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Shortly after I purchased my G Force M-Tron software, I decided to jump in with both feet and compose a Mellotron-based piece. I know of no better way to get acquainted with new equipment.
I’m unsure what genre to list this under. Suggestions will be appreciated.
Anyway, this one is about the peace that follows heart-surrender to the Divine will.
Enjoy!
BTW: Although I’ve got a few pieces in development, it may be a several weeks before I post again. I just haven’t been able to find the blocks of time I need to work on them. I’m taking a vacation during the first week of May. Perhaps then...
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Hardware:
The usual.
Software:
The usual.
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I Don't &mdash 04/23/08 - 12:00:00 PM
know what that G Force M-Tron thing is, but it sounds pretty good to me. I don't know about getting acquainted with it.... I think your missus might have something to say about this relationship LOL. It sounds really great..... kind of Cinematic as if I've been swapping dimensions. Sounds like the soundtrack to one of those Fantasy movies, Cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Hi Maurice... &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:13:23 PM
The G Force M-Tron is a software based upon samples from classic Mellotrons. It samples many sounds actually used by bands like Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, Roxy Music, the Moody Blues, the Beatles and othes. I just love it. Best of all, it's pretty inexpensive.
I really enjoyed composing and recording this one (both done almost simultaneously). It was done over a period of three days back in February.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
I had to look up m-tron... &mdash 04/23/08 - 12:44:26 PM
I knew what Mellotron was but didn't know about m-tron... Wow... that looks like a lot of work to simulate that old device but ya they were cool sounding!
I've never seen a real Mellotron before. Would be interesting to take one apart.
Your first piece seems like you mastered it already! Very nice! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Mark... &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:16:49 PM
Yes, it's same damn nice software. I haven't always been able to get the sounds I wanted from the GB abd LE7 array of synths, so when i saw this MTron software I had to jump on it.
Hah! I doubt very seriously that I have ever mastered anything! But thanks for the kind word of encouragement.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
SOLACE &mdash 04/23/08 - 01:01:14 PM
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness... Very nice my friend I think I love it YES I do love it... The mix is supper so clean it can be in my ears...Kudos
Peace, Love & Respect
--
Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Hi'ya Kenta... &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:20:04 PM
Something a little different for you my friend. I thought especially Linda might enjoy this.
I'm glad you like the mix. I lost the original files (yikes), so this mix is final!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
SOLACE &mdash 04/23/08 - 01:10:13 PM
this is brilliant. excellent use of the mellotron sound. quite a stimulating piece.
cheerz,
-=ez [ Reply to This ]
EZ there...steady now.... &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:22:32 PM
"Brilliant"? I don't know...clever perhaps....At any rate, it was an enjoyable experience exploring this new software and recording this tune. Thanks so much for listening and commenting man.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
brilliant &mdash 04/23/08 - 07:26:24 PM
well, the song certainly has a lustrous quality about it, and it's a product of fine talent. perhaps it was the influence of the bright picture, but i still maintain that "brilliant" is not used inappropriately here. :)
cheerz,
-=ez [ Reply to This ]
Hey EZ... &mdash 04/24/08 - 11:41:02 AM
..."lustrous quality"...THAT I can see (although it's accidental). Thanks again for listening, and for the kind review.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
.... &mdash 04/23/08 - 01:21:33 PM
this seems to fit the picture very well. it envokes feelings of inner strength and understanding. sounds good to me. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Chance... &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:26:08 PM
SOLACE &mdash 04/23/08 - 02:03:44 PM
this is a fine (Art Rock) ...incredible arranglment
and superb guitar work realy my friend ..this is all
so acomplished ...fine guitar and orchstration .one
of your best ...thnx alot for sharin ...keep them comin!! [ Reply to This ]
Feter my brother! &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:29:49 PM
Thanks for the genre suggestion. I went ahead and changed it from "other" to "Art Rock."
The hard part was to not overdo the lead guitar parts, and to strike a balance between all the instruments. The goal was to simply play around a simple and melodic theme.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
lots &mdash 04/23/08 - 02:26:53 PM
Lots of moods here being sorted out, almost psychedelic in a way where one thought gets threaded out into another.
Many parts in it reminded me as mentioned before some old science fiction movies but most often reminded me of some of those Spahgetti westerns by Sergio Leone ala' Clint Eastwood. Lots of sudden camera shots focusing on either scenery or flitting back between desparados eyes.
Great mood music a hodgepodge of fun for sure. You really must of enjoyed playing with your new software. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Damien... &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:34:24 PM
Well, I gotta say....I find your "spagetti western" comparison fascinating and entertaining! Now whenever I listen to this I will see Clint Eastwood riding into the sunset! Ha ha...
RE "psychedelic": Not intentional. I guess my LSD-saturated past still lurks in my sub-conscious....
