{"title":"Solos JMM","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"octurne","title":"Octurne","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders receive digital music files, while U.S. orders receive physical music. Shipping is free on all physical music orders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eOcturne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efor Solo Piano\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eOcturne is a solo piano work composed by John Max McFarland during the final two weeks of the fall 2004 semester at Western Michigan University. Written for a student composer concert in January 2005, the piece reimagines the traditional nocturne through an unconventional approach to pitch and harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe composition is built around the F octatonic scale, an eight-note scale that differs from the seven-note structure of conventional major and minor scales. This unique pitch collection provides the foundation for the work's harmonic language, shaping its melodic ideas and overall musical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe title Octurne combines the concept of the octatonic scale with the traditional nocturne, reflecting the piece's distinctive compositional approach. Through this fusion, the work offers a creative exploration of piano writing that blends an established musical form with an unconventional tonal foundation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~6:30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Max McFarland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52926185996568,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9247\/3368\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-17at5.24.09PM.png?v=1792275861"},{"product_id":"but-now-im-found","title":"...but Now I'm Found","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders receive digital music files, while U.S. orders receive physical music. Shipping is free on all physical music orders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e...but Now I'm Found\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efor Multi-Percussion and Fixed Media\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e...but Now I'm Found is a work for multi-percussion and fixed media that draws inspiration from the famous hymn “Amazing Grace” as both a musical and programmatic foundation. Through this familiar source, the piece explores themes of self-discovery, transformation, and the journey toward finding one's identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe work centers on discovering groove within unconventional rhythmic motifs, challenging the performer to find musical direction and rhythmic clarity within seemingly unpredictable patterns. The interaction between live percussion and fixed media creates a layered soundscape in which rhythmic ideas evolve and develop, reflecting the process of finding order within chaos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eUltimately, ...but Now I'm Found uses the act of finding groove as a metaphor for finding oneself. Through the transformation of irregular rhythms into cohesive musical expression, the piece reflects the journey from uncertainty to understanding, drawing a meaningful connection between musical discovery and personal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Percussion\/Backtrack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~6:30 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Max McFarland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52926187012376,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9247\/3368\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-17at5.25.01PM.png?v=1792275979"},{"product_id":"through-the-astral-plane","title":"Through the Astral Plane","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders receive digital music files, while U.S. orders receive physical music. Shipping is free on all physical music orders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThrough the Astral Plane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003efor Timpani and Audio Accompaniment\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThrough the Astral Plane is a solo work for timpani and audio accompaniment, commissioned by timpanist Ryun Louie to expand the repertoire of engaging and accessible solo literature for the instrument. While featuring virtuosic moments, the piece is designed for advanced high school and college-level performers, requiring only four timpani and relying on traditional playing techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eInspired by the concept of the astral plane, a spiritual realm believed to exist beyond the physical world, the work takes the performer on a musical journey into the unknown. Beginning with meditative instructions, the piece depicts the process of astral projection as the performer leaves their earthly body and ventures into an unfamiliar environment. The journey begins with turbulent and disorienting musical passages before gradually settling into a more controlled and immersive experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAs the journey progresses, the music captures the wonder and bliss of discovering the astral realm, building toward a sense of exploration and spiritual fulfillment. However, the experience is ultimately interrupted as the performer is abruptly returned to their physical body. Through its combination of timpani and audio accompaniment, Through the Astral Plane creates an imaginative musical adventure that balances technical challenge with vivid storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Percussion\/Backtrack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~6:18 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Max McFarland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52926187340056,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9247\/3368\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-17at5.26.59PM.png?v=1792276031"},{"product_id":"the-seventh-circle","title":"The Seventh Circle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders receive digital music files, while U.S. orders receive physical music. Shipping is free on all physical music orders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe Seventh Circle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e for Marimba and Audio Accompaniment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe Seventh Circle draws inspiration from Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, exploring the seventh circle of Hell, where those who commit violence are condemned to eternal punishment. Divided into three rings, this realm presents a disturbing landscape of boiling blood, burning sand, and relentless torment, populated by historical and mythological figures who reflect the consequences of violence against others, oneself, and God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe work follows the progression through the Outer, Middle, and Inner Rings, each presenting its own haunting imagery and atmosphere. From the violent souls submerged in rivers of boiling blood to those transformed into trees and tormented by harpies, the journey continues through scenes of relentless pursuit and a desolate desert consumed by fire and burning rain. These contrasting environments provide a foundation for an intense and evocative musical exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThrough its dark subject matter and dramatic progression, The Seventh Circle captures the brutality, suffering, and otherworldly imagery of Dante’s vision of Hell. The piece invites performers and audiences into a harrowing journey through one of literature’s most infamous depictions of eternal punishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Percussion\/Backtrack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~5:41 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Max McFarland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52926193271064,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9247\/3368\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-17at5.46.42PM.png?v=1792277258"},{"product_id":"ancient-spirits-in-modern-times","title":"Ancient Spirits in Modern Times","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders receive digital music files, while U.S. orders receive physical music. Shipping is free on all physical music orders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eAncient Spirits in Modern Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e for Multi-Percussion and Audio Accompaniment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eInspired by a cross-country journey through the American West in the spring of 2011, this work for multiple percussion and electronic accompaniment explores the striking contrasts between modern culture, Native American traditions, and the natural world. Traveling from the nightlife of Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, John Max McFarland found inspiration in the diverse environments and experiences encountered along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe composition brings these contrasting elements together through an electronic soundtrack that combines industrial and automotive noises, synthesizer sounds, natural elements such as birds, thunder, and rain, and tribal chants. These soundscapes create an evolving musical environment that highlights the tension and harmony between technological advancement, cultural heritage, and the power of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe percussion part features an eclectic collection of instruments, including Native American pueblo-style drums, a frog guiro, an Audubon bird call, vibraphone, concert bass drum, bongos, congas, and cymbals. By combining traditional percussion instruments with unconventional sound sources, the work creates a vivid and immersive performance experience inspired by the diverse landscapes and cultural influences of the American West.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Percussion\/Backtrack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposed: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~7:36 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Max McFarland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52926193795352,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0921\/9247\/3368\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-17at5.49.06PM.png?v=1792277356"},{"product_id":"skin-and-alloy","title":"Skin and Alloy","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e International orders receive digital music files, while U.S. orders receive physical music. Shipping is free on all physical music orders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSkin and Alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e \u003cem\u003efor Multi-Percussion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSkin and Alloy explores the relationship between organic expression and industrial strength, bringing together contrasting musical textures and timbres. The title suggests a meeting between the natural and the manufactured, where the fragility and flexibility of the human body intersect with the strength and rigidity of metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThrough contrasting musical gestures, rhythmic patterns, and evolving textures, the work explores the tension between these opposing qualities. 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