compositions:
Thor Kell - Fragile Things
( 18:55. 23 MB mp3 @ 164.499 kbps. )
A fifteen part collection of short piano pieces, played by the miraculous Jillian Hanks in 2010. Parts of this suite have also been played by McGill's Xenia Pestova, usually on toy piano.
Thor Kell - Quartet No.2
( 4:23. 6 MB mp3 @ 187.226 kbps. )
Concepted for strings, adjusted for the Quasar Sax quartet that played at UVic in 2010. Based on a theme that you probably know...
Thor Kell - National Geographic #2
( 8:41. 12 MB mp3 @ 187.608 kbps. )
One of four image-based improv pieces, with certain parameters specifed (Key and meter in this case). Featuring Rob Phillips, Kira Hall, John Russel, and Kim Shepherd. From 2009.
Thor Kell - Circular Logic
( 8:48. 12 MB mp3 @ 190.149 kbps. )
Did I write an orchestra piece based on the digits of pi? You bet I did. This recording was edited together from the UVic orchestra readings - many thanks to Cassandra Miller for her help with this one. Written 2008-2009.
Thor Kell - String Quartet No.1
( 12:04. 17 MB mp3 @ 188.091 kbps. )
My first string quartet, read by the exceeding excellent JACK quartet. Written in 2008-2009.
Thor Kell - Practice
( 2:32. 6 MB mp3 @ 320 kbps. )
A 'tape piece', comprised of the sounds of the halls of the practice rooms at UVic, with people answering the question "Why do you practice?". From 2008.