Learning to Un-Belong

Story Behind The Song

Like most musicians, I often felt like a misfit as a child. This song represents the journey through which I realized that being different is an asset, not a flaw. It references Miles and 1960s jazz because those sounds helped me find my way.

Song Description

Compositionally, the structure is based on constant juxtapositions of 2's, 3's, and 4's. The overall mood is mellow and relaxed.

Song Length 7:36 Genre Jazz - Modern, Jazz - Fusion
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Instrumental
Mood Cool, Poignant Similar Artists Miles Davis, Pat Metheny
Language No Language Era 1960 - 1969
Lyrics None Music Ben Siems, composer
Producer Ben Siems, David Hedding, Jeremy Hauer Publisher Ben Siems self-publishing (dba Thunder Cliff Music)
Performance The Willie August Project: Ben Siems (guitar), Daniel Eikmeier (trumpet), Jeremy Hauer (drums), Matt Peterson (upright bass) Label Glacier Music

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