Perc Ens is a minimalism percussion ensemble. Inspired by composers like Steve Reich, Julius Eastman, and Terry Riley, Perc Ens performs high intensity yet low volume acoustic compositions, often described as "percussion ensemble art music" a la Dawn of Midi, Laurie Spiegel, or Horse Lords. Perc Ens has many iterations of live performance, including marimba, drum set, lights, chromatic pitched instruments, sermons, or hand percussion, all presented to showcase the melody, rhythm, and timbre of each instrument. Riding a pendulum between composition and improvisation, Perc Ens achieves moments of flourished epiphany juxtaposed against droning repetition, like a tacitly humble solo shaker.

 

Concept by Michael John McKee

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R E C O R D I N G S

Hear Yourself, released 3/30/2020

Performed and recorded by Michael John McKee
Mixed by Mark Anderson
Mastered by Christopher Wright

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P R E S S

Explore Minimalism With Helicopter Copter by Jon Solomon 

Isolation Together by Lady Cactus