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Yesterday's Tomorrows

from What Was Can Still Be by Tony SingingEagle

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Originally called "California Dreamer," I wrote this piece when I first moved to California in the mid 90's. I renamed it "Yesterday's Tomorrows" (meaning TODAY) because it sounded way too much like a certain sunshine-folk-rock-pop song from the 60’s. The style for this one was always meant to be a sort of Latin/fusion feel. I wrote the melody to incorporate unexpected twists and turns, and harmonized it all with highly altered jazz chords with upper extensions. The piece was always intended for orchestra, but I opted for a small group this time, relying only on strings and woodwinds to compliment the highly electric sounding rhythm section. The lead is covered this time by flugelhorn, alto flute, and vibes. For the solo sections, the Fender Rhodes electric piano takes over; we also hear from the alto flute, and finally amplified acoustic guitar. I scored the piece for small studio orchestra as follows:

Flugelhorn, Alto Flute
4 Bass Flutes | 2 Oboes | 2Clarinets | Bass Clarinet
Guitar | Fender Rhodes Electric Piano | Electric Bass | Drums
Percussion (Shekere, Congas, Rain Stick, Mark Chimes)
1st Violins (5)
2nd Violins (5)
Violas (4)
Cellos (4)

In a way, this piece served as a callback and homage to Don Sebesky who arranged for many notable jazz artists in the 70's on the CTI albums produced by Creed Taylor. It is a little more laid back than some of my other pieces, but has a lot of the melodic and harmonic richness that I like to incorporate into my compositions.

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from What Was Can Still Be, track released July 22, 2022
Tony SingingEagle, Fender Jazz Bass, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano, Percussion, VST Studio Orchestra.

John Pierce, Guitar

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Tony SingingEagle Sacramento, California

I have been an “music arranger for hire” for over 50 years. Now, at 70 years old, time to start recording and releasing my own (backlog of 25+) compositions. My style is mainly Jazz in its many sub genres, scored mostly for Jazz Ensemble and Studio Orchestra. My main goal is not to “make it big” either reputation-wise or monetarily. I simply want people to hear my music. ... more

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