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Cycle was written around a loop set up between a mechanical metronome and mbira. The mbira ostinato cycles through 10 notes, which sits evenly in a 5 to 3 polyrhythm against the metronome clicks. Various pots and pans that were chosen based on pitch and sustain are played with soft mallets. Shaker and other small handheld percussion instruments were recorded on a spaced apart microphone pair and you’ll notice them pan from right to left and back in the mix as they were recorded. An acoustic guitar playing further syncopations and polyrhythms against the metronome was prepared with alligator clips on the strings at certain harmonic nodes for color. Ambient pad and bass synthesizers fill out the soundscape.

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from Ambient 1: Blossom, released March 19, 2021

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The Inner Urge Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Melding sounds rooted in rock, jazz, and ambient styles by blending vibraphone, analog synthesizers, reverb-soaked guitar, and danceable world-inspired drums, The Inner Urge engages their audience through a journey of ecstatic highs and reflective lows from start to finish. The group aims to electrify the perception of instrumental music through powerful melodies and dramatic improvisations. ... more

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