Video by Vic Firth via YouTube
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Listen to Unity Synonym by Vic Artist Jeff Stern along with Saxophonist Doug O’Connor recorded on December 16, 2023 in Kobacker Hall, Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center.
"I’ve always been fascinated with musical togetherness. Coincidentally, when Andrew Hutchens and Daniel Myers contacted me about a potential commission for their ensemble, one of their requests was that the saxophone and marimba be on equal footing with one another—not a melody-accompaniment relationship. I decided to take their request rather literally. Unity—and the lack thereof—also has a particular resonance in contemporary society. I felt it was worthwhile to attempt to build an artwork that reflects back on the listener notions of solidarity. Unity Synonym is dedicated, with thanks, to Andrew and Daniel."
–Michael Laurello
Vic Mallets Used: 112/113/113/114
Saxophone: Doug O’Connor
Marimba: Jeff Stern
Audio recording, editing, and mixing: Michael Laurello
Video recording and editing: Michael Laurello