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Greensleeves (Novus Lemma) by stevenkeys [Email]
Genre: Celtic

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SONG STATS:
Hits: 617
Comments: 5
Votes: 3
Plays: 174
Last Played: Nov 03, 2008 - 08:22:49 AM
Downloads: 103
Fans: 5
Uploaded: Mar 05, 2007 - 08:46:47 PM
Last Updated: Mar 05, 2007 - 08:46:47 PM
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Keywords:
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Description:
A reflection of the popular Greensleeves tune with a new theme. I thought I might delve into the piece slowly, sort of like a storyteller might do with text he reads. This musical story grabs at the audience, slowly building and then triumphantly takes off as if it were a "victory" fanfare to a battle long forgotten. I wanted it to sound new, yet traditional at the same time. Honoring that ageless quality Greensleeves has always had.

Hardware:
Roland HP 337
Roland VS880 Digital Workstation

Software:
Cooledit
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FINE TRANSLATION &mdash 03/05/07 - 09:05:16 PM
Better than the original to my ear.
Appropriately Romantic and somewhat Cinematic.

Seems to be some Track hiss that the Gate missed in low volume passages, but not a big deal.

The counterpoint instrument (chimes?) at the three-quarter mark competes for room with the piano's main voice. Perhaps a pan further off center would create some more room. If not, some EQ will probably help resolve it.

Great "Telling" of the Piece.

Best Regards,
Cooper

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thx &mdash 03/06/07 - 12:06:01 AM
RT, thanks for your feedback. Yeah, I lost the original master and what I had left was a remast I had attempted several years back, and when I ran it thru I had punched too much, and ended up forcing too much treble, etc. One of these days I will attempt to re-record. But thanks for the kind feedback!

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Gorgeous! &mdash 06/12/07 - 11:26:41 PM
This is one of my favorite melodies of all time, and you somehow manage to make it fresh and original, and even modern, all while still maintaining the beauty and sensitivity of the original.

I've got no real monitors tonight (just the imac's litle speakers) so I can't really comment on sound quality, but I like the originality of the arrangement a lot.

~Brian

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So nice &mdash 06/26/07 - 10:32:48 PM
I love the way this classical piece becomes dramatic, but then ends simply and pure to the grace of the song. It has a wonderful feel to it.
Elizabeth

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one of my favorites &mdash 08/27/07 - 09:06:32 PM
Wow, is it possible that this is better than the traditional version? I really do think so. I love hearing people's different variations on old classics like this one, without taking away from it.

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