I just heard incidental music in 11/8 in an episode of "Dora The Explorer".

[bbernardini]

I thought I was hearing things as first, but after really listening for a few seconds, I heard the 3+3+3+2 pattern. Very unexpected.

[Orrex]

1. I was just talking about that with my son

Well, not really. As far as I know, 11/8 was a month ago, and that's all I can tell you.

Nifty observation, though.

[nytemare]

2. Pretty unexpected for most music, except for few artitsts.

Genesis, Sting, and composer Gustav Holst have my favorite weird time signatures.

[DarkTirade]

3. You sure it wasn't written in seperate measures?

I could see a regular changover every four measures to make a particular line fit. :shrug:

[bbernardini]

5. Fairly certain, yes.

Maybe I'll find the name of the person(s) who writes the music for the show and e-mail them to ask if I'm right. :)

[DarkTirade]

6. According to IMDB.com you have four options.

Billy Straus (33 episodes, 2000-2004)
Steve Sandberg (32 episodes, 2000-2004)
Josh Sitron (31 episodes, 2000-2004)
Jed Becker (15 episodes, 2003-2008)

:)

[Richardo]

4. I love odd time signatures

11/8 is a good one. :thumbsup:

I idolized Don Ellis in high school.

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Was it "Whippin' Post"? Or perhaps Don Ellis' "Upstart" in 3 2/3 quarter time?

[tigereye]

8. a fair amount of kids shows have cool composers...

but that's pretty cool!


now I have a Fred Frith tune stuck in my head.... :crazy:

[Bertha Venation]

9. Wow. COOL! Weirdest I've ever understood is 5/4.

I doubt I could do 11/8. Wow.