Ember-Rekindled by drakonis
Genre: Open Collaborations
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Keywords:
ember (32), ambient (583), dark (350), hope (102), drakonis (64)
Description:
This started 3 years ago as a sketch for a slow dark ambient piece and was almost forgotten. Then a few weeks ago, I found the sketch, fleshed it out it, and posted here originally as Ember . After I got some very helpful feedback on it (especially from MissChaos and Cameron), I heeded their advice by varying the instrumentation a bit, and adding a "torque-flute" in the middle quiet section. This is the result, Ember-Rekindled.
This piece is available for collaboration, and it would certainly benefit from your leads and percussion... if you are interested in remixing this, send me an e-mail and I can send you the GarageBand 2 file to work from. Just mention my piece when you post your remix, and send me an e-mail so I can listen to and comment on your creation! And even if you don't wish to embellish it, please drop me a comment here and tell me what you like or don't like about it!
This piece is available for collaboration, and it would certainly benefit from your leads and percussion... if you are interested in remixing this, send me an e-mail and I can send you the GarageBand 2 file to work from. Just mention my piece when you post your remix, and send me an e-mail so I can listen to and comment on your creation! And even if you don't wish to embellish it, please drop me a comment here and tell me what you like or don't like about it!
Hardware:
Dual 1GHz G4, warm Summer night at the beach.Software:
I wrote and scored this note-by-note on "Harmony Assistant" composition software, then MIDI-ported it to GarageBand 2 & chose new instruments & EQed. I created the "Rekindled Burning Coal" artwork with the freeware POV-Ray 3D raytracer (http://mac.povray.org). NOTE: The artwork embedded in the MP3 (Download & click on it in iTunes) is higher quality than what you see here.You must be registered and logged-in to comment.
SlimGirlFat
Beautiful track Drak, I like the haunting sounds,
I might like to have a go on this...
hee hee
Slimmie
drakonis
Yes... I think I could imagine your singing over this too.. :-) I am pleased that it
calls to you. Go ahead, fan the flames!
ttfn,
Drakonis
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deja vu, it's the next best thing to being there
TEXASFEEL
Relaxing tune...very somber. Good job
cjhoose
the quieter section is a great addition. Brings you down
just enough to come up again.
jgurner
....I'd love to hear some of our lovely lady-type MacJammers
record some vocals over this. It is beautiful and dreamy. Very
nice.
Joanna
You've made a beautiful soundscape here. Slimmie's
vocals would be amazing on it, even though it stands
alone quite well. I do like the softer section. Gives it more
texture.
K.I.S.KISMET
this has a nice, calming warmness to it. The bells are a nice touch. I am eager to hear this piece progressw/ Slimmie's vocals. Wonderful work!
DeputyDoofy
This is definitely my style. Love the dark, haunting, ambient sounds. A fan am I.
blamm
I like the mood of this. I feel like I should be watching
one of those IMAX films about the universe or
something...with the narration..."billions of years ago..."
etc. That's not a negative...just a endorsement of the
professional feel of this tune. Good stuff.
perceptualvortex
moody. I especially like when it goes quieter... sounds to me like a very old forest. The bigger brighter parts are like dramatic, liquidy sunbeams. Kind of Tangerine Dreamy, less robotic though. Very nice.
Cameron
Drak, you have definitely improved this piece; the middle
section is now more interesting with the torque-flute
sound.
But I still would like to hear this piece a bit slower. There's
just something unsettling about this tempo, for me
anyway. I found myself breathing a little fast while
listening.
Actually, the current tempo would be good if there were
some sort of vocals added over the top to offset it -- this
does have Slimmie written all over it.....(hint-hint!)
But if you keep it as an instrumental, I would suggest
slowing down the tempo several notches and see how it
sounds and feels to you. The music itself seems rather
meditative to me, but the "pulse" of it is a bit fast for
meditation or kicking back.
