Split the Air Album
The new album by Martin Green features The Lepus Brass Band, an ensemble of the most talented and exciting brass players from all over the UK
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Often stripped down to a single instrument, notably the tenor horn of guest Sheona White whose extraordinary control brings a haunting lyricism to these intimate passages, leading the ensemble into new territory.
Green’s deep connection to the diverse characters in the world of brass bands shapes the strong narrative, drama, and psychology of the music. He skilfully harnesses the full force of the ensemble thrillingly felt in teeth rattling dissonance and majestic resolution. Green’s dedication to understanding brass band culture has opened new possibilities for its future. You can download the album on Bandcamp or purchase the limited edition, bright red vinyl of the album just here.​
Martin Green has spent years immersed in brass banding scene - the compositions, competitions and the communities.
​​Read Martin's article in The Guardian about why he is obsessed with brass bands here.​​​​
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"music is the star in a gritty brass band drama
...spine-tingling"
The Times
Music composed by Martin Green and Orchestrated by Benjamin Woodgates.​​​​​​Performed by:Mark Harrison Soprano Cornet, Tom Smith Principal Cornet, Thomas Fountain Solo Cornet, Ian Culcross Solo Cornet, Stephen Murphy Solo Cornet, Kirsty Abbotts Repiano Cornet, Alicia Davis 2nd Cornet, Laura Conway 2nd Cornet, Niall Mulvoy 3rd Cornet, Hayley Moore 3rd Cornet, Dave Moore Flugal, Sheona White Solo Tenor Horn, Siobhan Bates 1st Tenor Horn, Emma Conway 2nd Tenor Horn, Gary Curtin Solo Euphonium, Dave Thornton 2nd Euphonium, Amy Ewen Solo Baritone, Ben Smith 2nd Baritone, Tom Berry Solo Trombone, Ellena Newton 2nd Trombone, Alex Kelly Bass Trombone, Harry Cunningham Solo E-flat Bass, Andy Mallon E-flat Bass, Stuart Beard Solo B-flat Bass, Matt Wade B-flat Bass​Funded by PRS Foundation, Creative Scotland, The Marchus Trust and The Space.Â
How lockdown inspired Martin to create some of his most experimental, and unique work to date.
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"Make the thing we know we can make"​
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Producer Martin Atkinson talks through the challenges of making new work during a lockdown.
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