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The rhythmic aspect of this composition is based on Euclidean rhythms (a salutation to the Greek mathematician Euclid!).
In 2005 Goldfried Toussaint published the article "The Euclidean algorithm generates traditional musical rhythms" (http://cgm.cs.mcgill.ca/~godfried/publications/banff.pdf). In this article he defines and explains the concept of Euclidean rhythm . These rhythms are so called because they can be obtained using the famous Euclid algorithm that allows us to obtain the greatest common divisor of two numbers. Using this algorithm, rhythms are achieved in which the accented beats of the measure are evenly distributed among the non-accented beats and the uniformity that is achieved is the maximum possible. The interest is that many of the prominent rhythms of world traditional music have this Euclidean rhythm arrangement.
Specifically, in this piece I have used four Euclidean rhythms, corresponding to the following popular music: "Cumbia Colombiana", "Tresillo Cubano", "Cinquillo Cubano", a bell rhythm from West Africa.
With a pair of numbers, the first indicating the number of downbeats and the second the total number of beats in the measure and using the sign   x   to represent the accented beats and the sign   .   for the weak, the cited rhythms can be represented like this:
 
"Cumbia Colombiana" :   E(3,4) = [x. x x]
"Tresillo Cubano ":    E(3,8) =  [x. . x. . x.]
"Cinquillo Cubano ":    E(5,8) = [x. x x. x x.]
West African bell rhythm:   E(7,12) =  [x. x x. x. x x. x.]

The intention has been to obtain a festive music for a certain celebration.

To contrast with such joy and to give a little more variety, in the harmony I have used more ambiguous and somber elements such as the fourth chords and also the four musical modes that I have used: Dorian, Aeolian, Phrygian and Locrian.

In the symphonic instrumentation, it is worth highlighting the inclusion of four saxophones, two sopranos and two tenors and also the absence of percussion instruments with the intention of achieving strong rhythmic sensations implicitly only with melodic instruments.

Euclidean rhythms for a celebration

10 years ago, I recorded some piano improvisations with weather on my mind. This one is for all us cloud-gazers. And you know what they say about weather ... it always changes ... 

Stream: https://tinyurl.com/TAOClouds

Written and performed by Michael Price
http://www.michaelpricemusic.com

Recorded by at Snap Studios, London
http://www.snapstudios.co.uk/

Mastered by Katie Tavani
https://www.katietavini.co.uk/

Illustration & Animation by Deepesh Patel
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Excerpt of Brahms' Symphony No. 3 - III. Poco Allegretto.   For demonstration purposes only.

Brahms: Symphony No. 3 - III Poco Allegretto - excerpt

Naked version of the official demo for sample library by Herman Samples, Frozen Piano.
Patches used:
Felt Piano - Softer, Dreamer, Icelander, Icelander 2, Frozen Piano, Pad 1, Pad 2, Echoer, Little Glockenspiel, Windspiel
Teaser: https://youtu.be/SgvOeaqeN98
Try it yourself! https://hermansamples.com

Frozen Piano - "Ascension" by Patrik Herman

Composed for Universal Prodcution Music's 'Earth Day' album.

Published as "Time To Change"

Available to license at https://www.universalproductionmusic.com/en-gb/search?vtag=1&vwave=1&vdesc=1&fq=composerIds:%2821870%29

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Gary Strauss is a composer, musician, trumpet player, singer and songwriter. He was born in San Francisco, CA .He was educated at Berklee College of Music and The Juilliard School. He has played and recorded with some of the finest musicians. Gary started to write music when he was fifteen years old, however he performed other musicians' songs until he decided he was ready to perform his own music. Gary has always strongly believed we all have a calling in life and that music is his.

His inspiration comes from many of his idols and his music reflects his passion in the way he expresses his feelings and ideals.He lives in New York City , the city he adores. He sings from his experiences and the way he views life. Gary wants his music to touch the heart and soul of his fans.

Gary’s inspiration to write music comes from within and his influences are vast & eclectic. Some of his favorite artists are Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Miles Davis, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, Picasso & Miro. If you would like to learn more about Gary just listen to his music.

Herbie van Tetering is a Dutch composer and musician. When he was young, he studied Jazz composition at Berklee College of Music and continued studies with renowned musicians from The Netherlands. Herbie is also producer-, composer-, and musician for his recording- and publication organisation. As a composer and musician, Herbie is affiliated with the BMI organisation. Herbie plays Resonance trumpets and exclusively grand pianos like Steinway.

Herbie delivers written and recorded music with professional music score and as a complete instrumental soundtrack; with real acoustic instruments, jazz trumpet, grand piano, jazz- and electric guitar, upright double bass and with the most professional and realistic sounding virtual orchestra's. Composed, conducted, orchestrated and arranged using modern conductor technology. Mastered, engineered and delivered as a complete product at 48KHz 24/32bit audio standard.

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