3.2.7 Lollapalooza!
In this chapter, Clark explores Funk-influenced John Adams’ Lollapalooza.
Excerpts explored in the above video:
Figure 31: John Adams – Lollapalooza (Bass Clarinet Excerpt)
Excerpts explored in the above video:
Figure 32: John Adams – Lollapalooza (Violin Excerpt)
Key Points
- Understand how we make the sound funky without it being too heavy.
- Understanding that the first note of the phrase is the strongest with the end of the second beat also being heavier.
- Understand how the articulation should neither be too short or too long.
- Understanding the architecture of the phrase.
