Release by Afro Celt Sound System - context

Question 1

afro celt sound system

Answer 1

• band
• formed in 1995
• features a variety of guest artists
• music combines elements of a variety of musical styles including african, celtic and electronic dance music to a background of contemporary dance beats

Question 2

release

Answer 2

• comes from their 1999 album - volume 2:release

Question 3

structure

Answer 3

• standard pop music form, at the same time there are loops dropping in and out of the mix
• intro
• v1
• v2
• solos
• v3
• build
• outro

Question 4

hurdy gurdy

Answer 4

• found in many european countries
• sound produced by a crank-turned wheel rubbing against strings in a similar way to a violin blow
• hurdy gurdy melodies played on a keyboard with a sound similar to that of a violin

Question 5

kora

Answer 5

• long-necked african stringed instrument quite similar to that of a lute