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Dreams of Albion


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LunaTrick

 Genre: Classical

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Recently I completed a collection of classical compositions done with GB's Orchestral JamPack (called "Father to Father"). Basically, I wanted to compose some music that my Dad could get with - because he just cant hang with my alt-rock, gothic, electronica stuff. I enjoyed doing it so much that I ended up doing a lot of it - and have developed a hunger to do more. This piece is called "Dreams of Albion" and features one of my favourite String Instruments, the harp. I hope you enyoy it and really look forward to your feedback.
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Hits: 939
Comments: 24
Fans: 10
Plays: 76
Downloads: 50
Votes: 8
Uploaded: Apr 19, 2008 - 11:13:21 PM
Last Updated: Apr 19, 2008 - 11:13:21 PM Last Played: Nov 07, 2009 - 05:35:39 AM
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Hardware:
Mac Mini and M-Audio KeyStation
Software:
GB w/Orch JP
Comments
drakonis said 569 days ago (April 19th, 2008)
nice sequence
I really like the theme you use through this. Nice use of dissonance in spots to propel the listener to the next segment. The initial clarinet part goes for a LONG time without a breath, though. I liked all of it up until about the 3/4 mark, where stuff gets jumbled and muddy, and seems to lose cohesion, becoming more textural, then the piece just ends. So I'm left somewhat unsatisfied. I would have preferred possibly returning to just the harp playing the theme one last time, then a crescendo of horns for the final chord or something. But I'm pretty badly stuck back in the Classical period, so don't mind me.

Hope this is useful feedback.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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LunaTrick said 569 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Very helpful
I was wondering if the transitions worked. I was trying to be a bit non-linear in how I worked the sections - sort of like how dreams work. Believe me, I resisted bringing the harp theme back - that was my first inclination. By the way, my clarinetist has mastered Coltrane's technique of circular breathing - so the theme is not a problem (snicker!).
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Feter said 569 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Dreams of Albion
Nicely done my friend ..sounds like a passcaglia(spell)
good structured ..I hear the harps bit high than
the clarinet .good change as he strings and the
horns .very cool ending ..thnx alot for sharin it !!
LunaTrick said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
'tis indeed I think...
...or a Chaconne. I like the ending too - despite the fact that the theme doesn't come back. Thanks for listening!
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dirigent said 569 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Dreams of Albion
A fine arrangement, what a lovely tune full of atmosphere and beauty. Thanks for sharing :-)
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LunaTrick said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Wow - kind words
Thanks for your encouragement - glad you enjoyed it - I have enjoyed your work also.
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Heightened said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Wonderful arrangement.
Could listen to this all day!
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LunaTrick said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Having heard some of your stuff
That is indeed a compliment. I've only been on here a few days - and I've probably done a day's listening already!
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magnatone said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Dreams of Albion
I use the symphony jam pack also, so have a little idea what it takes to do what you've done here. I love the harp! When the strings come in I'm moved to a new place. Maybe drak is right about the "muddiness" but it didn't really strike me that way. I'm the queen of mud though, so probably not the best person to ask! I have to agree that the ending seems a bit abrupt. You're putting up some terrific music - glad to have you here!
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LunaTrick said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Thanks Karen
I like the Classical jampack but did have to play with some sounds. I found that some of the strings lack natural reverb and the 'woody' resonance. I'm still learning but getting a bit happier with the sound of the instruments. What I heard of yours is about as far from "muddy" as you can get.
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Reinholt56 said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Hi Daniel....
I think that this is a really good piece of music and is arranged really well.

My main thought is that you have a style that, with the help of fellow Macjammers, you can nurture and adapt to both what you learn on here and where ever you're inclinations take you.

Just be yourself with your music and enjoy.

Take care.

Paul
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LunaTrick said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
I will do exactly that...
Thanks for listening and for your encouragement!
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Doug Somers said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Nice work here
I understand your comment about writing music your dad can resonate with. I thought this developed nicely with a lot of tonal variety and dashes of accent here and there. It definitely sets a mood. My only nit is it ends so quickly - like Drak, I tend to be a little more traditional in how I think of works like this. That said, there is definitely an effect that is left with the listener in the space that opens after the last snare hit which is kind of cool.

Nice to have found your work!
All the best,
Doug
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LunaTrick said 568 days ago (April 20th, 2008)
Excited to find yours also.
Thanks for your assessment. I take your point on the ending - which seems to divide people.
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Mystified said 563 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
The repetition of the harp in this...
....to me, is its strongest point.
It keeps that 'dream' feeling, as if it's the theme, and all the other sounds happening around and through it are more chaotic.

So for me, it worked in the sense of the harp being the 'constant' in the dream--almost like a narrator.
When it ended, I was waiting for the next 'thought' to continue--which, of course. would start once again with the harp.

Very nicely done!
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LunaTrick said 563 days ago (April 25th, 2008)
Thanks for taking a listen...
and your comments are spot on. I resisted bringing the theme back yet again - because dreams don't recapitulate - they move on.
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said 558 days ago (April 30th, 2008)
I like
I agree with Cats comments about the harp repetetion (repetetion and variation within repetition is something that interests me greatly)
Nice pensive tones here
Very good Daniel
LunaTrick said 558 days ago (May 1st, 2008)
Thank you sir
I'm interested in phases too. Don't know if I'll ever be a minimalist - but I like borrowing tecniques!
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said 534 days ago (May 24th, 2008)
Great!
Wonderful piece of work my friend. Great harp and it sounds real to me... wonderful!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi
LunaTrick said 533 days ago (May 25th, 2008)
Thanks Yemen
Great to get your feedback - and learn about your work also!
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Epileptic Gibbon said 530 days ago (May 28th, 2008)
One of
the better classical pieces I've heard on MacJams but it does end too suddenly for me. I see now that others have commented on this abrupt ending too so I guess I'm in good company. It's the only downside I can hear to this wonderful piece though.
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LunaTrick said 530 days ago (May 28th, 2008)
Thank you sir
Love your name btw. I shall work on verbosity with my orchestral pieces!
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Char said 195 days ago (April 28th, 2009)
Daniel,
this went from intimate to symphonic and was completely engrossing until the stop, which is something I don't prefer but am getting more accustomed to hearing. You are amazing. Thanks.
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Rebsie said 147 days ago (June 15th, 2009)
And Albion dreams back
Another one I fanned back in the day and never commented on. I was lost for words back then a lot, wasn't I?

This is among my favourites on the album you so kindly sent me, because of its very distinctively English melancholy and because the melody is so damned beautiful.
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Luna Trick is the creative brainchild of English multi-Instrumentalist, Daniel Staniforth, recently joined by music partner and fellow MacJammer, Rebsie Fairholm. Luna Trick offers an array of songs styles ranging from from darkwave, indie rock,... [see more]

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