New York Day

The Infinites

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The first 9 seconds of this were recorded as I stood in Greenwich Street in May 2008, watching a small brass ensemble walking past. I kept it as I thought I could use it somewhere, sometime. I came across it the other day and it got me thinking about how much I enjoy just hanging around NYC, doing, well, nothing and everything.

The photo is just an ordinary scene I captured in Grand Central Terminal and again, it's about nothing or everything - the couple appear to have their own story.

The overall sound is an attempt at something and nothing to try and describe what it sounds like, feels like just chilling and having a mellow day in the most vibrant city on the planet. I think it's the ying & yang of the city I enjoy the most...I enjoy doing nothing and taking it all in or being right in amongst it all, especially with friends.

Hope you get it.

Jim

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Uploaded: Sep 06, 2008 - 09:51:50 AM
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Skean	Skean said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	Dreamy And I like dreamy tunes thanks for this one. Peace --- Kenta Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

The Infinites	The Infinites said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	Glad you like it K Thanks for stopping by. Dreamy - nice one! Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

TG	TG said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	Sweet I love that you love New York, it has always had that edge of time feeling for me, last days of Rome etc... this song somehow captures the fast paced city and the relaxing reflections one may experience as an observer. Cool indeed! Check out my latest song called Think Of Me

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The Infinites said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)

I'm addicted to New York!
I have a few recordings from around the city taken over my last 4 visits. I plan to go thru each one to see what feelings they evoke and put some music around these in whatever way inspires.

If my ship comes in - NYC would be where I land.

More to come on the same theme.

Glad you like it - means a lot from coming from you, Tom.

Jim

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lavalamp	lavalamp said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	NY, NY Very clean, crisp production. Nice and fluid. Glad I stopped by. Love the piano lines. Dave Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

c4rson	c4rson said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	Yay!!!!!!! Oooooh..... i hear the hustle and bustle of Broadway cutting through Times Square... All those stories... rushing around... Quite a rush.... i love it Jim.... :-) Check out my latest song called Diamond Eyes

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)
	very... ... tranquil. the piano melody is really nice. also, the intro was pretty cool as well. Check out my latest song called November

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The Infinites said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)

Thanks all!
To be honest, all I'm doing is getting back in the zone after some time out. These soundscape ventures are just to fill the time between 'real' songs. So I guess I must be limbering up for something. I have collected some ad hoc NYC recordings that I think could be useful, so in my quieter moments, I'll continue to put short instrumental items together.

I need to find my lyric mojo, tho'...

Jim

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Feter

Feter said 442 days ago (September 6th, 2008)

New York Day
wonderfull ...very dreamy and soothing ...
woudl imagen all these pictures about NY
my close friend from NY and we always share
these talks about the city and pictures ..
I have strange passion toward the city ..
thank yu so very much for sharin this
inspirational song ...!!!!

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Henke	Henke said 441 days ago (September 7th, 2008)
	I would have thought New York to be a little more busy than this, but it also works nicely as the soundtrack for a sunny weekend in Stockholm ;-) I enjoyed it a lot and I'm looking forward to more of the same kind. So - no hurry on my account, dear lyric mojo... lol Stay well! /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

The Infinites	The Infinites said 441 days ago (September 7th, 2008)
	Yes - it does get busy but this is first thing in the morning...heh heh! Thanks for your continued support, H. Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

cjdaley	cjdaley said 440 days ago (September 8th, 2008)
	Nice piece You make NYC sound like a cool, zen place, though you can hear the traffic pulsing through the window. Check out my latest song called shortbus spaceship (feat. the Flying Monggz from the Ninth Planet) by the Monggz

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The Infinites said 440 days ago (September 8th, 2008)

That's the thing I dig the most
NYC is whatever you want. I can sit and people watch for days or go nuts bonkers for days with the rush. Calm is there, but so is wild. You just decide which bit you prefer on any given day.

That said, I don't live there so it would have to be different if I did.

The tune is me getting up and hitting a diner for eggs & bacon, coffee & OJ.

I wonder where I'll end up today?

Jim

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dajama

dajama said 440 days ago (September 8th, 2008)

Very cool
This is great. I love the beat, and the piano on this is sweet. The haunting arpeggio gives the piece a nice ethereal feel, but that insistent bassline holds it all down. Some nice keyboard sounds on those chords from around 2:20 onwards - kind of remind me of that lovely sound from Your Silent Face, the old New Order song. A great piece. Very evocative, and terrific arrangement. Nicely done. Peace.

