Cosmic Tree
by Askell Masson
Drums - Sheet Music

Marimba and 3 percussionists (perc. I: picc. woodblock, 2 wood blocks, sus. cymbal, Glockenspiel, bass drum perc. II: 4 temple blocks, sus. cymb., vibraphone, large frame drum perc. III: 4 pitches slit drums, sus. cym., loose cymb., timpani) - Grade 5-6

SKU: ET.PERC35

Composed by Askell Masson. Contemporary. Editions BIM #PERC35. Published by Editions BIM (ET.PERC35).

ISBN 9790207011220.

The title of this piece refers to the cosmic tree of Norse mythology, the Yggdrasill.
This tree of life extends to the heavens from the earth, thus uniting them. It is said to have three supportive roots which embrace the whole of the earth. Beneath each root are wells guarded by nornes (fortune women) who decide the lives and destiny of mankind.

The beginning of the work is influenced by an icelandic folk song.