I do not remember the original title of the cadence this piece was based on, but we called it ESOL at our school. It is a fairly simple call and response introduction with a rhythmic groove motif played by the bass drums following. I have used the rhythmic motif to create melodic lines played by trumpet, accordion, bass and guitar. On the third repeat section, I introduce a melody which plays over the ostinato provided by the other instruments. Fairly straightforward piece, but it was fun to play as a cadence in high school so I decided to compose something melodic using its form and rhythms.
The title relates to the name of an early band I was in. We took the concept of "in but not of" from the bible which states in John 17:14 "I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world."
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