Written for Rachel Adams back in 2012 as part of a musical game I’ve often played. I ask the participant for a mood, number (for the mode of choice), & their favorite instrument(s). I was given “happiness/jubilation, 4 (Lydian), & classical guitar/piano”, & in two weeks I had completed the recording ^_^ The idea was to keep it as simple as possible, & to utilize vertical layers instead of using ideas “horizontally” (no prog epics!...we’ll get back there).
A little Satriani mixed with some John Williams arranging approaches, & POOF!
Adam Rouland arranged & performed the lovely piano outro on this one.
credits
from Sonic Chef's Circus Absurdities,
released February 2, 2019
Adam Rouland: piano outro solo (& arrangement thereof)
Spencer Schoeneman: drums
Alex: everything else (guitars, bass, orchestrations)
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