SULT for double bass & piano By Rodrigo Mata (Mex 2022) https://www.rodrigomata.com Rodrigo Mata – double bass Joshua Marzan - piano Work composed in 2022, inspired by the homonymous novel by Norwegian writer Knut Hamsun and dedicated to the great double bassist Dan Styffe. Live recording from Britton Recital Hall, University of Michigan School of Music. World Premiere during the International Society of Bassists Convention in June 2023. Cameras operator: Jason Heath & Siboney Arredondo Video Edition: Rodrigo Mata & Jason Heath Get the music score here: https://shop.doublebasshq.com/products/sult ______________________________________________________________________ SULT para contrabajo & piano De Rodrigo Mata (Mex 2022) https://www.rodrigomata.com Rodrigo Mata – contrabajo Joshua Marzan - piano Obra compuesta en 2022, inspirada en la novela homónima del escritor noruego Knut Hamsun y dedicada al gran contrabajista Dan Styffe. Grabación en vivo desde el Britton Recital Hall, University of Michigan School of Music. Estreno Mundial durante la Convención de la International Society of Bassists en junio de 2023. Operadores de cámaras: Jason Heath & Siboney Arredondo Edición de Video: Rodrigo Mata & Jason Heath Obtener la partitura: https://shop.doublebasshq.com/products/sult

This is a free performance brought to you by String Virtuoso. We have a huge range of tutorials, performance videos, and piano accompaniment videos available at https://www.stringvirtuoso.com — sign up there to access our full offering! String Virtuoso is your go-to site for double bass music, tutorials, accompaniment videos, and more. Stay connected with us on social media to be the first to hear about our latest editions and videos. 𝄢 Online: https://www.stringvirtuoso.com 𝄢 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stringvirtuoso1 𝄢 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stringvirtuoso -------------- LUMINISCENCE is a tonal piece that develops a bluegrass-tinged theme that in different ways evokes reflections of light and color through the sound of the two intermingled instruments. In some sections the particular technique known as flageolet pizzicato or harp pizzicato is used in both instruments and is contrasted with the natural singing of the bowed sound. This work is dedicated to a great friend and excellent cellist Ema Grčman. The premiere was held at the Norwegian Academy of Music, in May 2022, performed by: Ema Grčman - cello and Sverker Rundqvist - double bass.

(Español más abajo) WOLF TOTEM Contrabass Concerto by Tan Dun Soloist: Rodrigo Mata Conductor: Jorge Mester Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Guanajuato 0:00 - Largo Melancolia - Allegro 10:47 - Andante Molto (attacca) 16:06 - Allegro Vivace Live recording, September 23rd, 2022, Teatro Principal, Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico https://www.rodrigomata.com https://www3.ugto.mx/osug/ https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/performances/search/work/49433/ Tan Dun's Contrabass Concerto: Wolf Totem was commissioned by Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, St. Louis Symphony, Taiwan Philharmonic (NSO), and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. The Principal Bass Player in each of these orchestras is the featured soloist in their local performances. While composing, Tan Dun consulted frequently with Dominic Seldis, the Principal Double Bass player of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. In this virtuosic concerto Tan Dun richly gives voice to both the velvety expressive sound and the percussive abilities of the contrabass. More info here: https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/work/49433/Contrabass-Concerto-Wolf-Totem--Tan-Dun/ ______________________ WOLF TOTEM Concierto de Contrabajo Compositor: Tan Dun Solista: Rodrigo Mata Director: Jorge Mester Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Guanajuato Grabación en Vivo, 23 de septiembre de 2022, Teatro Principal, Guanajuato, Gto., México El Concierto para contrabajo de Tan Dun: Wolf Totem fue encargado por la Orquesta Real del Concertgebouw de Ámsterdam, la Filarmónica Real de Liverpool, la Sinfónica de St. Louis, la Filarmónica de Taiwán (NSO) y la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tasmania. El bajista principal de cada una de estas orquestas es el solista destacado en sus presentaciones locales. Mientras componía, Tan Dun consultaba frecuentemente con Dominic Seldis, el contrabajista principal de la Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. En este virtuoso concierto, Tan Dun da una voz enriquecida tanto al sonido expresivo aterciopelado como a las habilidades de percusión del contrabajo. Más información aquí: https://www.wisemusicclassical.com/work/49433/Contrabass-Concerto-Wolf-Totem--Tan-Dun/

