the dancer in light, by holding hands

the dancer in light

by holding hands

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Limited Edition booklet of the piano score of 'The Dancer in Light', with artwork and formatting by Rob Milne, and photography by Chris Dowding.

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1.	The Dancer in Light (for Kathy Eddy) 08:08	buy track
2.	Dancing in the Light (Second Hand Plan Remix) 04:23	buy track
3.	The Dancer in Light (piano) 04:31	buy track
4.	Dancer in the Dark (Morris Masuda Remix) 03:51	buy track
5.	The Dancer in Light (harp) 02:47	buy track
6.	Skating in the Light (Second Hand Plan Remix) 05:56	buy track
7.	The Dancer in Light (tack piano) 05:05	buy track
8.	The Dancer in Light (Rob Milne Remix) 03:21	buy track

about

'The Dancer in Light' was composed for holding hands, and is dedicated to the Vermont-based composer Kathy Eddy, and was composed on her birthday in 2020.

The piece was composed with the intention that it is different every time, especially in the second half of the piece, with a series of open repeats. The EP explores this variation through versions ranging from the full octet version with vibraphone patterns, to a glistening solo piano interpretation by Matthew Bourne, to evocative remixes.

A booklet of the piano score facilitates the opportunity to explore the piece and its flexibility in the comfort of your own home. We hope you enjoy dipping into various versions, or listening through as a whole journey. Many thanks to Kathy Eddy for all her support, especially for our composing.

Reviews:

"On the EP, versions and re-mixes alternate, and each sounds so different that in some places, the original track seems so heavily overlaid with the players’ interpretation and lost until the essence re-emerges and the underlying harmonies remind the listener of the inspirational source." (Sammy Stein, The Free Jazz Collective)

credits

released February 4, 2022

Track 1 recorded on 28th May 2021 at the Hexagon Theatre, Midlands Arts Centre. Recorded by Luke Morrish Thomas. Mixed by Rob Milne. Performed by holding hands:

Chris Dowding (piccolo trumpet)
Raph Clarkson (trombone & effects)
Dee Byrne (alto sax & electronics)
Rob Milne (bass clarinet & clarinet)
Ben Higham (tuba)
Martin Pyne (vibraphone)
Mark Howe (electronics)
Andrew Lisle (drums)

Track 2 & 6 remixed by Bob Percy. Track 3 performed and recorded by Matthew Bourne. Track 4 remixed by Morris Masuda. Track 5 performed and recorded by Noah Horne. Track 7 performed and recorded by Zac Gvi. Track 8 remixed by Rob Milne.

'The Dancer in Light (for Kathy Eddy)' composed by Chris Dowding in March 2020. All tracks mastered by Paul Keeler. Artwork by Rob Milne with design by Chris Dowding.

The octet recording of this piece was made possible with Arts Council funding.

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holding hands Norwich, UK

holding hands is a new octet co-led by Chris Dowding and Rob Milne, split halfway between Norwich and London.

Featuring some of the most exciting improvisers in the UK, including saxophonist Dee Byrne, trombonist Raph Clarkson and tuba player Ben Higham.

Lush brass textures and post-minimalist vibraphone patterns, merged together with electronics...

(photo by Niki Medlik) ... more