album "Circlesongs"
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"Circlesongs" is an a cappella vocal improvisation album by Bobby McFerrin that explores layered, wordless choral textures and rhythmic patterns.
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| album "Circlesongs" canonical | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
album
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studio album ⓘ |
| artist | Bobby McFerrin ⓘ |
| composer | Bobby McFerrin ⓘ |
| creator | Bobby McFerrin ⓘ |
| explores |
collective vocal improvisation
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polyphonic vocal textures ⓘ rhythmic layering ⓘ wordless melody ⓘ |
| features | a cappella choir ⓘ |
| genre |
a cappella
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choral ⓘ jazz ⓘ vocal improvisation ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
call-and-response structures
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improvisation-based composition ⓘ layered vocal textures ⓘ loop-like vocal ostinatos ⓘ rhythmic vocal patterns ⓘ wordless choral textures ⓘ |
| hasPart | improvised vocal pieces ⓘ |
| language | wordless vocals ⓘ |
| notableFor |
development of circle singing technique
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live-ensemble style interaction in studio setting ⓘ use of wordless syllables instead of lyrics ⓘ |
| performer | Bobby McFerrin ⓘ |
| primaryInstrumentation | human voice ⓘ |
| recordingType | studio recording ⓘ |
| uses |
layered ostinato patterns
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spontaneous vocal arrangement ⓘ |
| vocalEnsembleLeader | Bobby McFerrin ⓘ |
| vocalStyle | circle singing ⓘ |
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