Riven & Dylan
Riven Riven
Dylan Dylan
Dylan Dylan
Hey Riven, ever thought about how a good song is like a chess opening—both start with a clear intent and then spiral into chaos? I’m curious how you’d map a riff to a gambit.
Riven Riven
A riff is a gambit when its opening phrase forces the listener to react before you finish. The first beat opens a motif, like moving a pawn to the center. If the listener plays along, you can then swing the harmony into a surprise break, just as a gambit trades material for a decisive position.