Martin Rätz: Carl Orff Competition 2018 Orpeus, Euridike, Hermes

In the melody, I orientated myself on the rhythm and melody of the lyrics as well as on the drama of the text to be expressed. I was mainly inspired by the ''Epitaphe de Seikilos'' (an antique Greek drinking song that invites me to enjoy my short life).
The chords come from the jazz guitar and with the exception of the arpeggios, are playable on the guitar.
The frame drum which is probably the oldest drum in the world is also known as the ''shaman drum'', ''Daf'' or ''Bodhrán'' can be made to sound with such a wealth of playing techniques that I have limited myself to a very simple notation and leave the arrangement to the player.