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"Elegy for Emmett" by Greg
Hi Everyone,
Here is a video of the piece I composed for Emmett's memorial. Harmonically, "Elegy for Emmett" is based on a simple series of major triads, the roots of which form a whole tone scale, with melody notes creating extended harmonies on top of those triads. The approach reminded me of Emmett's in some ways, though he was a much more harmonically sophisticated composer and improviser than I am.
If you want to play it yourself, you can find a pdf lead sheet here:
SB-8 Padauk #1788, Classic CGDA, Electric Bass EADG RB-8 Drk Blue w/Black Headstock # 6739, Crafty Tuning
NS Stick Transparent Green w/Moses neck #90120, 8-string Guitar Intervals
Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:33 pm
BillyLee
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Re: "Elegy for Emmett" by Greg
Thank you Greg for playing this again. So moving and so beautiful to see and hear Emmett's golden Railboard again. This is a wonderful tribute to Emmett. Thank you.
Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:15 pm
conkbenlin
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Re: "Elegy for Emmett" by Greg
I really enjoyed hearing this during the service and I'm really glad that you shared it on it's own. I never knew Emmett but this feels like the spiritual expression of him, and of you. All of the physical and mental technicality boiled down to evocation. The communication is clear. Love your artistry and thanks again for sharing, Greg.
Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:28 am
greg
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Re: "Elegy for Emmett" by Greg
Thank you all very much. I hope to hear some of you play this someday. Lot's of sharps for BSharp!
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