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Psalm104 is a multiple percussion solo written by American composer Brian Blume (1985- ). Multiple Percussion is a creative work including a variety of songs, for example ,“Concert Percussion”, “Indoor Percussion”, “Holiday Music”, “Electronic Media”, “Marching Band”, etc. During the e-mail interview with Brian Blume, he mentioned about his teacher Kevin Bobo who gave his encouragement for him to have the motivation about writing a multiple percussion solo with the type of basic rhythm. The music work was including continuous semiquaver rhythms, syncopated rhythms and fast tone clusters. Therefore, due to Kevin Bobo’s support and inspiration, Brian Blume finally completed Psalm104.
The Reason why Psalm104 attracts to the audience so much, is owing to the work which includs accuracy of strength requirement, also soloist could control the sense of rhythm in between the complicated melodies. Thus, when the soloist is performing, it is not only testing the rhythm flow or body coordination, but also extremely showing Brian Blume’s respect and emotion to the god.
Finally, this thesis gives everyone the deeper analysis and study for Psalm104, also shows the music a style and performance. It is hoped that readers not only understand the appearance of music, but experience Brian Blume and his feature of work.
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