Recorded by the Bridge To Everywhere ensemble.
8 minutes
Flute
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb I, II
Trombone I, II, III
Electric Guitar I
Electric Guitar II
Electric Bass
Piano
Voice I (Jazz Alto)
Violin I / Voice II (Jazz Alto)
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Percussion (2 players)
Crotales
Sus Cymbal
Drum Set
“Elastic Rhymes” explores how complex rhythms can appear to expand and contract in different musical surroundings, using asymmetrical elements of traditional Bulgarian folk music and melodic call and response techniques found in West African music. This elastic rhythm concept is found in the music of many cultures and is often used to induce trance as it distorts the predictability of a rhythmic foundation.