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Listening Log:

A) The song is peppy yet low-key, the heavy emphasis on bass and snare drums offering a softer, milder sound to accompany the major key improvisation in the piano solo, of which there is a major section. Tenor sax also gets to enjoy a solo, all of which contributes to a very warm sound. Unlike a lot of music I am familiar with, it does not confuse pleasant with slow; the soft tone color of the instruments, as well as the energetic improvisations, contribute to a warmer piece that is still fast-paced and exciting to listen to.
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A. “Hotter than that” is played at a flying tempo. It is fiery. The melody is lively. It is similar to many of the songs I have listened to. It is up-tempo and keeps you bobbing your head. The improvised trumpet solo flows easily overtop the rest of the bands’ continuous, bouncing accompaniment. The melodies throughout the song follow a similar pattern and remain largely the same. The song features multiple solos playing one after another over backing instruments. This is typical of the music of this time. In this way it follows the patter of typical dance pieces. Continue reading...