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The Infinites	The Infinites said 440 days ago (September 8th, 2008)
	Brilliant! I love the fact you like this! I'm trying to fit my memories into tunes that are like pictures. Does that make sense? Hope so. Thanks for tuning in. Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

lengold	lengold said 440 days ago (September 9th, 2008)
	I think that you have captured the essence of a big city perfectly. could be the opening to a film with everyone rushing around. Lovely piano. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

The Infinites	The Infinites said 439 days ago (September 9th, 2008)
	Thanks Lenny G It could be a bit more hectic, but I hope this describes a quieter moment away from the crowds -maybe downtown around the West Village as opposed to the main drags... Maybe one day I'll do a film score like my namesake Craig Armstrong, LOL! Cheers for tuning in and your comment is valued as always, Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

jie	jie said 425 days ago (September 23rd, 2008)
	cool enjoyed the feel of the piece sounded like the soundtrack of a film. some nice piano work. thanks for sharing Check out my latest song called Gods Got HisPlans, Ive got mine

The Infinites	The Infinites said 423 days ago (September 25th, 2008)
	Thanks! Film score - that's juicy. If only! Cheers for listenin' & commentin' Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

bud

bud said 423 days ago (September 25th, 2008)

I get it completely
my wife Lisa is big into nothingness - so I live with the concept on a daily basis. Nothing will keep us together. Heard that before - right?
Really missed you last night at dinner with CJ - sorry my scene was so touch and go.
Your arrangement and voices here are beautiful and very inside/outside. If I weren't working so much I'd be doing the same thing here in Paris - nothing.

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The Infinites	The Infinites said 423 days ago (September 25th, 2008)
	Doing nothing = doing something Going for a meal with friends, just a normal everyday thing, something and nothing. Me & Jake doing it in NYC - now that is a whole diffren't thang! Paris will still be there when I'm not. See you in Brooklyn! Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

Char	Char said 423 days ago (September 25th, 2008)
	I like your thinking that ... such as this was your limbering up. Wake up, wake up! Good morning world! Thank you. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

The Infinites	The Infinites said 416 days ago (October 3rd, 2008)
	Ta Cha! Yes, it's the sound of the beginning of a new day....glad you got it! Thanks for tuning in. Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

RazorsKiss	RazorsKiss said 423 days ago (September 25th, 2008)
	the plucking gave it an old school synth feel, but i think you were successful in bringing it into our decade. i liked the piano hits as well. they were simple, but neat enough to engage the listener. kind of reminded me of schroder( sp?) fomr the peanuts, banging on his toy piano, throwing down some chopin, or Beethoven.. great post. AD Check out my latest song called Heart of Hearts

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The Infinites said 416 days ago (October 3rd, 2008)

Funny you should mention Peanuts
I am a big fan of Vince Guaraldi that did the music for Charlie Brown et al. What a cool sound his trio produced - try and listen to a track of his called "Skating" and that will transport you back to your childhood. I love when a tune paints a picture - that's what I have attempted here.

Thanks for taking time to comment. Appreciated.

Jim

Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

egobandit	egobandit said 423 days ago (September 25th, 2008)
	new york Ahh #5 years I thought I had enough but now all I want to do is go back. Im glad to see it inspired this in you. What a wonderful song! LOve the down ward piano reminds me of summer in siam... Excellent! Check out my latest song called when its love

egobandit	egobandit said 423 days ago (September 25th, 2008)
	I ment 35 years Check out my latest song called when its love

The Infinites	The Infinites said 416 days ago (October 3rd, 2008)
	Summer In Siam The Pogues - nice. That downward piano reminds me of descending into the subway at Christopher St, just to jump a train to, well, anywhere. I like the surprize of getting up to street level and not knowing exactly what's around. A small adventure in the big city! You must go back ASAP! Thanks for listening / commenting. Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 416 days ago (October 2nd, 2008)
	Patio Version Of The 5 Ninth Meltdown Jim this is great! What a wonderful vibe it has. I especially love the piano parts. Has it been 5 months already? Check out my latest song called Michael Pool

The Infinites	The Infinites said 416 days ago (October 3rd, 2008)
	Cheers, Bob! i think of us, Tom, Bud and the guys n gals when I hear this. Ahh, that long table at the back of 5 9th where we chewed the fat and got down to some cool conversations. Brilliant spot for eats & drinks. Just great! Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

BigFinish	BigFinish said 416 days ago (October 3rd, 2008)
	never been to NYC but would love to be at this place and time ... very cool1 Jack Check out my latest song called Origins Demo 2

The Infinites	The Infinites said 416 days ago (October 3rd, 2008)
	Thanks for tuning in, Jack I'm sure you'll get there some day - it's a magnet for artists such as yourself. I must say, the 'BIG' project is an outstanding addition to the MJ catalog - thanks to all for the work that has gone into the event. Jim Check out my latest song called Day-Glo

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