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| CIPHER said 974 days ago (March 22nd, 2007) | |
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Good ambience and tones Beautiful and eerie. It manages to be hopeful and mournful at the same time. I love the bittersweetness. The subject is very close to me. I lost my Dad four years ago this April first. A lot of my music comes from a painful place. Much of my inspiration is derived from saying goodbye to him over and over through music. I want him to know that I think of him every day. Your tune has a note of optimism which lifts me. Artistically it is flawless. Technically, I found the drums a bit loud in some parts but overall very solid. Thanks for the listen. Check out my latest song called Is this anything
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| Alannah said 974 days ago (March 23rd, 2007) | |
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An enjoyable listen .... ... I had to make my mind forget about the "funeral" part tho ... or it would have broken me up .... Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit
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| Dixie Mason Band said 974 days ago (March 23rd, 2007) | |
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OR NOT Don't connect with the Title, but connect with the piece. Smooth Build and Momentum throughout, Cinematic breadth and Sound Scape. The Bells are such a strong touchstone for the sweepy chords and rhythm. Nicer than any funeral I've ever been to/ Dixie Check out my latest song called SLOW BURN
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| craft said 974 days ago (March 23rd, 2007) | |
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what about... I like it. Great composition... great soundscape... The beat is tight... Well done Check out my latest song called Blue Lights (feat. Spleenveil)
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| peacepiano said 972 days ago (March 24th, 2007) | |
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Cool The synth sounds are entrancing here. I agree with Cipher about the hopeful sound coming out here. Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known
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| jiguma said 971 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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Wow! Big production here. That synth riff is so eerie (the first one). Lots of light and shade - would never have picked "funeral" if you hadn't mentioned it. Sounds to me like you had a good time doing this! Love the bass and drums - and the epiphany towards the end. Very uplifting and very well done. Bells lead to a classic ending. Neil Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)
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| bonnieprincejohnny said 971 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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Atmospheric The delay effect on the keyboard part is groovy. Whose the old girl in the pic, she looks familiar? In your description it's suggested that death is not the end... well, what about adding a slightly more 'uplifting' part at the finale -so may I suggest a banjo solo over ascending major chords. Check out my latest song called twenty seven
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| Boris the Bull said 971 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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thoughts from the bull... while i may not agree that this piece is "ambient," as it doesn't have that feeling of being part of the natural atmosphere of a scene or landscape (i think i'd call this either new age, electronic, or even downtempo), i absolutely love the mellow and easy pace of the piece. the image is strong to define the piece, so for me, i had to sort of lose that image and allow the music to follow a natural flow of its own. In doing so, I found this to be a very adventurous, moving piece... like traveling through a dense city full of people or a jungle. searching for something. anything. and i suppose in your comment, "Perhaps death is not the end," is an appropriate descriptor for this piece. Perhaps there is a longer journey beyond the chemical reactions of our bodies... an existence from which all the music and energy we cast is derived. or not. who knows? regardless, this was a wonderful way to start my day. downloaded and will enjoy this for a long time to come! thank you!!! Check out my latest song called What You'd Be Like
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| ledebutant said 971 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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Lovely and Lush So, you've been storing up the music energy while you've been gone, I hear. I think Boris is right that this is downtempo. I love the production on this it has so much space and especially like the synth that sounds like a whistle. Theres a really nice progression and you do a great job of pulling the musical themes through the song, rather than just having sections that change up when you feel the song is getting boring. This is a journey, which is fitting with the theme. I agree with Neil that I might not have gotten funeral from this had you not said so, it's a pretty versatile piece of music and very lovely. Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)
