Cop
Drama is an homage to the groovy, retro sounds of
classic American TV cop shows such as "S.W.A.T," "The
Mod Squad," and "The Streets of San Francisco." With
a large ensemble of colorful sounds and stylized interpretation,
Cop Drama is an enjoyable piece for medium to advanced
percussion ensembles.
A
genre piece through and through, the rhythm section of guitar,
keyboard, bass guitar, and drumset is the stylistic
glue that keeps the mood intact. Combining
the sounds of funky 70's
cop rock, mysterious noir jazz, and modern themes in multiple
meters, Cop Drama will provide some fun and entertainment
during percussion ensemble concerts or indoor concert competitions.
This
piece comes with a full, bound score and includes an MP3 recording
and all individual parts available for printing on the included
CD-Rom.
Instrumentation: Glockenspiel,
chimes, xylophone, 2 vibraphones (with motor), 4 low-F
marimbas (adaptable for 2), bell tree, 2 octave crotales
(adaptable for 1), 2 sizzle cymbals, woodblock, 3 suspended
cymbals, vibra slap, temple blocks, Chinese opera gong,
triangle, ribbon crasher, large Zil Bell, 2 concert toms,
egg shaker, wood guiro, metal guiro, bongos, congas,
djembe, tam tam, concert snare drum, cabasa, 2 cowbells,
2 splash cymbals, flexatone, claves, high vibratone,
synth keyboard with funky Rhodes and Hammond B3 sounds,
electric guitar (w/ wah pedal, wammy, volume and distortion
pedals), bass guitar, 5-pc drumset.
*All percussion sounds used in the above audio recording were generated from Virtual
Drumline software also by Tapspace.
