A playful set of three contrasting pieces using a wide range of timbral effects and combinations, featuring a unique percussion set-up. Grabbing the attention with quirky dance-grooves and suspense-filled pauses whilst drawing the listener in with delicate sonorities, the work provides a satisfying balance for the listener experience. Featured as a ‘Future Classic’ on BBC Radio Scotland.
1. Purl
2. Wane
3. Bob
purl - vb. to flow with gentle curling or rippling movement and a murmering sound
-n. a curling movement of water; eddy related to Norwegian 'purla', to bubble.
wane - vb. to decrease in strength and intensity, receed, subdue, taper off, to draw
to a close; approach an end, to decrease periodically (of the moon).
bob - vb. to jump or bounce; bow, duck, hop, jerk, leap, nod, caper, oscilate, seesaw, weave.