01 Mining A

01 Frigate

Tamar - collaborative project between us and IC.  The 30 minute film will explore the river from source to sea, using original and archive footage to create a meditative document of the river and it's wider impact on Plymouth. The score will therefore consist of slow, flowing, rhythmical pieces inspired by the river. 
The opening section, Tamar Lakes, is a baroque inspired melody signifying the past and representing open countryside with an obviously English feel. It represents the river's first section,  so it will have a light, playful yet driving, feel.  Percussion will be simple and monotonous, perhaps using found items (rocks, etc), instruments will start light and gain intensity as the river does (depending on footage for timing). 
Second section, Folk/Mining, will represent the Calstock/Gunnislake area known for its copper and tin mining. This has a strong folk influence representing more traditional musical styles. Several melodies overlap and interact here, portraying the close proximity of the different mines, the sounds from which must have mingled in the air. Percussion here could again use found items (metallic or industrial maybe) and we could split the orchestra into teams or 'mines', each with its own melodies and rhythms that complement the others. 
Section 3 - tbc 

tomadrichardson