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| ledebutant said 971 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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aargh I hate apostrophes. I need to go to proofreading school. Check out my latest song called Black Star (MJ Live Aid w/jgurner)
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| bug67 said 970 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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I enjoyed... Listening to this. I really liked the beat you used. And, yes, perhaps death is NOT the end. I like to believe so. Check out my latest song called Follow the Bouncing Bear With the Kazoo Blues in E (MJRF)
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| stevel said 970 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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Cool electronica this is a really nice melodic piece of music...it is more uplifting in feel than I was expecting given the title! Really nice beats you have going on this one... Check out my latest song called Electricity
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| spitlogic said 970 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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perfect I guess I can see a funeral in this. Too me its more about those attending the funeral for different purposes. It seems to capture a distracted mindset during the services. Well made jam. Check out my latest song called Guillotine
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| kevmikwa said 970 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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Downtempo it is A classic example! I'm trying to find tunes like this (after hitting a bunch of Soulmonk's hits like "Lost In Conversation"). So neatly phrased, I'm with everyone else in loving the portamento lead line. The tolling bell is nicely chosen with great tonal character. Production is happening - can't think of any nits to pick. Check out my latest song called Piece of Heaven
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| EZamor said 970 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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Spectacular Spectacular! I love the bells, the portamento lead--everything about this piece, actually. Excellent production, too. Overall, this track has a certain cinematic feel to it that just brings all sorts of images to my mind. Great work! Check out my latest song called Peace (One Drop in the Blue) (w/ LunaTrick)
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| ktb said 970 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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very trippy Like Dixie said : "Smooth Build and Momentum throughout, Cinematic breadth and Sound Scape". That about nails it. Nice choice of synth pads and beats. Wonderfully sensuous. The bells were hypnotic. nice job, simon. Check out my latest song called off the deck (w/Z293)
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| JOAN said 970 days ago (March 26th, 2007) | |
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sad and beautiful thanks shimky. Check out my latest song called MUD
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| ***itiswotitis*** said 970 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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love it really nice beat slow swing.. ambience is smooth and airy whilst deep and earthy...i suppose consistent with the funeral theme...the spirit rising whilst the body is committed to the earth... I felt very light and positihilst listening to this really nice track shimky thankyou! Check out my latest song called WALKING BASS IN THE CLOUDS
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| ***itiswotitis*** said 970 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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i meant light and positive --- We have much to learn that we already know! Check out my latest song called WALKING BASS IN THE CLOUDS
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| Shimky said 970 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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Haha You already commented this one, Lena! But thanks again!! :O) Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| caroline said 970 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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honesty??? sheeesh .... lol it's not really my thing shimky but i can appreciate the melee of sounds - a little bit 'Dr Who' and one of those things that get played by waving your hands in the air!!! you did a grand job of mixing them all together and you are getting the appreciation that you deserve - nice to have seen you in chat - xox Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf
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| dreadmon said 970 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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Great I love the beats and tones and different rhythms you've got intertwining here - it's solid and tight, yet still feels loose as it spins about. Great textures - reminds me a little of a combo of Smashing Pumpkins and Depeche Mode. With all of the ethereal atmospherics going on, I kind of want to hear more effect on the drums, which seem incredibly dry for all of the dream-state wetness going on. Still - it's going on the iPod for road-trip! Check out my latest song called Dive!