MAR DEL NORTE para contrabajo y guitarra Rodrigo Mata (Mex 2020) https://www.rodrigomata.com Rodrigo Mata - contrabajo Daniel Guerra - guitarra Una de las maravillas de la Ciudad de Oslo es que en la ribera sur se encuentra un fiordo que desemboca en el Mar del Norte, en el cual se puede apreciar el azul eterno del océano. Es un lugar tranquilo a la orilla del mar en el cual se puede sentir la serenidad de las olas, el sonido de las aves, el susurrar del viento y la brisa que se esparce en el ambiente. El tema musical de esta obra evoca este sentimiento de extrañar a un ser amado, de saberlo lejos y al mismo tiempo sentir momentos de esperanza, momentos que inevitablemente acaban suspendidos en la incertidumbre. Música: Rodrigo Mata Grabación: Federico Foglia y David Escobar Mezcla y Masterización: Federico Foglia Edición de Video: David Escobar Productor: Rodrigo Mata Grabado en FenixLab Multimedia Factory, Querétaro, México, 2022 Video realizado con apoyo del Sistema de Apoyos a la Creación y Proyectos Culturales (FONCA), a través del Programa de Estímulos a la Creación Artística (PECDA), Emisión 2021. Tagma Records https://www.tagmarecords.com ____________________________________________________ MAR DEL NORTE (North Sea) for double bass and guitar Rodrigo Mata (Mex 2020) https://www.rodrigomata.com Rodrigo Mata - double bass Daniel Guerra - guitar One of the wonders of the city of Oslo is that on the south bank is a fjord that flows into the North Sea, where the eternal blue of the ocean can be seen. It is a quiet place by the sea where the serenity of the waves can be experienced, the sound of birds can be heard, the whisper of the wind and the breeze that spreads in the environment can be felt. The musical theme of this work evokes this feeling of missing a loved one, and at the same time feeling moments of hope, moments that inevitably end up suspended in uncertainty. Music: Rodrigo Mata Recording: Federico Foglia and David Escobar Mixing and Mastering: Federico Foglia Video Editing: David Escobar Producer: Rodrigo Mata Recorded at FenixLab Multimedia Factory, Querétaro, Mexico, 2022 Video made with the support of the Sistema de Apoyos a la Creación y Proyectos Culturales (FONCA), through the Programa de Estímulos a la Creación Artística (PECDA), emission 2021. Tagma Records https://www.tagmarecords.com

