Afro Celt System-Release Flashcards
1
Q
This song is a Fusion, of what cultures and what style is it in?
A
it is a fusion of Irish and African styles to make an experimental track
2
Q
Dynamic Features
A
Mezzopiano with a low tesitura in the voice
3
Q
Rhythmic Features
A
- 4/4
- 100bpm
- Some use of syncopation
4
Q
Tonal Features
A
- C Aeolian Mode (flattened 3rd, 6th and 7th)
- C Dorian Mode; The 6th not is not flattened and sounds more bittersweet
5
Q
Structural Features
A
-Follows that of a common pop song and has 3 verses with an intro and outro
6
Q
Melodic Features
A
- Low tesitura in the English voice
- Solos are based on folk melodies
- Vocal line has mostly conduct movement
- Mostly syllabic
7
Q
Instrumental Features
A
Irish -Hurdy-Gurdy -Bodhran -Low whistle African -Talking drum -Djembe -Kora
8
Q
Textural Features
A
- The music is layered blending different parts together and it is gradually built up throughout.
- Ostinatos feature heavily
9
Q
Harmonic Features
A
The harmony is static and move around the C minor chord, which is reinforced by the C-pitched drone on the synth-pad
