Performed/Recorded by Jack Adler-McKean
in Berlin 03/2021

This piece is made by tapping the side of the tuba with a thimble and/or a piece of plastic. This percussive element combines with a melodic element as the tubist plays a melody simultaneously.

Placid for Solo Tuba

Recorded by the Piatti Quartet at the RNCm Concert Hall in Manchester, UK in May 2021

Delicate and fragile. A ghostly melody wanders on top of a steady pulse.

Out for String Quartet

Premiered at Brand New Day 17/01/17
By the Brand New Day Orchestra 
Conducted by Edmon Levon

Inspired a  30 sec. recording a made of an electric guitar, I sought to capture details of the recording as well as the music played. Then an expansion of the ideas into an orchestral setting.

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Flower

Scratch

Played by Psappha Ensemble in Manchester, UK @ RNCM Concert Hall
11/01/19
Based on a poem by Laiba Ansari

This piece reflects the dual nature presented in the poem. Chaos is offset by peace, until eventually peace wins out.

My Dream

For Double Bass Solo
Performed by Ali McMath
Recorded during January 2021

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A Meager Walk

For Clarinet in Bb & Bassoon
Clarinet in Bb: Johanna Leung
Bassoon: Curtis Man
Recorded during Oct. 2020 during Lockdown

Hesitant

Down by the River to Pray 
Traditional American song redone
Solo electric guitar, one take
Performed and arranged with Nate Chivers

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