Doctor Beat P. Limoge 2022 : with Paco Dubas, Cédric Rouyer, Philippe Limoge Percussions
The starting point of the piece refers to the intelligent Doctor Beat metronome very often used by percussionists / drummers. Built on the principle of « Phase Shift », the piece produces a multi-channel sound in space. The 3 percussionists build or deconstruct the set of drums and accessories (Bass Drum, Hi-Hat, Snare Drum, Toms, Cymbals…) on an ostinato which recalls the “beat repeat” of electronic music. These can sometimes be hypnotic. The dialogue is continuous and relayed by a multitude of sounds (sticks, skins, circles… ). The rhythms refer to the world of Jazz-rock. The piece requires a good technical level and a strong pulse …as the Doctor
Required Instruments
Player 1
Snare Drum Caisse- Claire
Tom (low) Tom basse
Bass Drum with pedal Grosse- caisse à pédale
Cymbal, Crash/Ride (18”) Cymbale (18”)
Player 2
Snare Drum Caisse- Claire
Tom (low) Tom basse
Hi-Hat Cymbale Charleston
Player 3
Snare Drum Caisse- Claire
Tom (low) Tom basse
Bass Drum with pedal Grosse- caisse à pédale
Cymbal, Crash/Ride (18”) Cymbale (18”)
Philippe Limoge studied music at the Conservatoire National
Supérieur de Musique in Paris and at the same time practiced
drums in jazz groups. His numerous encounters made him travel
through contemporary music (in the company of P. Boulez, P.
Eötvös, J. Nott…) jazz (F. Tortiller, A. Emler, K. Chemirani, P.
Héral…) and chamber music (The Labèque sisters, M.
Becquet….). He’s laureate of the Gaudeamus Competition
(Holland) and won the 2nd Prize at the Clermont-Ferrand
International Vibraphone Competition. In 2004, he founded the
Percuduo with Damien Petitjean. His Concerts / Masterclasses
have led him to perform in France (Radio France Festival, Today
Music, Perkumania, Avignon Festival, Flâneries de Reims, Brass
party, …) and abroad (Japan, Canada, Venezuela, Brazil, England,
Holland, Luxembourg…). He’s the author of works edited by
Billaudot, Alfonce Production, Phill ’publication, Svitzer Editions,
Kédia Music Create…). Since 2018, he has been developing new
interactive game concepts between electronics and acoustics using
Max for Live tools and Ableton software. His discography includes
ten CDs ranging from solo to large ensemble.
Philippe Limoge is a YAMAHA, SABIAN and LACROIX STICKS artist.
