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Stretch by Brian Blume

Get this piece at http://www.tapspace.com! http://www.brianblumemusic.com Performed by Brian Blume, April 28, 2010, Masters Recital, Indiana University. Video by Nic Champagne (www.nichampagne.com) When I think about the way by which we grow as individuals, it always comes back to being stretched; as an athlete, as a musician, in the classroom, spiritually, socially, and the list goes on. What would happen if we were never stretched in our thinking or in our abilities? It almost always takes our being challenged, enduring trials and difficulties, and being pushed or pulled for us to learn or grow in a certain area. Stretch for solo marimba is motivated in large part by these thoughts. Much of the piece is characterized by a constant pattern, or slight variation of this pattern, meant to connote the typical "daily grind" that many of us experience. Throughout the piece are some short moments of stretching outward on the keyboard, after which things either return as before, or the music moves toward a moment of victory, a positive result of being stretched. The listener will notice moments of thoughtfulness -- brief moments to reflect -- that quickly move on to something else. Fortunately, life eventually allows for times to relax and recharge, whatever that means for each individual. The slower, single-handed roll sections represent that time, almost a dreamlike state. However, life goes on, and so do the trials, difficulties, and challenges that stretch us to become better at whatever it is we do.