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Re: Mucznyski Time Pieces

Author: ken
Date: 2004-11-01 01:50

Yes, I recall 1/4=112 is the mvt's opening as well as recap tempo. My observation is whatever tempo you settle on, and most comfortable with be sure to duplicate those "bookend tempos". And, remain consistent by proportionately increasing-decreasing the 1/4=126 mid-section tempo. However, still be cautious not to create too large a contrast between those tempos ... that is keep the underlying 1/8th note pulse reasonably close. You want one musically seamless mvt, not one sounding like two. Also, remember your accompanist is chopping some serious wood on this chart, don't let the tempos creep up too much. Muczynski is a piano player and instinctively writes participative, if not formidable piano parts.

And, I've been searching in vain for almost 20 years for that original Muczynski-Lurie recording. However, Chuck West (to the rescue) pressed a splendid version of the Time Pieces. I would definitely pick up a disc as a helpful reference. v/r Ken

Post Edited (2004-11-01 11:29)

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