Release

Question 1

Who was it written by and when

Answer 1

Afro Celt found system in 1999

Question 2

Why is it on the spec

Answer 2

Fusion of African, modern pop and Celtic music

Question 3

Dynamics

Answer 3

No dynamic markings on the score but changes depending on instrumentation

Question 4

Rhythm

Answer 4

Syncopation. Simple 4/4 time. Ostinato. Triplets used. Very repetitive

Question 5

Structure

Answer 5

Verses and solos

Question 6

Melody

Answer 6

Ornamentation. Very conjunct. Very syllabic. Descending sequence

Question 7

Instrumentation

Answer 7

Breath sampling. Bohdran. Ullelian pipes solo. Low whistle. Hurry gurdy. Celtic singing.
Lots of synth effects: overdubbing, multitracking, drones, looping, mixing.
Djembae drums, talking drums

Question 8

Texture

Answer 8

Very polyphonic. The solos are heterophonic

Question 9

Tonality

Answer 9

Diatonic in the key of C minor.
Modal

Question 10

Harmony

Answer 10

Pedals. Extended chords. False relations. Repetitive chord sequences