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| Shimky said 970 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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Thanks, Bing! Yes, the drums are the only loop in the song - and I agree: they are a bit dry. I only have GarageBand; I used to use Cubase on PC and then I used to use the input matrix and create my own rhythm tracks (although I was crap at it). Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| mvh9591 said 969 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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Very Nice ----- I enjoyed this. Nice breakdowns,etc... Thanks for sharing, mvh : ) Check out my latest song called Maggie Rodriguez tribute
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| DOCTORBIZARRE said 969 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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KICKIN TRACK Loved it! Killa beats retrospective type feel and love that high pitched part! Check out my latest song called STORM
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| five_extra_arms said 969 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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You put the "FUN" in Funeral Shimkins (as if I know you that well), The first thing I thought after I pushed the play button was, am I gonna cry? No. Hell's Bells, I did not cry. I kinda danced around a bit in my chair. Great melody and very well produced. I like the piano parts in the intro and the whistling/whining part that repeats through out the song as it pokes in and out of the heavier synths. The bells and the ultra electronic bleepity bleeps and blorps contrast well. The drums pound throughout the song and in my extremely humble opinion, ese really anchor the whole thing down. If this were my song, I'd add some Vietnamese children screaming numbers in a random order as if they were insane and running from the robots that slaughtered their parents. Then at the very end, I'd apologize, because those weren't really their parents. They were FBI agents involved in a sophisticated plot to raise taxes. That's when the laugh track would come in and fade out beneath more bells. I think I'll download this and save it for my funeral. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool
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| Morning Light said 969 days ago (March 27th, 2007) | |
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Yes, Perhaps it is not :) Wonderful sound!!!! If this is death, well, I want to sing with it!!!! You have added so much beauty to this experience..........i do not think it could be any other way :) Morning Light* Check out my latest song called Morning Rose
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| 8piscean8 said 969 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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As I sit here As I sit here at 3:25 a.m. Ohio time this is the perfect song to drift asleep to. This would also be great to wake up to. Very peaceful. Thanks for sharing this epic piece. Check out my latest song called The End
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| alexweiler said 969 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Great there's nothing left to say ... all round: very cool beats (maybe a litle bit forward) meet perfectly arranged keyboards ... last but not least perfectly produced, so nothing to gripe at all. Check out my latest song called Roaming (Heavy Remix)
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| Shimky said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Thanks for taking the time Yes, I do have a tendency to have the rhythm section a little loud. I've recognised that recently. Thanks for taking the time to listen. Much appreciated. I will check your stuff out when I get home... Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| apb said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Reincarnation? .. flawless soundscape, lovely instrument choices and use of FX. Quite cinematic to me. Build is excellent to a kind of climactic 'go to the light' kindof thing .. then it seems to start off again, leaving me with that reincarnation thought, which is fitting for the description. Like others, I particularily enjoyed all the high synth (delayed) recurring theme bits that sounded a little theremin-esque, like a soul on a journey. So in short I got the impression of a first person sound narrative from the deceased perspective .. not really grieving funeral attendees, so the title threw me off- other than a starting point. Mix sounds great to me too - maybe just lower the drums a fraction but that's a taste thing. Very well done, enjoyed it. Check out my latest song called Misplaced
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| Shimky said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Another Loud Drums Comment There are a few people who agree with about the loud drums. That's good: something to work on. What's "theremin-esque"? Thanks for taking the time. :O) Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| apb said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Theremin Theremin description here an unusual early electronic instrument, distinctive eerie sound .. used alot in 50's cult movie sci-fi soundtracks eg. "The day the earth stood still". I think Caroline described it better as the thing you play waving your hands about ;o) Check out my latest song called Misplaced
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| theheiseys said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Great tune Great tune here. The beat for me is so hypnotic I just kinda lost myself in the song. great flow and rhythm. Keep it up. Check out my latest song called I'm In Love...With You
