Peter Wallin Opus 101 - 125



(2002 - 2004)







101. MOTIONS & OBJECTS, LURCHING AROUND IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT... (2002)

Scoring:
In 12 melodic and 3 rhythmic parts.

Instrumentation:
Ad lib.

Duration:
Variable

Play what you prefer in your part, walk to the next stand and play what you desire in that part (and by that instrument), and COLLIDE with your fellow musicians at the "Common Bars".

A special occasion composition, written to the MARIMBA ORCHESTRA CAMP 2002 in Billund, Denmark.

First performance:
2002-03-23 Billundcentret (Denmark)
El Mambo Billund, and Marimba orchestras from Lemvig, Ringkøbing & Holstebro (all Denmark)


102. PEACE SONG (2002)

Scoring:
Orchestra Version:
Vibraphone

4 Marimbas

Keyboard

El. Bass

Drums

Sextet version:
Vibraphone

2 Marimbas

Keyboard

El.Bass

Drums

Duration:
8 minutes

Part 1 of the "SONG"-suite:
1. Peace Song
2. Love Song (2002, for Marimba Orchestra)
3. The Johnny K. Fight Song (2005, for Metal Band , Strings, Brass & Percussion)
4. Amoron No. 5 / Party Song (2008, for 2 Pianos / Harmoniums)

First performance:
Orchestra version:
2002-05-23 Billundcentret Billund (Denmark)
El Mambo Marimba Orchestra, Billund
Conductor: Peter Wallin

Sextet version:
Not performed yet


103. ELECTRONIC BRAIN (2002)
Music Manifesto 2002, Part 18
Realized by Peter Lykkebo

Scoring:
CD

Duration:
25,40

Electronic symbiosis of the most important, with the least benefitable...

First performance:
Billund-natten 2003-10-25 Pejsestuen, Den Musiske Skole Billund (Denmark)
As part 1 of "Electronic Brians Brain"


103a. ELECTRONIC BRAINDEATH (2002)

Realized by Peter Lykkebo


Scoring:

CD


Duration:

25,08


 Many informations, directly to many to capture, shaking the organism to a final collapse (with micro-collapses through the journey)


Not performed yet.


104. THE BRIAN, CHAPTER 2 (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 2


Scoring:

6 Marimbas


Duration:

26 min.


Do "The Brain" (Opus 100) backwards, in chords instead of rhythms, and get a kind of hymn, extremely slow...


Dedicated to the "sports/cultural" minister (in 2002) Brian Mikkelsen


Not performed yet!


105. BRIANS BRAIN, CHAPTER 3 (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 3


Scoring:

12 Marimbas


Duration:

26 min.


Opus 100 & 104 (see above) in symbiosis. Schizophrenia totale...


Not performed yet!


106. THE OTHER BRAIN, CHAPTER 1 (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 5


Scoring:

5 Viola Sections

1 Violoncello Section


Duration:

28 min.


The String version of "The Brain, Chapter 1", Part 1 of the Music Manifesto 2002 (scored for 6 Marimbas).


Not performed yet!


107. ELECTRONIC BRIAN (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 19


Realized by Peter Lykkebo

Electronic CD version of Music Manifesto 2002, Part 2 (2002, Opus 104 "The Brian" for 6 Marimbas)


Duration:

26,14


Electronic symbiosis of the most important, with the least benefitable...


First performance:

As part 2 of Electronic Brians Brain

Billund-natten 2003-10-25 Pejsestuen, Den Musiske Skole Billund (Denmark)


108. ELECTRONIC BRIAN-BRAIN (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 20

Realized by Peter Lykkebo


Scoring:

CD


Duration:

26,03


Electronic symbiosis of the most important, with the least benefitable...


First performance:

As part 3 of "Electronic Brians Brain"

Billund-natten 2003-10-25 Pejsestuen, Den Musiske Skole Billund (Denmark)


109. ELECTRONIC BRIANS BRAIN (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 21

Realized by Peter Lykkebo


Scoring:

CD


Duration:

78,00


Electronic symbiosis of the most important, with the least benefitable...


