Composed by J. Bell. Concert Band. Concert Band Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR391). Oversized, spiral-bound score. Composed 2017. Duration 5 minutes, 12 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-4524-75. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-4524-75).
The Ocean of Fire is a unique and challenging work that takes the listener on an exciting journey through the mysterious and vast untamed nature of the Arabian Peninsula deserts. Clever use of the Arabic (or Byzantine) scale creates the characteristic Arabic or middle-eastern sound that is popularly used in film scores. This exciting work focuses on providing every instrument with engaging and challenging music by interweaving motives and melodies to create a unique soundscape. Compelling!
