Cosmic Tree
for marimba and 3 percussionists
PERC35 Score and parts - CHF38.00 (Print)
Áskell Másson (*1953)
perc. I: picc. woodblock, 2 wood blocks, sus. cymbal, Glockenspiel, bass drum perc. II: 4 temple blocks, sus. cymb., vibraphone, large frame drum perc. III: 4 pitches slit drums, sus. cym., loose cymb., timpani
April 14, 2017 | Padova, Italy. Art Percussion Ensemble.
The title of this piece refers to the cosmic tree of Norse mythology, the Yggdrasill. This tree of life extends to the heavens from the earth, thus uniting them. It is said to have three supportive roots which embrace the whole of the earth. Beneath each root are wells guarded by nornes (fortune women) who decide the lives and destiny of mankind.
The title of this piece refers to the cosmic tree of Norse mythology, the Yggdrasill. This tree of life extends to the heavens from the earth, thus uniting them. It is said to have three supportive roots which embrace the whole of the earth. Beneath each root are wells guarded by nornes (fortune women) who decide the lives and destiny of mankind.