Wamakaskan “The Animal Kingdom” for Bass Flute Solo by William Linthicum-Blackhorse
Dedicated to Oliver “The Hiking Ferret” and his best friend & handler Lauren
Extended techniques used: multiphonics, glissandos, pitch bending, key clicks, bisbigliando trills, vocal tones
Includes instruction and fingerings for extended techniques.
Use of fixed tape with nature ambience and mic for live performance is suggested.
Duration: c. 4-9 min.
Wamakaskan is comprised of 4 melodies in the form of prayers corresponding to each cardinal direction. After each prayer, the performer listens for 4 seconds and improvises animal sounds that correspond to the previous prayer: Ate Wiohpeyata, Ate Waziyata, Ate Wiohiyanpata, Ate Itokagata, and Wakantanka (all creation).
