John Clark: Bedrock Cathedral
For solo Horn
Note from the composer:
When the Paul Winter Consort went to the Grand Canyon in 1983, it was a truly moving experience for me, musically and otherwise. Late one night, Paul suggested I take my Horn to the end of one of the side canyons and improvise. I felt inspired by the stars and moonlight in that magnificent setting. “Bedrock Cathedral” was the result.
–John Clark
Note from the editor:
To create the echo, I suggest using a grand piano with the lid open and the damper pedal down. Stand quite close to the piano with the bell facing the strings. The open strings of the piano LOVE the robust tone of the horn, so go for a big, unforced sound as often as you can. This piece must sound improvisatory since that was what the composer/performer did, but do it YOUR way.
-Martin Hackleman
For solo Horn
Note from the composer:
When the Paul Winter Consort went to the Grand Canyon in 1983, it was a truly moving experience for me, musically and otherwise. Late one night, Paul suggested I take my Horn to the end of one of the side canyons and improvise. I felt inspired by the stars and moonlight in that magnificent setting. “Bedrock Cathedral” was the result.
–John Clark
Note from the editor:
To create the echo, I suggest using a grand piano with the lid open and the damper pedal down. Stand quite close to the piano with the bell facing the strings. The open strings of the piano LOVE the robust tone of the horn, so go for a big, unforced sound as often as you can. This piece must sound improvisatory since that was what the composer/performer did, but do it YOUR way.
-Martin Hackleman
For solo Horn
Note from the composer:
When the Paul Winter Consort went to the Grand Canyon in 1983, it was a truly moving experience for me, musically and otherwise. Late one night, Paul suggested I take my Horn to the end of one of the side canyons and improvise. I felt inspired by the stars and moonlight in that magnificent setting. “Bedrock Cathedral” was the result.
–John Clark
Note from the editor:
To create the echo, I suggest using a grand piano with the lid open and the damper pedal down. Stand quite close to the piano with the bell facing the strings. The open strings of the piano LOVE the robust tone of the horn, so go for a big, unforced sound as often as you can. This piece must sound improvisatory since that was what the composer/performer did, but do it YOUR way.
-Martin Hackleman