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rust thumb

Eb/bass clarinet & Bassoon soloists,

flute/piccolo, bass flute, f horn,

violin I, violin II, viola, cello, piano,

percussion

Bekah Simms

Commissioned by l'Ensemble contemporain de Montréal (ECM+), Véronique

Lacroix, Music Director (world premiere performance October, 2020), as part of

the ECM+ Génération2020 Workshop

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Table of contents Cover page and acknowledgements………………1

Schedule…………………………………………..2

Instrumentation, background, goals……………………3-4

Clarinet preparation information……………….....4-5

Notation legend…………………………………....5-11

Score excerpt 1: “rattle your bones”……………….13

Score excerpt 2: “your guts out”……………14-15

Score excerpt 3: “they slither”…………………..15-18

Schedule 20 mins

Sound gathering/clarification: heavy, distorted, noisy, mechanical. Multiphonics (Eb

clarinet and bassoon.) Preparation (bass clarinet, piano, horn) sound testing.

40 mins

Going through excerpts for clarification, effectiveness, contrast, and pacing (particularly

potential transitionary material between excerpts):

Excerpt 1: checking balance, texture, audibility, dynamic accuracy, sense of

metre/timelessness (15’)

Excerpt 2: with maximal heaviness in mind – do things get as loud as they can? Are there

better alternatives? Carefully notated or should gestures be free/boxed within the specified

metres? (10’)

Excerpt 3: checking effectiveness of glissandi gestures, sense of forward momentum, and

transitions/tempo changes (15’)

15 mins

Ensemble/director feedback on existing materials, additional experimentation as required

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Rust Thumb Sketches, ~5’1 piccolo/flute

1 bass flute

1 Eb/bass clarinet soloist

1 bassoon soloist

1 F horn

2 violins

1 viola

1 cello

1 piano

1 percussion

background “rust thumb” is taking shape during a “regularly scheduled” period of insecurity, self-

deprecation and doubt as well as physical illness, one that other folks with seasonal

affective disorder are likely to be familiar with. Its title comes from a poem (excerpt found

below) written at the same time.

A rust thumb is the opposite of a green thumb, where the tended garden fails not only to

thrive but possess the flavours of decay, injury, and deterioration. The belief that one

possesses it is likely self-fulfilling and infectious.

I have been trying to allow my emotions to filter into my soundworld more consciously.

Typically, it is unavoidable that my anxiety takes hold in the type of musical gestures I

write. More complex and sometimes insidious emotions though – particularly the idea of

worthlessness or feeling poisonous – feel much more vulnerable to express, let alone

acknowledge (in this formal way especially!) However, I do feel that allowing myself to

more readily activate these emotional filters in which to funnel the sounds through is a

necessary and honest step in my development as a composer. Even when the sounds seem

sterile, this is its own form of self-censorship: abstract conveying of emotions in an attempt

to be granitic. Perhaps this will translate – I am interested in whether it will or not.

Much of my music, then, is an attempt at grabbing at adjectives – does this sound

mechanical? What will? Does this sound shattered? How can I shatter a sound? Does it

sound messy, uneven? Does this sound broken or unwell? What will?

(still surprised

by the ease in which they slither) - excerpt

more and more bone

in the gardensoil,

more and more bile

tend to it with

rust thumb

dangerfun

skin as red ochre,

peeking open

shyly

main goals

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For this workshop, I am interested in the following:

Instrumental sonic possibilities There are a number of desired types of sounds that I want to integrate into the finished

piece:

Heavy – What is the loudest sound possible? What are the sounds that resonate/punctuate

the longest and most fearfully?

Distorted – What disrupts the sound production of your instrument but allows some

recognisability of its sound to remain? What is the most disruptive/gnarly/crunchy sound

while still sounding like the instrument?

(testing of prepared clarinet, exploring similar sounds elsewhere)

Noisy – Which sounds can include integrations of noise so that they fall closer to the

“noise” edge of the tone-noise continuum? What is the most disruptive/gnarly sound while

not sounding like the instrument?

Mechanical/machine-like – Can you sound like a motor? Something electric? Something

operated by a machine rather than a human?