I think that the most important question that you need to
ask yourself is, what kind of mood, emotion or effect do
you want to achieve with this piece? If you want a "slow
dark ambient" piece as you mentioned earlier, it needs to
have a more deliberate pulse. This would enhance that
"dark" feeling you may be going for.
The best of luck to you with this ongoing project. You're
making good progress!
drakonis
Hi Cameron,
As usual, you have valuably perceptive critiques... I've just tried slowing this new
version down from 80 back to 70 BPM, and it *does* sound more relaxed, less
rushed. I'm tightening up the torque-flute a bit (letting her breathe between
notes), and this is sounding even better. Argh, I thought I was done with this for
a bit, but it is heating up again and getting exciting! Thank you for your
thoughtful comments, off to work the bellows...
ttfn,
Drakonis
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deja vu, it's the next best thing to being there
_nderscore
the new additions fit perfectly. the thing is-this is such a nice
soundbed, you could lay all kinds of things over it. keep
stoking it!
LordCobalt
The song ended! Seriously, consider an EXTENDED version. This was taking me places, dude! Seldom does a song really reach these heights, but this one did! I was impressed that you said you scored this yourself. Great job! There isn't anything this song needs. It's perfect.
yes...ember needed...it's amazing that you did this note by note...very impressive...you have a great acoustic vision--that is, the ability to translate notes into actual sounds that are so convincing and effective in creating the intended atmosphere...and on top of that, your hardware was a "warm Summer night at the beach"?! wow, great imagination and creativity
thetiler
Pleasant sounding and has a beautiful laid back feeling. A
nice relaxing tune. As a solemn sound. Like the way it builds
in places. Almost reminds me of water-in-glass sounds.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece!
stevel
Very nice piece...an engaging and haunting soundscape, would make a
nice futuristic soundtrack to a sci-fi movie like Code 49
Steve
420Click
very spacy and loungey i love it... cant wait to check out your other
stuff
Grell
I havent ever heard a positive organ sound before this! Am i dark or is the title wrong?
Dont miss it ppl, i love it.
pulse
Like shores of mystic questions...
This reminds me of Arvo Part work.
Very delicate work.
Dloaded.
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the masculine half of "pulse"
elfdaughter
Beautiful and haunting... just how I like 'em!!
screamalexz
this would be a good song to sleep too, ill have to download some songs such as this one and make a playlist to sleep too. i see how you could add some instruments. id attempt it but im not sure i'd know what to add to this, it's beautiful.
drakonis
I'm glad you said "to sleep to" and didn't say "to fall asleep to", I hate it when
my music does that to people! Oh well, if you can hear me, even
subconsciously, "pleasant dreams!"
ttfn,
Drakonis
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deja vu, it's the next best thing to being there
alanfraser
I'm very much looking forward to how this will evolve. You've set the
mood very eloquently and it's beautiful already but I suspect it hasn't
really opened its wings yet.
Amboo
I love how dark this is. I would love to take it on as a collab. ! I especially like the way it progresses and grows and grows. Nice production and good overall sound. I have a few idea's for vocals, that is if you are still interested in a collab. with this piece. It is a very interesting song, and would be fun to make additions to. The crescendo's (or however it is that you spell that) are magnificent and really play to emotion. Lovely!
borisluxx
I love how moody it is. It's dark yet whimsical at the same time. I've
listened to it a few times now and I love how it builds towards the end.
This sounds like it would be a great addition to a soundtrack. I'm
reminded of Lord Of The Rings. It has real feeling to it. I enjoyed it very
much. I've givin you high scores on this one BTW. It's very deserving of it.
Very good arrangement and mixing as well.
drakonis
I'm very glad that you hear the moodiness, the depth, but also the whimsy (or at
least a smirk) in this... I think all my music, no matter how foreboding and
relentless, will always have a spark of hope and light. I did work long hours on
this (for a month) to get the sounds, texture, and levels right. Anyway, thanks
for checking it out, and I look forward to seeing more of your stuff here on
Macjams... maybe you want to take Ember for your own spin around the block?