First performance:

Billund-natten 2003-10-25 Pejsestuen, Den Musiske Skole Billund (Denmark)


110. FEEEEG BRIAN (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 14


Scoring:

6 Marimbas

OR

5 Viola sections and 1 Cello section


Duration:

At least 22 minutes


Chords, phasing extremely slow, moods changing in a continuous line, dreaming a never ending fortune of....


First performance:

2002-11-12 2002 Johanneskirken Brørup (Denmark)

Carina Tangsgaard, Ninette Mortensen, Michelle Frausing, Nanna B. Rasmussen, Trine Esbensen & Sabina Tangsgaard (All playing the marimba)

Duration of this performance: 36,06 min.


Dedicated to these 6 musicians.



111. FEEEEG BRAIN (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 13


Scoring:

6 Marimbas

OR

5 Viola sections and 1 Cello section


Duration:

At least 28 minutes


Chords, phasing extremely fast, moods changing in a continuous line, dreaming until the end of...


Not performed yet!


112. KALIMBA QUARTET No. 1 (2002)

"Before the punch"


Scoring:

4 Kalimbas

4 Whoopee Cussions

(4 players)


Duration:

Various


Rhythmic interfearance, knots in structures and tempi, not very straight time, natural tones and overtones mixing in a continuous increase... FREAK OUT!!!


Not performed yet as a solo piece, only as a part of the "Punch Suite (see below).


113. THE PUNCH (2002)


Scoring:

- General:

Ad. lib.


Notated version 1 (2003):

Symphony Orchestra (3120 3321 11 Str.)


Notated version 2 (2006):

Flute

Alto Saxophone

Tenor Saxophone

Trumpet

3 Marimbas

Drum Set

3 Guitars

El. Guitar

El. Bass


Notated version 3 (2006):

Flute

Soprano Recorder

Trumpet

Drum Set

Guitar

El. Bass

Piano

Accordion

Synthesizer

Voice

Viola


Notated version 4 (2007)

Tone of the Day - Music 1 of week 22:

Soprano Recorder

Trumpet

Guitar

Piano

Accordion

Voice

Violin

Viola


Notated version 5 (2009):

2 sets of Cymbals


Notated version 6 (2010):

19 Bass Drums

Chinese Cymbal / Line Chimes


Notated version 7 (2018):

Organ Solo


Notated version 8 (2019):

14 Snare Drums

Wind Machine(s)


Duration:

1 second


A beat... The beat... Can be played by everyone - on everything... Or more specific combinations (see the notated versions). It is possible to order new variations, please do that, and perform them. Keep on knockouting!!!


First performances:

General:

2006-11-02 Billundcentret Billund (Denmark)

Performing artists: Pupils from the Music School in Billund (Denmark)


Notated version 1:

Not performed yet.


Notated version 2:

2006-11-02 Billundcentret Billund (Denmark)

Pupils from the Music School in Billund (Denmark)


Notated version 3:

2006-11-05 Højmarkskolen Holsted (Denmark)

Pupils & teachers from the Music Schools i Brørup and Holsted (Ensemble Møøørh)


Notated version 4:

2007-06-03 Tivoli Concert Hall Copenhagen (Denmark)

Ensemble Møøørh


Notated version 5:

2009-09-19 Kulturskolan Lund (Sweden)

Peer Munkgaard & Peter Wallin


Notated version 6:

2010-06-12 Tivoli Concert Hall Copenhagen (Denmark)

Slagtilfældet Bass Drum Orchestra


Notated version 7 & 8:
Not performed yet.



114. PUNCH-SUITE (2002)


Movements:

1. Before the Punch

2. The Punch

3. After the Punch


Scoring:

4 Kalimbas

4 Whoopee Cushions

4 Triangles

4 Whips

Any kind of ensemble / soloist


Duration:

Variable, but 8-10 min. is pretty appropriate...


