Clash & Bang

Talvin Singh’s reworking of Benjamin Britten’s original ‘Friday Afternoons’ song Jazz Man, gives a modern British Punjabi twist to the well-loved original. Singh says of the lyrics to this piece, ‘Noise is sometimes seen as something not so nice. But noise can also be good if it’s organized in a special way.’ You can have a lot of fun with this piece!

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Credits

Music by:
Talvin Singh
Text by:
Eleanor Farjeon

Performance track

Performers:
Jubilee Opera Chorus
Conductor:
Dominic Peckham
Accompanist:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Classical, Fusion, Indian, Jazz
Tempo:
Crotchet = 92
Time Signature:
4/4
Key Signature:
Thaat
Tonality:
Heptatonic Scale
Range:
F#3 - C#5
Piano Supporting Melody:
Yes