'The Dancer in Light' was composed for holding hands, and is dedicated to the Vermont-based composer Kathy Eddy, and was composed on her birthday in 2020.
The piece was composed with the intention that it is different every time, especially in the second half of the piece, with a series of open repeats. The EP explores this variation through versions ranging from the full octet version with vibraphone patterns, to a glistening solo piano interpretation by Matthew Bourne, to evocative remixes.
A booklet of the piano score facilitates the opportunity to explore the piece and its flexibility in the comfort of your own home. We hope you enjoy dipping into various versions, or listening through as a whole journey. Many thanks to Kathy Eddy for all her support.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a piano booklet with this release on the launch date (4th February - Bandcamp Friday), which will be at a reduced price with the digital release, if you'd like to wait...
1. The Dancer in Light (for Kathy Eddy)
2. Dancing in the Light (Second Hand Plan Remix)
3. The Dancer in Light (piano) 04:31
4. Dancer in the Dark (Morris Masuda Remix)
5. The Dancer in Light (harp)
6. Skating in the Light (Second Hand Plan Remix) 05:56
7. The Dancer in Light (tack piano)
8. The Dancer in Light (Rob Milne Remix)
Track 1 recorded on 28th May 2021 at the Hexagon Theatre, Midlands Arts Centre. Recorded by Luke Morrish Thomas. Mixed by Rob Milne. Performed by holding hands:
Chris Dowding (piccolo trumpet)
Raph Clarkson (trombone & effects)
Dee Byrne (alto sax & electronics)
Rob Milne (bass clarinet & clarinet)
Ben Higham (tuba)
Martin Pyne (vibraphone)
Mark Howe (electronics)
Andrew Lisle (drums)
Track 2 & 6 remixed by Bob Percy. Track 3 performed and recorded by Matthew Bourne. Track 4 remixed by Morris Masuda. Track 5 performed and recorded by Noah Horne. Track 7 performed and recorded by Zac Gvi. Track 8 remixed by Rob Milne.
'The Dancer in Light (for Kathy Eddy)' composed by Chris Dowding in March 2020. All tracks mastered by Paul Keeler. Artwork by Rob Milne with design by Chris Dowding.
The octet recording of this piece was made possible with Arts Council funding.
