Something Afoot3957/1Bright quirky marimba, woodwind & pizzicato strings with mysterious harpsichord & bustling brush drums. Spooky caper 2:25
Album ANW 3957Compromising Situations
Paul Mottram (PRS)Furtive pizzicato strings, purposeful marimba, quirky harpsichord and dreamy vibraphone are punctuated by comedy pauses on Compromising Situations by master jazz composer Paul Mottram. A must-hear for dramedy content-makers.
10 tracks
- Covert Activity3957/2Energetically furtive strings, woodwind & marimba with brush kit in dramedy style1:39
- A Bit Of A Liability3957/3Lolloping pizzicato strings & brush kit vamp with cheeky marimba melody 2:16
- Compromising Situations3957/4Inquisitive pizzicato strings, woodwind & marimba in cunning dramedy tango 2:26
- Dislocated Reality3957/5Quizzical, lilting, surreal waltz with dreamy vibraphone, quirky harpsichord, strings & woodwind2:13
- Time To Act3957/6Busy, light purposeful marimba, pizzicato strings & woodwind with percussion. Minimalist feel 2:18
- Painful Deliberation3957/8Indecisive, whimsical pizzicato strings, woodwind & marimba with comedy pauses 2:16
- Sticking To The Task3957/9Quirky hesitant woodwind, marimba & pizzicato strings with a Latin groove 2:02
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