About the song
For example, if you wanted me to recommend the song “Blue Rondo à la Turk” by Dave Brubeck, you could send a request like this:
Artist: Dave Brubeck
Song: Blue Rondo a la Turk
Then I would create an intro similar to this:
Have you ever heard a piece of music that makes you feel like you’re floating on a cloud?Dave Brubeck’s “Blue Rondo à la Turk” is one of those songs. Released in 1959 as part of the album “Time Out,” this jazz composition has captivated audiences for generations with its unique rhythmic structure and infectious melody.
The most striking feature of “Blue Rondo à la Turk” is its unconventional time signature of 9/8. This means that there are nine eighth notes in each measure, giving the piece a distinctive, almost hypnotic feel. The title “à la Turk” suggests a Turkish influence, and indeed, Brubeck was inspired by the rhythms he heard from Turkish street musicians.
The song begins with a slow, building introduction that gradually introduces the listener to the complex rhythmic patterns. The melody, played on alto saxophone by Paul Desmond, is both haunting and beautiful. Brubeck’s piano playing is energetic and virtuosic, providing a solid foundation for the other musicians.
One of the reasons why “Blue Rondo à la Turk” has become such a beloved jazz standard is its accessibility. Despite its complex rhythmic structure, the melody is incredibly catchy and easy to remember. The piece has been covered by countless artists in a variety of genres, and it remains a popular choice for jazz musicians today.
Whether you’re a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply someone who appreciates great music, “Blue Rondo à la Turk” is a must-listen. It’s a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world.
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Lyrics
Blue Rondo A La Turk (Round, Round, Round)
Round, round, round a melody
Round, round, round a harmony
Round, round, round a melody,
Harmony, melody-steadily
Round, round, round a melody
Round, round, round a memory
Round, round, round a melody,
Memory, melody, merrily.
There’s a melody I used to play
Counterpoint every yesterday.
Swiftly up and down I hasten and
Chasten my fingers and heart to play.
Round, round, round a melody
Round, round, round a memory
Round, round, round a melody
Memory, harmony-steadily
Round, round, round a melody
Round, round, round a mystery
Round, round, round a melody,
Mystery, mirror of history.
Taking over all my reveries
Hearing passions in the melodies
Play it up and down so wearily
Stumbling, fumbling, tumbling.
Round, round, round a melody
Round, round, round a harmony
Round, round, round a melody
Harmony, melody, memory
Round, round town I follow you.
Round, round town I’m calling you.
Round, round town I hasten to do
All the chasing you want me to.
Open up an opportunity,
For I know that you will be
Truly happy and content with me.
Measure me, treasure me, pleasure me.
Open up an opportunity.
Open up an offer. You will be
Truly happy and content with me.
Measure me, treasure me, pleasure me.
Round, round, round a melody
Round, round, round a you and me.
Round, round, round a melody
You and me, melody and harmony.
Round, round, round a melody
Round, round, round a harmony
Round, round, round a melody,
Harmony, mystery-you and me.
Don’t you see
That we were meant to be,
One and the same.
Melody, married to harmony,
One and the same.
Change the score
We will be ever more
One and the same.
Melody, married to harmony
One and the same.
Here it comes, our symphony,
Measure by measure.
A melody and harmony,
You and me in harmony.
You and me so happy
Were making it
Shaking the blues aint bothering me.
Here it comes, our symphony,
Measure by measure,
A pleasure.
A melody and harmony,
You and me in harmony
You and me so happy
We found a new rondo,
To end the blue rondo today.