Description
Ray To Go – Percussion Music for Dance Class by Ray McNamara
“This project began at the request of dancers and choreographers who asked for a recording of music similar to what I play in class.
…After many requests, I decided to pursue a classroom type recording. I wanted the live interaction feeling that I got from working with dancers. So with the help of Wendy Rogers, I started this project. We got together in the studio and talked about possibilities. We then proceeded to have a mini class as I played through some ideas. Wendy danced in the space and I recorded many of the tracks on this recording. The result is a purely organic improvisation based on the interaction of musician and dancer. All the tracks are intentionally long to facilitate classroom use.
They all maintain a consistent tempo and energy throughout, except track 11, the ‘Textural Piece’.” … Ray McNamara
CONTENTS:
| Title | Time Signature | Tempo | Duration | Demo | |
| 1. | Mondu Tendu | 4/4 | 120 bpm | 6:29 | |
| 2. | Shaker City | 4/4 | 120 bpm | 5:44 | |
| 3. | Invader Groove | 4/4 | 76 bpm | 5:22 | |
| 4. | Brush Daily | 4/4 | 70 bpm | 6:47 | |
| 5. | Crazy Tambor | 6/4 | 66 bpm | 4:43 | |
| 6. | African Drive | 12/8 | 132 bpm | 5:54 | |
| 7. | Shaker Farm | 4/4 | 120 bpm | 3:09 | |
| 8. | Jumpy | 4/4 | 108 bpm | 6:18 | |
| 9. | Waitres On Air | 3/8 | 176 bpm | 6:53 | |
| 10. | Skin and Bones | 4/4 | 100 bpm | 7:53 | |
| 11. | Textural Piece | 8:09 |
Ray To Go – Percussion Music for DANCE CLASS By Ray McNamara
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