Blue River, by Paul Creswell

Blue River

by Paul Creswell

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1.	Fat Opus 03:40	buy track
2.	Porpoisely 02:21	buy track
3.	Spies on Ice 03:13	buy track
4.	A Stack of Books 02:32	buy track
5.	Boaz Blue River 02:37	buy track

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These are experimental tracks that I've created recently using a digital sequencer and a midi keyboard. Not my typical thing as I'm more of a folk guy, but this is a fun way to explore dynamics, phrasing, and melody. Most of these tracks are constructed a bit like the first few Talking Heads records (from what I understand anyhow). Each part is primarily a loop that is turned on and off and then played with as it is mixed on the fly. While it might not seem like it, the core of each track is a live performance. Only so much can be programmed. The parts have to be turned on and off in the proper sequence to create the song without making a mess of it. Meanwhile, the the lead has to be improvised. Additionally, on "Boaz Blue River" and "A Stack of Books", I performed other keyboard leads and harmonies on top of a pre-recorded track and then mixed it all together. Happy listening!

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released March 1, 2015

© Paul Creswell 2015
Programming / Keyboards: Paul Creswell
Written / Produced / Arranged by: Paul Creswell
"A Stack of Books" contains a musical quote from Beethoven's 9th Symphony

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Paul Creswell Madison, Wisconsin

Paul Creswell is a poet, musician, and record collector from Madison, Wisconsin. David Luhrssen of Milwaukee's Shepherd Express writes: "[Paul] is thoroughly grounded in the best aspects of the 70's singer-songwriter aesthetic." Paul's work has been published in "Love Affairs at the Villa Nelle" (Kelsay Books) and The Wisconsin Poet's Calendar. ... more

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