Presentation
METROPOLIS attempts to capture the
sounds of a busy city. The outer sections
are fast and very rhythmic reflecting the
hustle and bustle of the people and the
traffic. The beat remains a fast 4 but it feels
like there are changes in the metre. The
main theme is played twice, firstly by the
Trombones, Baritone and Tenor
Saxophone followed by full band. A bridging
passage leads to a slowing down in tempo,
with an opportunity to appreciate the
slower pace which might be found in
museums or even cafes. A rich flowing
melody from Horns and Flutes is
accompanied by warm rich chords. The
melody is repeated by the full band and
leads with an accellerando to a
recapitulation of the first theme, where we
are back in the busy part of the city leading
to an exciting ending.