“You’re toxic, I’m feeling under”
It was only a matter of time until I arranged something by Britney Spears. I’ve done Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and yes, Madonna coming soon.
The meaning of Toxic is similar to the song itself – it’s infectious.
There’s something beautiful about butterflies, temptation, and anxiety. My friend Jessica explains that in today’s world where everything is open, it seems we get less of this. I agree, and I’m not alone. Being open ruins the feelings of surprise and feelings we love. Things are much more wanted when they’re scarce and the result is unknown. That’s how people become toxic to others.
From her 4th album, this piece creates an uncertainty and stresses these emotions, and I wanted to capture that within this arrangement. There are two strong actions that had to come to life here: the ‘taste of your lips’, and ‘uncertainty’. The trumpets supply the percussive power, while the violins create a beautiful lush undertone. I decided on less vibraphone than usual, because it’s difficult to make it sound ‘sexy’, and I wanted to capture the infamous Britney.
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