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XOCHIPITZAHUATL for solo double bass Mexican Traditional - Rodrigo Mata (October 2021) http://www.rodrigomata.com XOCHIPITZÁHUATL is a 'son' interpreted with a mystical-ritual sense in honor of Mother Earth, however, with the arrival of the Spanish people it was replaced by the Virgin of Guadalupe (Tonantzin) whose name is heard in Spanish in the lyrics of this "son". When speaking of Xochipitzahuatl, allusion is made to song, music and dance, which are performed in different traditional rites of the Mexican towns where Nahuatl is spoken, although the most deeply rooted area is in La Huasteca. In some rites, Xochipitzahuatl is usually sung, but in the 'Xantolo' (día de muertos), it is performed without singing to thank the gifts and to purify men. The word 'Xochipitzahuatl' comes from two Nahuatl words, 'xochitl' which means 'flower' and 'pitsahua', which means 'thin', that is to say 'thin flower' or 'small flower'. In Mesoamerican cultures, the flower is one of the most important symbols, since it is present in the images that represent the entire world. Likewise, the flower is associated with song, speech, dance, music and all art; but also to the heart and, therefore, it was offered to the gods. This arrangement of Xochipitzahuatl for double bass is nothing more than a personal offering for life and for all of you. The structure of the piece is very simple (AABB) and in this arrangement it has been sought to develop in a slightly more elaborate way, adding an introduction with a new harmonic sequence based on the original one and some sonorities have been explored from the use of the soft mallets on different parts of the double bass and the use of the same fingers playing different types of pizzicato. In the last section, part of the introduction is re-exposed and connects with an open section to improvise on rhythmic patterns, asking for a subtle touch of theatricality to be applied towards the end. The techniques used in this arrangement have previously been incorporated into the repertoire by composers such as H. Thelin, S. Scodanibbio, P. Boivin and J. Druckman, to name a few. Performed by Rodrigo Mata In Casa Museo Gene Byron, Guanajuato, México October 2021 Get the score of this work here: https://dbbpublications.gumroad.com/l/xochipItzahuatl ____________________________________________________ Xochipitzáhuatl es un 'son' interpretado con un sentido místico-ritual en honor a la Madre Tierra, sin embargo, con la llegada de los españoles se sustituyó por la virgen de Guadalupe (Tonantzin) cuyo nombre se deja escuchar en español en la letra de este "son". Cuando se habla del Xochipitzahuatl, se hace alusión al canto, la música y la danza, las cuales se interpretan en distintos ritos tradicionales de los pueblos mexicanos en los que se habla náhuatl, aunque la zona de más arraigo es en La Huasteca. En algunos ritos, el Xochipitzahuatl suele cantarse, pero en el 'Xantolo' (día de muertos), se interpreta sin canto para agradecer los dones y para purificar a los hombres. La palabra 'Xochipitzahuatl' proviene de dos vocablos nahuas, 'xochitl' que significa flor y ‘pitsahua’, que significa delgada, es decir 'flor delgada' o 'flor menudita'. En las culturas mesoamericanas, la flor es uno de los símbolos más importantes, pues está presente en las imágenes que representan la totalidad del mundo. Asimismo, la flor se asocia al canto, a la palabra, a la danza, a la música y a todo el arte; pero también al corazón y, por eso, se ofrendaba a los dioses. El presente arreglo de Xochipitzahuatl para contrabajo no es más que una ofrenda personal para la vida y para todos ustedes. La estructura de la pieza es muy sencilla (AABB) y en este arreglo se ha buscado desarrollar de una manera un poco más elaborada, agregándole una introducción con una secuencia armónica nueva basada en la original y se han explorado algunas sonoridades que se obtienen del uso de las baquetas suaves sobre distintas partes del contrabajo y del uso de los mismos dedos ejecutando distintos tipos de pizzicato. En la última sección se re expone parte de la introducción y se conecta con una sección abierta a improvisar sobre los patrones rítmicos, pidiendo se aplique un sutil toque de teatralidad hacia el final. Las técnicas utilizadas en este arreglo ya han sido previamente incorporadas a repertorio de compositores como H. Thelin, S. Scodanibbio, P. Boivin and J. Druckman, por mencionar algunos. Interpretado por Rodrigo Mata En Casa Museo Gene Byron, Guanajuato, México Octubre de 2021 http://www.rodrigomata.com Obtén la partitura de esta obra aquí: https://dbbpublications.gumroad.com/l/xochipItzahuatl

ON THE G for solo double bass by Rodrigo Mata (Mexico, December 2020) double bass - Rodrigo Mata http://www.rodrigomata.com Gary Karr often uses a very suitable allegory to describe the sound of the double bass and once said the following phrase "If chocolate could sing, it would sound like the Double Bass." This idea takes me directly to everything that this great master of the double bass represents, from his musical performance, his way of teaching and sharing, his great legacy that has made an international impact for many decades and his continuous contributions to the world of the double bass. And it seems to me that "chocolate" is a word that brings together many of the qualities of this legendary musician. The work “On the G” is inspired by the aforementioned term and through a purely sweet and melodic central theme it seeks to express a little of what the personality that Gary Karr reflects in his way of being and interpreting music. It has been designed with great respect and admiration for the maestro Karr and is composed using some unconventional double bass techniques such as flaegeolet pizzicatos, octave artificial harmonics, the simultaneous playing of ordinary and harmonic notes and the simultaneous playing of pizzicato and bow, in the same way it preserves a tonal harmonic form and a traditional rhythmic symmetry. The title of the work refers to three elements that are related to each other, the first is that the “G” is the initial letter of “Gary” and symbolizes that the music is inspired by his life and work, the second is that The main melody of the piece stands out mainly on the G string of the double bass and the third is that it is a small reference to the biography of G.K., written by Mary Rannie, entitled "Gary Karr: life on the G String" This work has been commissioned by master David Heyes for one of his excellent commissioned projects, the celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Gary Karr and it has been premiered on the ISB virtual convention 2021. Recorded in Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo, Norway 2021

