Choir Stomp

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This all started as an impromptu experiment with the one set of voices available in the World Music JP (other than in the loops, where there are others). I was so psyched to have voices, I started this little choral ditty which quickly turned into a Caribbean-type ditty with a choir, which makes no sense at all, followed by all kinds of orchestration and then an idea for a couple of piano themes in there. It's a wild mish-mash. I'm open to any and all feedback.

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Hits: 2013
Comments: 43
Fans: 25
Plays: 147
Downloads: 75
Votes: 13
Uploaded: Feb 11, 2008 - 04:21:24 PM
Last Updated: Feb 11, 2008 - 05:27:48 PM Last Played: Nov 08, 2009 - 02:16:57 PM

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MAudio Keystone 61es

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garageband

Comments

Feter	Feter said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Choir Stomp well its an experiment ...but I can touch and sence the classical chords theme among the carribean beats very interestin work my friend ..well done ! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

	said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Delightful Just a wonderful piece I love the use of choir sounds, and those JP voice are pretty cool as is the rest of the song...Bravo...

	said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)
	Choir Stomp I like your chord progressions. Instrumentation is kind of like...everything, including the kitchen sink. But it's fun to do that sometimes,no? Besides, it works!

thetiler

thetiler said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)

Fabulous
Your fingers are amazing but your mind to; be able to come up with such quick melodies is really something.

I don't know if I've heard anybody play here at MJ that is so melodic but being so fast. A powerful combination.

You really sound you have a terrific command of the piano. Love the cultural feel you give this. Your really taking me on a grand musical journey. With such intense dancing, incredibly celebratory.

Way to go.

Lots of music in this powerhouse of a tune!

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announcer

announcer said 653 days ago (February 11th, 2008)

Could not resist the title
Well conceived and executed. Seems like you have mastered the art of mixing on Garage band pretty quickly. You set up a beautiful soundstage here that sounds great on headphones. This is truly World music. I hear Caribbean influences and Celtic influences, Classical influences, and some great rhythm tracks too.

It does feel like it needs a stronger bass track in some places however ... but as Rhett Butler said to Scarlett "a minor point at such a time"

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caroline

caroline said 652 days ago (February 12th, 2008)

hakuna matata!!!
wow - such a lot happening!! kinda got the feel of sea shanties from the accordian sound and a swirling whirling melee beyond. if this was a jumper (i think you call it a sweater) you could unpick it and make lots more. it would be interesting to make many more pieces by taking each theme and extending it individually - sorry, i am burbling on - thank you - over and most definitely out!

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	said 652 days ago (February 12th, 2008)
	Great Great to hear this song... I really like choirs... This inspires me to my own songs... Puts it on as a favorite....

	said 652 days ago (February 12th, 2008)
	Love it Nice and well produced :) Take care --- Kenta

said 652 days ago (February 12th, 2008)

follow your mish-mash!
don't you love it when something is strong enough to show you the way without your knowing what the way is? this sounds like you strapped yourself in and let the tangents have their way with you in a wonderfully wise way. the range of caribbean to celtic flavors made for an exciting listen, and the quieter piano interlude was just lovely. gorgeous deep ending notes of the "choir." i enjoyed your offering very much.
anne
ps: you've certainly arrived at an interesting time in the cosmos, with icomps down and forums recently set ablaze here. welcome aboard!

Cameron

Cameron said 652 days ago (February 12th, 2008)

made me laugh!
WELCOME TO MACJAMS!

This is great.

So many ideas in one piece, you could split it up into about five different ones!

You have a wonderful grasp of orchestration. You're also a pretty mean keyboard player! This piece has a LOT of positive energy. Exuberant, even.

I particularly liked the last third of this -- which could be its own piece.

It's obvious that you're having loads of fun with GarageBand! This is only the beginning; I see great things in your musical future.

This is one of the most energetic and imaginative pieces of music I've heard here in a long while.

In future pieces I might suggest editing down just a tad, for more continuity. But I enjoyed listening to this from beginning to end.

KEEP HAVING FUN!

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Monkaton	Monkaton said 651 days ago (February 13th, 2008)
	Lively and Lovely Lots of action and movement on this piece. Very well recorded and your arrangement is very imaginative. Welcome to the MJ and thanks for posting. Check out my latest song called Darkness of the Night

maxruehl	maxruehl said 650 days ago (February 14th, 2008)
	Joyful! A very amusing mix of styles! I really enjoy the piano parts you added, too. Thanks very much for sharing this.:) Check out my latest song called Shaolin Munk Funk (w/ musichead & awigze)

saymme	saymme said 650 days ago (February 14th, 2008)
	This is 8 )smiling ( 8 I'm just sorry it ends when I just was getting into it!!!? GREAT beginning & very interesting as I had no idea which way it's heading... LIKE IT ALOT ThankYou :)

dirigent	dirigent said 650 days ago (February 14th, 2008)
	Bravo ... what a beautiful uplifting piece. Such a playing-fun and a powerful groove, it's a pleasure! Enjoyed it a lot :-) Check out my latest song called Autumn

