Metalloid
Bill Alves
About this work:
Metalloid is a rock-influenced pieced based on interlocking patterns in a 3/7 lattice of just intonation. The electric guitars and bass are retuned and the players play mostly open strings and harmonics. The title was inspired by my son's study of the periodic table. Metalloid was written for the Harvey Mudd Electronic Music Ensemble.
Year composed: 2007
Duration: 00:08:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 6-9 players
Instrumentation: 1 Clarinet, 1 Alto Saxophone, 1 Drum Set, 2 Electric/Electronic Keyboard, 1 Electric Bass, 2 Electric Guitar
Instrumentation notes: Open strings of electric guitars and bass are retuned. Electric guitar 1 switches between 2 differently tuned guitars. Keyboard synthesizers are retuned as well.