T-totum (2009) for amplified snare drum and electronics. Duration 10’ minutes.
T-totum is a sound composition on the motion of rotation. The recordings of the electronic part are coming from objects rotating on top and around the snare drum like various types of spinning tops, a cappuccino plate, glass-balls, motor shaker, and others. The percussionist interacts with the electronic part using various drivers to excite the snare drum. The piece requires the musician to develop virtuosity on sound rather than on complex rhythms.
The title comes from a type of spinning top, usually having four-lettered sides, that is used to play various games of chance.
This piece was awarded the special prize at the di_stanze 2014 composition competition, Italy; and the third prize at the 2013 Percussive Arts Society 40th Annual Percussion Composition Contest in Indianapolis, IN/ USA. An interactive version of the piece was a finalist at the 2nd European competition for live-electronic music projects 2009 in Goteborg/ Sweden.