David Maslanka
A Child's Garden of Dreams
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Composer:David MaslankaGenre:BandStyle:Band MusicCompose Date:1983Average_duration:32:30Movement_count:5Movement ....A Child's Garden of Dreams is a band music composition by David Maslanka. It was composed in 1981 and premiered on April 23, 1982, by the Indiana University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Ray Cramer. The piece is divided into five movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, "There is a desert on the moon where the dreamer sinks so deeply into the ground that he reaches hell," is a slow and haunting piece that features a solo marimba. The movement is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and eerie melodies. The second movement, "A drop of water is seen as it appears in the dreams of the man who is thirsty," is a lively and energetic piece that features a prominent percussion section. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms and driving melodies. The third movement, "A horde of small animals rumbling towards the big bang," is a chaotic and frenzied piece that features a wide range of instruments. The movement is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and dissonant harmonies. The fourth movement, "The girl on a horse, speeding up the hillside, a boy clinging behind her," is a gentle and lyrical piece that features a solo flute. The movement is characterized by its use of flowing melodies and lush harmonies. The fifth and final movement, "A drop of water is seen as it returns to the sea," is a reflective and introspective piece that features a solo horn. The movement is characterized by its use of simple melodies and harmonies. Overall, A Child's Garden of Dreams is a complex and challenging piece of music that showcases Maslanka's skill as a composer. The piece is known for its use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms, as well as its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in the listener.More....
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I. There is a desert on the moon where the dreamer sinks so deeply into the ground that she reaches
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No. 1 - There is a desert on the moon where the dreamer sinks so deeply into the ground that she re
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Mvt. 1: There is a desert on the moon where the dreamer sinks so deeply into the ground that she re
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There is a desert on the moon where the dreamer sinks so deeply into the ground that she reaches hell
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I. There is a Desert on the Moon Where the Dreamer Sinks So Deeply Into the Ground That She Reaches Hell
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1: There Is a Desert on the Moon Where the Dreamer Sinks so Deeply into the Ground That She Reaches Hell
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There Is A Desert On The Moon Where The Dreamer Sinks So Deeply Into The Ground That She Reaches He
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A Drop of Water is Seen as it Appears When Looked at Through a Microscope
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1. There is a desert on the moon where the dreamer sinks so deeply into the ground that she reaches
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2. A drunken woman falls into the water and comes out renewed and sober.
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3. A horde of small animals frightens the dreamer. The animals increase to a tremendous size, and o
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4. A drop of water is seen as it appears when looked at through a microscope. The girl sees that th
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5. An ascent into heaven, where pagan dances are being celebrated; and a descent into hell, where a
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