Fear of Silence by Joel Harrison

Fear of Silence is a virtuoso solo marimba piece that is a 5 and a half minute burst of extraordinary enthusiasm. It is all in 5/4 and yet its circular rhythms never feel predictable or stale. The rhythmic structure has some basis in S. Indian additive concepts. The harmony is both chromatic and modal and has an influence from late period Coltrane. Scurrying quartal lines, dense counterpoint, and an explosive finish make this a great workout. Fear Of Silence won the PASIC composition competition in 2007.