I wrote lyrics for Take Away One based on the idea of removing a particular note from a 4-note-chord. This leaves you with a specific 3-note-chord. Hence the name of the song and also the foundation for the original poem. I had to add a verse to the poem converting them to lyrics because for a few weeks one band member or the other could’t make a scheduled music jam. Often three members would drop out one by one leaving me as the only bandmate that made it for the jam! Sometimes we travel and jam in person, but more often we use a program for on-line musicians and connect from our homes. That is how we survived the Covid-19 lock-down.
You will notice the difference right away. This is another example of a song that came together really fast because it was based on a mathematical theme or idea. The chord pairs were based on the idea above, but the progression was completely random. The arrangement was pretty basic so it wrote itself. Once I had the title it was easy to think of examples in life where things get taken away. You’re probably doing it right now.
If you get writers block, try starting from a different point. I’ve never had writers block in my 50 years of writing and recording songs, so maybe I’m on to something.
I had fun with the ending and the arrangement has a few twists as usual. Enjoy Take Away One.
MidiMike 
This is really fascinating, Midimike! The idea of using a mathematical theme to create music is brilliant, and the result is incredibly creative and unique. It’s amazing how you’ve managed to take a mathematical concept and turn it into something so beautiful and musical. The fact that you’ve also been able to make it work as an online collaboration is even more impressive. I love that you’ve taken this idea and turned it into something so special. It’s really impressive, and it’s a testament to your creativity and talent. How do you feel about the finished product?
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I really appreciate your comments. Glad to see your enthusiasm for my project. For me, music is mostly mathematics. A lot of it is emotion behind the mathematics but, the intervals are hard to escape. I am fortunate that I can see patterns in the math and the notes within a scale. This keeps me interested in things when otherwise the choices in musical scales are somewhat limited!
The way this song came together has a hypnotic effect. It kind of lulls you into a melody that doesn’t seem to end and doesn’t seem to change. Thank you so much for your visit and your comments. That was very cool!
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