Xaoc Moskwa, Odessa- ‘Music For One Musician’- RtB

When this patch was in its early days (just the one sequencer, much less modulation) I realised that, owing as much to the tempo as anything, it had a somewhat ‘Reichian’ air. I returned to it the following day with the aim of making it more so- and I think I succeeded. At its heart this is just my fave five-note sequence, which is playing on the 1027 sequencer and the Antumbra Knit. On the Moskwa II however I’ve repeated the final two notes, thereby making the sequence one of seven steps, and that’s what the Odessa is playing. Every 35 beats they sync up, and it’s just possible to detect by ear when that happens. However, there’s a lot of modulation from the Batumi- mitigated by the Samara II- which muddies the progression a little, but keeps the piece evolving. I have no hesitation in posting nine minutes of the result here.
The title is, of course, a nod to Mr Reich’s ‘Music For 18 Musicians’, parts of which may be on the bill when I see the SR Ensemble play live later this year. Should be an excellent evening!
Like and subscribe, good people, spread the word and stay cool this weekend. The northern hemisphere summer shows no sign of abating, but at least the end is visible from here through the heat haze.
Thanks for watching!

[@markillman8150]

I'm enjoying it now in Marrakech, just waiting to go down for dinner. A nice little appetizer! Thank you!

[@walrtbstudios5430]

@@markillman8150 Glad you enjoyed it! I also note that Marrakech is an anagram of ‘reach Mark’, which it appears that I did!

[@justinhuffman2430]

Calming melodies

[@walrtbstudios5430]

@@justinhuffman2430 Thank you!

[@kentaccordionist]

Very nice, even hypnotic Wal. One of your best to date.

[@walrtbstudios5430]

@@kentaccordionist Thanks Stephen. I’m pretty pleased with it myself.

[@nigelthebald]

Nice work - very Reichian!
Mark's busy avoiding the southern northern hemisphere summer at the mo, but he too will doubtless enjoy this on his return to slightly less extreme climes 😃

[@walrtbstudios5430]

See how I took care to replicate your viewing angle too! Thanks for the kind words…

[@nigelthebald]

@@walrtbstudios5430 The replication was above and beyond the call of duty, Wal, but thank you for your awareness of my problems with moving around sans rollator😁

[@subbyplayz6332]

I just typed in Music for 18 Musicians in the 'Recent' tab and it led me here 😅 Good job! 😊

[@walrtbstudios5430]

Thank you! And an excellent job by the algorithm on this occasion too…