Parallel Passages by Tom Hamilton

We discovered this underground classic from the late 70s – possibly the first piece to pair solo timpani with electronic sound – and finally made it available in published form. The “tape” music consists of a rich electronic soundscape, created with the ARP and Serge synthesizers of that era, and is newly remastered here for CD release. This electronic environment supports a bold and expressive timpani solo of changing colours and moods. It is a very idiosyncratic and unusual piece to program, and a must for any collector of timpani literature.