Subtle Moments
12 original jazz instrumental compositions from Bob McCarroll
Experience the Groove with Bob McCarroll’s New
Instrumental Album – Subtle Moments
Get ready to embark on a sonic journey where smooth grooves meet jazz fusion — and a little canine charm keeps you smiling. Bob McCarroll's Subtle Moments is a fresh instrumental project that blends upbeat melodies, tight rhythms, and a taste of musical mischief, all wrapped in the warmth of jazz-influenced arrangements.
From the first note, McCarroll's masterful musicianship pulls you in with energetic tracks that sparkle with sophistication. But it’s the heart and humor behind the music that truly set Subtle Moments apart.
Don’t miss the playful and funky tracks “The Adventures of Angus” and “Walking The Bud” — two standout songs inspired by Bob’s English Springer Spaniels. These whimsical yet musically rich tunes capture the spirit of two lovable pups through rhythm, tone, and groove, bringing smiles to jazz lovers and dog lovers alike.
Whether you're a longtime fan of jazz fusion or just looking for something soulful, spirited, and a little unexpected, Subtle Moments delivers.
Lively. Jazzy. Joyfully offbeat. Let Subtle Moments be the soundtrack to your day —
one quirky bark and beautiful note at a time.
Available for purchase here or on all major streaming platforms.
Song List
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Subtle Moments - 03:08 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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It's Raining at the Bus Stop - 04:41 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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Forever Yours - 03:38 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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The Adventures of Angus - 04:16 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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Dark Blue - 04:00 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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Glorious - 03:45 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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I Miss You - 2:54 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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Walking the Bud - 03:45 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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A Whisper and a Sigh - 03:37 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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Jammin' - 04:05 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
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Can't You See - 03:56 - Bob McCarroll ©20220 BMI
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Saturday Morning - 03:38 - Bob McCarroll ©2022 BMI
*All songs composed, arranged, and performed by Bob McCarroll .
Produced, recorded, mixed, mastered and graphic design by Bob McCarroll
A Little Background on This Project:
During the last half of 2021 I had seriously started on several new musical projects—each one I felt held promise. Eventually, I found myself jumping between three planned projects, each of them being of an entirely different genre: Jazz instrumental, Americana, and Rock. At some point I found myself leaning more towards focusing my musical energies towards the jazz instrumental project—which I'd titled "Subtle Moments." Anyway...here we are at the beginning of 2022 and the Jazz Instrumental project is finally finished.
As I worked on the Subtle Moments project I wanted to try a few experimental approaches to composition—something a little different from my usual approach to writing music—although I can't honestly say I have a formula for writing music and find myself constantly trying new approaches to writing in order to explore new and different ideas.
One of the new experimental approaches I tried on Subtle Moments was to sit at my piano and just blindly hammer out (to time) totally random finger positions on the keys. I'm by no means even a decent piano player and often have no idea what chord I'm playing. Of course, I can play simple chords but when it comes to complex chords, with extensions and inversions, I generally have no idea of what chord I'm playing—and if I want to know I will need to do some figuring out—usually on my guitar. Once I'm generally satisfied with my arbitrary chord composition, I'll try creating a melody over the top of my obscure chord progression—using either the piano, or in most cases, my guitar. The whole time I loosely notate and record my ideas to eventually form a new song.
Is this a good approach to writing music? I can't say, but you can certainly be the judge by listening to the Subtle Moments project and deciding for yourself. You can hear my unorthodox writing approach take fruition in several songs like: Subtle Moments, Forever Yours, Dark Blue, and Glorious.
Most of all, I hope you like the songs on this new project. Now onto those two other projects I set aside. :)
STAY TUNED!!!
Sincerely, Bob McCarroll.
