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asked him about his compositional technique and ‘English Tea’ was an illuminating instance: ‘Descending lines are very common in music. Like Procol Harum, “Whiter Shade of Pale”, or Bach’s Air on a G String. Millions of hits are made on that descending bass line. If you ever want to write a hit, don’t feel ashamed, do a descending bass line. There’s a hint for everyone, it works every time. It’s amazing: a chord C, then just do a B, an A, a G. You’re in wonderland already.’

