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The Ivory Engine

Ward C Locke

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"The Ivory Engine" is a "Manic Jazz" sprint pushing the piano to its physical limits. Hyper-speed runs mimic machine precision while keeping the raw soul of a live jazz trio.
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I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.
Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict. For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory. My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision. So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!
Song Info
Genre
Jazz Bebop
Charts
#7 in subgenre Peak #3
Author
Ward C Locke
Rights
Ward C Locke
Uploaded
January 13, 2026
Track Files
MP3
MP3 14.2 MB 320 kbps 6:12
Lossless
WAV 68.1 MB
Meta Data
BPM
160
Beat
4/4
Key
A min
Vocals
No vocals, instrumental only
Story behind the song
The Movements: 1. The Ignition (0:00 0:54): The piano establishes a staccato theme over a driving, mechanical groove from the bass and drums. 2. The Vertigo Solo (0:54 1:36): A transition into frantic, chromatic soloing where the left-hand rhythm and right-hand lead create a dizzying texture. 3. The Power Cycle (1:36 2:20): Intensity peaks as the piano chords become highly percussive, simulating an engine at its redline. 4. The Hard Stop (2:20 2:48): An aggressive reprise of the theme that culminates in a sharp, punchy jazz stinger. Cultural & Musical Heritage: The song is rooted in Hard Bop and Avant-Garde Jazz. It follows the virtuoso piano trio lineage (like Oscar Peterson or Hiromi), using the piano as a percussive engine. The A Minor scale is peppered with chromatic "blue notes" and rapid-fire phrasing typical of the technical evolution of 1940s-50s jazz. Lyrics and concept by Ward C Locke. Music produced using Suno AI.
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