Inner State (Of mind)

What is the structure of Inner State?

• Alternates between vocal and rap sections

• Sax Solo

• Coda

  There is no conventional structure

What is the key of Inner State?

C Dorian

Name 3 Harmonic Features of Inner State

• Half diminished chord

• Extended Harmony

• Quartal Harmony

• False Relations

What are the lyrics of the vocal hook?

Inner State of Mind

What scale does the guitar use in the outro?

Pentatonic

What ornament is used in the melody?

Acciacacatura’s

What 2 pieces are quoted by Courtney pine?

• So what? - Miles Davis

• Summertime - George Gershwin

Give 4 Rhythmic Features

• Scotch Snaps

• Irregular groupings

• Syncopated

• Swung rhythms

How would you describe the tutti link in bar 70?

Homorythmic

What is the texture overall?

Melody Dominated Homophony

How does the song start?

• Distorted Samples…

• Followed by acapella vocals

What are 5 sonority points of Inner State of Mind?

• Rap sections

• Turntable effects

• Samples

• Sax Techniques

• Flute / Sax used

• Scat Singing

What is the Chord Progression of the Intro, Solo, Outro and Rap Sections?

Cm7 - Dm7

What are the Chord Progressions of the Vocal Sections?

Cm - F (With other extensions such as 7#11

What is the tempo and time signature of this song?

• Allegro

• 4/4