Piece started in Italy 2003, Perugia
Written for 8 saxophones,

The saxophone octet “Electroshocks” tells about thoughts, thinking, mind. The piece is a counterpoint in the way J.S. Bach composed his Fugue. In some way unorthodox, I handled the rules for the Fugue and it changed into something different, bi-tonal music, and the harmonies are completely opposite than in the common fugue of the classical period. Lyrics are also important. Melodies are split and parts of it repeat and are “jumping” from instrument to instrument. In this way you not only notice a walking melody but also walking and “jumping” rhythms and patterns.

My music is always about patterns sound-morphings and developing themes. In this saxophone piece you hear my latest progressions in counterpoint. 

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