"Hodgepodge" I do not understand at all. Sorry....
Be well my friend! [ Reply to This ]
hodgepodge &mdash 04/23/08 - 08:45:11 PM
Hodgepodge in a good way.
Function:
noun
Etymology:
alteration of hotchpotch
Date:
15th century
: a heterogeneous mixture : jumble <a hodgepodge of styles>
I meant as a collection of a lot of good ideas mixed together with a wonderful outcome.
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ha ha.... &mdash 04/24/08 - 11:38:40 AM
I wasn't insulted friend. Just puzzled! Thanks for the clarification.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Great piece! &mdash 04/23/08 - 02:27:25 PM
To me it seems you must have been listening to Genesis' Selling England by the Pound not too long ago. Here and there some striking similarities. And I like it :-) Thanks!
/Henke [ Reply to This ]
Henke! &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:08:05 PM
You have listed my absolute favorite Genesis album! But the influence is subconscious, as I haven't listened to it for some time.
My musical tastes are very eclectic, and it's been a couple years since I posted anything quite like this. I thought it would be a pleasant departure from the racket I usually make. Ha ha...
Glad you enjoyed it friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Time &mdash 04/23/08 - 02:59:07 PM
Glad you found the time to post this piece. I like the melodic choices you make here. Quite a departure from your usual, shows some real musical breadth :)
I haven't be finishing things for the same reasons. Keep checking in from time to time, so we know you are out there!
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
Thanks a lot Bill... &mdash 04/23/08 - 03:39:04 PM
Yeah, time can certainly be our Achilles' Heel. I actually have four pieces in development, and would like to completely re-do a couple of my older ones. It's just damn near impossible to get to it all, PLUS keep up with all the good stuff being posted by other MJers!
Oh well, we do what we can, when we can, the very best we can.
Thanks gain for listening and commenting friend.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
This is whacked! &mdash 04/23/08 - 05:41:04 PM
You know, like the intro sounds a wee mafioso, lol! I love it man..... I can hear everything loud and clear! Nice mix brother..... You plan on setting some wordage to this? Kudos 4 shore.
(};-Peace,
Ax [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Axe... &mdash 04/24/08 - 11:11:19 AM
Nope. No wordage. This is a finished piece. It's a good thing too, as I lost the original files!
MAFIOSO!?!? LOL! The things people hear in others' music!
Glad you enjoyed it friend.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Trippy-sounding &mdash 04/23/08 - 05:41:32 PM
This is really nice Mike! Such a laid-back, relaxing tune I thought. I think this fits the Art Rock genre just fine. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mikey... &mdash 04/24/08 - 11:15:03 AM
RE "trippy": I wanted this to be a mellow, and relaxing tune; but I did not want it to be bland. Damien thought it a tad "psychedelic." I guess one never totally escapes ones past, eh?
Be well bro! [ Reply to This ]
powerfull &mdash 04/23/08 - 05:45:46 PM
I really enjoyed this one allot. I dont know why but it seems as if you have reached a whole new plateau. I like how it breaks and the drums come in again . the end is also cool with the roll that leads into the opening theme. Excellent! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Tim... &mdash 04/24/08 - 11:18:41 AM
"Plateau", eh? Well, I'll just have to stay away from the edge...I've got an awful fear of heights you know!
RE the drums: DoD gives one more options---more ways to be creative. They're a good investment.
Glad you liked it my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
may the G-Force be with you &mdash 04/23/08 - 09:14:54 PM
Once again, it only proves my theory that each new musical toy has a song unbounding to come right out and play.
On top of the mighty fine playing. production and mix is sound mighty damn fine. Boy, it's good to hear the final to this, stunning and what a trip Mike! [ Reply to This ]
As you know... &mdash 04/24/08 - 11:25:19 AM
...I fully subscibe to your "new toy" theory Vic....
Yeah, it took some doing to arrive at this final mix. I appreciate your listening to and critiquing this at an earlier stage in the process. Sadly, I accidently lost the original files when trying to burn them onto DVD. I was fortunate to have made an aiff of this mix just before it happened!
Thanks for listening, and for always being there my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
SOLACE &mdash 04/23/08 - 09:17:20 PM
Boy Michael, this is amazing! I'm clueless about "mellotrons" and "G-Force M-Trons" also, but I'm NOT clueless about how excellent this is. A fabulous listen, interesting, complex and yes - brilliant! [ Reply to This ]
Hi Karen! &mdash 04/24/08 - 11:37:10 AM
Mellotrons were widely used in the late 60's and in the 70's before the coming of synthed samples. They looked like organs. When you pressed a key, a tape head would engage a pre-recorded tape-loop. Bands like the Beatles, the Moody Blues, Yes, King Crimson and Genesis used Mellotrons. The G Force M Tron is a software that is based on samples from actual mellotrons; including some old samples created by actual bands from the period. I love that old mellotron sound, and when I saw that the hardware had been vreated I justy had to get it! The G Force M Tron is fairly INexpensive.
