The first track 100% sounds like something a school band would perform at a concert. What's its time signature cause it seems to change often but I'm too lazy to figure it out myself.
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That first track is written in 7/8. I did in fact end up compose it like a concert band since initially I figured adding strings section don't really cut through the noisy subway sound, so it ends up in a wind ensemble arrangement.
I frequently found street performers in NYC subways, and a lot of them are trumpet, trombones, and drums player, definitely take some inspiration from them as well.