Montoya-Deus Ex Machina (SP)-B/2V/C/3M/5T/P/electronic accompaniment (download)

Daniel Montoya Jr.'s piece Deus ex Machina mixes acoustic percussion with audio accompaniment. Not only does the electronic track expand the orchestrational world of the ensemble, but it also provides other benefits, such as a fixed and consistent pulse, and an ability to transition continuously while the live performers switch from one instrument to another. The inclusion of the accompanying electronics provides a host of sonic possibilities that might otherwise have been unexplored as we observe the power of the machine.

Number of players: 9
Difficulty: Advanced

Instrumentation

Player 1: Bells, China Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal
Player 2: Chimes, Hi-Hat, Large Drum
Player 3: Vibraphone, Swish Knocker
Player 4: Vibraphone
Player 5: Marimba (4.3 octave)
Player 6: Marimba (4.3 octave)
Player 7: Marimba (5 octave), China Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal)
Player 8: 5 Timpani
Player 9: Bass Drum, 5 Concert Toms, Crash Cymbal, Ice Bell, Log Drums, Sizzle Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Tambourine, Triangle

Electronic accompaniment (download from publisher)