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Instrumental (399), jazz (365), piano (571), rhythmic (5), groove (55), strings (242), acoustic guitar (62), mellow (81)
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Description:
I tried to paint a picture with this song. Layering the paint, so to speak, over a simple drawing. In this case, the simple drawing would be a piano statement, followed by the layering of percussion instruments, violins, cellos, acoustic guitar, other embellishments, and eventually an English horn.
Photo by Siobhan Kelly. Used with her kind permission.
Lyrics:
Instrumental...
Hardware:
Master keyboard to play sound modules, and Mac
Software:
ProTools, various sound modules (SampleTank 2, SonikSynth, Philharmonik)
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Very soothing - very well composed &mdash 11/21/05 - 07:35:57 AM
Great style, almost reminds me of Bruce Hornsby in a way. Especially
when i heard the piano rightt off. A terrific piece here, truly one of the
very best comtemporary-pop-easy-listening instrumentals I;ve heard
others do at MJ. You have a very nice musical maturity in your
compositions.
Great structure and comtemporary beauty!
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Very soothing - very well composed &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:38:59 PM
"...musical maturity..." That's a nice thing to hear from you. Thank you.
I have great respect for Bruce Hornsby. I can't touch his piano playing. All I can
do is play what I can and hope it works in the context of the song.
I'm pleased you like this song, Bill. [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 11/21/05 - 09:21:18 AM
Excellent New Age chord progression, with really nice open jazz voicings,
well done easy listening soft jazz mix, great choice in layered sounds,
very cinematic palette, interesting theme and variations, but the
composition transcends labels, is truly wonderful. I really like this. [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:39:02 PM
Thank you for your typically attentive listen. That you see this composition as
transcending labels is very meaningful to me. We are all constantly looking for
our own voices. Your comment inspires me to continue doing so.
I am moved by what you wrote here, Tobin. Thank you very much.
Having a musician of your caliber participating as fully as you do here is a huge
asset to this site. I am not the only one who is very grateful. [ Reply to This ]
Another Gem &mdash 11/21/05 - 10:41:28 AM
Lovely composition and arrangement with a tempered fusion of different
styles and elements. All delivered with expert fluency and technique.
I wish my fingers could dance like that on the keys. [ Reply to This ]
Another Gem &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:39:07 PM
Much appreciated, Mr. Hollywood. This song took a long time to get here.
Reading comments like yours helps assure me it is worth the effort. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
Just Beautiful &mdash 11/21/05 - 11:59:23 AM
Yeah, what TobinMueller and joe hollywood said, yeah.
But seriously, that really is damn pretty. It fills one with a peaceful
energy. Nice work. [ Reply to This ]
Just Beautiful &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:39:12 PM
Filling one with peaceful energy. That, I think, is something worth doing. I
appreciate your telling me this song did that to you. Thank you, AquilA. [ Reply to This ]
Lush landscape... &mdash 11/21/05 - 01:42:29 PM
of piano, bass, strings, percussion... so clear and present in the listening.
Nice guitar and cello. Futz, you are the king of keyboard muscial
soundscapes. Beautiful.
Jack [ Reply to This ]
Lush landscape... &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:39:18 PM
Because of the respect I have for you as a person and as a musician, Jack, I'm
always pleased to hear when you have enjoyed one of my songs. Thank you for
the comment.
By the way, I hope your wife likes it as well. [ Reply to This ]
no lies here &mdash 11/22/05 - 01:37:09 AM
no lies here &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:39:22 PM
Thank you, Darren.
Fiji on a starship... No time for extra pretzels on that flight... [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 11/22/05 - 03:39:49 AM
Wonderful, especially that basic theme that the piano does. Also on bass
and drums you make a good job. Isn't it difficult to make good drums on
a keyboard? Seems to me anyway (on the other hand I know nothing of
keyboard playing). [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:39:27 PM
I have long been hoping you'd stop by and listen to one of my songs, Mr. Curry.
Your playing is exquisite, and I am in awe of your musicianship. I am very
pleased to hear these nice words from you.
Because of the magic in your hands, I think you would not experience great
difficulty learning to play drums and other percussion instruments on a
keyboard. With the music that flows from your fingers, I think you could create
excellent and effective rhythm tracks.
Thank you for listening and commenting. I am very grateful. [ Reply to This ]
this is.... &mdash 11/22/05 - 04:12:20 AM
this really done nice great recording! very relaxed! a lot of work went into
this!! thanks!
gumbi ortiz [ Reply to This ]
this is.... &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:39:32 PM
Sr. Ortiz, thank you so much for listening and leaving your thoughts. After
the first statement by the piano, this song emphasizes the groove to a great
extent. That a master of percussion enjoyed this song is very meaningful to
me.
