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Ensemble: Arthur Blythe (alto sax, guest artist), Thurman Barker (vibraphone, percussion), Marion Brandis (flute, alto flute, piccolo), Vincent Chancey (French horn), Curtis Clark (piano),J. A. Deane (trombone, elec¬
Testament: A Conduction Collection/Conduction #15 – New World Records. Liner Notes Cat. No. 80480 Release Date: 1995-01-01. Where Music Goes II. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City; November 15 and 16, 1989.
Conducting is no longer a mere method for an interpretation, but an actual part of the process of composition. Conduction is a means by which a conductor may compose, (re)orchestrate, (re)arrange and sculpt both notated and non-notated music.
Testament: A Conduction Collection (1995) is a collection of so called "conductions" (conducted improvisations). The controlled chaos and usage of samples build unique harmony of vibrations, squeaks, sawing, buzzes and other voices of used tools.
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“Testament challenges not only conductors’ orthodoxy but the very vitals of music and music-making-no tradition is left untouched.... When the musical history of the 20th-century comes to be written, Testament will provide one of its most essential chapters.
Conduction 15 and Additional title on container: Where music goes II Published: New York, N.Y. : DRAM, [2007] Additional Creators: Blythe, Arthur and DRAM (Online service)
Jan 1, 1995 · “Testament challenges not only conductors’ orthodoxy but the very vitals of music and music-making-no tradition is left untouched.... When the musical history of the 20th-century comes to be written, Testament will provide one of its most essential chapters.” —The Wire