SONGS FROM THE FOREST – Duo for guitar and percussion – adapted from the original guitar duo (percussion realisation by Paul Tanner)
Duration – 7:00
Score – $25+GST / Set of parts – $40+GST
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Originally a duo for 2 guitars, “Songs from the forest” was commissioned by guitarist Timothy Kain for the Kain/Williams guitar duo in 1994.
The commission followed from a collaboration involving Nigel Westlake & Tim Kain in John William’s “Attacca” band, which toured the U.K & Australia in 1992.
In a single movement, the work begins & ends with an energetic interplay between the two guitars as they engage in a playful dialogue, swapping melody & flamboyant rhythmic gestures.
By contrast, the central section, marked “free & expressive” is a lyrical interlude, somewhat wistful in nature.
The popularity of “Songs from the Forest” amongst performers has resulted in a number of extended adaptations of the piece including a duo for guitar & percussion, & a trio for 2 guitars & double bass.