You are correct - this song did require a great deal of work. Your noticing
that indicates the great amount of experience you have making recordings,
which is obvious in your song, Nunca Contigo (pero ahora, después de
escuchando a tu canción, todos de aquí están contigo).
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Very Soothing &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:29:28 PM
And I like that it's not all pastel-sounding but you've mixed in some
darker colors - it makes the brighter moments stnad out more.
(I have more experience in the graphics arts than music. :))
A lot of my favorite music is like this - variations on a theme. You do this
very well. [ Reply to This ]
Very Soothing &mdash 11/22/05 - 05:45:55 PM
Thank you for the very valid graphic artist's view of the song. How great it would
be to have that perspective during the composing process, and before a final
mix of a song is done... Even without you in my studio I will try to keep that
perspective in mind in the future as I compose.
Thank you for your thoughts, Mr. Mungo, which I found quite valuable. [ Reply to This ]
Chop city &mdash 11/23/05 - 09:33:29 AM
This is fine track. Beautiful composition, Excellent performance. It has a pleasing, mesmorizing quality. Man...you're good! [ Reply to This ]
Chop city &mdash 11/23/05 - 10:50:32 AM
Thanks, Tom. It's great when a highly regarded citizen of MacJams such as
yourself leaves such a positive comment.
I think in many cases it takes a bit of a stretch for people to accept the kind of
music I write. I appreciate your having made that stretch. "...pleasing,
mesmorizing..." is certainly what I was looking for. I'm very gratified that this
song had that effect on you.
Thank you for listening and commenting, Tom. [ Reply to This ]
End of the day &mdash 11/23/05 - 02:26:51 PM
I'm listening to this song. My eyes close and I enjoy several minutes of
dreamlike splendor. For some reason you beautiful song made me think
of snowfall. Very nice! [ Reply to This ]
End of the day &mdash 11/23/05 - 04:43:04 PM
Mr. Clarke, if this song brought you some minutes of dreamlike splendor, I call
that a wonderful thing. For a composer to hear that his music can invoke such a
state is quite inspiring.
Thank you so much, Adam, for listening to this song and letting me know how it
affected you. [ Reply to This ]
Oh &mdash 11/23/05 - 02:27:11 PM
I had to d/l this just listening to that piano intro.
beautiful, beautiful track, reflective and haunting piano melody over soft
percussion and strings.
I absolutely love this. Fabulous soundscape, great arrangement and
production. Would make for a great film track
top score here
D/L
Slimmie [ Reply to This ]
Oh &mdash 11/23/05 - 04:43:16 PM
Slimmie, you have always been very kind to me with your comments. I am so
glad that someone as creative as you can connect with my music. It was highly
gratifying to read what you wrote here. Thank you very much. [ Reply to This ]
my musical angel &mdash 11/23/05 - 03:06:16 PM
just when life turns in another mysterious confusing and frustrating
direction, along comes master Futz to rescue me with his brilliant,
soulful music.
You have the knack of touching me very deeply. And this piece is no
exception. Mindbogglingly, totally precious and beautiful.
deepest bow
z [ Reply to This ]
my musical angel &mdash 11/23/05 - 04:45:00 PM
If the music I write has this effect even on only you, my brother Fran, it's worth
the effort it takes. For you to let me know that my music touches you this way is
a wonderful gift, and I thank you for it from my depths. [ Reply to This ]
Delightful! &mdash 11/23/05 - 06:38:45 PM
I really like the ebb and flow of this, like soft waves caressing the shore as
you enjoy the breeze. And thank you for putting a real and enjoyable
ending on this, very well written piece of music. Very relaxing and
compelling at the same time... didn't get repetitive or boring as some
new-age-jazzy type stuff does... I really like it! Another of yours DL/
Faved!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Delightful! &mdash 11/28/05 - 01:33:50 AM
Thank you, Mr. Drakonis. It's great to hear that this song conjured up such
peaceful images as you mentioned here. I appreciate your mentioning it.
Thank you for your time listening and commenting. [ Reply to This ]
Well played &mdash 11/24/05 - 09:12:09 AM
A wonderful example of how to play various sound modules convincingly. The percussion was especially well done. The piano playing is, of course, marvelous. [ Reply to This ]
Well played &mdash 11/28/05 - 01:29:47 AM
I changed the percussion on this song many times before it got to where I
thought it worked. I'm glad you appreciated it. And thank you for mentioning
the piano, as well. Very kind of you. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful melodies! &mdash 11/24/05 - 10:49:36 AM
I like it a lot! It`s moving and relaxing. Once more an excellent tune! I would like to sing on one of your tunes. Let me know what you think about it.
I.G.M. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful melodies! &mdash 11/28/05 - 01:32:37 AM
I'm glad you like this, Ingo. I would be pleased by you putting a vocal track on
one of my songs, and I appreciate your interest.
