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maru (2), round (15), five (17), ring modulation (2), b#m (1), ic42 (20)
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it is an attempt to create a circle in music. it is difficult to create more than 5 circles. it is not olympics. it is a short sprint. does it win your ear?
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egobandit
I see it nice build and blend almost like a choral vocal arrangement. I say expand it just my humble no nothin opinion. Enjoyed!
ic42
it would be beautiful with voices. if a singer is found, this music can be shared. it can happen here. i will add more circles and voices. thank you for waiting, and a warm comment. it is time to visit your music. 0x0
davisamerica
.. lol a short sprint my friend ... i think not ... such wonderful work ... thanks ... and .... cool downloadable ... i did
ic42
thank you for another visit, comment, download. it is an honour to have talented davisamerica say "wonderful work". i will work hard to make beauty for you. 0x0
springclock
it wins my ear.... this is cool....
interesting movement.... circle within a circle within a circle....
cool tones and everything is well placed....
thanks for the invite to listen....
peace and future
ic42
it is interesting to listen to maru many times, i get dizzy. it is a folding of notes inside themselves. musical origami. another great talented musician visits me. i am very quiet for no words. thank you. i shall enjoy your music now. 0x0
Char
You touch me. The child within me delights in the sounds. The elder that I am, well she is grateful for talent such as yours. I want to listen for hours, not minutes. Your work is intriguing. And, addictive, I might add.
THANK YOU.
ic42
a child can enjoy the simplicity. a woman can enjoy the complexity. you can enjoy both. it is a delight to have you listen. if it is addictive music, i must make another one for you? it is an excitement to make more music now. thank you for the excitement. 0x0
LunaTrick
Would like to hear it develop for a bit longer. Good stuff!
ic42
however, it will take long to make it long. if you say it is a good start, then i will add interest in a new center part. perhaps new voices. thank you for thoughtful listening. i enjoy music from lunatrick. it is time to return to you. 0x0
Alannah
.. reminds me a little of when people play with their crystal champagne glasses and run their finger around the rim and that high sound is emitted .... a sound I quite enjoy hearing !
ic42
it took much time to create the resonating sound. you compare it to a ringing crystal glass. it is a surprise observation, however your ear is true. it is a nice comparison. it makes me happy to intoxicate you with music. "kanpai!" (a japanese toast, it means bottom's up, or cheers). 0x0
Roxylee
and each note perfectly placed. I listened 5 times, of course, then I downloaded it so I can keep hearing it. Simple, yet something going on behind the scenes. Ambient Elegance...:-)
ic42
it is always going on behind the scenes. it is music, and it must be created. it is good to know that this creation is something you enjoy and keep with you. i will make more. thank you. 0x0
five_extra_arms
Another beautiful composition, icey.
Although gold is recognized as the best, your music sounds more silver to me, but still first to cross the line.
Bob
ic42
in this life, i always cross lines. it creates trouble, however it is not an intent to do a wrong thing. it is a hope this silver line is a good line to cross. there are many good lines in a life to cross. i wish to do many before it is time to cross the last line. thank you for a great friendship on the journey. i must now make a line to your new music. 0x0
five_extra_arms
I meant to express that your composition was a winner to me. First place is a Silver medal in this race. You win.
Bob
ic42
i understand now. a finish line is a good line to cross. it is not worthy of a silver medal. however, your words excite me to work on it again. perhaps it can be better. i will try. 0x0
Feter
this is nicely done ..enjoyed much ..thnx alot
for sharin !!!
ic42
i am always touched by a thought from feter. it is a compliment from a great heart. i cannot share anything but music. however, i am happy to share it with you. thank you for a visit. 0x0
An unhurried progression from simplicity toward beautiful complexity. Take us further down the path. I am intrigued by your "innumerable subroutines." Tell us more about how you programmed this.