J.A.Stewart	J.A.Stewart said 649 days ago (February 15th, 2008)
	A Joyous Romp Talent is the cohesive force in this eclectic music whirlwind. Too much fun! ;) --- Joe Check out my latest song called A Night @ Neverland

drakonis

drakonis said 649 days ago (February 15th, 2008)

Diving for Caribbean Choral
Funny, the first few chords were Pachelbel's ca... no, wait, she's going off somewhere else, then the Carib sound comes in, then it goes off in a "Trans Siberian Orchestra" direction, then there's a gorgeous almost Celtic piano bit in the middle... then a nice build to head into the key change and final stretch... really fun syncopation hint near the end. This is very upbeat and energetic, and had me almost dancing at work. Although the choir sounds are still a little synthetic-sounding here and there, I quickly got caught up in the frenzy of the music and it didn't bother me. Wow, you can lay down the tunes. I really enjoyed this. You said "Stomp", and this felt really stomp-ish in parts, but it could do with some strong off-beat STOMP hits in some parts, to give that RiverDance energy... either by adding some kick-drum and/or hand-claps in spots, or just varying the dynamics to hit some FFF's with existing instruments on the X-X-XXX-X-X-XXX beats, maybe?

I really loved this one!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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dajama	dajama said 649 days ago (February 15th, 2008)
	An amazing explosion of creativity all contained in one track! I love the rhythms and the keyboards, and those voices work very well. Danceable and filled with lightning fast, lovely melodies. Terrific musicianship. Cinematic, perhaps, and fun. This made me smile. Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

aclarke	aclarke said 649 days ago (February 15th, 2008)
	ADD For those of us with limited attention spans this really hits the sweet spot! Very fun and exciting and so many different sounds in styles! Well done! (Wishing I knew how to play the piano) Check out my latest song called Ballad of The Little Tiki

Heightened	Heightened said 649 days ago (February 15th, 2008)
	Wow, this is amazing. And creative in so many respects. And production was next to none! Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

Alannah	Alannah said 648 days ago (February 16th, 2008)
	Wow .... this is your brain ..... ... this is your brain on Garageband ! What a glorious oleo of sound .... I was starting to feel like a bobblehead doll while listening ... head just a jumpin ... wanted to hop off my seat and dance! This one put me in a good mood! Spectacular! Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit

bud	bud said 647 days ago (February 17th, 2008)
	Pretty darn impressive really fun too. Reminded me a little of the Lion King at the beginning - then it was off to the races. Very cool. I like the use of the accordion too. Check out my latest song called try not to think

apb

apb said 645 days ago (February 19th, 2008)

Flippin' 'eck ..

.. this just blew me away: such fine melodies and I loved
the care not a jot about wether Caribbean/pirate/sea-shanty, orchestral choir, Disney soundtrack, current affairs programme theme tune, mobile ringtones.. all in the one piece ..was appropriate or not.. and I've only got to 2:50 in !!! .. and an Irish jig came in later .. wow :o) - lovely playing and sweet jolly melodies throughout, enough to make 6 songs out of at least.. talk about variation .. totally gob-smackingly impressive piece. Well flattered you enjoyed "Heroes".
PS. If you like some extra choir sounds, you might be interested in this thread Boldt free Jampack

/Alan

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lupiroz	lupiroz said 642 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Just fantastic, awesome blend of choirs with modern groove and the piano......omg.....that's your trademark!!! Check out my latest song called Monday's Melodies

droop	droop said 642 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Karen I know everything has been said already so I'm just gonna say.....I love everything about this. I'm so glad you put this one up thanks droop Check out my latest song called Last Teardrop

	said 642 days ago (February 22nd, 2008)
	Wow. Hi I simply loved this mish- mash of yours- Your words it all worked perfectly like a hand in a glove. Thanks so much for sharing this great fantastic work of art. Loved the different rythems voice overs everything I am very impressed. Peace Dee .

sschedra	sschedra said 640 days ago (February 24th, 2008)
	WOW! This one is pretty amazing as I sense themes that meld from a Carib to a seafaring and classical and whatever. You can use whatever you're given and make it just jump out at the listener. You are an amazing musical talent. Love it, Stephen Check out my latest song called Love's Fingers Fall

	said 639 days ago (February 25th, 2008)
	Great fun Great playing! Sooo many ideas in one piece. I have trouble just coming up with a Bridge or a Chorus! Keep the wild mish mashes coming!

