So Percussion and the Rise of Rhythm
By Justin Davidson, eMusic Contributor
Of all the long-oppressed minorities who can finally enjoy a measure of freedom and contentment, the ones who are most truly grateful to be living now must surely be the percussionists. This is their time. They have burst the shackles of 100-measure rests, learned the meaning of pianissimo, proven that they can do far more than wallop the occasional gong, and earned the right to bang whatever they want to, whenever they choose. Today's composers… more »