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garden

by Brent Fariss

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garden (for undectet) 43:16
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Dedicated to Vincent Clive Fariss.

"garden" was composed to celebrate the first year of my son's life. The piece moves very slowly and is very quiet. I first thought of this watching the world go, at what seemed like, a much faster speed as I cared for an infant. Our schedule was different, going much slower, waking up in the middle of the night for feedings, adjusting sleep schedules. I felt we were living in our own private garden. It is still one of the most interesting memories of my life. A garden is used consistently as a metaphor for new life, or life cycles. In the Bible, gardens were places of beauty, shelter, and sustenance. In poetry, they are used to express inspiration, love, family, etc...Many people express their personality through creating their own gardens. It is calming. It can be a therapeutic experience.

The piece is scored for an undectet (an ensemble of 11 players). The challenge was writing a piece of music for that many players that never got loud or chaotic, and flowed at a very slow pace. It is meant to be listened to at a low volume, and drift into the background at times. It is one of my favorite things I have composed (maybe because it was meant as a gift to my first child). It definitely took me the longest amount of time to compose. So it seems appropriate that this recording finally see the light of day on the weekend of my son's 16th birthday! The days are long, but the years are quick.

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released April 2, 2021

Recorded by Erik Wofford at Estuary Recording Studio.
Mixed by Alex Keller and Brent Fariss.

Players:

Callie Shelton - flute
Josh Ronsen - b-flat clarinet
Holland Hopson - soprano saxophone
Mikel Hart - french horn
Keith Manlove - bassoon
Brent Baldwin - piano
Sarah Norris - vibraphone
Sarah Hennies - percussion
Travis Weller - violin
James Alexander - viola
Steve Bernal - violoncello

The score for "garden" is included with this purchase. See bonus items.

Originally commissioned and performed by the Austin New Music Coop.

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Brent Fariss Austin, Texas

Brent Fariss is a composer / performer living in Austin, Texas. He has collaborated in several modern music settings including the Gates Ensemble, Waco Girls, and the Austin New Music Coop. He has become increasingly interested in the idea of conceptualism; using minimalist techniques to unite texture, form, resonance, and abstracted programmatic ideas to create a musical environment. ... more

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