Credits:

Vitaly Vatulya

Description:

The saxophone version of the Reich's Counterpoint! Vitaly Vatulia is a saxophonist who has won prizes in one of Russia's most prestigious competitions, the Delphic Games, as well as the Marco Fiorindo International Saxophone Competition in Italy and the Nova Gorica International Saxophone Competition in Slovenia. He is a saxophonist who has performed with major orchestras in Russia. Beyond Words," released on Quartz in the UK, is a collection of contemporary works that fall somewhere between the categories of "classical" and "non-classical," featuring Reich's "Vermont Counterpoint" and "New York Counterpoint," both arranged for saxophone. The collection is anchored by "Vermont Counterpoint" and "New York Counterpoint," two pieces by avant-pop genius Jacob ter Veldhaus, also known as Jacob TV; an ambient piece by Karen Tanaka, who studied under Tristan Muraille; and an electronic soundscape by British composer, producer, oboe player, and saxophonist Will Gregory. 's electronic soundscapes.Using saxophones that have gained an infinite palette of tones by combining them with electronic devices, they create a dreamy saxophone world with their astonishing technique and crystal clear tones. Tokyo M-Plus