Pavan

Written by Timothy Martin, 1996
All instruments performed by Timothy Martin

A pavan, or pavana, is a 16th century court dance of Paduan origin. While the melody of a pavan is often lilty and lively, the basic rhythm is slow and processional. It's doubtful that the original pavan of Italy contained much syncopation or distortion. It's certain there was a total lack of use of Carvin guitars at that time. And hi-hats and kick drums weren't quite yet in vogue. But if those instruments and techniques had been around, this song might have rocked the Doges.

Tim has written works for wind ensembles since the early seventies, when he was in the seventh grade. In the early 90's, technology made it possible for him to write, perform, and record music again after a ten year drought. One of Tim's favorite things to do is to find an arcane style of music and apply it to progressive rock. He currently has two albums released, Tears and Pavan and The Spirit Spring, and is working on a third called Ancestral Voyage with Ed Schaum of New York.

Tim is the Director of Development at Innovative Managed Care Systems, Inc. of Dallas and Chief Technology Officer for Claimshop, Inc. of Addison, TX. He lives in North Dallas with his beautiful wife and daughter, two dogs and a cat.