Monday, March 16, 2015

Writing Instrumental music based on your influences.

I wrote this tune using Joe Satriani's formula:  using spacious effects and relaxed feel, to give an otherworldly quality, and a rich synth arrangement to showcase the solo electric guitar.  It follows a theme - improv - theme layout, like many instrumental styles, where the middle section deviates from the rhythm, pace and mood of the main themes.  I tried to change it up throughout the tune to keep it progressive, and showcase the interplay between piano and guitar in the mid section.  I believe a piece of music should contain all 3 elements in a strong fashion, which are: Melody, Harmony and Rhythm.





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