The Incantations of the Prophets of Baal, music for Wind Symphony (Band) on a Biblical Story

The Incantations of the
Prophets of Baal
a surround-sound work for wind symphony, large orchestra or standard orchestra

"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed working with you and performing your music. What a spectacular piece"
—Kimiko Bacon, percussionist, Valparaiso University

The Incantations of the Prophets of Baal (1995, revised 2004) 7.5 minutes
The first of three movements from …and they gathered on Mount Carmel, a surround-sound musical depiction of the great confrontation between the Old Testament prophet Elijah and the false prophets of Baal recorded in I Kings 18. Multiple layers of rhythmic patterns of differing lengths which move in and out of phase over an ever quickening harmonic cycle are used to create a hypnotic, rhythmic vitality reflecting the ritualistic dancing of the false prophets. The music grows increasingly wilder and more frantic as the movement progresses.

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