Thanks you for the kind words re this composition. It was only an experiment. It grew from my just fooling around with the new software. Once I stumbled (as I usually do! Ha ha...) onto the main theme, I realised I had something I could add the standard guitar, bass, and drums to, and VOILA---a tune was born. It took me three days to get it all recorded. The mixing process took a few more I think...(This was back in February).
Glad you enjoyed it my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 04/24/08 - 12:05:23 PM
Composition Michael I hear truly I do!!
Blew me away its made me feel better. I am so happy that you expressed
yourself here soo magnificant too. Wel done. You are very talented.
I will write you a reply to your kind note later ok.
God bless you Michael . You Rock !!
Peace Love Respect xxx
Dee.
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Hi Dee! &mdash 04/24/08 - 12:47:04 PM
Many thanks for the nice review. I'm glad it made you feel a bit better.
Although it originally grew out of my own inner struggles---henceforth, whenever I listen to it, I won't be able to help thinking about our fallen MJ brother Paul Davies.
The older we get, the more people we lose; until, at last, those who remain lose us. But thanks to the grace of God, the loss need not be everlasting.
Be well my friend! [ Reply to This ]
I like &mdash 04/24/08 - 12:47:08 PM
the lead guitar and how it works with the bass. They really flow well together, i really enjoyed listening to it =)
-Chris [ Reply to This ]
Chris! &mdash 04/24/08 - 12:59:16 PM
First off, just let me say that "Cheese Pantz" is the most whacked name for a group I've heard since the 70's Irish rockers "Horslips." Ha ha...
That outta the way....Thanks for listening and commenting. This is quite different from my usual fare, and I wasn't quite sure how folks would receive it. I appreciate your kind words.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
wow... &mdash 04/24/08 - 12:53:19 PM
beautiful piece micheal! everything in it's right place...really! love every part of the instrumentation, it's just perfect. i don't know much about mellotron, but it seems to me you're a natural. this is spectacular!
age
-sons of hypnos [ Reply to This ]
Thank you age... &mdash 04/24/08 - 01:03:26 PM
Yeah, mellotrons belong to the age of the dinosaurs. As King Crimson recently sang: "I'm a dinosaur...Somebody's diggin' my bones!"
You appear to be more eclectic in your tastes than I would have supposed. I think anyone with a musicians' heart would have to be, don't you?
I'm glad you enjoyed this friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
This is &mdash 04/24/08 - 01:13:13 PM
a lovely composition Mike. I have been using the M-Tron for ages and I love it. It usually turns up in my songs somewhere. Good idea to use so many sounds at once though, very imaginative and a great listen.
Cheers
Len
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Hi Len! &mdash 04/24/08 - 01:26:57 PM
I'd known about MTron for some time; but like everything else I want...it goes on the "list" and waits it's turn. I finally was able to spring for one in February.
Although it's a tad trickier to use than the GB and LE7 synths---mainly due to timing issues---I love it. And it DOES explain some of the sounds I've heard in your tunes!
Glad you enjoyed this one Len. Because it's rather different from the type of thing I usually do, I was a little apprehensive about posting it. I actually recorded it right AFTER "Janus Faced" and BEFORE "Caffeine" and "Sense of Direction." So I've sat on it since February. But a number of lovely soundscapes have been posted recently, and I thought one more can't hurt!
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
KUDOS! &mdash 04/25/08 - 09:17:47 AM
Mr. Mike. This is a very great track. The intro is stunning and your guitar playing is superb. Greatly recorded, wonderfully played and composed. This is a true gem.... Thanks a lot for sharing. I bow for this work!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Yeman... &mdash 04/25/08 - 09:42:49 AM
Thanks for taking a break from your studies to give this a listen. Always good to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed it. And now...back to the books! Ha ha...
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Nice piece &mdash 04/25/08 - 01:54:13 PM
Kind of a Pink Floyd feel to it. I have to say I really dig this.
Have a wonderful vacation in May.
Sorry, I was late to comment.
LL [ Reply to This ]
Hello David! &mdash 04/25/08 - 05:30:35 PM
Pink Floyd, eh? Actually, I had been listening to a lot of early King Crimson prior to recording this. It is possible, though, that a little Atom Heart Mother influence seeped up from my subconscious mind...Ya never know!
