Burn sonority Flashcards
What is Burns sound world
Indian and western instrumentation
what indian instruments are used
sitar, sarangi, manjira
wider listening use of sarangi and sitar and eastern western fusion
Karsh Kale “cinematic reprise”
what does shankar do to make these instruments fit classical indian classical styles
manipulates sonorities
example of manipulated sonority
improvised sitar line
meends in a repetitive rising and falling motion creating distinctive slurs
what do the distinctive slurs add to the feel of the piece
add a lazy but mystical tone to the piece
wider listening for distinctive slurs
“Flight” Anoushka shankar
What orchestral instruments are used in Burn?
- strings
- brass
- harp
- flute
- cello
what kind of western style is implemented (instrumentation)
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orchestral strings
english r and b style vocals
synthesized bass
feature of bollywood
analog style lead synthesiser lines
what does the synthesiser line do (instrumentation)
holds a c# bass pedal/mid range ostinato like part thats modified by a wide portamento repetatively ascending and descending in octaves.
what does the synthesiser line emphasise to the piece
emphasises the western electronica influences whilst creating a sense of reaching and yearning
example of synth bass used in Burn
“Flashlight” Parliament
Main points
Sonority manipulation
Use of different styles (R&B, Strings, Synth bass) complete the fusion
wilder listening: fusion= cinematic reprise KK
Slurs flight AS
synth flashlight by parliament
