Genre/Style:
Orchestral / Digital Instrumental
Creative Vision for the Track:
I tried to take a journey from 11:30 PM on December 31st to 3:30 AM on January. For me there are three phases to a New Years Eve / New Years Day celebration:
- True “celebration” … the energetic, cacophonous sounds of waiting for the new year to arrive
- Community … The new year has arrived. What better way to welcome the new year than with “Auld Lang Syne” as a community sing along
- Contemplation … By the time the champagne is wearing off and people make their way home there is time to reflect on the promise of the new year, the work that needs to be done, and the challenge of making the most of the gift of a clean slate.
The piece opens with multiple bells and chimes and ends with a solitary church bell chime.
Composition Details (Tempo, Key, Main Chords etc):
Key: Bb
Tempo: Varies by and within each section. In the third phase of the song the harmonic rhythm of the chords (Bb5, Ab/Bb, Bb, C-/Bb5) helps add momentum. Bb5 for three measures, Ab/Bb for two measures, Bb for a single measure before settling in with the C-/Bb5 for a while.
Main Instruments used:
The two main melodic instruments are a Harpejji and a euphonium. Libraries are a mixture of Kontakt, Spitfire BBC.
Here’s wishing you a happy, prosperous, and joyful 2022!