Home Music Articles Forums Blog Chat More...      

The Last Migration (CD version)


Get Flash to see this player.

Description
I've been putting off uploading this version to MJ for months because I would have preferred just swapping out the previous version file. But we can't do that here. Anyway, this is the final version of the piece after considering ideas from previous comments and then mastering it for my CD, "SOMETHING". I understand if the changes don't jump out immediately those of you have heard the earlier versions. They're subtle but significant.

I did various changes to the arrangement and lots of fine detail work on the composition, notes and velocities.

Again, this was composed entirely within GB using Jam Pack 4 instruments and the pencil tool (written note by note). No loops involved.

Originally inspired by a childhood memory of Prokofiev's "Dance of the Knights". (No, I had no idea who Prokofiev was back then.)
Leave a Comment
You must be registered and logged-in to comment.
Song Stats
Hits: 2089
Comments: 20
Fans: 11
Plays: 249
Downloads: 44
Votes: 14
Uploaded: Jan 29, 2006 - 11:54:50 PM
Last Updated: Oct 25, 2006 - 05:57:34 PM Last Played: Nov 23, 2009 - 11:38:28 AM
Song License
Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NoDerivs-NonCommercial

Creative Commons

Song Actions
share on facebook share on twitter
Keywords:
march (24), orchestral (100), symphonic (26), nature (49), apocalypse (13)
Hardware:
G5 dual 2.5 w/2gig ram
Software:
GB and JP4
Comments
said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
One thing missing
a real orchestra.
Bravo. Well done, Peter.
Tom Atwood said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
This sounds even better
on the CD! So I suggest to whoever is reading this to get a copy of
"Something," to enjoy the higher quality. Let's see, how could you do
that?

http://www.simig.com/records/artists/peter/peter.htm

Lovely, dark, stirring, Peter.

10-10-10-10
Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
eleveneyes said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
kinda scarey
great sounds. i don't have JP4 and wasn't in a rush obviously to get it but
after hearing this i might have to take a last migration over to the apple
store, while i'm there i'll pick you up a replacement lead for your
computer. after using the pencil for all this i think you'll need it. very
cinematic piece! Great use and treatment of the instruments. I love the
dramatic dynamics in this too. Envisioning apocolyptic episodes while
listening is really quite frighting.
Check out my latest song called Here With You - Better MIX
Peter Greenstone said 1394 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
kinda scarey
Thanks, eleveneyes. The JP4 instruments a great for more than just pure
orchestral stuff. I've used in all sorts of things.

Thanks for the lead. I'm down to nubs.

---
<b><a href="http://www.simig.com/records/artists/peter/peter.htm">My debut album, "Something", available on CD here</a></b>
Check out my latest song called From Nothing
Parichayaka said 1395 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
Carefully and beautifully crafted.
You can tell, that a lot of time went into this wonderful piece. So much detail and a variety of different ideas, moods and themes. Quite extraordinary. After reading your generous comment on my latest posting I was curious to hear your use of Garageband's orchestra. Quite different in sound and very mature in every sense of the term. The instrumentation and overall mix are solid and refined. Your composition would certainly be worthy of a live performance by a real orchestra!

You proof that there is a world of difference between casual playing with loops & samples and the fine craft of composing and arranging music. Thanks for sharing this!
Check out my latest song called f12
Peter Greenstone said 1394 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
Carefully and beautifully crafted.
Thanks for listening and leaving the comments. When I composed this I became
entranced in the process and basically got it 99% done within 48 hours of
starting. I spent more time massaging it, getting the velocities and positions
just right.

---
<b><a href="http://www.simig.com/records/artists/peter/peter.htm">My debut album, "Something", available on CD here</a></b>
Check out my latest song called From Nothing
thoddi said 1394 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
Great composing
...as well as the performance. Clever arrangement and great dramatic build up. Vivid images comes sailing along when listening to this.

I guess you must have laid this out on a score to get such a complex orchestration blend so well together?
Impressive use of the pencil tool.

It's very imaginative and could very well be used as a soundtrack to a dramatic movies scene.

Great work!

D/L of course.
Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve
Peter Greenstone said 1394 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
Great composing
Thanks, Thoddi. I actually composed this entirely within the GB edit window.

