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| Tom Atwood said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006) | |
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A Natural Thanks, Cat. This was written first without a melody at all, as more of a rhythmic, minimalist piece. But it seemed to want something, so I went melody shopping and the theme from Kansas was on sale. The melody used here is really a variation on that theme. Thanks again, pardner. --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| RickB1 said 1393 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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A Natural This is very soothing and melodic. I really enjoyed the combination of instrumentation you used. What "voices" did you use to achive the choral effect? Also, would you be willing to share your settings (aatack, release, etc.) to achieve a better sounding string section? Mine seem too synth-like and "tinny". I really enjoy listening to your compositions and learning from them. Check out my latest song called Defining Moment
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| Tom Atwood said 1393 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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A Natural I would share my settings, Rick, if I could. But as far as attack and release, that is mainly done on the keyboard. The Casio is a touch sensitive keyboard and the instruments do respond to the way the keyboard is played. What I think is important is to find instruments, or combinations of instruments, in Jampack that sound real. Some are much better than others, especially among the strings. (I like legato cello, staccato cello, and staccato violin 1.) Using dynamics is also helpful, which I guess is part of the "attack" and "release" you mentioned. But those are not really settings. Reverb often takes some of the "synthiness" away. On the master track I use Classical Hall, sometimes Majestic, or Modern. Again it depends on which instruments are being used. Bottom line, I guess, is that for me it is pretty much hit or miss. Sorry I can't be more precise. Thanks for listening and for your kind words. --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| ledebutant said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006) | |
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Forgive Me I take back everything I've ever said about lyrics. I have a new favorite MJ instrumental, that I think will be hard to ever knock from its perch. Wow, Tom. WOW! Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)
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| Tom Atwood said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006) | |
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Forgive Me Thanks, Lisa. You are forgiven, for all your various and sundry, too- numerous-to-mention-here transgressions. Go and sin no more. --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Tom Atwood said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006) | |
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Very Relaxing Thanks, BIll. Just listened to InGlorious Noise. Glad to see a Mungo piece again. --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| eleveneyes said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006) | |
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nice my favorite part is about 3/4 the way thru where it's leading up to the break. i was hoping to hear more cacophonous/flashback/outside the key stuff going on, kinda like when an orchestra in tuning/warming up, but it was cool. that horn player at the end either has HUGE lungs or circular breathing is second nature to him cuz i didn't hear him pause to take a single breathe! Check out my latest song called Here With You - Better MIX
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| Tom Atwood said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006) | |
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nice Thanks, Ray. Some are using the circular breathing technique; others, who are unable, are staggering their breathing. Amazing, isn't it? --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| RickW said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006) | |
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Talent with a capital T Tom, your grasp of differing instruments is extraordinary. Marvelous talent. By all means, use your own over and over again. As Cat said, classical composers have been doing it for hundreds of years, as has many other composers. Authors of fiction do it also. So do computer programmers--it's called 'code re-use'. God bless, Rick Check out my latest song called Picture of Perfection (MJRF)
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| Tom Atwood said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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Talent with a capital T Thanks, Rick, for stopping by and listening. Glad you enjoyed this. --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Peter Greenstone said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006) | |
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Me like it Another beautiful and heart-warming piece, Tom. Another journey. Nice to hear the new world instruments in there. I just got mine and look forward to using them. The only nit I'll make is that there are some times in the piece where things get a little too jumbled rhythmically. While you may have cannibalized some of your own music to use in this it still is a very unique piece. It has your signature sound to it but it's no rehash. Check out my latest song called From Nothing
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| Tom Atwood said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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Me like it Thanks, Peter. I went back and forth over removing or lowering the kalimbas, which do seem to compete for attention at times, almost acting out like unruly children. Bad kalimbas! There are so many layers toward the middle that the wall of sound may feel a bit jumbled. Maybe I went overboard? --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| White Hawks said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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Relaxing. Its very nice pieace. Makes me happy:o) I lisetened to this song and thought that I have to buy that newest JamPack. And ofcourse I dowloaded this song and faved;) thanks for sharing. - Hawks Check out my latest song called Shepherds Out in the Field
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| Tom Atwood said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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Relaxing. Thanks Jem. I recommend the new Jampack (if you can talk your parents into buying it for you!) --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| Cori Ander said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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Very pleasant listening Very pleasant listening. Great. Thank you Tom! Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)
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| Roxylee said 1394 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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Just beautiful... What can I say that hasn't been said already? Gorgeous...Downloaded! Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace
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| Tom Atwood said 1393 days ago (January 31st, 2006) | |
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Just beautiful... Thanks Curry and Roxylee, for listening and for your comments. --- <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/atwood-artist.html">american plain cd</a> <a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</ Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
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| dreadmon said 1392 days ago (February 1st, 2006) | |
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Loving the journey that you're taking us on, Tom - the kalimba really adds a nice, intimate feel to your rich and full arrangements. Nice dynamics and spread - this conjures up images of a teacher in a classroom, expressively going into a passionate lesson involving Sequoias (this brought up very specific imagery) - sweet! Check out my latest song called Dive!
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| poodyglitz said 1392 days ago (February 1st, 2006) | |
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My Daughter I'm listening to this with my daughter, who says that she really likes this. Were the strings done with Jam Pack loops or a software synthesizer? Check out my latest song called Media Man Update
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| perceptualvortex said 1392 days ago (February 2nd, 2006) | |
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the kalimba sounds good... but my favorite here is the backing strings. This will make a great soundtrack when it finds that soulmate film. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)
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| bandmandq said 1376 days ago (February 17th, 2006) | |
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On Stealing Tom, I think the quote from Igor Stravinsky would be appropriate - "Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal." Monty |
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Mystified
You just seem so 'at home' and comfortable with any instrument that's put into your hands (albeit via the keystation).
Orchestral and now World instruments...
It's a joy to hear these pieces and see what you come up with next.
I liked the use of the theme from American Plain. Just different enough to set it apart, yet happily familiar.
(Steal or borrow from your own music.... ? Go ahead; Bach and other classical composers did it, too!)