Very nice Mark! &mdash 03/30/08 - 01:25:21 PM
I'm lost with the classical thing myself, but I do really like the melody and overall direction of this. I also feel the same about animals, I often find that I prefer them over most people.
Very well done. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Droop &mdash 03/30/08 - 02:22:22 PM
The cat in the picture is named Max and he's 16 and I can see the slow decline happening. He's been the most amazing cat I've ever had. From the first day home from the pound he simply knew exactly what to do, when to do it, I cannot remember a single time we had to scold or discipline him. He just knew how to fit in perfectly. [ Reply to This ]
Hey Mark! &mdash 03/30/08 - 04:59:16 PM
This is very pretty. I think you did a fine job here. You know that I am pretty close to being a "classic" myself so I could not teach you anything about what is right or wrong in music...lol! Seriously, this is very nice and I wish the very best to precious Max and your other friends. A sweet dedication to them. Thanks for sharing. [ Reply to This ]
Introspective &mdash 03/30/08 - 06:07:29 PM
very nice placed all over ..nicely ornimented and
arragened .the piano is marvelous leadin all the
surround into a total beauty ..thnx alot for sharin ! [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful melody &mdash 03/30/08 - 06:41:51 PM
and great arrangement. You do a good job of building up the elements, and the melody draws power as it grows. I like the use of the different sounds, too. As for genre - who knows, and really, it's not that important. If it has soul, it has soul, however you label it. Nicely done, my friend. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Great Melody &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:11:09 PM
This is really a pretty song. I like how you layer different sounds as the song goes along. This has movie score written all over it. Nice job. [ Reply to This ]
right then &mdash 03/31/08 - 10:59:29 AM
Brilliant. &mdash 04/01/08 - 01:21:55 PM
The recurring theme makes me think of black holes for some reason - I love it. [ Reply to This ]
Very nice &mdash 04/01/08 - 02:35:44 PM
Classical,Orchestral... &mdash 04/02/08 - 04:26:52 AM
Cholestrol,it don't make no never mind ..really pleasant piece and given the inspiration and subject it is just spot on...I,ve lost three ,very elderly ,feline friends over the last few years but for the all the pain the little buggers cause when they
shuffle off I wouldn't have done without them...this piece reflects what you lose and what you've still got without being maudlin or oversentimental.Another one for the Trophy Cabinet,oh and regards to Max and many more purrfect pussycat years....Jarvo [ Reply to This ]
Really beautiful &mdash 04/02/08 - 10:52:44 AM
How beautiful, serene,relaxing and fantastic this sounds to my ears
this is a serious Heavyweght post :) Well done. You should be very proud of this. reminds me of a cinima track.
Peace Dee. xx [ Reply to This ]
It starts up pensive &mdash 04/02/08 - 01:49:54 PM
then moves into breadth.
Nice ensemble. I understand the premise and it carries through the music.
Well done! [ Reply to This ]
Excellent &mdash 04/02/08 - 06:24:41 PM
Orchestration with style..... nice work..
I........LIKE IT............. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 04/03/08 - 05:33:02 AM
I've already faved all your acoustic pieces - I'll have to start with your orchestral works now. A really lovely arrangement that flows so beautifully. Great work!
Give Max a pat from me.
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 04/04/08 - 06:59:44 PM
I'm sorry I'm little late to this one.. This is beautiful in many ways.. Love it.
Peace
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Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Lovely melody on this &mdash 04/05/08 - 09:23:55 AM
Very nice orchestral piece...everything works very nicely here
Cheers
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 04/05/08 - 11:53:57 PM
.....and a beautiful tribute.. I do understand about your cat.. mine is very special to me.... we have lost others.. I still miss them .. but don't write Max off... I have had friends whos cats lived into their twenties and that even after they started looking like they were not long for the world... You never know... plus there are some on record that have exceeded 30 years! ... I hope Max will be one of them. [ Reply to This ]
Lovely tune Mark &mdash 04/06/08 - 12:35:02 AM
Not sure it's "classical" - maybe "ambient", but very nicely done whatever you want to call it!
I can hear a vocal in this - not for me really, but maybe a female voice. It would be great if someone picked it up and ran with it.
Good post!
Neil [ Reply to This ]
Very Nice MH &mdash 04/06/08 - 09:16:38 AM
I put the classical tag out of my head while listening to this because I wanted to enjoy it for what it is but I did hear a medieval theme in this perhaps its the flutes, but I would love to hear this with added mandolin and oboe, it is a treasure on its own as well, thanks! [ Reply to This ]
hard to be objective here... &mdash 04/08/08 - 11:40:22 AM
So, I had many cats through my life, and the last one lived to be 19, he was there before my kids and grew up with them, was part of the family, came with me in the divorce, one of the sweetest gentlest people I've known. He brought incredible joy to the family, as Max has done.
