arpeggio

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In “Year of Sky,” blipping synthesizers evolve into Philip Glass-style organ arpeggios as Hval — in her highest, most childlike register — strives to perceive both the minute insect realm and the expanding universe.

From New York Times

In fact, you can discover snippets of Howe’s classic Yes-era arpeggios, strums and solos on practically all the tracks but as the minutes pass, they too often fade into less distinctive ideas.

From Washington Times

The melodies, over simple left-hand arpeggios, are pristine, solemn and somehow consoling.

From New York Times

Between its chanted verses, “Home Computer” goes abstract; with a beat, tinkly sounds and cheerfully dissonant arpeggios, who needs a chorus?

From New York Times

Critics have compared his sound to that of Ray Manzarek from the Doors, who also usedrapid arpeggios to create dynamism in his music.

From The Guardian