Publisher Desc.  These two place based compositions are inspired by a duo of locations within the green mountain state of Vermont. Highway ambience intermingles with hypnotic primitive drumming in a collage of sound that is "Route 4." A pulsing rhythmic foundation lays the groundwork for various percussion instruments to join in on the beat, making their appearances and then politely allowing a new timbre to take the listener with them. Encompassing the composition is a perpetual hum of both birds and cars driving by; like waves gently rolling upon a pavement beach. Following in suit is a percussive flurry of pentatonic tones and swift maraca subdivisions cultivating the tune of "Thorn and Roots." Based on an improvised melody performed in front of a juice bar having the same name, the trimba and balafon play in tandem with one another around a groove with asymmetric character. Featured in both songs is the trimba, a percussion instrument invented by the 20th century American classical composer Moondog. This multi-timbrel instrument is both described and notated in the sheet music and is a symbol of American innovation in music. Aside from the body of work produced by Moondog, the trimba has hardly been utilized by any other composer. Though the product is described as being scored for a quartet, the actual number of performers can vary.