Inspired by Neil Shubin’s book, Your Inner Fish, Tiktaalik celebrates the discovery of a new intermediate between two types of creatures discovered in a paleontologist expedition and reflects on the ways in which living creatures are similar.
Tiktaalik is largely an improvisational piece-some things are to be played as written, but often the performer is asked to play improvised notes within a given pitch group and register of the harp. Rhythms throughout Tiktaalik are strict; this piece was also inspired by early hip hop music.
Written in four parts for harp ensemble, there is also a “rap” version included. The group may choose to first rap the parts and then play them.
The score and parts each have a separate vocal study score and extended technique index.
Details
- Publication Date
- Oct 3, 2017
- Language
- English
- Category
- Art & Photography
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Julia Jamieson
Specifications
- Pages
- 20
- Binding
- Saddle Stitch
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)