Thank you for your comments. [ Reply to This ]
pro &mdash 11/26/05 - 08:15:47 AM
composition ala the ecm catalog style......the exotic percussion adds a
nice flavor to the overall sound.....this has an uplifting feel even tho the
playing is soft and mellow......truly well done atmospheric music...! [ Reply to This ]
pro &mdash 11/28/05 - 01:28:22 AM
What a honor to hear this from such a great musician. Your guitar playing is just
plain magic.
I'm very gratified that you like this. Thank you for listening to my music, Mr.
Mcboy, and for commenting. What you said here is very inspiring to me. [ Reply to This ]
Good job &mdash 11/26/05 - 11:15:30 AM
Good job &mdash 11/28/05 - 01:24:13 AM
Thank you, Mr. Miq. Those were certainly two goals I had with this song. I
appreciate your stopping by. [ Reply to This ]
Effortless &mdash 11/27/05 - 10:29:52 PM
Everything about this piece of music is beautifully executed and you
never, ever lost the emotion, which I admire so much. It sounds as
though the music just told itself to you and you made it happen, the
composition is so flawless, relaxed and flowing.
A lovely, lovely experience, Patrick. Thank you!
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Effortless &mdash 11/28/05 - 01:24:04 AM
My goodness, what a wonderful experience reading your very kind, and even
poetic, words, Lisa.
The most enjoyable experience for a composer is just how you described it - it's
when you rather get out of the way and let the music come through you, rather
than from you. I'm not sure if that happened with this piece or not, or to what
extent. If it struck you as if that is what happened here, I am very well pleased.
In any case, I am most grateful that you listened, and that you took the time to
tell me what you did. I am moved by what you wrote, Lisa. Thank you so much. [ Reply to This ]
And AGAIN! &mdash 12/04/05 - 12:15:04 PM
I'll Listen to this until the HD breaks (Keith Jarret with Direction?!)
Great Fabric and Texture to the Choice of Voices.
Superb, by me.
Thanks,
Cooper
(Say can you play a Tele? I love your influences). Best, rtc [ Reply to This ]
And AGAIN! &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:18:38 PM
Ah, Mr. Coop,
As always, your comments are most generous. Keith Jarrett? Wow... I am quite
sure I'm unworthy of that comparison, but I very much appreciate that he came
to mind as you listened. I'm stunned by that, and very grateful. [ Reply to This ]
AMAZING &mdash 12/18/05 - 07:57:01 PM
Wow..... I could listen to that piece all day. It just..... flows. You definately succeeded in painting the picture. Reminds me of something I would write, except with more "musical maturity" than I have yet. Beautiful. I am now a fan :D. [ Reply to This ]
AMAZING &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:19:02 PM
Thank you, Aaron. As far as "musical maturity" goes, let me say, as I have
before, you are *far* ahead of where I was at your age. You have great promise.
Just keep writing from your heart.
I'm glad you recognize some of yourself in my music. [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 12/27/05 - 08:08:59 AM
Really, really fine sound here. I am really enjoyiing this. Very
sophisticated, and great atmosphere. Love the guitar harmonics at the
end. I know this isn't very articulate, but%u2026 Wow! [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:19:17 PM
Hearing this from such a high-level, educated composer as yourself, that's quite
an honor. Thank you so much for listening.
Your words carry great weight. [ Reply to This ]
Smooth Jazz &mdash 01/06/06 - 12:16:07 AM
I can definately see listening to this while in Chicago rush hour traffic to
sooth the savage roadrage motorist within me. [ Reply to This ]
Smooth Jazz &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:19:36 PM
Cool, Dave. If this track can calm you as you drive in my hometown, that's got to
be considered a good thing. Thanks for the listen. [ Reply to This ]
Very evocative &mdash 01/11/06 - 12:19:59 AM
You are a master at this - thoughtful music, with something to suggest within an aural canopy......there are some moments a quarter in that don't match the brilliance of the rest of the composition - some of the harmonies aren't lining up, it seems dissonant only because, I don't know, maybe you weren't going there - because I felt your heart from the get-go, and it seemed to get muddled, the idea, the beauty, the concept, somewhere about mid-way, but then the atmosphere picks up, percussively and then it really rises to the fore. All in all, a wonderful piece, orchestrations are incredible, the mood is unmistakable....the middle section, a little work needed - everything else - sweet, sweet, oh, those voices are indeed a nice touch. Yeah! Ya! Yay! Okay, I'll calm down now......well done.. [ Reply to This ]
Very evocative &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:30:03 PM
Thank you, Bing, for the very nice comments.
Interestingly enough, the song began from the middle section. I kept it for
over a year without knowing what to do with it; I did know that I liked it
enough that I was not going to give up on it. Finally I came up with the piano
line that comprises the first and third sections, and orchestrated those
sections to provide variations on the theme. It's interesting that the original
section struck you as dissonant.
