Bailey Kane

Sunsick is an original composition for concert band intended to explore the nighttime mischief of desert wildlife. A tone poem, it draws inspiration from the writing styles of contemporary composers, namely Robert W. Smith, whose works I played prolifically throughout my career as a musician, and Danny Elfman's work on the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack. The general premise of the piece follows the day-to-night transition of the Arizona desert; in avoidance of the oppressive midday heat, its inhabitants take advantage of the cover of dark to go about their business. Sunsick is meant to convey the drunken jubilation of nightlife; a play on both the zoological and social sense of the term. In other words, when the sun sets, desert critters get to partying.

I hope that Sunsick is just as fun to listen to as it was to create. Explore the lefthand headings to find out more!