Music__Release

Question 1

What is the tonality of RLS?

Answer 1

Modal - dorian & aolian

Around C minor

Question 2

What are the characteristics of RLS harmony?

Answer 2

Mostly diatonic, extended chords, slow harmonic rhythm

Question 3

What are the features of RLS melody?

Answer 3

Scalic, conjunct, 2 bar phrases, ornamentation + glissando

Question 4

What music technology is used in RLS?

Answer 4

Overdubbing, panning, synths, reverb, delay

Question 5

What is the rhythm/time/tempo of RLS?

Answer 5

4/4, triplets, syncopation, ostinatos (loops)

Question 6

What is the texture of RLS?

Answer 6

Starts monophonic, mainly homophonic, lots of loop layers - polyphonic?

Question 7

What is the structure of RLS?

Answer 7

Begins with a drone, slowly builds up, verses, no chorus, solos - uillean pipes, fiddle

Question 8

What are the performing forces in RLS?

Answer 8

African instruments - kora, chanting, talking drum; Gaelic folk instruments - uillean pipes, fiddle, bodhran, hurdy gurdy; Electronic/western pop - drum kit, synth, bass guitar, male + female voice