Let me know if you want to do your own remix.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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deja vu, it's the next best thing to being there<br>
### Today's song: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/19437">Caroline's Bear Rag-Calliope</a>
doddster
thank you for introducing me to a beautiful track
thanks for sharing
Neil
haribo
i was listening to another version of this.. indeed both are very inspiring..
calm, subtle and tranquil... thanks for sharing
drakonis
glad you checked out the original too, and it still retained its charm for you! It has been so much fun to see others interested in it too, and take it so many unique places! Maybe a Gummi Bear version is in our future? :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis
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Deja vu - It's the next best thing to being there<br>
### Today's song:<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/25837">MusiMorphosis</a>
onesweetworld
thank you for sharing this peaceful and tranquil work of art. "Warm summer night at the beach" fits perfectly.
drakonis
and thank YOU for stopping in to let the musical waves lap at your ears... probably a welcome respite from your upcoming finals... good luck!
ttfn,
Drakonis
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Deja vu - It's the next best thing to being there<br>
### Today's song:<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/25837">MusiMorphosis</a>
Komrade K
... I can understand why so many people have developed it (that must be very satisfying for you and a lot of fun too). It's very evocative, generating all kinds of images in my head (or maybe that's the OTC cold remedy ha ha!) But seriously, it really does insinuate its way deep into the psyche with that stretchy and sinuous melody.
Of course if I ever have a go at this it'll sound like a morris dance tune...
KK
drakonis
That would be a wonderful direction, actually... and I am still waiting for you to rosin your bow on this and take it for a spin. Actually, I have a newer one... if you're interested, drop me a note and I'll e-mail it to you.
This does seem to have some magic golden chord ratio or something, doesn't it?
ttfn
Drakonis
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Deja vu - It's the next best thing to being there<br>
### Today's song:<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/25837">MusiMorphosis</a>
Obstructions
I like it. Truly simple, very smooth and streamlined. Made me think of dark colors, moving in a way kind of like the northern lights. Your picture didn't seem to fit, though, it looks kind of rigid while this piece is flowing and polished.
drakonis
Glad this tickled some synapses! This is indeed rather fluid, like the shifting plasma on embers, and the original artwork (which I had for version #1 of Ember) can still be seen in the rigid picture frame in this version #2 artwork... but I agree, they don't mesh as well. You know, *you* could probably do some wild reconstructive remix wiring to Ember... send me a note if interested in making an Obstructive Ember, I'll send you a GB file to dissect :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis
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Deja vu - It's the next best thing to being there<br>
### Today's song:<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/25837">MusiMorphosis</a>
Obstructions
hey, by all means, I'll take a stab at it.
you can send it to dayve_57@hotmail.com if you'd like.
Dharma Logos
This is definitely a nice moody piece. It could go either eerily soft, or it could be reinterpreted with some ultra-harsh sounding detuned fuzz guitar and industrial percussion. This would be an interesting piece to experiment with dynamics on. Yeah I'd like to do it. I probably won't get it done any time soon, but it'd be a nice fun thing to work on over the next couple of months.
drakonis
No hurries, no worries, just have fun with it... let me know when you are posting it here. Nobody's really done a gritty industrial version yet, could be interesting if you pull it off!
ttfn,
Drakonis
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Deja vu - It's the next best thing to being there<br>
### Today's song:<a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/24994">DidgeEmber</a>
bud
This piece has come to my attention. Beautiful piece of music - great writing and orchestration. I've taken up the challenge and I'm in the process of reshaping this fine composition into something "other". Thanks for the opportunity to do something different - and for sharing the files.
drakonis
What a delight! I love "other" directions for this, and I anxiously await your creation/re-interpretation!