RAINDROPS for double bass solo Rodrigo Mata (2021) http://www.rodrigomata.com One of my most valuable sources of inspiration for composing a musical work is "nature" and for this work, I have taken "rain" as the main idea, a natural phenomenon that, in different ways, has disturbed and pacified some moments of my life. In the search for textures and sound colors that represent the “rain” in its different facets and in the exploration of various double bass techniques, I have put together melodies, chords, rhythms and effects in a single musical discourse, preserving a sense of perenniality. At the beginning, as an obbligato, two tinkling natural harmonics appear, executed with the flageolet pizzicato technique (harp pizzicato), which are harmonically interchanged throughout the entire introduction, but are present in many sections of the piece, after being immersed in the insistent sound of the harmonics, the main theme emerges, presented with the traditional pizzicato technique in combination with some hammer pizz., double stops and harmonic glissandi. A series of arpeggios performed with a fusion of pizzicato techniques is presented immediately as a transition that groups together the traditional pizz, the flageolet pizz with left hand (harmonic and normal note), and the peculiar Bi-tone technique (technique used by the Norwegian composer Håkon Thelin in his work “Amarcord” for double bass solo). Subsequently, a funky line full of energy that contrasts with the previous serenity is presented. And reaches its climax when introducing the bow that, as with pizzicato techniques, seeks to produce different sound textures. This new bow section begins with a low suspended tone on an open string that produces different timbres by changing the position of the bow between the bridge and the fingerboard. As a second transition, a new series of arpeggios emerges from the resonance of the open string that is complemented by the combination of normal notes and natural harmonics on the same nodes and that leads to a very expressive and melancholic theme to end on a new suspended tone, this time highly and very delicately, that simultaneously dissolves itself as the tinkling of the beginning reappears and finally the initial theme returns as a small coda, releasing the last drops of rain. This work has been commissioned by David Heyes and co-commissioned by Sarah Poole, Lynn Hannings, Susan Hagen, Sergio Barbosa, Simon Garcia, Dominic Dudley, Elizabeth Harre, Lucy Scanlon, Chris Clark, May Halyburton, Marcos Machado, Dave Whitla, Phil Parker, Chris Kosky, Jacob Gifford Head, Malcolm Healey, Eric Hansen, Martin Penning, David Murray, Luciano Golia, David Desimpelaere, Rob Nairn, Davide Botto and Joel Quarrington. And it is dedicated to the memory of the great master František Pošta. Video recorded in Auditorio Renacimiento, León, Guanajuato, México, September 2021. Special thanks to Academia Renacimiento. Get the score of this work here: https://dbbpublications.gumroad.com/l/raindrops_db

Tagma (2021) for solo double bass Discovering, understanding, and giving voice to Tagma, has been a very interesting and enriching experience. I have been able to infiltrate the abstract idea of ​​an insect trapped in a limited reality, following the futile hope of freeing itself, just to crash over and over against the glass. This idea resembles the experiences of the human being and their life. It has been a fantastic challenge to bring Tagma to life through Axel Retif’s language and ideas, taking advantage of the freedom he offered me as a performer in order to build a new musical discourse. -Rodrigo Mata Music: Axel Retif Recording Engineer: Rodrigo Rosas Recording Assistant: Diego Rosas and Jerónimo Rey Audio Mixing: Rodrigo Rosas Audio Mastering: Enrique Mendoza Video: José Pita Producer: Axel Retif Tagma Records © Tagma Records & ℗ Axel Retif 2022 www.tagmarecords.com Madcap Recording, October 30th, 2021 & January 7th, 2022. Mexico City, Mexico. Este fonograma fue realizado con apoyo del Sistema de Apoyos a la Creación y Proyectos Culturales (FONCA), a través del Programa de Estímulos a la Creación Artística (PECDA), Emisión 2021.