A Thousand Tongues (cello version)

For amplified cello and prerecorded electronics. A Thousand Tongues was commissioned by cellist and vocalist Jody Redhage. This piece is a short but intense response to the following text by Stephen Crane: Yes, I have a thousand tongues, / And nine and ninety-nine lie. / Though I strive to use the one, / It will make no melody at my will, / But is dead in my mouth. — Missy Mazzoli The electronics file contains two tracks: Electronics, click, and voice: for the performer's use in-ear Electronics with voice for amplification to accompany the performer: the audience hears this track with the recorded voice Jody Redhage (singing and playing in the original version)