Kin 1
Arturo Salinas
For solo piano. The rhythmic and technical intricacies of this happy music are a challenge to the pianist but not to the audience. Kin means "celebration" and the piece may be played alone or together with the other Kin (see below). (1 minute)
Lumil
Arturo Salinas
Electroacoustic tape recording in which all sounds were derived from a single tone produced with a small Tibetan bronze bell. "A remarkable tape piece. Salinas makes you listen very attentively through to the end of each sound and never lets you take their simplicity for granted. The joy of music is to listen, and it is the successful composer, like Salinas, who compels you to do so." Computer Music Journal (ca. 13 minutes).
Nijawi
Arturo Salinas
Electroacoustic tape recording. "The best, and an exceptional piece of music, was Nijawi. This gorgeous melodic piece was based on electroacoustic modifications of sounds from a microtonal piano with 96 tones to the octave." San Antonio Express-News (17 minutes)
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Svetliná
Arturo Salinas
For unaccompanied female choir. Many simultaneous slow melodies, reminiscent of Gregorian chant, which coalesce into gradually evolving organic textures. The timbres created sound, at times, as if produced by something other than human voices. "Perfectly organized structures and a deep spiritual sense." El Norte, Mexico (9-12 minutes)
Unami
Arturo Salinas
For solo flute. A short and gentle piece that explores the entire range of the instrument. Because it requires excellent breath and tone control, it may also be used by flutists as a personal, spiritual and technical exercise. "Unami captivated with its noble and disarming simplicity." El Mercurio, Chile (2 1/2 minutes)
Yoru
Arturo Salinas
A meditative work for organ in two parts. Inspired by Taoist wu-wei ("actionless-activity"), its austere simplicity is combined with an impeccable but unpredictable structure rooted on a hidden order. "Salinas sees music as a way for maintaining links with the natural environment...and as a channel for peace and spiritual energies." The Mills College Weekly (ca. 10 minutes)
