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Big Red Cardinal

by Andrew Steck

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"Big Red Cardinal" is the second single from the album, Theater (10/22). The original idea for this song was to see if I could make an orchestra rap. I took some cues from neo-soul, acid jazz, big band, and '70's R&B to build the rhythm and groove.

The melodic lines that are the "raps" aren't inspired by any particular artist, but there are a few nods to classics hip hop groups in the phrasing. The result sounded a lot like early bebop to me. The track was enhanced in production by adding a synth bass line and a drum loop on the chorus.

This song is dedicated to the memory of my dear friend, Andrew Dickens.

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released October 6, 2021
Written, arranged, produced, etc., by Andrew Steck
Cover art by Allen Sutton

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Andrew Steck Athens, Georgia

Composer/musician from in Athens, Georgia. Compositions are informed by varieties of jazz, European classical, American traditional music, R'n'B, various rock forms, Latin American styles, experimental music, electronic music production, global music traditions, etc., etc.
Newest album is Sore Thumb available everywhere June 16, 2023.
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