Deus ex machinist is a work for saxophone quartet and track composed by Australian saxophonist, Andrew Ball for his ensemble Barega Saxophone Quartet. This work features spoken text and found sounds in the track and saxophones lines which embody Ball's signature style. This piece is recommended for tertiary-level quartets, advanced high school quartets, or professional quartets looking for a fresh new piece to round out their programs.
Purchase of this piece includes the score and parts in PDF, backing track for performance, demo tracks and a sample recording by Barega Saxophone Quartet, as well as rehearsal tracks to simplify the rehearsal process.
Listen to a recording of work, performed by Barega Saxophone Quartet for the Making Waves playlist, in the media player below!
▪️Program Notes from the composer:
A “deus ex machina” in literature is an abrupt and unrealistic method of plot resolution. The text of Deus Ex Machinist explores a more literal meaning to the translation ‘god in the machine’ and the duality between life and death, natural and mechanical sounds. This work was composed through a kind of reverse text-setting, where live instruments and electro-acoustic samples are orchestrated to a transcription of a spoken-word recording.
▪️Performing this piece?
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▪️What's included in this purchase?
One digital download folder of the piece Deus ex machinist by Andrew Ball. You will be be able to download your copy from the confirmation page, after payment AND you will receive an email to your designated address which also includes a download link. We recommend downloading immediately as your download link will only be active for 24 hours after purchase. Your PDF is able to be printed or, alternatively, we recommend using the ForScore app on an iPad or tablet for performance.
▪️ Please note:
This digital product is sold for PERSONAL USE ONLY. Digital sheet music purchases are exclusively for the use of the purchaser - we appreciate you supporting our composers and musicians by purchasing rather than copying.
YOU MAY NOT resell, re-distribute, or share this digital product with others, including your students or music program.
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