Revolver (cycle)
Composed in 2017
Commissioned by Ken Unsworth
Instrumentation:
Violin, cello, bass, harp, percussion
Inspired by the kinetic physicality and aesthetics of balance found in the artist Ken Unsworth’s sculptural work, the music embodies a feeling of suspension between movement and stasis. Evolving and revolving melodies, poised skilfully in polyrhythmic structures, the music creates an intoxicating and emotional impression. There is a feeling of constant motion and flow of sonic currents that typifies much of Kate Moore/s music
The music shifts from the material world, the gradually shifting stone-like cycles of the title track Revolver, the restrained power and poignancy of The Boxer to the various slow unfurling melodies of the tightrope inspired Song of Ropes, and finally to a contemplation of the immaterial in Way of the Dead.
Revolver 7:34
The Boxer 7:00
Stroming 5:42
Trio (song of ropes) 4:57
Song of Ropes I 3:06
Song of Ropes II 4:49
Way of the Dead 10:56
Gatekeeper 6:10
