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Profile GeneratorThe music on this CD was inspired by several styles and techniques of modern dance. As staff percussionist for three years at the California Institute of the Arts I worked closely with several instructors from various technical backgrounds in the Modern Dance community. Similarly to the classes I performed for, the approach of this CD is highly improvisational. In developing this album, most pieces started out with the exact percussion set-up I used for my classes. I then laid down tracks, beginning with a fundamental musical element such as tempo, timbre, or time signature. After the basic track was recorded, I layered other percussion over that track, often with little pre-conceived idea of the direction the piece would go; this way, the songs evolve organically and preserve the spontaneity that an accompanist can bring to a class. All of the music was created with acoustic percussion instruments. There are no synths, loops, sound modules, or other electronic instruments used.
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"Velocity in Texture is great for teaching all different styles/techniques of Modern Dance. Tracks are long, but not boring, and are great for longer center excersies or big movement phrases. There are even and odd meter tracks which give the teacher so much range when creating specific exercises. There is also a track great for improvisation and creative work assignments. This cd brings play, drive, breathe, energy and clarity to any dance class." ------------------------------------------------------------
-Jeffrey Gerodias, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (8 years) Soloist '96-'04.