Pacing of existing musical material I am working towards establishing amorphous temporal worlds, where sounds or pulse are

suspended or highly unpredictable. At times, I want to create a noisy sound mass rather

than a clear musical/rhythmic landscape. In particular, I want the resulting sound to

suspend any notion of metre in excerpt 1 and 2.

Extremity in contrast in existing musical material As a symptom of my listening habits, I appreciate and desire extreme contrasts in music. I

want to represent my listening self fully – that means the heavy and the tender in equal

measure. My goal is for the contrasting parts of a single work to sound related,

interconnected, and necessary. Another goal is for the contrast to be as extreme as possible,

i.e. static vs. hyperactive, extremes in volume vs. barely audible, etc.

Clarinet Preparation In the first excerpt, the bass clarinet is prepared. This particular technique/sound comes

from Heather Roche’s very helpful blog (https://heatherroche.net/2014/03/24/on-bass-

clarinet-preparations/). More information and sounds can be found there.

For Excerpt 1, the bell of the bass clarinet is prepared as described on the website:

A piece of paper (harder than normal – think a sheet of card or something similar) is fixed

to the bass clarinet with a bulldog clip (the bass clarinet can be protected by gluing felt to

the metal edges of the clip or by using bluetack). For the purpose of the workshop, various

thicknesses of this paper as well as a laminated piece would be ideal to bring. The

image on Heather’s website demonstrating a similar preparation with a laminated card

looks like this:

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In the same excerpt, the clarinettist is asked to cover and uncover the vent hole to alter the

pitch by about a quarter tone. As per Heather’s instructions, this can be done with the

performer’s large toe plugging and unplugging the vent hole (pictured below on the right.)

This cannot be done while wearing shoes, so the performer must play this work wearing

only socks (at least on one foot – their choice to wear one shoe instead of none is left to the

performer’s discretion/sense of playful aesthetics.)

Legend To silence.

From silence.

Slightly – about 30 cents – sharp; +30 from the notated pitch.

Quarter sharp; +50 from the notated pitch.

Three-quarters sharp; +75 from the notated pitch.

Slightly – about 30 cents – flat; -30 from the notated pitch.

Quarter flat; -50 from the notated pitch.

Three-quarters flat; -75 from the notated pitch.

Strings (metal practice mute, thimbles [1 each for vln. 1 & II] required)

s.t. Sul tasto.

s.p. Sul ponticello.

m.s.p. Molto sul ponticello.

c.l.b. Col legno battuto.

c.l.t. Col legno tratto.

Gradual change of bow position; short arrows change quickly and long

arrows slowly.

Unspecified pitch but high as “possible;” some very small pitch

variations are welcome throughout the piece (i.e., within a whole tone

of the actual highest pitch possible.)

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A creaky, overpressure/distorted sound produced on the string while

fingering the indicated note. Little pitch actually audible –

grumbly/granular. There is some residual pitch (10-15%) so that

changes in pitch are detectable, but noise should be the overpowering

element.

A multiphonic harmonic; with the indicated harmonic played in a high

position, playing with the bow behind the LH finger (i.e., bow

between LH and nut) should produce the following multiphonic:

X-noteheads indicate a very harsh sound produced by bowing the

wrapping of the string beneath the bridge. Very crunchy.

Unspecified pitch (other than very high)/rhythmic gesture but fast as

possible; no need to be regular, just extremely quick.

The same as above, but with slight (microtonal) pitch

variation/inflection rather than on a repeated/static high pitch.

Trill to the bracketed note (microtonal trill.)

A touch major second artificial/stopped harmonic. Played in the same

way as other artificial/stopped harmonics, but using the interval of a

major second. The sounding result is noisy, grainy, and with only a

hint of the resulting pitch (three octaves above the higher pitch.) The

intention with these harmonics is a sound closer to noise than pitch on

the noise-pitch continuum, but with phantoms of the high pitch still

discernible.

Ricochet – very bouncy, with a clear diminuendo sound profile

Wild, wide vibrato. Kinetic, with energy.

Staff indicating with thimble. Diamond note heads indicate the left

hand pressure - should be muted as if playing a harmonic. The right

hand should tap gently with the thimble. Should be slightly mechnical,

clinking softly. Bow position indication now indicate thimble position

on the string.