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| rtcooper said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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THE QUICK AND THE DEAD "Funeral", to me seems much more about the Living than the Dead, as all mortal creation indeed must be, but let me tell you why I feel that. There is "New Energy" introduced throughout the piece; a vibrancy that belies the Elegiac nature of the Title. The piece has a very Large and Well utilized Sound Stage. There is space for all the elements, regardless of their size or Value in the Mix. The Bells and the "whistle" are haunting counterparts that circle each other and bring a continuity of contrast. This is in addition to the overlapping and recurring themes that precede the introduction of new themes or activity of a new sort. This brings an all-over structural feeling of familiarity while you continue to add fresh elements. By the 2/3rds mark, where the piece becomes its most symphonic, it is, also, the most elegiac, followed by the, now familiar voices of the Bells and the "whistle", which seem to impart a loneliness that again evolves into new energies. The piece is nearly heroic, throughout and while its dimensions change, it remains very available and well organized. To me, the piece is quite thoughtful, though rarely pensive or brooding. I might have dimmed the Gain on the first introduction of the percussion track, but after that the cooperation of the elements is so agreeable that I find I can be of little assistance as a structural critic. Do a piece with a few more flaws so that, in the future, I might be of more assistance! With Best Personal Regards, Cooper Check out my latest song called Intimate Anyway
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| WiFiWalrus said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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well done i cant really think of what could be changed or added. Check out my latest song called The Flow (feat The Infamous)
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| said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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groovin Love this feel the vibe Peacefull yet concerned. Love the subtle guitar in the back. Excellent |
| Shimky said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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LOL! Thanks man but ... there's no guitar!! Those shimerings are from the keyboards, if that's what you're referring to. :O) Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| iam0pen said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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variate... This comment is very personal and as you asked me to have a listen and be as nitpicky as possible...Here I go.. First of all I agree also with Boris the Bull that it is more downtempo then ambiant. I also think that the only connection I link with a funeral, as a listner, are the churchbells. Very electronic as well... Not sure what your aim is but I am missing something in this song that would make me remember it tomorrow...wich is hard to say...but true.. My final 'verdict': Go Deeper, intenser. With that I mean work a bit more with softer and louder volume to create even more emotion and intensity. It is like you have loads of energy(sadness is an energy too) that needs to break out! I want to hear that MORE..... VARIATE!!!! Again just some thoughts... There are good points too...The arrangement, the subtle sounds, production all Are topnotch!!! I love how you used the 'eerie' sound and how you 'fused'sounds. The combination of your Roland with your Korg is very neat!! Kind regards, o0o |
| Shimky said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Finally Some Meat To Chew Many thanks for your thoughts. I will chew away for a while and see what digestion brings... Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| DOS said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Wow. This is amazing, really. Love the electronic sounds -DOS Check out my latest song called My Revenge To The World
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| Pixelfrog said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Almost there Definitely love the drums, very cool pattern, very powerful, but maybe a little loud in the mix for this type of music. This would work for HipHop but not here. The sound combinations are beautiful and suspenseful, but I don't understand the title Funeral. This is rather happy and romantic track. When I think of funeral I think of depressing and dark sounds, maybe some rain effects, footsteps and such.....Rename this, lower the drum volume and you have a masterpiece ready to go on record. Good luck! Check out my latest song called The Other Day
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| Magritte said 968 days ago (March 28th, 2007) | |
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Yes, "Funeral" This might not have occurred to me without the title, but in my mind this could have played over a scene from "Six Feet Under," which treated death with the kind of eclectic and irreverent approach I hear in this piece. There's something contemplative about it, which is appropriate for a funeral, and there is also humor, which isn't inappropriate. Check out my latest song called Tango Macabre
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| Shimky said 968 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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THAT'S why I wanted your opinion Thank you very much for giving me something concrete to think about. In GB, I am missing some kind of percussion grid where I can make my own compositions. I am going to upgrade to Logic Express or something else, so hopefully this move will help me move away from drum loops. Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| mariusdj said 968 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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yea nice start...fantastic beat and nice use of fx great track congratulations :D Marius Check out my latest song called FLY
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| echoroom said 968 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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wow wonderful stuff - first I've heard from you. I need a few more listens to comment properly - will do so later. We're currently on even par on the fan picks - it's my pleasure to move you ahead. Steve Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)
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| Shimky said 968 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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Thank You That is VERY cool of you. What a nice guy! I'll have a listen to "They Come with Smiles" tonight - I'm at work now, so it's not possible. Thank you for your initial comments and looking forward to hearing the rest... Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| five_extra_arms said 967 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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Fan Picks I can't imagine what it must be like to have fans. That's abstract, yet, somehow, cool, but in a weird way. I think one of my songs has 3 fans, but that's probably because one is a co-worker and another owes me money and I am the third! (Now that's weird!) --- five extra arms is not what you thought it'd be. Check out my latest song called Michael Pool