Thank you for the compliments on this piece... it does seem to have a deeply satisfying chord progression, and I had fun long ago with the synthy sounds, breaking away from my orchestral roots.
ttfn,
Drakonis
It's so nice to hear all the takes of you lovely "Ember"
Who knows maybe I do one too..... Love this sort of music.
Take care
--
Kenta
drakonis
Hej, that would be great! If you are interested, send me a note/e-mail and I'll send you the GarageBand file to build from. I would look forward to what you might do here... maybe you could convince a certain special lady to collaborate too in places? :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis
lupiroz
for inviting me to work on this great sound landscape......it seems perfect to ispire adding contributions...I hope you'll like mine ones! :D
drakonis
Thank you for your interest in my music, AND thank you for whipping up your own version of Ember so quickly... AND thanks for your music... my daughter immediately wanted the MP3 of your song, with the Italian lyrics so she could learn more Italian :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis
aclarke
I've been aware of this song and it various renderings but I don't recall ever taking the time to listen to the original.
Wow- gotta say it's something else! The slower, more sparse section about half-way through just blew me away.
This is really cool, Drak. I'm sorry I didn't "discover" it for myself sooner.
drakonis
with hundreds of thousands of songs on here? Pffft... no problem at all, glad that Ember still draws you in. I really appreciate you dropping by to comment on it and tell me what part you liked. And you know, there's always Adam's version of this waiting for that rainy day... you could probably do some cool guitar work and singing and who-knows-what-else around this, sometime. :-) Thank you for stopping in to say hi again!
ttfn,
Drakonis
Haunting, sends chills up the spine. What a brilliantly fine piece it is. It reminds me of Eluvium without the piano. I enjoy the smooth and gradual transition of this song and the instrumentation you have chosen. What a delight that this song has reached so many ears and was not forgotten.
drakonis
Now I have another piece of music to go look up, thank you! I love it when I get homework assignments!
Very glad you stopped in and listened, and I am happy to hear that the music and instrumentation choice gives you chills... I take that as a high compliment. Of course, this might sound a lot better with some singing over it... you know anybody who might be interested in collaborating on this? (smirk)
ttfn,
Drakonis
richardhowardjones
my page said e-mail disabled so I hope u read this. Please send me a message & I'll give u my e-mail address.Would love 2 try something with this. I love the atmosphere.
drakonis
I've sent you a note, and look forward to your stylish take on this! Macjams had turned off the e-mail option for EVERYBODY over a year ago, but didn't hide the button, leaving all sorts of confusion... sigh... Anyway, sent you a note!
ttfn,
Drakonis
Char
It is melancholy but also hopeful, as you said, somewhere. Very beautiful. Thanks. (!)
drakonis
If you heard melancholy but hopeful, I succeeded! I am glad you like it... it looks good on you too... perhaps you might take it out for a spin? I think with your talent for lyrics and singing, Ember would glow in your presence. :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis
CraizeeMusic
Yeah.... i think i have something in mind. I'll work on it, post it, and post the link to your original and e-mail you when it is up.
drakonis
Hey Marshall, I look forward to your talented work on this... have fun, woohoo!
MarkHolbrook
Drak. Beautiful. One day I will do something with this I promise! It is worthy of lots of consideration!
drakonis
You would make this soar... a Holbrook treatment would be the ribbon on the package!
ttfn,
Drakonis
Day-Dreamer
It's beautiful :) Thanks.
Boundless
I just discovered this delightful piece by listening
to Lunatrick's wonderful take on it.
Guess I'll have a run at it too
- it's perfect for some
solo guitar work.
Thanks Eduard !
drakonis
I am very interested in hearing your inventive direction with her, Bernard. Ember awaits your vision.
ttfn,
Drakonis
sloparts
but there are also highlights in it suggesting rays of hope and a yearning for peace in spirit. Nice listen Eduard, thanks for posting it
Ed
drakonis
Somehow you picked up a lot of what I was trying to portray there! Glad you enjoyed the "half-full" glass of mine here :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis