In week one of this series, I mentioned that the catalyst for writing ‘Piggy-Back’ was a particular rhythm that kept popping up in all sorts of unexpected places.

1 & 2 3, 1 & 2 (3), 1 & 2 3, 1 & 2 (3) . . .

Exhibit A:
This is a short clip from a demo (called ‘Red Scare’) that I recorded last spring. It starts out innocently enough, but then that same insidious 3/4 figure crops up again. It has a happy ending though, as our mazurka-rhythm serves as an effective transition into the next section of the piece.

That rhythm sure is catchy. . .

Now, onto ‘Piggy-Back’. A few subtle changes this week. At the behest of our resident composer, Joshua Stamper, I tried to find a counter-melody to compliment the rhythmic insistence of the principal melody. After quite a few failed attempts (and a downright disaster with a sitar), this hesitant, late-night toy piano line stuck - at least it’s stuck for the time being. I also added a scrapey sound to the transitional section in the middle and some “wow-wow” organ in the chorus at the end.

Here you go. . .enjoy.

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007 - Audio, Leopulde, Works-In-Progress Month

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