The overall piece is very exciting with high amounts of unpredictability. The melodies and ideas fly by so fast that it is almost impossible to know what to expect. The guitar solo is equally skilled as the pianist. The way the guitar melody plays is comparable to singing. It's like a single note can fluctuate in emotions like humans do. The range of dynamics is very colorful although there is almost no range of soft sounds. The softest dynamic level I hear is mezzo forte and beyond. The dynamics is within a very pleasant range. Nothing is too quiet or bombastically loud.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Herbie Hancock - Jazz Fusion Cantelope Island
I'm guessing Herbe Hancock is the pianist. Quite a phenomenal player. The way he plays seems like he improvs his way through the entire piece, although he does seem to have the overall idea and structure of the musical work. It is amazing how the climax of the piano melody matches very well with the percussion.
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Very exciting piece, and it has a regional tie with Pat Metheny as the guitarist. Strive to speak more about the tune--phrase lengths, form, etc.
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