Recorded May 7 and 8, 2018, Splash is a musical depiction of Sounds of Summer, particularly the sound of water splashing as a means of cooling down in the summer heat. All sorts of splashy, swishing electronica liquify the soundscape as the composer intentionally went with a funky urban blues vamp, inspired by funky blues rock with summer themes such as those from Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The cover image takes from a photograph of what apparently is a phenomenon prevalent only in mostly urban neighborhoods in the east coast of the United States, particularly Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore, the often unpermitted opening of a fire hydrant for recreational purposes. The lead instruments duel in this tune to give a torrent of sound approaching the pressure and velocity of an open fire hydrant. Other electronica includes splash sounds that could also be reminiscent of lawn sprinklers for those whose upbringing occurred in a suburban environment...

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