Release

Question 1

Release

Answer 1

1999,

Afro Celt Sound System,

Mix of Afro, Celt and Dance fused.

Question 2

Release Melody

Answer 2

Verse 1: Only C-Eb-F-G-Bb,

Many similar two bar phrases that fall from G to C,

Intro voice similar to falling melody of verse 1,

Male Voice has a 13th range,

Vocal line is mostly conjunct with small third leaps,

Female has a 6th range,

G and C emphasised as the main notes.

Question 3

Release Articulation

Answer 3

Sampling,

Reverb.

Question 4

Release Dynamics

Answer 4

No Dynamic Markings

Question 5

Release Tonality

Answer 5

Modal,

C minor without Bnatural.

Question 6

Release Structure

Answer 6

Based on three verses,

An intro,

An outro,

Instrumental solos and a drum break,

Solos between Verse 2 and 3,

Build between Verse 3 and Outro,

Verse 1 and start of 3 and outro female vocals,

Verse 2 and end of 3 male vocals.

Question 7

Release Harmony

Answer 7

Slow harmonic pace,

Mainly diatonic.

Question 8

Release Instrumentation

Answer 8

Afro - Kora, Djembe, Taking drum,

Celt - Uilleann pipes, Fiddle, Accordion, Low whistle, Bodhran, Hurdy gurdy,

Dance - Male and Female vocals, Synths and samples, Piano, Drum machine, Shaker, Tambourine, Digital effects.

Question 9

Release Rhythm

Answer 9

Intro in free time,

4/4 from the start of the loops,

Slightly swung,

Syncopation in the vocals,

Triplets feature in Celt instruments and rapid short notes,

Repeating loops create riffs.