In my opinion, at least. Welcome to the first transcription of the channel!
I first learned of Lyle Mays' Slink in a jazz fusion ensemble, in which I had the privilege to be the piano player. I was immediately struck by its exceedingly intricate counterpoint, the adventurous harmony that wanders and dances around the circle of fifths, and the musicality of Mays and his ensemble... but what captured my attention most was Mays' piano solo. I had never heard a solo so thoroughly crafted, from the macro, the clear structural arc, to the micro, the cleanness of and intentionality behind every musical gesture. This solo has engrossed and inspired me to no end, and now I wish to share its magic with you, along with the analytical loose end of a transcription for the more curious of you tug at.
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Slink (1986):
-Composition and piano solo by Lyle Mays
-Transcribed by Oscar Gill
Audio sourced from: • Slink
For commissioned compositions, arrangements and transcriptions: oscargillcommissions@gmail.com
5 ноя 2023
