Vibes and Garnishes

Lorenzo Guidolin and Luca Favaro

Medium-Advanced Multi Solo w/ Audio

Instrumentation: Vibraphone, China/opera gong (E-flat)*, Small crash cymbal, Hi-hat, Bass bow, PA system & DAW (for audio playback/monitoring)

*may substitute any object with a short, sharp sound (glass bottle, can, pan, or other “junk” instrument)

Vibes & Garnishes is a collaboration between Lorenzo Guidolin and digital audio artist, Luca Favaro. The title is a reference to the multi-percussion setup used throughout: cymbals and metal sounds act as “garnishes” to the “main dish” of the piece, the vibraphone. These colors are expanded upon by the audio accompaniment, resulting in a unique, engaging sonic palette.

The piece is structured in two sections. The first is based on the energetic rhythms shared between the instruments of the setup; the second is a laid-back trance, exploring the extended sounds of bowed vibraphone and playing cymbals with a chopstick. This work is a refreshing addition to the solo repertoire, and is a great recital piece for intermediate-advanced players!

Vibes & Garnishes ships as a printed, professionally bound folio and includes the audio accompaniment track for download.