Backlash by Midnight Tea Party
I wrote Backlash not long after our drummer, Mick, joined the band in 2019. I knew these grooves would suit his style of playing well.
Backlash has two main sections. The first is a dub style groove with synth and horn lines. I tried to make the synth sound like an instrument I had heard in Dabke music called the "houran". The second section is inspired by Grime. I love how slinky and intense the beats are in this style. Harmonically it's very open for the soloists to take it wherever they want to go and Julian and Rob carve it up!
Big thanks to Anya Scherban for the rad koala artwork and Michael Silk for the mixing.
Tracklist
| 1. | Backlash | 5:04 |
Credits
Ross Harrington - composer, sax and keys
Rob Campbell - trumpet
Julian Curwin - guitar
Tom Wade - bass
Mick Stuart - drums
Recorded at Golden Retriever Studios
Mixed by Michael Silk
Artwork by Anya Scherban
License
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Midnight Tea Party blend the hypnotic melodies of the balkans with dubstep, jazz and rock. Now in their 10th year together as a band, their dynamic live sets are packed with irresistible energy, musical flair and party vibes.