Black Orpheus

2008-07-07 by Ben Janik

A fun arrangement, the highlight being the metrical modulation for the drum solo and head out. We made the triplet become the new quarter note, and if my math is correct, that means it becomes 50% faster. Recorded live at Java 101.

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Meddling

2008-07-07 by Ben Janik

Another original tune. This song is in 5/4 time, based in the lydian mode, and features my love of quartal harmony. Recorded at Java 101.

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Unequivocal

2008-01-23 by Ben Janik

My first recorded original tune. This song is based on different melodic minor sounds. I really like every section of this tune, and everyone plays really well on this track – which was our first take and our first time playing through the whole song.

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Solid

2008-01-23 by Ben Janik

This recording is of my first arrangement, most of which was abandoned. Solid is one of my favorite blues tunes, and is the title track of my favorite Grant Green album.

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La Fiesta

2008-01-23 by Ben Janik

This song is by Chick Corea, originally played by Return to Forever on their self-titled album. This recording is by a group I played and recorded with in high school called Nexus, on the album Afterwards. A simple but very fun song!

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