The time has come – time to announce our next batch of summertime solo releases! This is a unique batch of creative, musical, and inventive solos for percussionists of all varieties! We’re also excited to welcome Gene Koshinski, Chad Floyd, Rick Dior, and Pat Jacobs to the Tapspace lineup of artists along with veteran Tapspace artist Alan Keown. See/click below for more information on each piece.
ECHO SONG
for solo multipercussion with optional assistant
by Gene Koshinski
The simultaneous performance unrelated meters, ostinati, and melodic material drives Gene Koshinski‘s solo for multipercussionist and optional, echoing assistant.
CHATTERBOX
for solo hand percussion
by Chad Floyd
Chad Floyd‘s sneaky cool solo for hand drums utilizes a cajon along with a set of bongos and congas to create sophisticated grooves and textures.
ALTER EGO
for solo snare drum with audio soundscape
by Pat Jacobs
This unique take on a snare solo by Pat Jacobs utilizes an audio soundscape created only from morphed sounds of an actual snare drum. This piece won first place in the 40th Annual PAS Composition Contest.
MOOD FOR A DAY
for solo marimba
by Steve Howe; arranged by Rick Dior
Prog-rock band Yes member Steve Howe’s famous flamenco-style guitar solo adapts beautifully to the marimba in Rick Dior‘s excellent arrangement.
CONSTRUCTIVE INTERFERENCE
for solo multipercussion
by Alan Keown
Two waves will become one stronger wave if they meet at the right point. There are many right points in Alan Keown‘s expressive solo for multipercussion.