---
<b><a href="http://www.simig.com/records/artists/peter/peter.htm">My debut album, "Something", available on CD here</a></b>
Check out my latest song called From Nothing
J.A.Stewart said 1394 days ago (January 30th, 2006)
Imagine...
Can't.

As patient as I believe I am, I can't imagine the patience it must take to do
this with the pencil tool. Perhaps it's because you're accustomed to
working in the tedious frame-by-frame world of animation. I don't know.
I believe I've used the pencil exactly twice --- to finesse drum parts a bit.
But THIS???

This is an extremely well-done orchestral piece, full of textures,
subtleties, moods and dynamics. Although dark, a lovely piece of work,
Peter.
Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland
Cori Ander said 1393 days ago (January 31st, 2006)
Beautiful
Wonderful. Haven't heard the previous versions, but I can tell that this one
is surely alive! A beautiful piece from the bottom and all way up to
performance!
perceptualvortex said 1391 days ago (February 2nd, 2006)
This is cool
...in fact the whole CD is cool. Great job with the insert and the artwork and the lyrics too.
Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)
RickW said 1391 days ago (February 3rd, 2006)
Weary but hopeful
Peter, I don't know which migration this piece refers to, but images of
thousands of travel weary immigrants pouring through Ellis Island came
to mind while listening to it. They were exhausted, fearful, yet hopeful at
the same time.

Well done!

God bless,

Rick

Check out my latest song called Picture of Perfection (MJRF)
barnold73 said 1388 days ago (February 5th, 2006)
this could be used as a movie score
this could easily be used in a movie sequence.
Check out my latest song called Silent Night
Einarus said 1387 days ago (February 7th, 2006)
This has always been...
...one of my all time MJ favorites.
I really need to buy your CD soon - only a couple of weeks 'til I can get a
credit card. Then, who knows? :)

Beautiful work.
Check out my latest song called Good Things Come in Fours
macgalver said 1378 days ago (February 15th, 2006)
so gorgeous
Listening to your music is always such a treat. You really have an ear
for it. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. your fan, kelli
Check out my latest song called First Sight
ktb said 1372 days ago (February 22nd, 2006)
simply beautiful
its incredible to me you can do this with GB. its just so damn nuanced.
what a joyful composition. brightened my mood, def a fav
Check out my latest song called Texas stump
Peter Greenstone said 1371 days ago (February 22nd, 2006)
simply beautiful
Thanks, Karma, for listening and commenting.

AND THANKS TO THOSE OF YOU ABOVE WHO I DIDN"T GET A CHANGE TO REPLY
TO. ALWAYS MUCH APPRECIATED.

---
<b><a href="http://www.simig.com/records/artists/peter/peter.htm">My debut album, "Something", available on CD here</a></b>
Check out my latest song called From Nothing
Mr. A said 1366 days ago (February 27th, 2006)
fascinating, hypnotizing
Absolutely love the quality of the instrumental sounds... am completely
entranced by the rolling cello and horn lines. Exemplary work.
Check out my latest song called baby steps
Morris R said 1199 days ago (August 13th, 2006)
impressive
Impressive, magnificent, panoramic, and moving. I have no idea how
you'd even begin to create something like this. Are you planning to
compose any more music along these lines? I hope so.
Peter Greenstone said 1199 days ago (August 13th, 2006)
impressive
Thanks, Morris. I do plan to do more big symphonic pieces in the future but
haven't had the time or right frame of mind to get into such a task for a while.
It's a lot of work but becomes a tremendous intoxicating pleasure once into the
midst of it.

---
<b><a href="http://www.simig.com/records/artists/peter/peter.htm">My debut album, "Something", available on CD here</a></b>
Check out my latest song called From Nothing
Fan List
Artist Info
artist photo
Name: Peter Greenstone
send a note
I'm not a professional musician by any means. By day I work as an animator and 3D artist. Over the past few years I have developed a passion for songwriting and making music. I do it all myself in my home with a pretty simple setup. I just finish... [see more]

Check out some of my other songs:

Genre Info

More songs in Classical:

Chat
Who's Online
67tuneUS
56US
15US
5US
22tuneUS
41SA
51tuneAU
34US
21US
66US
9tuneUS
12tuneIN
27US
23US
42US
4US
64US
Invisible Members: 11
Visitors: 68
Links
Comcast Cable Deals