Raymond Deane’s Seachanges (with Danse Macabre) is the first work in his Macabre Trilogy. Together with Catacombs (1994) and Marche Oubliée (1996), the three pieces deal lightheartedly with the theme of death.
Seachanges has been selected as a set work for the school Leaving Certificate music examination in Ireland. The use of marimba and strummed stringed instruments evokes the Mexican 'mariachi' band.’ Commissioned by Concorde with funds provided by The School of Irish Studies and The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon.