Listening (Schuller (7 Studies on Themes of Paul Klee)

This composition is very stylistic of Arabic music is unique. The use of the flute in a minor key creates a sound of intrigue. Also the background sound of a light drum adds to the theme of the song. The strings also provide an important background sound. I thought that the piece does an interesting job of having singular instruments playing at different times. This allows for a more inspirational vibrato within the piece. In the Little Devil the use of the strings and the percussion almost seem like they are on different time patterns. This composition however has a more jazz element to it. Again the use of ride cymbal provides for a swing type of feel.