' place; the plaintive phrases of the cello moving into a more expressive melody at the beginning attempt to express the feeling of melancholy and sadness experienced when stuck in this place of no direction.

As the piece moves on, the desire and painful longing for the soon coming new place is expressed through a restless rising cello line followed by an impassioned climax, supported by anguished chords in the piano. This theme returns later on in the piece but in a higher register for the cello, expressing a heightened sense of desperation, inner conflict and longing.

The piece ends with a final cry from the cello and ends on an unresolving D against the piano's C Minor chord, both instruments fading away into nothing as one resolves to wait in this 'neither here nor there' place a little longer, until it is time to move on.

The word 'Oligos' in Ancient Greek means 'almost'.

Performed by Keith Tempest (cello) and Barbara Murray (piano)

Watch the second performance on this link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8I4rPu_aj4

Oligos (For cello and piano)

Live recording of CoMA Bristol's 2017 spring concert.

Across the Spectrum 2017

Cashian: Mechanik

Naganandhini Alapana at Madhuradhwani Violin Solo series

at Shanmukhapriya's Madhuradhwani Violin Solo series 2012

Kanthamani Alapana

Performed by Zarvan Ensemble
Violin: Babak Kouhestani
Violoncello: Nargessi Fallahpassand
Piano: Karan Salajegheh
Composer: Daniel Derakhshan

Inner Turmoil

Written especially for violinist Yolanda Bruno, Aetos draws a picture of a bird's first attempts to fly and then eventually taking flight. After briefly soaring through the air, the bird makes a gradual descent back to the ground. 

The word 'aetos' in Ancient Greek means 'eagle'.

Cello: Keith Tempest
Piano: Barbara Murray

Aetos (cello and piano transcription)

A quick minimalistic track I wrote in one day. Trying to challenge myself and put out more music without overthinking it. Hope you enjoy! 

If you feel like using it for any of your work, please message/credit me!
Thanks!

Coasting

℗ 2020 Steve Howell & Steve Rhodes
Lead vocals - Andy Cady
Recorded in Somerset and Bromley
Photo credit - Edward Rhodes

What If I Got It All Wrong (feat. Andy Cady)

Lois is a composer based in Bath who specialises in writing for chamber ensembles. Her work explores the use of pitch, syncopated rhythms and texture and also varying concepts behind each piece.

She is currently studying for a Masters in composition at Bath Spa University. Lois has been commissioned to write for a number of chamber groups including Plus Minus, Scapegoat and the specialist new music group of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kokoro. Her work has been performed in various venues across Bath and Bristol including Bath Abbey, The Holburne Museum, The Royal West of England Academy, Darlington Hall and St George’s.

Lois has also been involved in a wide range of collaborations from working with members from the Pump Room Trio and Bath Philharmonia Orchestra to writing music for the Bath based charity The Trauma Recovery Centre and also working with film and dance.

Oligos (For cello and piano)

Lois Wyatt - Composer

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