Gravet, Arnaud: Paris-Brooklyn Breakers

pour saxophone et accompagnement audio

This work for saxophone and audio accompaniment falls within the realm of contemporary music. In keeping with the aesthetic of the collection *Sax' urbains *, it offers the same modern approach, allowing performers to explore a variety of sounds. Intended for both experienced and amateur musicians, this piece of contemporary music highlights the richness of the current repertoire. Paris-Brooklyn Breakers is a nod to 1980s funk and hip-hop, French Touch, and also to breakdancing or breaking (hip-hop dance). The piece is structured like a song with a verse-pre-chorus-chorus pattern, followed by a section dedicated to improvisation, then another pre-chorus and chorus. This piece was composed for the 2025 Saxo Voce competition. Audio accompaniments adapted to each vocal range are available for download.