"3 Criminal Inventions" is an original composition by Zack which was commissioned by
Tony Clements and BCMW in 2018. The overall theme portrays different types of crime,
from high tension jewel heist, to confidence trick, to bank robbery. Total running
time for the Suite is about 6:30. The First movement begins with the calm before the
storm, then moves into the high energy heist motifs. You should be able to envision
a late 1970's heist film with this as the background -- ticking timers, close calls, and
the smooth getaway. The Second movement is a macabre waltz with a beautiful theme
that is constantly tweaked with an air of mystery. Just when you think you know where
it's going, it takes an unexpected turn. The Third movement is in 5/4 and moves with
quick desperation incorporating a short 16th note motif reminiscent of "Flight of the
Bumble Bee" and plenty of pulsating tuba.
Written for 3 trumpets, flugelhorn, French horn, 2 trombones, bass trombone & tuba (and
includes a French horn sub for flugelhorn part).
Listen to a synthesized sound clip (about a minute of each movement).