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 638 days ago (February 26th, 2008)
	I be dancin' Lively and fresh. Full of joy and fun, which you obviously had in putting this together. Really enjoyed this! Keep well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

VicDiesel

VicDiesel said 637 days ago (February 27th, 2008)

Big fun
This is an inventive piece of music. You're bringing in lots of elements, and they all fit together pretty nicely.

After those drum rolls I was actually sort of expecting a real drum part. Listening to the rest of the piece I'm debating whether a drum part would be needed. You have a lot of percussion going on, but it's all pretty light in tone, until those pitched rolls towards the end. I guess I'm missing some action in the lower frequences. But that's a quibble: overall this is a great piece.

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	said 630 days ago (March 5th, 2008)
	GREAT! A very great piece here Madam. This blow me away! Amazing composition, you're just one of the bests! KUDOS! Thanks a lot for sharing... Enjoyed! Take Care - Yeman A. Al-Rawi

peacepiano	peacepiano said 628 days ago (March 7th, 2008)
	Beat Interesting beat, kind of cross cultural. Works very well. Very joyous overall feel. I enjoyed this one very much :) Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

ktb	ktb said 624 days ago (March 11th, 2008)
	wild and brilliant. Love it when someone steps outside the box and "mishmash's' as you say. the wood mallet work is outrageously good. You have such a wonderful feel for melody and your rythyms are complex and nuanced. Curious as to how you start your compositions. As a simple piano melody that grows from there? Truly original! Check out my latest song called Texas stump

Heightened	Heightened said 621 days ago (March 14th, 2008)
	I am totally blown away with this one. You must live, eat and sleep on the piano. Please, you must have been a professional pianist? Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

	said 615 days ago (March 20th, 2008)
	very cool bold and innovative genre mish-mashing. I like the beginning and the very climatic transitions in the song. I also enjoy how the same themes are repeated but the genres keep changing.

NorthPoint	NorthPoint said 599 days ago (April 5th, 2008)
	Sounds like Good Singin' to me And I'm stickin' to my story. So much interesting music here Karen - I think Feter and Drakonis said it well, let's call it a Caribbean Choral. (coral?) Check out my latest song called Still Waters

TobinMueller

TobinMueller said 596 days ago (April 8th, 2008)

Synthetic Celtic New Age journey
Wonderful build, New Age excitement, balanced composition with clean simple lines. The use of MIDI sounds, such a voices, when played staccato or fast, always comes out clipped, synthetic. When I use obviously synthetic sounds, I sometimes abandon any attempt to make the rest sound real, giving the whole track more a Tomita feel. The clipped voices in this bothered my throughout. Also, I think the track works really well in the first half, and the second half makes it too long. Funny how you thought the vox was Carribbean, I was thinking how it was almost like CSN&Y trying for Afro-Celt, which is, in some ways, the some thing? ANother stirring arrangement. You enjoy your posts a great deal.e

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Bob6stringer	Bob6stringer said 593 days ago (April 11th, 2008)
	Beyond me... You do these create compositions I can't even begin to understand, being a dumb guitar boy. What I mean is there's so much in there, and it fits together very well. Not at all like my bangin' on strings! Check out my latest song called Yours and Mine

oldlibmike	oldlibmike said 591 days ago (April 13th, 2008)
	Sort of a world tour This is like a painter taking every color out of the box and splashing onto the canvas. I like it - very eclectic and well mixed! Some of the sounds work better than others but I love what you put together. Rather than trying to make synthed voices real you made the rest of the piece surreal - Brilliant! Check out my latest song called Lama du jour

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 587 days ago (April 17th, 2008)
	Ah I see... I'm not the only one who's music gets away from them and takes on a life of it's own! I'm rolling on the floor... Caribbean choir... For some reason a Reggae choir strikes me as quite funny right now! Nice again Karen! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

lavalamp	lavalamp said 505 days ago (July 8th, 2008)
	Very nice Very fine production. Something gravitated me here. Glad I got to hear it. Very extravagant piece. Well-done. Someone bombed you I see. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

HenriROGERsoloandbands	HenriROGERsoloandbands said 479 days ago (August 3rd, 2008)
	Mish-mash Cool, I didn't know "mish-mash" :-) Lot of joy and energy . Check out my latest song called HyperKineziK 1/1

Kev3136	Kev3136 said 336 days ago (December 24th, 2008)
	=] Very Nice. And catchy, OMG That Picture of that dog o.0 Very nice song Love it. Check out my latest song called Transformed Directive

rabittwhole	rabittwhole said 91 days ago (August 26th, 2009)
	the rye is right!!! ...pimp worthy indeed ...hi karen! Check out my latest song called London is Bitter (Part 1)

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I'm a lifelong pianist and piano composer with early classical training. In my earlier years I dabbled with recording and performing. These days I'm content to play for only as many people can squeeze into my living room. I bought a macb... [see more]

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