Pulsating Skin (2021) in New York

Talujon - Erika Kapin Photography.

On October 15th, the Talujon percussion group will perform Pulsating Skin (2021) for 4 snare drums and electronics. Described by the New York Times as possessing an "edgy, unflagging energy," Talujon is dedicated to advancing contemporary percussion music through a variety of performances, commissions, educational programs, and outreach activities. The ensemble consists of percussionists Ian Antonio, Caitlin Cawley, David Cossin, Matthew Gold, Tom Kolor, Michael Lipsey, and Matt Ward.

Pulsating Skin (2021) premiered at the Darmstadt Summer Course in 2021 and has since been performed in Basel (CH), Shanghai (CN), Feldafing (DE), and Paris (FR).

Program note of Pulsating skin 13″-17″

4 snare drums have transducers – small loud-speakers that transmit sound towards the interior of the instrument, attached to their skin. Sound is being sent to drums that act like resonating bodies manipulated by human touch. These harmonies are inspired by the physical models, the resonance of a circular membrane tuned to a snare drum frequency. Performers illuminate the sounds they are hearing (and feeling!) with no score to follow. The pulses that guide musicians are created from a superposition of slightly different frequencies as the sound alternately interfere constructively and destructively thus creating pulsation (beats). Snare drums radiate mechanical pulses characteristic to the city combined with allusions to the nature still present in urban surroundings.

Talujon concert program:

Talujon @ 134 Henry Street

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:30pm
Free - RSVP Required

Pulsating skin by Justina Repeckaite
for 4 snare drums & electronics

Trioangle by David Cossin
for triangle trio

Pool with two figures by Victoria Cheah
for percussion sextet

Sinege by Dewa Alit
for solo percussionist (feat. Caitlin Cawley)