The @Percussion - Episode 33 Alejandro Vinao

033 - Alejandro Vinao

Alejandro Vinao is a name familiar to percussionists, made known by Tumblers, Khan Variations, Arabesco Infinito and other pieces.  Chatting with him was a real treat.

Topics: Conlon Nancarrow, the future of percussion music, groove, an artist's process

0:00 Intro and hello
1:08 Alejandro’s current projects, marimba and electronics
5:56 Working with electronics
17:41 Ryan: What is your process for starting a new piece? Is there anything you consistently do before or while putting the first notes on the page?
30:08 Ben: Colon Nancarrorw
38:03 Alejandro on Nancarrow
47:57 Human perception of times running at two tempi
53:17 “Book of Grooves”
54:11 Brandon Arvay: So much of your music has groove elements. Are there any specific sources or influences you can cite for this?
1:03:34 Joseph McMoran: After studying and drawing inspiration from Nancarrow, where do you see percussion music in 10-15 years or beyond? With the use of electronic playback, in-ear Bluetooth devices, and the collaboration of both acoustic and electronic, what does the future potentially hold for percussion as we know it?
1:06:25 Incorporating the piano and electronics into percussion music
1:14:46 Wrap