Until Flesh is Torn from Bone by Brant Blackard
This piece is directly influenced by one of my favorite styles of music: death metal. I’ve always been attracted by the contradiction of a bunch of sweaty dudes screaming about death who are also some of the most technically accomplished musicians I’ve ever heard. I’ve attempted to explore several aspects of this music which I adore: the speed and endurance required of the musicians, the surprising and unpredictable metric modulations, and the often relentless pacing. In an attempt to make the piece slightly more accessible to percussionists not accustomed to this style, the drumset part does not require a double-bass pedal, though any creative adaptation of that into the music would not be discouraged…
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This piece is directly influenced by one of my favorite styles of music: death metal. I’ve always been attracted by the contradiction of a bunch of sweaty dudes screaming about death who are also some of the most technically accomplished musicians I’ve ever heard. I’ve attempted to explore several aspects of this music which I adore: the speed and endurance required of the musicians, the surprising and unpredictable metric modulations, and the often relentless pacing. In an attempt to make the piece slightly more accessible to percussionists not accustomed to this style, the drumset part does not require a double-bass pedal, though any creative adaptation of that into the music would not be discouraged…
Learn More About The Composer
Upon purchase, you will receive a secure 24-hour link to the digital performance materials including:
Full Score and Parts — PDF format
View Perusal Score Here
This piece is directly influenced by one of my favorite styles of music: death metal. I’ve always been attracted by the contradiction of a bunch of sweaty dudes screaming about death who are also some of the most technically accomplished musicians I’ve ever heard. I’ve attempted to explore several aspects of this music which I adore: the speed and endurance required of the musicians, the surprising and unpredictable metric modulations, and the often relentless pacing. In an attempt to make the piece slightly more accessible to percussionists not accustomed to this style, the drumset part does not require a double-bass pedal, though any creative adaptation of that into the music would not be discouraged…
Learn More About The Composer
Upon purchase, you will receive a secure 24-hour link to the digital performance materials including:
Full Score and Parts — PDF format