Dad3353 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) [sharedmedia=core:attachments:177079] [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/dredd-and-the-badass-weed/dance-until-you-drop"]‘Dance Until You Drop’, from Leonard Smalls...[/url][/size] [size=4]A couple of deceptively gentle bongo bars, then an impressively regal brass fanfare welcomes us. The beat starts up; a solid kick and hi-hat/snare filled out with a swirling low-register bass. The backing vocals are promising, then the lyrics kick in; we are being hypnotisd into ignoring the onset of old age, as it's all in the mind. A suitable brass riff takes us to the chorus, in which the title of the piece is fully apparent. A bridge anounces the next rap verse, punctuated with short solos from the brass section, then the keys. The temperature rises a few degrees, as layers jostle for our attention, building up to a climax which releases itself in an echoing whirlpool fade-out.[/size] [size=4]Completely in harmony with the photo, this work takes us on a journey, although I'm unsure as to the amount of tongue in cheek involved. The composition, arrangement and execution are of a very high standard, and interest is maintained from beginning to end. A coherent progression throughout, underpinned by the relentless but discreet percussion and bass. I'd have liked to distinguish better the lyrics, but that's perhaps my failing hearing..? Very good work, in any case.[/size] [size=4]The previous review was...[/size] [size=4][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/250218-play-of-the-day-let-it-rip-from-plunger-moderno/"]Play of the Day : ‘Let It Rip’, from Plunger Moderno...[/url][/size] [size=4]The next will feature [url="http://soundcloud.com/dreaded-ted/a-little-bit-of-disco"]‘A Little Bit of Disco’, from Lord Sausage...[/url][/size] [size=4]Until then...[/size] [size=4]Have a nice day[/size] [size=4]Douglas [/size] Edited November 27, 2014 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Bad links? Don't work for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Too much 'http' in the links! Bad: [code] http://http//basschat.co.uk/topic/250039-november-composition-challenge-voting/ [/code] Good: [code] http://basschat.co.uk/topic/250039-november-composition-challenge-voting/ [/code] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) [size=4][quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1417088694' post='2616921'] Bad links? Don't work for me.... [/quote] [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1417090166' post='2616946'] Too much 'http' in the links!... [/quote] Links fixed, humble apologies; 'senior' moment..! Thanks for informing me. [/size] Edited November 27, 2014 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1417088280' post='2616913'] [size=4]Completely in harmony with the photo, this work takes us on a journey, although I'm unsure as to the amount of tongue in cheek involved. The composition, arrangement and execution are of a very high standard, and interest is maintained from beginning to end. A coherent progression throughout, underpinned by the relentless but discreet percussion and bass. I'd have liked to distinguish better the lyrics, but that's perhaps my failing hearing..? Very good work, in any case.[/size] [size=4]Douglas [/size] [/quote] Cheers Douglas - nice review as always! Lyrics are partly tongue in cheek - as I'm afraid is most of what I do... And my "singing" doesn't help - you don't want to hear tto much of it! [i]Being old is just a state of mind Your mind is what you get Being old is just your time of life Your life is what you get Dance until you drop etc They say you can only be young once Or be immature for ever The idea is to die young late Your life is now or never Sanatogen, Zimmer Frame, National Express I ain't got nuthin' 'gainst bein' old But the Funk is the best Tena Lady, Wagon R, No more fancy car Cups of tea, Songs of Praise, worryin' 'bout achin' days Dance until you drop Hip op. don't stop, dance until you drop[/i] Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1417094513' post='2617029']... [i]Sanatogen, Zimmer Frame, National Express I ain't got nuthin' 'gainst bein' old But the Funk is the best...[/i] [/quote] [size=5]Cheers, Len; I'd never have captured all that. Very poetic. Just one small beef still, if you would..? Could you write just a little bit bigger for the hard of hearing among us..? Thanks in advance.[/size] [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1417091337' post='2616967'] [size=4]Links fixed, humble apologies; 'senior' moment..! Thanks for informing me. [/size] [/quote] Thanks, now I have a short-list of 3 (again!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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