Music Information and Breakdown

When choosing your aural accompaniment what should you consider? 
Factors that I think are extremely important in a piece of accompaniment include :
- Length of music
- Melody of the music --> I think this is important as it contributes greatly to the atmosphere created as the melody could bring about a lively and happy atmosphere, or a dark and intense atmosphere.
- Beats --> This would affect the general counts in the dance, which may impact the dynamics in the piece.
- Sections --> What I mean by this is the sections the accompaniment is divided into, as if there is a distinct division into beginning, climax and end, it makes the structure of the dance much more obvious. Also, the accompaniment is vital to highlight the climax, as this is usually when there is an emphasised section of music.
- Dynamics --> With varying dynamics, it would be easier to have a wider range of movements. Also, the change in dynamics in a dance makes everything more interesting as the accompaniment will not be the same throughout.

Song Name - Breath and Life

Length - 1 minute 30 seconds

Why did you choose this as your accompaniment for your Solo Composition? 

I like this accompaniment as it has a good structure with a clear beginning, climax and ending. It creates a very tense atmosphere and feels like the kind of song that will be played to show victory. The instruments used include the piano, and synths. There is also a background choir that adds depth to the music - which I really like. There are varying dynamics throughout the piece including a slow and gentle start which builds up into a section with many rhythms and layers overlapping each other. 

Time Bar of Counts (in bars of 8)	Description of Music	Movement content
0:00 – 0:05 1/2	Gentle and gradual beginning with the alternate repetition of 2 piano notes.	Sitting on chair, slow and small movements - mostly hand gestures.
0:05 – 0:09 1/2	Bass drum beat followed by repeated piano notes, but with added dynamics and louder.	Still sitting on the chair, developing into bigger movements.
0:09 – 0:25 2	Melody by strings as well as synths. The strings alternate between 2 notes before changing key. Steady beat.	Getting off the chair using motif developments, followed by a floor section.
0:25 – 0:33 1	Repeated melody, which builds up to become louder. Choir voices in the background.	Travelling across the floor building up towards the climax.
0:34 – 0:35 1/4	Melody stops. There are 2 distinct drum beats.	A moment of tension - 2 step backwards, repeated.
0:36 – 1:08 4	Continuous melody consisting of strings, choir voices and consistent drum beats in the background.	Floor section in the corner followed by a sequence travelling back to the chair.
1:08 – 1:10 1/4	Complete silence.	Turn head sharply to look at audience.
1:11 – 1:25 2	Same melody as the starting, including strings and drum beats.	Small dance section surrounding chair, ending back on the chair.
1:26 – 1:28 1/2	3 drum beats which gradually get softer.	Ending on chair, 'melting' with each drum beat.