The description / An analysis of a punch of any kind: Physical, fysical... Rhythmic interfearance, knots in structures and tempi, not very straight time, natural tones and overtones... FREAK OUT!!!


First performance:

2004-02-03 Johanneskirken Brørup (Denmark)

Laura Lundfold, Jesper K. Iversen, Jim Eckerman & Peter Wallin


115. THE BRAIN OF BRIAN (2002)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 4


Scoring:

12 Marimbas


Duration:

85-90 min.


Composed in three movements (fast-slow-fast). The combination of Opus 100, 104 & 105 (see above). A hardcore body/mind pressure act, in real... Awesome!!

Acoustic (original) version of "Electric Brians Brain" (2002, Opus 109)


Not performed yet!


116. LOVE SONG (2002)


Scoring:

Vibraphone, 4 Marimbas, Drum Set, Keyboard, El. Bass & Voice (Marimba Orchestra).


Part 2 of the "SONG"-suite:

1. Peace Song (2002, Opus 102 Marimba Orchestra / Vib., 2 x Mar., Key., El. Bass & Drums)

2. Love Song (2002, Opus 116 Marimba Orchestra / Vib, Key., El. Bass, Drums)

3. The Johnny K. Fight Song (2005, Opus 138 Metal Band, Strings, Brass & Percussion)

4. Amoron No. 5 / Party Song (2008, Opus 179E 2 Pianos / Harmoniums)


Text by Ninette Mortensen (Marimba Orchestra Version)


First performance:

Marimba orchestra version:

Not performed yet.


Quartet version:

2004-05-17 Billundcentret Billund (Denmark)

Rain Stick Quartet



117. ÖÖÖHH... MOPED!!! (2002)


Scoring:

Violoncello

Marimba


Duration:

3-5 min.


Dedicated to Magnus Härenstam & Brasse Brännström, two major comedians on the Swedish scene in the 1970-80s. A funk appetizer in classical form. KEEP ON ROCKING!!!


Commissioned by Henrik Strandfelt.


Not performed yet.


118. GANGBANG! (2003)


Scoring:

2 Snare Drums

Tenor Drum

Bass Drum

Cymbals


Duration:

App. 6 min.


Commissioned, and dedicated to, Skjern Garden


First performance:

2003-08-26 Vejen Idrætscenter (Denmark)

Skjern Garden Percussion Section

Conductor: Peter Wallin


119. HERREN ER MIN HYRDE (2003)

Cantata No. 1


Scoring:

Soprano

Flute

Organ


Duration:

11 min.


Text from the Hymns of David (Danish Bible) Text language: Danish


Commissioned by, and dedicated to, TRIO JASUPI


First performance:

2003-04-01, Sneum Kirke (Denmark)

Trio Jasupi:

Soprano: Janne Solvang

Flute: Susanne Klausen

Organ: Pia Hansen



120. CRUSHING BORDERS (2003)

"Shake, Spears & Longballow"


Scoring:

1-4 percussion ensembles, divided in 8 parts each


Duration:

8-9 min.


Commissioned by Bente Dahl


Do not burn bridges!! Crush borders (human, musical, whatever...), and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first notes composed on the fifth symphony by the marvellous composer Ludwig van Beethoven.


First performance:

2003-09-27 Musikteatret Vejle, Denmark

Teachers and pupils from Music Schools in Vejen (Denmark) & Hamburg (Germany)

Conductor: Peter Wallin


121. 5 SIGNS (2003)


Scoring:

SIGN A (A Fy-Fan Fare):

Trombone / Baritone Saxophone / Recorder / French Horn Solo


SIGN B (Intermezzo):

4 Voices / 4 part Choir

Susp. Chinese Cymbal


SIGN C (The Epileptic Boogie):

6 Cymbals (2 or 6 players)


SIGN D (The / A Bridge to a / the conclusion):

Trombone / Bar. Sax. / Recorder / French Horn

Chin. Susp. Cymb.