ic42
a goal of this was to move from simple to complex. you desire enumeration of innumerable? i will attempt it. 4 measures of chords automatically generated. next, chords broken into separate notes on new staff. next, for each staff, repeat 4 measures, and break notes in new measures in half (1/2 note break into 2 1/4 notes.) repeat, creating 1/8 notes for next measures. next, offset each staff by 2 measures from each other. that is automatic. then i manually fix some notes. then i add an ending. it is interesting work. it is good to know you are interested in more. thank you for the question. i will attempt to make more circles here. 0x0
Thank you! That gives me an idea of the math behind the beauty. I suppose it can be compared to geometric progressions and sequences in nature -- like spiral galaxies, ocean waves, electromagnetic emanations and sea shells.
jiguma
I find this concept really interesting - a "round" or circle if you like. Each of the parts has its own personality. I agree that this could be expanded in a choral context. I wonder why 5 circles seems to be the limit.
Have you listened to dirigent at MJ? He does some really interesting things with these types of things in a choral (albeit culturally specific) context.
Thanks, I enjoyed this,
Neil
ic42
yes i have heard dirigent sing. he is extremely gifted singer. it is also an honour to have you listen to this. you write and sing and play so skillfully. at 5 circles, it became to complex sounding. it was too much after that. if i changed to a different style in the middle, then repeat, perhaps it will be ok longer. i have thought to try this. it is the next experiment. many thanks for an interest in this work. 0x0
Skean
Sweet sounds u playing here my friend.
This is good to my soul THX for sharing.. Peace
ic42
skean makes powerful music. it is a great compliment to my music. thank you. 0x0
five_extra_arms
I thought that was a little performance that a submarine did. Innumerable Sub Routines tells me the coach or captain is relentless and over works his subs.
Hmmm.... I'll have to rethink this one.
;)
ic42
it is a deep dive. you drill down to play with the sub routines of the sub marines. a captain thinks it is all water under the bridge. i must run silent and deep. it is fun to play with words. and music. and friends. thank you. 0x0
sonnyjim
And yet has Asian vibe. Very timely tune. It wants still longer listening.
Short but swell.
ic42
it is difficult to go longer. it is time to increase my skill. however, if you enjoy the music and "asian vibe", then it is time to learn more. i will make this longer, and learn. first, i must learn of your music. it is time to visit. thank you. 0x0
Epileptic Gibbon
Mathematical beauty. A symbiosis of the simple and the complex, the man and the numbers, the human spirit and the ghost in the machine.
ic42
it captures my music. it is an attempt to distill beauty from complexity. it is not simple to create. however, the result is worthwhile if someone is listening. thank you for listening. 0x0
MyFakeIdentity
I think it feels like a round, or maybe a fugue.
What are the harmony and resolution rules used here? Is it classical counterpoint, or something else? It sounds classical.
I would love to try my hand at creating a different instrumentation and vocals, but keeping each and every note as they are here.
I wish it was in 5/4 time, but that's OK.
ic42
it is a simple melody, however difficult to create correctly. it is a melody to offset and create internal harmony. after 5 circles, the melody must become more complex, to offset boredom. it is a success? to be interested in extending this is exciting. a note will be sent to you. thank you for an interest in this piece. 0x0
I like it
ic42
it is a regret that i have not visited your great music recently. i must do that now. thank you for visiting mine. 0x0
The various lines harmonize each other perfectly. It is almost like an alternate version of something like Pachelbel's canon.
ic42
there is no point to music without counterpoint. it is a flattering comparison to pachelbel. often the computer generates uncomfortable chord progressions for my music. this music is different. it was time for me to choose. creating a canon with a simple melody was enjoyable. there is not much variation. perhaps in the next version. thank you for a thoughtful comment. 0x0
MyFakeIdentity
I made a cover of this wonderful song. I hope you like it.
http://www.macjams.com/song/50190
ic42
it is so much more now. it is a humble beginning of the circle, however you have created such beautiful jewelry from such a small ring. there are no words for such happiness here. please accept a thank you from the heart.
-hakucho
MyFakeIdentity
I had fun working on this. Your melody has so many possibilities within it I also found a nice picture with an maru hidden in plain sight.