Anyway, on to the music. You've stumbled upon a very strong beautiful poignant theme here, I can see why you return to it (I hear bits of Enya, and bits of MissChaos, interestingly... both meant as sincere compliments.) Its genre borders on movie music, sort of a romantic movie theme. Your orchestral writing here is pretty good, and shows it off nicely. You do a good job of building on the theme. My suggestions for improvement would be that near the middle things get a little muddy, due to the chorus, piano and strings being panned close to center and being close in pitch and having similarly slow held notes (need some countermelody.) The flute stands out nicely, and because of that it should be closer to center, or have another instrument (glockenspiel?) balance it on the other side with off-the-beat notes. I would add a little embellishment to the flute on later repeats... the theme is strong enough to not get tiresome with this length piece, but a little more tweaking of some notes here and thee would really add depth and sparkle. Thems my thoughts... oh, and mostly, this is WELL WORTH working on some more, it has the makings of a really breathtaking piece of beauty. [ Reply to This ]
Introspective &mdash 04/08/08 - 11:48:03 AM
Mark - this is sensational. Drak just sent me here, sorry I missed it before. What great work - you're dripping with talent! Thanks [ Reply to This ]
Very pretty &mdash 04/09/08 - 11:25:45 AM
Very pretty; kind of sad-sounding. I listened to it first before reading the description, so I now see why it has a bittersweet quality. Very well done. Opens with the chord progression from John Lennon's "Julia." I think, which also evokes a similar emotional response. I like the way that it ends with an unresolved feeling. [ Reply to This ]
Apt... &mdash 04/18/08 - 08:26:40 AM
I just want to acknowledge what all have said, that this is a very sweet piece of music. Aptly named. [ Reply to This ]
Introspective &mdash 04/21/08 - 09:11:48 AM
Nice dynamics and production &mdash 04/29/08 - 11:46:28 PM
Good dynamics always compensate for repetition - also tonal movement. Great for your first orch foray!
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introspective &mdash 06/10/08 - 09:15:38 PM
Beautiful cat you have there. (We have 4.) Mark this is a gorgeous theme. And I LOVE french horn. I think the horn line in this was fabulous. The flute sounded wonderful. I'm not a fan of the fake voice sounds - but that's just me. Wait - I have to listen again...
Okay - the staccato string that come in right after the piano intro - beautiful. I love that sound. And of course the horn. I read drak's comments and I agree, if you wanted to polish this up a bit, maybe spend some time working on the panning and balance. But overall this is a beautiful piece of music - tender and sweet and full of love. Knowing that you wrote this for your pets makes me believe that you are a fabulous person. [ Reply to This ]
Hello Mark &mdash 06/12/08 - 09:41:45 PM
Since I'm way behind in my listening, I thought I'd drop in and check out some more of your music, and now I'm clad I did. Since I recently posted my first attempt at a classical piece I was drawn to this one right away especially after reading your intro.
I have a very old cat that may be leaving me soon too, so I can relate to this piece of music on a personal level. And in this piece I can feel the emotions you've put into it and understand why.
This is beautifully done Mark. I can't think of anything that you could do to make it better because it's beautiful as is.
Say hello to your Max, from my Gizmo. Take care and be well my friend, I love what you've done here.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Oh Please &mdash 08/09/08 - 10:18:39 PM
wow.. &mdash 10/16/08 - 05:05:19 PM
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My neighbour has a cat thats 25 & still going strong -
How Your pets doing..? I remeber You taling bout loosing one - : / : / We have 2 cats...have to get ri of'm cause allergy gets worse wish You could have'm & lisa ! LOVE THIS PIECE !!!!!!!!!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Mark, &mdash 10/21/08 - 04:31:03 AM
This is pretty. I have lost three cats in the last 20 years. They live to 18. If one thing doesn't get them it's something else. They become stoic and will rest near you but won't cat lap you because of pain from arthritis, etc. They are good as long as they eat. Cats tend to lose interest in their food. Rapid weight loss causes even more problems. I let one go on too long. A big lesson learned. I cuddle my dear buddies every chance I get.
I can see this with some sweet singing and purring or tail wagging and happy barks. You could have a furry choir. Big Fluffy. It is worth doing more with. Thanks. :) [ Reply to This ]
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Very well done.
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