Ready Almost

Lyrics

Progressive Rock, Symphonic Prog, early 70s art rock in F Major. Keyboard/Guitar power quartet with aggressive Hammond organ, modular Moog leads, grand piano interludes, overdriven electric guitar, overdriven bass guitar played melodically, and highly technical drumming with rapid fills and cymbal splashes. Mostly 4/4 with brief excursions into 7/8 and 5/4 during transitions and instrumental passages. Dramatic dynamic contrasts between restrained verses and explosive choruses. Male lead vocal with rich baritone tone, theatrical phrasing, tight harmonized backing vocals in the choruses. Intricate counterpoint between organ and bass. Classical-inspired chord movement, chromatic passing tones, suspended harmonies, syncopated rhythmic accents. Instrumental bridge expands into a virtuosic organ and guitar duel with shifting meters and descending piano figures. Warm analog tape saturation, wide stereo image, punchy tom-heavy drum mix, bright Hammond overdrive, vintage studio reverb