Glad you enjoyed it. It's nice to take a break from the usual stuff once in awhile.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
awesome song &mdash 04/26/08 - 07:42:03 PM
The beginning and ending of this reminds me of one of those Kung Fu movies when they are about to battle. :) You are soooo good Micheal. You create the coolest music and I always enjoy being able to share it! Thanks for another entertaining creation. Great job. [ Reply to This ]
Gail! &mdash 04/28/08 - 11:08:47 AM
You sweetheart you...You made me blush...Many thanks friend, for the kind review. Kung Fu, eh? Well, it is rather cinematic. Ha ha...I'll add your suggested imagery to Damien's Clint Eastwood imagery. Hey! A Kung Fu movie starring Clint? Hmmmnn....
Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Very cool &mdash 04/26/08 - 10:42:50 PM
This is a really well-arranged and dynamic track. I love the range of sounds, and the terrific variation in mood as different instruments come in and go out. You may not have mastered the software yet, but you can't be too far off! Nicely done. Looking forward to those new tracks when they're ready. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Hi David! &mdash 04/28/08 - 11:13:35 AM
Thanks man. This one was a little outta my comfort zone. But when I began to mess with the various MTron settings I started getting a lot of ideas. I didn't really think seriously about doing a full piece until I added the lead guitar. The combo clicked for me and I knew I had something.
I'm glad you dug my little experiment.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Mike-man! &mdash 04/27/08 - 11:05:41 AM
I have no idea how you did this, but it's genius. It tells a whole story and it would be cool to read it. :-) Wonderful; sounds that make me feel a lot. you integrate the sounds so well, and the changes are captivating. You sure learn fast when you buy new software/hardware stuff! [ Reply to This ]
Ha ha.... &mdash 04/28/08 - 11:19:59 AM
Don't feel bad Rox...Even I have no idea how I did this! lol!
All of my stuff---whether guitar based or keyboard based---arises from moments when I'm "in the zone" and noodling on one or the other instrument. If I stumble on something that sounds/feels interesting, I just run with it and follow wherever it leads. I have never yet sat down and said to myself: "I will now write a blues tune!"---or any other genre. At least, that's the case with my original stuff. Of course, that doesn't apply to covers...
Glad you enjoyed this sis!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Sweeping sounds &mdash 04/27/08 - 12:03:14 PM
Lovely & pyschedelic, modern, tasty, trippy, more adjectives, just really great great music here! [ Reply to This ]
Tom! &mdash 04/28/08 - 11:22:53 AM
it's like an electonic &mdash 04/27/08 - 04:47:04 PM
Thank you Steve... &mdash 04/28/08 - 01:39:16 PM
I appreciate your stopping by and giving this a spin. Glad you enjoyed it.
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Wind & Wuthering &mdash 04/27/08 - 05:43:54 PM
Genesis... it's got that vibe... you're not just noodling around with new equipment here, but there is an attention to melodic structure that is so reminiscent of some great and favorite work by Genesis.. along with some surprises along the way [ Reply to This ]
Hi Scott... &mdash 04/29/08 - 02:28:43 PM
I only like four Gensis albums, and "Wind & Wuthering" is one of them! Good call!
This was a bit of an experiment for me. I'm a bit outta my usual element here to be sure. I'm glad folks like it...
Good to hear from you again bro. I hope you can come back to us someday...
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Mellotron eh! &mdash 04/28/08 - 02:08:46 AM
Mike, this is a really interesting post - I love the spacey solo runs you're playing - I'm less crazy about the wavering chords, but maybe they'll grow on me.
I'd sure like to get my hands on one of these gizmos - maybe after the new iMac.
I'm hearing Moody Blues as well as Genesis - this must have been heaps of fun to do Mike.
Neil
PS, bass is good ;) [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Neil... &mdash 05/10/08 - 01:59:56 PM
Yup...new toys...new joys...
Not my usual fare to be sure. Glad you enjoyed it my friend!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
So very beautiful Big Bro. : ) &mdash 05/08/08 - 06:34:13 PM
Thank you dear friend! &mdash 05/10/08 - 02:01:29 PM
But please decode the rest of your message. (I flunked Algebra! Ha ha...)
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Took &mdash 05/09/08 - 08:38:12 AM
me right back to '75 listening to Lamb Lies Down for my very first time,really evocative of that era...and for those who snub "prog rock" and sadly there are some such around,well it's your lossThis piece is defo prog its like the instrumental links between songs(espesh on LLDOB),the parts that allowed Tony Banks his chance to shine.I suppose this piece of software won't work on PC or into a Yamaha keyboard......??...thought not.Well done.
Jarvoid.. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Chris... &mdash 05/10/08 - 02:03:42 PM
Glad to have taken you back. I like to go there myself...A LOT!
I sent you a note on the software. I'm really happy with it.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Sweet &mdash 06/14/08 - 11:03:35 PM
You know, starting around 1:30, I really started thinking Tales From Topographic Oceans. You're using *that* sound, aren't you, LOL. This is a great listen, Michael, sounds like Art Rock to me. [ Reply to This ]
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