Forging the Rhythmic Backbone

This excerpt is taken from the track Sultan’s Revenge, featured on the EP Defending the Line. Here, I aimed to forge a rhythmic flow led by the strings, gradually reinforced by horns and trumpets with articulated entries. After the crescendo, the brass join rhythmically—resulting in a complete fusion of timbres into a unified rhythmic machine. The texture becomes rhythmically homogeneous, yet remains varied in colour.

Effect on the listener: The perceived intensity increases, even though the tempo and dynamics remain stable. The rhythm gains more weight and impact through the brassy articulation and overtones. It creates the sensation that the “gear clicks in” — all players now moving in perfect unison.

This effect can also be achieved with similar combinations, such as strings and woodwinds, or string ostinato reinforced by mallet percussion, depending on the tone and energy you want to evoke.

 

 

 

Sultan’s Revenge – Full Version: