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A New Unknown (complete) by Tom Atwood [Email]

Genre: Cinematic Soundtrack

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Tom Atwood (14), Mystified (143), A New Unknown (3)

Description:

This is the complete work. All four parts had been posted separately, including Ouzel (pronounced oozle), which was originally posted as "A New Unknown." Thanks to Mystified, who sings on Parts 1 and 4. This piece is dedicated to her.

I. Ouzel
II. Plains
III. Kalimba Sunday
IV. Rainforest Lament

Runs: 17:20

(What is an ouzel? It is a bird, also known as an American dipper, that 'flies' under white water in rivers like the St. Vrain in Colorado. Quite a sight. If you ever have a chance to hike along the St. Vrain up to Ouzel Falls, watch for the dippers.)

Photo: Water Ouzel
by William Sullivan

Hardware:

Casio Privia PX-300
G5

Software:

GB3
Jampack 4, 5

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Awe......... &mdash 02/06/06 - 10:22:25 AM

Reinholt56

This is a beautiful and evocative piece. It has now taken first place in my Tom Atwood favourites, over Revolving Doors.

It will join a small group of tunes by Macjammers that are on my iPod Nano.

Thanks for letting myself and fellow MJers listen to and appreciate this concept.

R.

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Awe......... &mdash 02/06/06 - 05:35:38 PM

Tom Atwood

Thanks for those kind words, Reinholt56. Glad you took the time to listen to
this lengthy piece. Glad you like Revolving Doors, too. Thanks again!

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You not only have... &mdash 02/06/06 - 10:41:45 AM

Dadai

the heart of a composer, you really have the skill. How you
"hear" this music and then translate it to the audio
composition is a wonderful talent and gift. Thanks for posting
all four movements together. To be DL-d when the work
day is done.
cheers...

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You not only have... &mdash 02/06/06 - 05:38:22 PM

Tom Atwood

Thanks, Jack. I appreciate you stopping by to listen, and I appreciate your
support and your comments.

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I am truely impressed! &mdash 02/06/06 - 11:07:59 AM

Cori Ander

This is such an interesting suite. So much happening.

Listening to all the parts in a row, I hear a lot more depth and drama in
here than while listening to the separate parts! I am impressed about
how you have managed to make the parts follow so naturally upon
each other. Each part prepares for the next and each part comes as a
natural answer to the previous!

Beautiful Tom!
Just wonderful!
I am truely impressed!

/Curry

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I am truely impressed! &mdash 02/06/06 - 07:01:03 PM

Tom Atwood

I was hoping these would 'work' once they were all together. Thanks for the
kind words, Curry.

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Congratulations! &mdash 02/06/06 - 11:43:20 AM

RickW

Congrats Tom on finishing the project. I've got all four separate parts
already, but will download this when I can leave the phone off the hook all
day. :-) At 24kbps it will take probably that long to download. :-)

God bless,

Rick

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Congratulations! &mdash 02/06/06 - 05:39:48 PM

Tom Atwood

I will email you about this, Rick. Thanks!

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pretty damn epic &mdash 02/06/06 - 05:39:21 PM

tmcfate

. and a lot of work as well. i would be interested in hearing about your
work (on music )schedule and how you structure and balance your
days to get all this great work done. i dont coment on songs here a
lot, not because i dont care, i have a good sized colection of macjam
songs and i listen to them most of the time. you folks are the most
interesting thing going. and you tom are right near the top. but with
art i am more interested in learning from the process, mine or others,
than the finished work.
there are some amazingly gracefull pasages and surprises. great work

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pretty damn epic &mdash 02/06/06 - 06:58:26 PM

Tom Atwood

How do I balance and structure my days? I am not sure that I do. Sometimes
they are out of balance because I spend too much time doing this. I'll email
you. Thanks, Tim!

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<a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</

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I've commented on some of the individual movements &mdash 02/06/06 - 09:30:14 PM

kristyjo

But the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. It does fit together well.
Great use of a variety of instrumental tone colors.

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I've commented on some of the individual movements &mdash 02/07/06 - 11:51:42 AM

Tom Atwood

Thanks KJ for your comments here, and on previous posts of the individual
segments. I appreciate it.

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<a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</

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I think I've used too many adjectives... &mdash 02/07/06 - 11:29:47 AM

Mystified

...in describing these pieces separately (as well as the rest of your works posted). They all sound pretty worn now: beautiful, amazing, inspiring. But they still apply.

As I've told you already, Tom, these are wonderful compositions, and it's been inspiring for me to watch you expand your musical reach with each new piece.
Thank you for letting me add my voice to these; it's an honor.

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I think I've used too many adjectives... &mdash 02/07/06 - 09:04:42 PM

Tom Atwood

Thanks, Cat, for your unfailing support. Your voice brings life to this piece -
like a human spirit floating among the animatrons. Or something like that?

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<a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</

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Listen, Tom... &mdash 02/07/06 - 07:56:44 PM

Ejh

...this will sound wrong, but the more I listen to your music, the more
it strikes me that you sound like a REAL composer, and not like what
some might conceive to be some lesser, "Internet composer", or
something...

You're just genuinely good.

You're not pointlessly arty, or dissonant to prove a point, nor is your
music full of cliches, nor does it sound like it's trying too hard. It
varies, but it sounds like you in all varieties.

And your recordings are perfect.

Ed

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Listen, Tom... &mdash 02/07/06 - 09:10:16 PM

Tom Atwood

I'm not sure what I am, Ed, but what you said sounds good. In fact, if I ever
release another CD, can I use those comments?

Seriously, I do appreciate your remarks. In fact, your response is what I hope
for when doing this, so, thanks for that. The check is in the mail!

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<a href="http://thelostrecords.com/noel-project-artist.html">splendor bright cd</

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Beautiful &mdash 02/07/06 - 10:11:13 PM

millie

I am so impressed. I wish that I had your kind of talent. It's very soothing and relaxing.

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Amazing &mdash 02/08/06 - 12:45:16 PM