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Desert Dance (LIOLI) by Doug Somers [Email]

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Hits: 569
Comments: 19
Votes: 2
Plays: 137
Last Played: Nov 15, 2008 - 03:05:55 PM
Downloads: 59
Fans: 6
Uploaded: Sep 22, 2007 - 10:23:47 AM
Last Updated: Sep 22, 2007 - 10:23:47 AM
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Description:
This was put together using Beathive and Apple loops, in particular the BeatHive Desert flute loop. It was not my intent to be true to any one style in this piece as I had feelings of the near and far east when I put it together. Rather, the flow moves where it needs to as each element of the piece is introduced.

I suspect this submission is too late for the contest however it was fun to do nevertheless.

Hardware:
MacBook Pro

Software:
Loops: BeatHive_evosynth03_C_13, BeatHive something drums, BeatHive Slide to slide Bass,Dark Bells, Chinese Moon Flute 03, Exotic Beat 05, Exotic World Beat 14, BeatHive Synth 14 C#m 130bpm, Bell-like thing, Eastern Storm oud 05, BeatHive Desert Flute, Indian Bhangra choir, Turkish calm Riq 01, 02, 03, Turkish Spice Saz 05, 06, 19, Sanskrit Darabuka, Shaker 11, Two Big Drums, Sanskrit Shenai 02, 01, Persian Market Tar 01, 03, Sanskrit Manjira 04
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Excellent! &mdash 09/22/07 - 03:00:17 PM
Wow! This one grabbed me and would not let go Doug. Driving rhythm and lovely melodies. Love the variety of sonic textures in this one. Keep em coming!

Be well!

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Nice to hear from you &mdash 09/22/07 - 03:20:10 PM
HI Michael,
Thanks for listening and your very kind remarks. This one started out at a bit of a loss as to what to do with the desert flute but after a slow start it took on its own life and sorted itself out. Thanks again!
Doug

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Great &mdash 09/22/07 - 05:04:21 PM
track - Those (numerous)loops have been put to excellent use. Great rhythm and flow. Really enjoyed it.

Peter

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Thanks for listening! &mdash 09/22/07 - 11:29:15 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it, which makes the whole effort a lot more fun! All the best,
Doug

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nice &mdash 09/22/07 - 06:22:16 PM
beat that is enhanced by the way you've worked all the other textures. Love it. Would make a great 'Belly Dance" wouldn't it ?, cheers M

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Appreciate your comments! &mdash 09/22/07 - 11:21:40 PM
Although my own bellydancing is rather poor I do understand it is a great way to get into shape! Thanks for stopping by and passing on your feedback. Take care, Doug

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Thank you... &mdash 09/23/07 - 12:02:51 PM
...for NOT including a video of you belly dancing Doug. We are in your debt. Ha ha...

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"...genius persuasive in speech decieves us; blind is the heart in the multitude of men." (THE ODES OF PINDAR, from Nemea 7)

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Good call.... &mdash 09/23/07 - 02:04:40 PM
(LOL) Don't worry, I won't be shooting any videos like that any time soon!

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Desert Dance (LIOLI) &mdash 09/23/07 - 05:03:37 PM
I dont know what to call this ? its a gumbo
from trance to touch of east pickin ..but
it describe some scene .. good work !

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Yes, a gumbo &mdash 09/23/07 - 08:17:27 PM
is a great description. I can start with a style in mind but it often wants to find a new way to develop. I have heard that writers have characters who take on their own life and don't behave according to the original plan. So it is with this piece. I was thinking of starting off with a native american flute feel, then it went to the far east, and then the near east, and dang if some electronic beat didn't creep in as well..... Glad you liked it and thanks for your comments. Take care, Doug

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Very &mdash 09/24/07 - 01:08:16 AM
infectious piece and great production. I don't think that it's too late to enter. It has never been finalised.
Cheers
Len



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Thanks Len &mdash 09/24/07 - 11:07:17 AM
for your remarks. I noticed you so tastefully included the desert flute loop into your own work with a very different overall feel. The infinite variety of creativity....
Cheers,
Doug

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Loads of good samples &mdash 09/24/07 - 03:36:31 PM
and they are well used. Good track, I like this. Nice arrangement that kept the whole track very interesting. Cool, well done.

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Thanks! &mdash 09/25/07 - 04:29:19 PM
Nice to have you stop by and take the time to comment. and thanks for the encouragement!
Keep well,
Doug

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It's never too late to LIOLI &mdash 12/23/07 - 08:59:25 AM
I just wish I had heard this earlier. What a great piece of music - I love the low steel pans in under the flute refrain.

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Hi Bud &mdash 12/28/07 - 02:23:00 PM
Thanks for your kind comments and for adding this tune to your list in the forum. I don't know where the inspiration for the low steel pans came from, since they are kind of an odd addition to the instrumentation. I thought they worked though.

All the best,
Doug

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This is all loops? &mdash 02/10/08 - 01:02:36 AM
Amazing, I can hardly believe it. It holds up beautifully, so you're loop selection and arrangement skills must be awesome. I can't stop dancing. I'm liking lots of your music - glad I found you!

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Dancing inspired by music is magical &mdash 02/10/08 - 04:55:18 PM
I'm so glad you liked this piece - it was done for a contest here on MacJams and there was a particular loop we had to use in creating the composition (the Native American flute), which I found a little challenging to match with the other loops I had, but in the end it seems to have worked out.

Thanks for stopping by with your supportive comments!

Keep well,
Doug

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I'm the wrong person &mdash 04/18/08 - 01:17:02 AM
to give an honest assessment on anything Middle Eastern because I love everything in that genre! All I can say is I LOVE what I hear!!!

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