Fear Cage

Written by Kirk J. Gay. Published by Tapspace Publications This isn t your ordinary timpani duet. Two players are surrounded backtoback within a circle (or cage) of 9 timpani. In addition to timpani, a variety of effects are used, such as bowed crotales on the timpani head, and pedaling the drum while a prayer bowl rests on the head. Players rotate stations and share drums while the dark undercurrent of the included soundscape accompanies them. Performers: Jonathan Cooper and Kirk J. Gay. Audio soundscape composed by Jay Batzner. Video produced by Will Vizoso.