Greensilver by Evan Chambers. Performed by Kyle Landry and Kristen Zelenak

Greensilver by Evan Chambers. Recorded by Kyle Landry and Kristen Zelenak at Central Michigan University in Chamichian Hall.

The title Greensilver came from an alternate name for mercury: quicksilver. Somehow, the image of silvery, liquid, quickened metal crossed with a softening verdant green informs the tone of the piece. There is also a certain sadness at the piece's heart--the music alternates between fast-moving interlocking fluid passages and long lines that pull against drones. In the latter, I was particularly interested in the patterns of beating and difference tones (a third pitch that is created in the air when two tones interact) that are audible between and below the notes of the two instruments when sounded together. The piece was written for Wesley Miller and John Sampen. - Evan Chambers

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• Saxophone
• Sax
• Kyle Landry
• Kristen Zelenak
• Geensilver
• Evan Chambers
• Chambers
• Landry
• Zelenak
• CMU
• Central
• Central Michigan University
• Music
• Duet
• Alto Saxophone
• John Nichol
• Michigan
• UofM
• U of M
• University of Michigan
• John Sampen
• Saxophonist
• Mount Pleasant
• Mt Pleasant
• Saxophone Duet
• Advanced Saxophone
• Altissimo
• Contemporary
• Modern
• Wesley
• Miller

[suntzu2004]

Hey...you guys sound great! Can't believe I ran across this recording. I haven't played this piece in many, many years. My name is Wes Miller and Evan wrote that piece for me and John Sampen.

[soltijim]

wonderful playing! the ensemble blend is remarkable

[tracy1mr]

Good!