afto celt Flashcards
what does free time mean?
no clear pulse
what plays the drone note?
the synth pad (C)
what is the key?
aeolian mode on C
what effect does the talking drum do at the beginning?
creates an effect rather than provide a steady pulse
how is the bodhran the backbone of the piece?
it is syncopated and generally remains the same with just some places of elaboration
what effect does vocalisation have?
sense of improvisation
what is the melodie’s note range
a 6th
how many sections are the bars split into?
8
what does the synth play in the buildup to instrumental section?
chromatic line
what happens to the texture in the instrumental break?
it thins out so that the bass guitar entrance is more dramatic
what effect is used on the breath samples?
syncopation
what effect is used on the flute?
delay FX
what happens to the drum pattern when the male gaelic vocals enter?
a more complex drum pattern is added
what does the fiddle play?
the accompaniment using double stopping, accents and triplets
describe the male gaelic vocals in verse 2
8 bars with ascending chromatic line, vocal line anticipates the beat and soars over the other parts
what does the fiddle play during verse 2?
sextuplets and triplets
what is significant about the uillean pipes solo?
accordion accompanies solo, ruth mic interest is created by use of accents in different parts of the beat
describe the whistle over the uillean pipes:
joins in an octave higher and adds occasional glissando
describe the low whistle solo:
low whistle takes over solo, accompanied by synth, accordion and strings. the bodhran part is much simpler and sparser, the bass has dropped out
what does the low whistle solo end on?
a glissando
what happens to texture once female vocals enter on verse 3
precious texture continues, new synth loop plays static chords
what is the texture?
polyphonic
what is under the vocals in verse 3?
uillean pipe and hurdy-gurdy solos
describe the synth strings in the outro
use of chromatic note