A “white noise” sound achieved through muting the strings with the

left hand. An airy, quiet sound should be produced with very little

pitch. The notated pitch indicates which string this sound should be

produced on.

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Boxed gestures are performed rhythmically free and repeated for the

length of the dark line that follows them. Boxed gestures are meant to

be elastic and free of tempo, with inexact repetitions and pushing

and pulling of the length of notes/silences between notes/silences

between repetitions/etc. Do not repeat the exact gesture over and

over.

Winds/Brass:

Triangle noteheads indicate an “Aeolian,” or air, sound achieved

through blowing air through the instrument without conventional pitch

activation. Residual pitch is appropriate; if possible, the notated

pitches/positions should be the residual pitch. Crescendos indicate an

allusion to a gust or burst of wind/air sound.

An air noise sound (with fingering/residual pitch indicated written)

moving back to a more conventionally pitched/sounding note. Can

occur in either direction.

Bisbigliando: timbral trills where the colour/timbre is changed through

trilling keys that do not alter the pitch substantially (more than a

quarter tone.)

Fluttertongue (here combined with an air sound.)

Glissandi are always done by pitch bends, not fingerings; if at all

possible, use the embouchure or playing position to slowly and

microtonally perform these glissandi.

Wild, wide vibrato. Kinetic, with energy.

Flutes

Tongue pizzicato, dry and poppy. Can also denote keyclicks if

accompanied by indicating text.

Jet whistle: a very loud glissando-like sound produced by blowing a

fast, high-pressure air stream through the instrument. The line

indicates the pitch contour (here, low then high.)

Whistle tone; change between partials ad. libitum.

Harmonic, produced by overblowing the lower (fingered) pitch.

Tongue ram. At quieter dynamics, this can be achieved with an inhale

or exhale as opposed to a forte burst of air.

Multiphonics:

C Fl. Bass Fl.

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Boxed gestures are performed rhythmically free and repeated for the

length of the dark line that follows them. Boxed gestures are meant to

be elastic and free of tempo, with inexact repetitions and pushing

and pulling of the length of notes/silences between notes/silences

between repetitions/etc. Do not repeat the exact gesture over and over.

Clarinets (Bass & Eb) (card stock paper or similar required)

Please see notes on preparation above.

While the bell of the bass clarinet is prepared, the o indicates

that the vent hole is open/unplugged, while the + indicates that is

completely closed/plugged by the player’s toe. The arrow indicates

that the hole is being plugged or unplugged gradually. This will alter

the pitch.

The noise of the preparation will, at a point, not grow any louder (while the normal clarinet

tone can.) These star dynamics indicate the volume of the preparation; do not play beyond

the loudest point of the preparation, as the clarinet sound will obscure the balance.

Preparation as noisy/activated as possible (unrelated to clarinet

dynamic.)

Preparation at medium noisiness/activated.

Subtle activation of prepared sound.

Cross-slashed notes indicate a vocalization/singing simultaneous with

playing; this is intended to create distorted/noisy sounds. Also known

as growling.

Low register diamond noteheads are spectral multiphonics, produced

with the same fingering as the notated pitch but with an adjusted

embouchure/air stream. They are loud, noisy, and complex.

The arpeggio arrow with circle indicates a spectral “sweep,” isolating

an overtone and ascending (or descending, depending on the arrow’s

direction) the harmonic series. This should be done

quickly/arrhythmically.

Slashed boxed gestures are performed rhythmically free and very fast,

repeated for the length of the dark line that follows them. Boxed

gestures are meant to be elastic and free of tempo, with inexact

repetitions and pushing and pulling of the length of notes/silences

between notes/silences between repetitions/etc. The semi-circle arrow

denotes that the notes can be played in ANY ORDER, and must

change/cycle through orders. Do not repeat the exact gesture over and

over.

Unspecified glissandi, originating from/returning to/orbiting around

the specified pitch.

Bassoon

Performed directly into the bocal without the reed, square noteheads

indicate a thunky and gummy bassoon articulation that is almost

mechanical in nature. Ensure that this is audible as it is a very quiet

sound.

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Fingering alternation in the indicated rhythm, ideally sounding like a

microtonal ascending figure (may not be possible – will see in

workshop.)

Note that there are both regular, tremolo articulation (tongued) and flutter tongue (flz.) in

the opening section. Flutter tongue will always be accompanied by “flz.”

