“Entangled” Jazz Fusion With Orchestral Elements

[Jcub]

Entangled” is a long-form musical composition that merges a jazz quartet core consisting of guitar, piano, bass, and drums with orchestral elements, including flute, violin, trumpet, and strings/woodwinds. The guitar melody is harmonized and re-harmonized by violin, flute, and trumpet (SWAM instruments played on LinnStrument). The piece features two extended solo interludes.

The first interlude involves a dynamic exchange and collision between the guitar and trumpet, while the second interlude showcases the piano and violin. Towards the end of each section, the orchestral section (Symphobia) is introduced, with the guitar gradually fading in and out.

For the guitar, I used my Vela S2 2024 in the middle position which seemed to balance best. I processed the guitar through a UAD LA-6176 Channel Strip into a Tone X Hyde Street Collection Milkman 2X10 Combon Amp Sim.

I’m currently experimenting with a Dolby Atmos mix of the song. If it turns out well, I’ll release it on compatible streaming services.

Jeremy Cubert - piano, synthesizer, uprights bass (Spectrasonics Trillian played on LinnStrument, orchestral sample library, flue, violin, trumpet, Zendrum

Entangled, by Jeremy Cubert

track by Jeremy Cubert

jeremycubert.bandcamp.com

 

[Greywolf]

Very nice!

 

[Jcub]

Thanks, Greywolf!!

For those interested, the Dolby Atmos mix (my first) is now available on:
Spotify
Apple Music

It will also be availble on Tidal, Amazon HD, and YouTube Music. You need a compatible device and headphones or speaker system. It was an interesting mixing experience. I normally have enough trouble figuring out where to put things in a stereo field. For songs with a lot of elements it makes it easier to hear individual parts. I use Logic Pro X and the plugins are included. Plus, you can mix/listen on headphones eliminating the need for a large number of expertly placed speakers. It will play on Apple TV and 5.1 setups too if compatible with the streaming service.