Blue Smoke by Michael Burritt

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by Karle Wilson Baker

The flame of my life burns low
Under the clutter days,
Like a fire of leaves.
But always a little blue, sweet smelling smoke Goes up to God.

Blue Smoke is the first piece I have written for solo marimba in more than 10 years. It was a fun challenge to return to the idiom that got me started composing for marimba back in 1986 when I wrote October Night, my first piece for solo marimba. Blue Smoke reflects both the rhythmic and melodic language that defines my music in recent years. A modally driven motivic structure laced over an animated and groove based rhythmic foundation. Blue Smoke is a virtuosic rollercoaster ride for both listener and performer.

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Composition: Michael Burritt
Performance: Adélaïde Ferrière
Publisher: Edition Svitzer
Label: Svitzer Music
Production Company: Roschkov Media
Director of Photography (DP, Light, 1st Camera): Stanislav Roschkov
Frist Prod. Assistant, Best Boy, 2nd Camera: Niklas Röder
Edit, Color Grading: Stanislav Roschkov
Special thanks to the Fondation Singer-Polignac & Yamaha Music Europe
Mallets: Jasmin Kolberg Blue Solo 1
Instrument: Yamaha 5100-A
With support from Koda’s Cultural Funds

→ sheet music: https://editionsvitzer.com/catalog/6v...

Websites: https://www.editionsvitzer.com, https://www.svitzermusic.com,
https://www.adelaideferriere.com/, https://www.roschkov.media