Cross-slashed notes indicate an “overblown” technique, with

overtones changing quickly and randomly at will. The notated pitch is

the fundamental/fingered pitch. The desired effect is noisy and

unpredictable.

Two overtones activated at once; as aggressive/noisy a sound as

possible.

The arpeggio arrow with circle indicates an overblown “sweep,”

isolating an overtone and descending (or ascending, depending on the

arrow’s direction) the harmonic series. This should be done

quickly/arrhythmically for the duration of the attached note.

Indicates the fundamental pitch for a multiphonic.

When performed with the bocal, the square represents a vocalization

or “growl” that accompanied the sound, creating a distortion.

Slashed boxed gestures are performed rhythmically free and very fast,

repeated for the length of the dark line that follows them. Boxed

gestures are meant to be elastic and free of tempo, with inexact

repetitions and pushing and pulling of the length of notes/silences

between notes/silences between repetitions/etc. The semi-circle arrow

denotes that the notes can be played in ANY ORDER, and must

change/cycle through orders. Do not repeat the exact gesture over and

over.

Similar to the bassoon “flaps,” but with the mouth covering the whole

reed rather than directly into the bocal. Ad. lib. as per boxed gestures.

Horn (bassoon reed required)

A low, rumbly sound with vague pitch produced with the lips

over the mouthpiece and the tongue inside the mouth piece. Air

is then blown into the instrument, with the tongue flapping.

Should sound mechanical/industrial.

Mouthpiece whistle: air stream directed across the back/more

narrow part of the mouthpiece while detached from the horn.

Should make a high-pitched airy whistling sound.

Cross-slashed notes indicate split tones; when two pitches are

shown, the desired note split should be between them. When one

pitch is shown, any partial can be split above the given

fundamental. This can be achieved on the Bb side of the horn and

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not quite “reaching” down from the upper partial. This should be

quite noisy and crunchy.

Plugged horn to open (or vice versa.) Any change in pitch is

desired.

A “pinched” buzz; the result should be a quiet and high squeal

with an unclear pitch profile (that may slightly oscillate/alternate,

as per the squiggly line.)

Slight gliss down with the lip/embouchure; should be

noisy/messy.

Hand “pops”. Use the flat of the palm of the right hand to strike

the normally inserted mouthpiece. Direct the bell away from the

body for the greatest projection.

Piano:

Played directly on the string with a coin rubbed across the string,

towards the dampers.

Fast as possible “guiro” sound performed on the keys;

unspecified pitches but should be in the given direction/register.

May be more effective with a piece of cardstock/cardboard (?)

than with fingers – test in workshop. Should be quiet but audible.

There are several preparations on the piano, divided roughly by register:

Lower register: C#1, G1,

Erasers placed to create a low, thunky almost gong-like attack.

Upper mid register: A5, B5, E6, G6, A6

Detuned by preparing with a coin or screw (or something

similarly metallic) akin to Part’s Tabula Rasa.

Extreme upper register: E7-A7.

Prepared with masking tape to create a muted, percussive attack

but with clear pitch profile.

Percussion

Instruments

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1x Concert bass drum (played with hand, beater, and wire brushes)

2x Ratchets, mounted for rhythmic precision (mechanical sounding).

1x Sheet of plastic (large), must be malleable and noisy (amplified?) Think wrapping

plastic from packaging.

1x Slapstick, bright and piercing

1x Glockenspiel

1x “Choked” metal; something unusual/found sounding with a strange decay, not too wet.

1x Glass bottle – bright but quite dry.

Performance Notes

Tremolos are used throughout to denote the relative speed of the attack. Please ensure that

these sounds are arrhythmic and irregular with swells and dissipation ad. lib., not highly

metric sixteenths, eights, etc. These sounds are continuous but unmetered.

Very fast ratchet tremolo indicate a free flourish with the crank.

When performing with the plastic, feel free to incorporate crumping, uncrumpling, rustling

etc.

Legend

Played by rubbing with the hand; be free and kinetic with

movements.

Played by striking or rubbing with wire brushes.

Fast as possible brushing of wire brushes over the key of the

glockenspiel; pitches unspecified, but use the indicated direction

of gesture and register.

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