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| echoroom said 967 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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The End! Shimky - what a wonderfully crafted piece you've concocted here. It has a lovely stately pace, and so many wonderful little textural and atmospheric changes that keep you interested all the way through. A great choice of interesteing sounds to this - its well paced, and oddly uplifting. I love the swelling chord build-up towards the 'end' ... at first, i wasn't sure of the continuation of the piece at the end of the track, but it's now my favourite part! Excellent structure, excellent track. Steve Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)
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| Peter Greenstone said 967 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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Beautiful This is very expressive and captivating. I really like your choices in instruments and textures, balancing between electronic and acoustic, making it very rich. That high solo voice has such a natural performance, swinging dolefully from note to note. Everything is layered well and thoughtfully placed. Very nice work. Check out my latest song called From Nothing
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| I. Spike said 967 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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Adding water... I like the over all feel to this. I think you've done a good job in with tone painting. My biggest criticism is that I think it drags on a bit too long. Sometimes restating a topic does not make the story stronger, it makes it more diluted. Overall though I really dig the mood. Nize.... Check out my latest song called Mighty Cracker Fly
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| Gav said 967 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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Fantastic production This is great stuff. Really nicely layered. I thought that even though there are many instruments involved and little bits it still doesnt sound too fussy. It is sombre and I think you have captured they title quite well. cool Check out my latest song called Understand
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| perceptualvortex said 967 days ago (March 29th, 2007) | |
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Funereal Well, this is eerie... seems upbeat where death is always a little bit of a downer for me. Or a lot. I agree with what Alannah wrote. However, this does have that journey-in-the-afterlife feel to it... like a guided tour of the curious nature of a new universe. The melodies resonate with grieving though, which casts a bit of a pall over the tour. Fascinating construction; nice work, Shimky. Check out my latest song called Machine Man (w Beastie Boys)
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| Mystified said 967 days ago (March 30th, 2007) | |
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For whom the bell tolls... I like compositions that make you think and that give a visual impression. This is one of those...with the title adding to the intrigue. Reading others' comments here has been very cool as well--to see how each views this piece. I guess I see this on 'either side' ....the bell tolling is the mortal realm and earthly trappings, while the 'progressiveness' of the track from that point forward is the soul's journey onward. I especially like the build-up towards the end of the piece....really nice :) Check out my latest song called Father Time
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| Norman Goodman said 966 days ago (March 30th, 2007) | |
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. Some very beautiful melodies with an underlying tension that is pleasingly consistent throughout the piece. The overall direction and continuity are well constructed and arranged thus I found the transition between sections to be seamless & fluid. Nice textures and song structure. Check out my latest song called Sailing Across a Sea of Light Pt II
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| dajama said 965 days ago (March 31st, 2007) | |
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Very nice Very nice sounds, and terrific mood. There is an ominous undertone that makes it sound very cinematic. Terrific atmospheric piece. nice job. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)
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| ziti said 962 days ago (April 4th, 2007) | |
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this is a finely wrought piece of music, shimky. I enjoyed the whole package, from the start to the finish. Really a moody piece that is a time stopper. It will go happily into my iPod. Great work! z Check out my latest song called All Smokey
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| tommarie said 961 days ago (April 4th, 2007) | |
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wonderful soundscape. Very soothing. It feels like I'm reading a letter. Love the attention for details, the different textures coming and going. Personaly, I like loud drums, doesn't bother me at all. Great tune. I'll listen to it, taking a walk by the sea... Check out my latest song called Song for a crying saw
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| dolby said 821 days ago (August 23rd, 2007) | |
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Tasty! Great track. Bit late to comment, but you find new stuff all the time here. Top sound, top production, bit of mystery. All round good dtuff. Phil Check out my latest song called You Can't Win Them All
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| Shimky said 815 days ago (August 29th, 2007) | |
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Thanks Thanks, Phil. Really nice to get a comment a few months later on. I see Dolby is your real surname; cool name for a muso! I'll check out your stuff sometime soon. :O) Check out my latest song called Funeral
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| Richard_Schletty said 110 days ago (August 2nd, 2009) | |
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... Excellent piece, Shimky. Check out my latest song called The Quarry (part 4) - words by Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla)
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the picture you used.
you've created a veru ethereal soundscape here. it really sounds like an afterlife journey or maybe a dream of one. very nice piece.