Commuters3337/1Locomotive-like string orchestra works up a head of steam pulling in at couple of stops along the way2:11
Album ANW 3337Puzzles And Predicaments
Igor Dvorkin (PRS) | Duncan Pittock (PRS) | Ellie Kidd (PRS)Pizzicato strings leap from spiky and twitchy to inquisitive and rhythmic, joined by playful woodwind. The mood ranges from pensive to optimistic and cautious to confident.
7 tracks
- Nervous Nights3337/2Twitchy pizzicato & arco strings with kalimbas. Builds to confident final flourish 1:37
- Still Minds3337/3Lush pensive orchestral strings over kalimba, ukulele & tuned ethnic percussion2:29
- Strangeways3337/4Cautious & thoughtful strings with spiky pizzicato middle section. Light optimism builds 2:27
- Doubtful Decisions3337/6Driving string orchestra with stops & gear changes builds from dramatic staccato opening2:40
- Puzzler3337/7Inquisitive rhythmic pizzicato strings build with playful woodwind & positive chamber orchestra1:53
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