I do appreciate your giving me your perspective.
It is a different view, after all... [ Reply to This ]
nice piano work &mdash 01/15/06 - 06:33:10 PM
The beginning is sort of like The Bad Plus without the drummer (Dave
King) Nice and mellow, good work with the strings layering. [ Reply to This ]
nice piano work &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:31:34 PM
Thanks, Joel. I have to say, I am not familiar with The Bad Plus, other than they
are a jazz group that approaches music from the standpoint of a sense of
humor. I haven't heard much of their music.
Thanks for listening. [ Reply to This ]
What to say about this &mdash 01/18/06 - 04:33:57 PM
This is a wonderful piece of music here. A very solid composition.
I don't know what to say to an accomplished musician w/o coming off
as sounding kind of silly; trying to explain what I liked about all of the
intricacies that went into producing a tune like this. I almost get the
feeling that you are like another Mcboy, Partick. As in, you are likely a
well known, *famous* and that you are an established artist. And, that
we are kinda like the 'cat's mouse toy'. This is what I get from listening
to your music.
As a person, or from your presence here, I get more of the same...
This is not meant to be a dig unless of course, it is true, otherwise, it's
a phat compliment. Thank you for being here, at MJS' - All diggn'
aside, you keep high, the bar here... And I am truly inspired... - Thanks
for that! - Dion
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What to say about this &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:37:10 PM
Dion,
I'm very glad to hear that this piece inspires you. That is a high compliment.
As for who I really am, I'm just a music director of a church who has written a lot
of music for corporate productions and other things over the years. I continue to
write for such projects. MacJams is an outlet for music I write for my own
enjoyment, rather than for clients.
I have experience, but I am not at all famous or well-known. It's nice that you
thought I was, though. Thank you. [ Reply to This ]
Flawless production &mdash 01/23/06 - 11:51:06 PM
Flawless production &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:37:24 PM
What on earth &mdash 01/24/06 - 02:14:51 PM
took me so long to find this? I really enjoyed listening to this song--it's so natural and smooth. I used to listen to some new age albums a lot (I'm thinking of Philip Aaberg's "Shape of the Land" soundtrack, for one), and this takes me back to that time (late 80's) and place... though you're using a richer array of instruments. I'm experimenting a lot with Garageband's symphonic instruments, trying to make music out of them--this is a great example of the (probably, for me) unattainable standard of excellence that I'm aiming towards. Great work Patrick! [ Reply to This ]
What on earth &mdash 01/25/06 - 09:38:37 PM
Thank you so much, David. I spent quite a bit of time on the percussion
instruments on this song, so to hear this from a guy who has such command of
rhythm tracks is quite a treat.
This piece is very lightly orchestrated - besides the piano and guitar, only
strings and English horn. I'd venture to say that this level of orchestration is
quite attainable by you. I'll be interested in tracking your progress in that
regard.
I'm very grateful you listened to a track of mine and commented, David. [ Reply to This ]
Nice tune &mdash 02/05/06 - 01:52:42 PM
Nice tune &mdash 02/19/06 - 11:43:59 PM
Mr. Andersson, I thank you for your very nice comments. I am very pleased to
know this song brought you joy. [ Reply to This ]
gorgeous &mdash 02/15/06 - 10:14:15 AM
melodic trip into your musical world. thank you for posting. I am ever
amazed at the quality of music in the hearts of macjammers. xxoo,
kelli [ Reply to This ]
gorgeous &mdash 02/19/06 - 11:44:04 PM
I am glad you took the time to come visit my musical world, Kelli Ann. I share
your amazement - there are some wonderful artists on this site.
Thank you for your comments. [ Reply to This ]
gorgeous &mdash 02/15/06 - 10:18:27 AM
melodic trip into your musical world. thank you for posting. I am ever
amazed at the quality of music in the hearts of macjammers. xxoo,
kelli [ Reply to This ]
Awesome &mdash 02/19/06 - 10:14:06 PM
I love your work on this .. I can listen to this over, and over again! [ Reply to This ]
Awesome &mdash 02/19/06 - 11:44:13 PM
Thanks, Jason. Very kind of you. I'm glad you like the song.
Welcome to MacJams. I hope you enjoy this great community you've just joined. [ Reply to This ]
Paints a picture &mdash 02/27/06 - 05:15:39 PM
Maybe it's because the picture reminds me of a beach in Ireland near where they filmed, "Far and Away," or maybe it's because your song reminds me of the film, "The Indian in the Cupboard," but your song reminds me of tranquility. It' | |
when i heard the piano rightt off. A terrific piece here, truly one of the
very best comtemporary-pop-easy-listening instrumentals I;ve heard
others do at MJ. You have a very nice musical maturity in your
compositions.
Great structure and comtemporary beauty!
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