Play of the Day : ‘Espiatriste’, from Zenitram...

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[size=4]Good evening, all...[/size]
[size=4]I have decided to promote, each in turn, the compositions presented in the monthly BC Composition Challenge. I shall give my own, personal, view of the piece, in the hope that at least some will be inspired to give the work a listen, and perhaps a vote as their favourite. All the pieces can be heard here...[/size]

[size=4][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/250039-november-composition-challenge-voting/"]BC November Composition Challenge voting...[/url][/size]

[size=4]... and the 'Play of the Day' here ...[/size]

[size=4][url="http://soundcloud.com/gingerosity/espiatriste"]‘Espiatriste’, from Zenitram...[/url][/size]

[size=4]Echoing voices talk indistinctly over a background ambient tone; some harmonics and plucked notes precede chords, building up a suspense. This is released by a 'slappy' drum beat, very syncopated; almost breakbeat. A melody comes forward, backed by an arpeggiated sequence and a restrained bass line. The ambient tone intrudes and fades back out, the various elements take it in turn to retire, only to be re-introduced. The beat returns, and the somewhat melencholy melody plays us out, leaving only the ambience, and a final remote voice.[/size]
[size=4]An odd piece,in that I cannot relate it in any way to the picture. Was that the intention, or is this independant from that..? Whatever; it's finely composed and arranged,with enough variation to arouse curiosity and maintain interest until the end. The resolution is not complete; we are left slightly suspended at the end. Again, is this intentional..? Very pleasant, and relaxing by its tonality, despite the slightly 'open-ended' finale.[/size]

[size=4]The next will feature [url="http://soundcloud.com/skollob/saturday-night-diva"]‘Saturday Night Diva’, Skol303...[/url][/size]

[size=4]Until then...[/size]

[size=4]Have a nice day[/size]

[size=4]Douglas [/size]