f(t)7 / 35Afro groove
(1+sqrt5)/2
The golden ratio. It also builds the Fibonacci word, a pattern that never repeats.
The equation
φ = (1 + √5) / 2
What the equation decides
The muted guitar follows that word, so its accents slide off the bar and only land on the downbeat again after 8 bars. The congas play the swapped word against it.
What was composed
Hook melody, choir harmony, flute, bass and form.
Score
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