Ectorallin

Ectorallin (commonly know as Ektorallin or Wette Salemon) is the technique in music which is used in the creation of melodies or harmonies and has a profound effect on the emotions of the listener. Ectorallin has been used in music of all genres for centuries. It was thought that secret societies (such as the Stone Masons) or musicians (such as Mozart) have "discovered the secrets of pulling on the heart strings”. Ectorallin has many effects on the emotions of the listener, and can almost change the entire paradime or way a person's mind views things.

What is Ectorallin and How is it Used?

What is it?
Ectorallin is the way that certain forms of music (often orchestral or folk, but also includes modern music as well) make listeners “feel good” or feel “inspired” or “wobbly” (Jarrod Clayman). The two most common types are Cliché 134 (commonly in rock music) and Modulatory (commonly found in all forms of music), but many others are commonly used too.

How is it Used?
Ectorallin generally only happens to certain people, with particularly musical ears, however it can be trained with practice. It occurs when the composer is trying out putting together different intervals of notes and they have a certain desire to make a “feel good” melody/harmony. From the beginning, the subconscious will work on by itself, forming different melodies/harmonies without the conscious mind. When the conscious mind is not particularly thinking of the tunes, however, the subconscious mind often is thinking of the tune. Once the right melody/harmony is found (commonly followed by the "aha - I've got it" feeling). However, the time taken to compose a heartfelt/feel good tune can take any amount of time.

Many artists have clicked into Ectorallin and have composed tunes and songs that trigger a range of different emotions. It is considered that once an artist can click into Ectorallin, whenever they like, they can trigger off any emotion with music.

Forms of Ectorallin

The two most common types of ectorallin are the:

* Cliché 134 (ie: 1-b3-4) – Use of the first three notes of the minor pentatonic scale. Is often used for melodies as well as harmonies. Melody usage eg: Joker and the Thief – Wolfmother. Harmony usage eg: Forget the Sun - Counterfuge

* Modulatory (eg: 1-b3-b7) – Use of having a minor melody or chord that changes into a major change. Eg: Glasgow Kiss by John Petrucci and Roads to Naelod (Tairon Saga) by Ivory.

* Folkorally – Often used in English and Irish folk music. Often consists of fast paced guitar playing, flute playing or violin playing. The percussion is often a single drum, however there have been other additions. There are no set intervals as of yet. The emotion given is often “feel good”. Songs such as Mist – John Butler Trio.

* Folkery – A slower version of Folkorally, giving the same feeling. The feeling has been described as “Inspirational” and “…almost feels butterflys.” Eg: Instrumental section in In the Presence of Enemies – Dream Theater.

* Saddari – Also slightly similar to Folkery, Saddari is when a melody and(or) harmonies mix together to give the feeling of “saddening” or “changing”. Mostly, Saddari melodies are slow-medium paced.

Known Uses of Ectorallin

** Mozart is thought to have used it in his composition of “Requiem”
** Eric Clapton has slightly used Ectorallin in a few of his songs
** Dream Theater (and John Petrucci as a solo artist) has commonly used Ectorallin in many songs.
** Mason Williams considerably used Ectorallin in “Classical Gas”
** Counterfuge are widely known to use Ectorallin in their compositions
** Pink Floyd’s use of instruments, harmonies and melodies would often give an Ectorallin feel about many of their songs.
** Mike Oldfield created Tubular Bells with many melodies using Ectorallin

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