P4 Set List Justification and Lyrics

We have a set list for our performance and it is as follows (These are our main compositions):

1. Oy Vey
2. Float Away
3. Play On

Between these pieces there are several interludes and introductions. With these, the set list is as follows:

1. Intro section
2. Oy Vey
3. Drum and Bass Hip-Hop Inst.
4. Float Away
5. Big Build 
6. Play On

The set list has been carefully picked by us to create the best possible performance.

Intro Section

This section was made by us to build tension up to our first song. Interestingly, this small piece is in 4/4 which is a sudden change to our following song; 'Oy Vey!' which is in 7/4. The intro section is loud and big which is how we wanted to start our set so that we can draw all the attention to our performance. Our vocalist also ad libs in this part meaning that she can address the audience directly whilst us instrumentalists are playing. After this huge 32 bar build there is a moment of silence for the audience to cheer and for myself to start my click for the next song.

Oy Vey!

The count in for this song is three snare hits on the last 3 beats of a bar of 7/4 AKA a pick up fill. This leads directly into the intro for our song which, like the intro, is loud for the first 4 bars. We chose this song to start as it is in an odd time signature making us stand out to the other bands. This funk rock song ends just as it starts with the same loud intro pattern that follows the drum solo. This songs ending is incredibly sudden which makes it easy to lead into the next part of our set.

Drum and Bass Hip-Hop Inst.

This section is where our vocalist will first properly address the audience whilst our guitarists change their tone on their amps. I will play using one hand as I will need to adjust my metronome for this set. The drum and bass play a simple hip hop groove to keep the audience interested whilst the singer introduces the next song.

Float Away

This is our slowest song which is why we put in the middle we didn't want to open or close with a slow piece. We have left our strongest pieces for the start and end of the set. This song features a guitar solo and is one that will get the crowd waving there arms. After this song there is a small rallentando and a small silence.

Big Build

This is start of the end of our set. This is a little quieter than our intro but still has the same amount of energy. It gradually gets louder and builds tension. This goes straight into our final song

Play On

Play On is our big finish and our favourite song as a band. This is why we have chosen to do this last as it will also be recorded. this high energy piece is a great example of funk rock and demonstrates a great amount of syncopation between all band members. The song ends with a simple syncopated fill and a choke to end our entire set. It is a tight ending and that is why we chose it as we expect many other bands will end with big and loud finishes and we aim to stand out.

The lyrics for all of our songs can be found here:

 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0By2Nlg_-u9sBVzJWYnFtTUk5bjg?usp=sharing