Lightsails (’Oumuamua)
for percussion ensemble
In 2017, the world was captivated by the discovery of ‘Oumuamua – a celestial wanderer from beyond our solar system. Its elongated shape and mysterious origins were so unique that they sparked speculation. Scientists pondered: could it be an artificial creation? Might ‘Oumuamua be something akin to a lightsail—a spacecraft propelled by the radiation pressure (or “wind”) from stars, originating from a distant, advanced civilization?
Lightsails (‘Oumuamua) by Clif Walker provides a soundtrack for this intriguing encounter, employing a range of techniques on mallet keyboards and metallics. Both rhythmically and harmonically dense, Walker masterfully evokes a sense of vast space and wonder, sure to elicit goosebumps and offer a substantial challenge for seven medium-advanced players.
If ‘Oumuamua is truly a creation of an advanced civilization, are they friend or foe?
Lightsails (‘Oumuamua) is available as a professionally bound printed score and comes with individual parts in PDF format for either printing or tablet viewing.
- Crotales (high octave)
- Glockenspiel
- Chimes
- 2 Vibraphones
- 2 Marimbas — (1) low A, (1) 5-octave
- Drums — concert bass drum
- Cymbals & gongs — China cymbal, hi-hat, ride cymbal (flat), sizzle cymbal, splash cymbal, 4-5 suspended cymbals, tam-tam, Remo Spoxe (or Zil-Bel or other large resonant metal)
- Accessories — bell tree, finger cymbal, mark tree, triangle, wooden plank
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