Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of four marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Both drum parts are played with hands; marimba parts are tuneful, contrapuntal, and cross-rhythmic. Based on Ghanaian melodies. 8 minutes.
Xylophonia – Accompaniment Tracks by Bunting (G.H. Green/arr. Bob Becker)
These audio files are available at multiple tempos: 78_55_75_96bpm, 90_62_84_110bpm, 100_70_94_122bpm, 112_78_106_136bpm, 124_86_118_150bpm, and 132_92_126_160bpm.
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
These audio files are available at multiple tempos: 78_55_75_96bpm, 90_62_84_110bpm, 100_70_94_122bpm, 112_78_106_136bpm, 124_86_118_150bpm, and 132_92_126_160bpm.
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
