Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jennifer Langridge - Cello
Tim Williams - Percussion
Julian Gregory - Session Producer
Leighton Moody - Director of Photography
Rob Kelledy - Sound recording and Mastering
Tim Williams - Editor
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This piece was inspired by American artist Hana Davis’ painting, entitled ‘My Head is Spinning’. Though not a direct response to Davis’ artwork, I was stimulated by the notion of creating a spinning musical gesture that gathers energy as the piece unfolds. Contrasting textures spiral and resurface throughout the piece, as the large-scale form and structure revolve, furthering the concept of a rotating object. The music begins within a mediative and atmospheric soundworld, with fragmentary material interspersed by a lyrical cello line. As the piece progresses, the mood darkens and becomes increasingly agitated. The lines begin to develop, flutter and eventually spin.
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Psappha is grateful for the support its ‘Composing For…’ programme receives from: Arts Council England; PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner scheme; Fidelio Charitable Trust; RVW Trust; and the Granada Foundation.
Jennifer Langridge - Cello
Tim Williams - Percussion
Julian Gregory - Session Producer
Leighton Moody - Director of Photography
Rob Kelledy - Sound recording and Mastering
Tim Williams - Editor
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This piece was inspired by American artist Hana Davis’ painting, entitled ‘My Head is Spinning’. Though not a direct response to Davis’ artwork, I was stimulated by the notion of creating a spinning musical gesture that gathers energy as the piece unfolds. Contrasting textures spiral and resurface throughout the piece, as the large-scale form and structure revolve, furthering the concept of a rotating object. The music begins within a mediative and atmospheric soundworld, with fragmentary material interspersed by a lyrical cello line. As the piece progresses, the mood darkens and becomes increasingly agitated. The lines begin to develop, flutter and eventually spin.
Follow Stephen on Twitter: twitter.com/_StephenBalfour
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LEARN MORE AND FOLLOW PSAPPHA
Website: psappha.com
Subscribe to Psappha's Enewsletter: shorturl.at/ryFGO Twitter: twitter.com/PsapphaEnsemble Facebook: facebook.com/psappha.ensemble Instagram: instagram.com/psapphaensemble
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Psappha is grateful for the support its ‘Composing For…’ programme receives from: Arts Council England; PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner scheme; Fidelio Charitable Trust; RVW Trust; and the Granada Foundation.