4 Voices / 4 part Choir


SIGN E ((The) Throne in the wall):

Viola

Piano


Duration: 13-15 min.


Follow the signs, and the conclusion will get to you!! Composed in honour of the great Piano Maestra SIGNE THULE HANSEN (especially Sign E)


First performances:

Baritone Sax. version:

2004-02-03 Johanneskirken Brørup (Denmark)

Laura Lundfold, Laila Nielsen, Peer Munkgaard, Peter Wallin, Jesper K. Iversen


French Horn Version:

2004-09-18 Kulturskolan Lund (Sweden)

Carl-Magnus Trygg, Ruben Andersson, Inger Andersson-Henning, Eske K. Leick, Mikkel S. Olsen, Ninette Mortensen, Michelle Frausing, Michael Tøstesen, Gustaf Holst



122. FANFARE FOR THREE (2003)

"Theme & Parody on a film tune (with babes)"


Scoring:

Muted Recorder

Muted Trombone

Muted Viola (with muted Viola player)


Duration:

1,5 min.


A celebration to babes in commercials, mutes in music, and stage bodybanging!!! Yihaaa!!!


First performances:

Original version:
Not performed yet.


Version for 2:
2004-05-04 Brørup Skole (Denmark)

Peter Wallin (Recorder) & Peer Munkgaard (Viola & Voice)


Version with French Horn:

2005-09-17 Kulturskolan Lund (Sweden)

Peter Wallin (Recorder), Carl-Magnus Trygg (French Horn) & Ruben Andersson (Viola)


123. THE LAST CONCLUSION IN BRIANs BRAIN (2004)

Music Manifesto 2002, Part 22


Scoring:

24 Battery Powered Crap Keyboards

OR

24 Marimbas


Duration:

Variable (app. 40 min.)


How do a sick persons brain/mind work? Not very good... Brians brain is in deep crisis now...


Dedicated to Kim Dupont Olsen.


Not performed yet!

(And the maniacs/morons who do this... RESPECT IN EXCELSIS!!!).


124. BEBSOPHONE CONCERTO No. 2 (2004)


Scoring:

Any number of Mega Bebsophones

The same number of Assistants


Performer ages:

Mega Bebsophones: 366-days - 366 months

Assistants: Free choice of age.


Duration:

Variable


Dedicated to Eske Kokkendorff Leick, Michelle Frausing & Mikkel S. Olsen


The score, created for maximum artistic freedom for the Bebsophones, and a strict set of regulations for the Assistants. Include the Mega Besophones favourite instrument in the performance.


First performance:

"The slapping & crapping project, Part 1"

2004-09-18 Kulturskolan, Lund (Sweden)

Eske K. Leick + Michael Tøstesen

Michelle Frausing + Peter Wallin

Mikkel S. Olsen + Ninette Mortensen


IN MEMORIAM MICHEL PETRUCCIANI


125. BEBSOPHONE CONCERTO No. 3 (2004)


Scoring:

Any number of Maxi Bebsophones

The same number of Assistants


Performer ages:

Maxi Bebsophones: 366 months - 366 years

Assistants: Free choice of age.


Duration:

Variable


The score, created for maximum artistic freedom for the Bebsophones, and a strict set of regulations for the Assistants. Include the Maxi Besophones favourite instrument in the performance.


Dedicated to participants of the universal show called life, death, glory, black humour & ...


First performance:

"The slapping & crapping project, Part 2"

2005-09-17 Kulturskolan, Lund (Sweden)

Carl-Magnus Trygg, Peer Munkgaard, Peter Wallin. (Maxi Bebsophones)

Jesper K. Iversen, Barbro Stigsdotter Möller, Marie Weber (Assistrants)


IN MEMORIAM MICHEL PETRUCCIANI