"Simple Harmonic Motion #12 for 16 Percussionists"

Simple Harmonic Motion is an ongoing series of projects and research investigating complexity from simplicity – specifically the emergence of complex behaviour through the interaction of simple multilayered rhythms. For more information on this series please see here.

Simple Harmonic Motion #12 is a live performance for 16 percussionists and light. In addition to the usual motivations of the series, it is inspired by the collisions between man and machine; a ritualistic ode to chaos and order; the harmonies, tensions and conflicts between science, technology, tradition and religion.

The performance was preceded by a 3-day workshop with local musicians (in this case students at the Royal Northern College of Music) familiarizing them with the concept and inspirations of the piece and preparing them for the performance.

Commissioned by FutureEverything in partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music, with support from The Shed, MMU.

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