Stafylakis: don'twaitforme
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Shipping Policy- Composers: Haralabos (Harry) Stafylakis (1982-), Courtney Swain
- Format: Full Score - Format guide
- Instrumentation: Chamber Ensemble, Electronics
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- Size: 8.3 x 10.8 inches
Description
dontwaitforme began its life in 2020, when the New York City-based classical composer collective ICEBERG New Music teamed up with indie rock band Bent Knee to create a series of collaborative compositions between members of the two groups. Sensing an affinity for each other's genre-bending musical styles, Haralabos [Harry] Stafylakis and Courtney Swain teamed up and set to work exploring ideas for how such a collaboration could manifest. That summer, Swain shared a collection of sketches and voice memos made when she began to explore using effects pedals on her voice. One sketch latched onto Stafylakis's mind immediately; it centered around a haunting, wordless melody sung by Courtney in harmonized voices – at once serene, mysterious, and foreboding, the asymmetrical vocal texture was soon joined by swirling electronic sounds that intensified into a compelling climax. The audio file simply bore the words "don't wait for me". That same evening, Harry sent back a new version of that infectious idea, now set to a swelling piano progression and gentle pulsation that introduced a sense of stability while underscoring the original texture's timelessness. and so the process continued over the ensuing months, a strange new composition growing organically as the two musicians wrote back and forth, both in words and in sound.
That autumn, with a completed score in hand and clear vision in mind, Stafylakis and Swain set forth to produce a definitive recording of the piece, beginning with 7-string guitars, voice, and electronics, and gradually adding myriad sonic layers. The genre-fluid NYC chamber ensemble ShoutHouse – whose own music straddles the lines between contemporary classical, jazz, funk, and hip hop – joined the project, performing the parts written for classical instruments. To realize the most intense, metal-infused segments of the score, Bent Knee drummer Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth came on board to complete the puzzle with a powerful studio performance. with an intricate production now in hand, the team turned to producer Vince Welch to mix the recording, and finally to Stafylakis's long-time collaborator Adam Pietrykowski for the final sonic touch in mastering. Somehow, life (and a global, civilization-altering event) got in the way, and for a time the project sat idle, waiting for the right moment to emerge – and finally, dontwaitforme is ready to see the light of day.
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Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Stafylakis: don'twaitforme
