NewMusicBox Mix 5: Percussion Focused

NewMusicBox Mix 5: Percussion Focused

This edition of the NewMusicBox Mix is all about, well, hitting things! All of these recordings feature percussion in a variety of settings.

Written By

Alexandra Gardner

NewMusicBox Mix 5: Percussion FocusedThis edition of the NewMusicBox Mix is all about, well, hitting things! All of these recordings feature percussion in a variety of settings. Each track is streamed separately on this page, with information about the recordings and purchasing links to encourage further exploration and continued listening.
These artists have very generously donated their tracks to this project, and we encourage you to support them by purchasing their albums and letting them know if you enjoy what you hear!—AG

Dylan Ryan/Sand: Sky Bleached
Dylan Ryan / Sand, Barocco
Performed by Dylan Ryan, drums; Timothy Young, guitar; Devin Hoff, bass
Sky Bleached
Cuneiform

Billband: Towards Daybreak
Bill Ryan, Rapid Assembly
Performed by Billband
Towards Daybreak
Innova

David Kechley: Colliding Objects
David Kechley, Dancing – IV. War Dance
Timetable Percussion: Matthew Gold, Joseph Tompkins, Matt Ward with guests Eric Poland and Chris Thompson
Colliding Objects
Innova

Everywhere Entangled
Stephen Gorbos, Push
University of Houston Percussion Ensemble
Everywhere Entangled
Albany

Robyn Schulkowsky: Armadillo
Robyn Schulkowsky, Armadillo Part II
Performed by Robyn Schulkowsky, percussion; Fredy Studer, drums; Joey Baron, drums
Armadillo
New World

Makoto Nakura: Wood and Forest
Carlos Sánchez-Gutíerrez, Winik/Té
Performed by Makoto Nakura, marimba
Wood and Forest
American Modern

John Cage: The Work for Percussion 2
John Cage, Second Construction
Performed by Third Coast Percussion
John Cage: Works for Percussion 2
Mode

Joseph Byrd: NYC 1960-1963
Joseph Byrd, Animals
Performed by ACME
Joseph Byrd: NYC 1960-1963
New World

Christian Wolff: 8 Duos
Christian Wolff, Percussionist 5
Performed by Christian Wolff and Joey Baron, percussion
Christian Wolff: 8 Duos
New World

Sean Noonan: A Gambler's Hand
Sean Noonan, Thank You
A Gambler’s Hand
Songlines