I was so disappointed in the youtube retention stats on the original version of this that I created this neoclassical version (the Imaginary Crowdpleaser Mix) thinking it would be more accessible. I renamed the original (I think I still like it…

This is what could happen when you decide that jazz piano, bongos, and a pizzicato string trio might sound good together....

Based on a simple piano line by Chris Avery, which appears in its raw form in variation 2 after the introductory woodwind ensemble. Trying to channel Satie to Debussey to Elgar in 3 minutes.

The version of this on my YouTube playlist The Scorge had the top line melody in strings, which I always hated. This is as close as I could get before running out of time and energy. The timbre could be a bit more abrasive, but there it us.

Supposed to be an intro to the next track. Needs more editing when I can find the time...