Capercaille Flashcards
1
Q
Instrumentation
A
- drum kit: rhythmic patter
- bass guitar: bass line
- synth (modulation applies to synth chord makes pitch fluctuate)
- accordian
- voice
- violin
- wurlitzer piano
- uillean pipes
- bouzouki
2
Q
Texture
A
- at times layered texture created through instrum playing together
- occasionally heterophonic eg instrum break
- NC no chord, accompaniment drops out
- thick texture when full band
3
Q
Rhythm and Metre
A
- 12/8 compound quadruple
- frequent syncopation in vocal and instrum countermelodies
- cross rhythms created by hi hat pattern
- hi hat rhythm changes when full band enters
4
Q
Melody (Vocal)
A
- pentatonic
- low register of voice
- mainly syllabic
- call and response
- between gaelic and vocables
- sounds lower than notated
5
Q
Melody (instrumentalists)
A
- short motifs
- countermelodies
- mostly based on vocal phrases
6
Q
Harmony
A
- G major
- entirely diatonic
- 3 main chords g, em, c
- modal feel cuz dom (D) avoided
7
Q
Genre
A
- Celtic Fusion
- 2000
- from album nadurra
- lament
8
Q
Structure
A
- vocal line alternates between 4 diff phrases
- each phrase lasts 1 bar
- alternates in call and response pattern
