I agree it doesn\'t strike me as a SCA... more of a jam > Chase since the "SCA" is basically a jam in the theme and vibe of a Chase intro.
Perhaps even more accurate to just call it all "The Chase", just this one happens to have a bit of an intro built it? Whatever though, not a big point, just I associate SCA\'s with more free form ambiance.
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Also... Existential Funk.... this song has some really badass strong points... for example the opening riff and the part where Tim goes all Gladys Pimp-style on the superfast rhythm. And also some parts that are a bit less interesting. It sounds to me like the band played this song with greater confidence and awareness of the awesome parts the 2nd time around at Higher Ground. I noticed more going back to the theme of the sick opening riff in the jam. And I think that sick opening riff , along with the superfast rhythm section, are basically what define this song. Play to it\'s strengths and this is a real winner! Oh yeah and I enjoy the verses too. I do think that the bridge sections seem a little out of place and alters the flow of the song at a time when the flow is otherwise highly enjoyable.
I was going to write a little suggestion-y thing after Iron Horse because I actually really liked the song but thought it could use a wee bit of work to become on of the greats... but it seems like the band is fully aware of what makes this song kick ass and what are the somewhat more cumbersome feeling parts... and made a bit of those changes already the second time around.
Tim ::: Take that superfast Gladys style section and riff it out like you do on a real fire high energy Gladys, why not? I can imagine some crazy chord variations at that speed that like only you can pull off, man.
And milk that opening riff for all it\'s worth that\'s solid gold right there
Chris, sick song dude. Any explanation of the lyrics / inspiration for this one?
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I went to make an "Existential Funk" thread but I don\'t have permissions. If any of the mods wants to make a thread for it in Tunage and move my comments over there?