scattered clouds (w/Wildlife Analysis)

Mystified

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When Wildlife Analysis posted his "Interlude #2" up as an Open Collaboration, I immediately thought I could do something with it.
I loved the breezy, free feeling of the song, and after improvising four tracks of vocals, I mixed it up a bit in Logic, turned some things inside out, and came up with this Ambient treatment.

Thanks for the opportunity to mix this track up, WA :)

Hope you all enjoy....

photography by Bryn (and no..it's not upside down!)

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Song Stats

Hits: 905
Comments: 22
Fans: 22
Plays: 111
Downloads: 61
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Uploaded: Nov 13, 2008 - 08:46:30 AM
Last Updated: Nov 13, 2008 - 09:29:54 AM Last Played: Oct 19, 2009 - 08:36:46 AM

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Keywords:

Mystified (163), sbc (68), ambient (613), interlude (8), fluffy clouds (1), clouds (22), Wildlife Analysis (2)

Hardware:

macbook, MAudio keystation, Behringer B-1 Condenser mic, MAudio mobile pre USB

Software:

Logic 8 Studio, GB3

Comments

PrototypeEightyOne

PrototypeEightyOne said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)

yo
cool idea i liek the sound and blend of the sounds and how one track was being played backwards.. But i didnt hear to much variation through out the track, i was waiting for it to break into something different or some different elements to appear..I like the idea but think more can be done with this. I'de like to hear more going on, whether it be instr or more vocal layers..feels it needs something more to be complete..

nice track

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Mystified

Mystified said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)

Yes...
...you're absolutely right. More definitely could be done with this, and I did consider it--then decided to post what I had.

I am working on several other creative projects at the moment, and knew if I didn't take an hour or two out and experiment with this, then I'd never get around to it at all.

So it is what it is. Sorry if it disappoints, but in the end, if anyone enjoys it for what it is, then it was worth sharing.

Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

PrototypeEightyOne	PrototypeEightyOne said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	yo sorry i think you misunderstood, I DO enjoy it very much so, in fact, enough to spend time writing a comment for it :P although it feels incomplete, dont get me wrong it is still a strong piece... Check out my latest song called Confusion

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	Very cool Cat! The vocals really add to the piece! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Mystified	Mystified said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	Thanks, Mark I was recording vocals for another collaboration when I took a few minutes to improvise these, which is often how I do spur-of-the-moment pieces like this. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

WildlifeAnalysis	WildlifeAnalysis said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	Whoa Mystified, this was incredibly cool. Not only did you do something to push this in a new direction, but you've given me some new ideas for future pieces. The second half of this tune is especially interesting to me. Thanks for taking a stab at this, I'd love to do it again! mike Check out my latest song called Nightscape

Mystified	Mystified said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	Thank you If I've given you some new ideas and spurred creativity, then that's the best outcome possible :) Thanks again for letting me dabble with this! Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

magnatone	magnatone said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	scattered clouds WOW - this is FABULOUS! you two have a future together as collab partners - don't stop now! Mysti, your voice is beyond gorgeous, as usual. sigh...... Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

Mystified	Mystified said 375 days ago (November 14th, 2008)
	thanks, Karen You're so kind! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for listening :) Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

drakonis	drakonis said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	drifting slowly downstream... looking up at the clouds and trees drifting by... I love the occasional backward effects, cool and breezy harmonies laced over WA's beautiful tune. Nicely done you two! ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

Mystified	Mystified said 375 days ago (November 14th, 2008)
	Breezy and carefree... ...is totally the vibe I felt from this piece, and one reason I had to work with it. So much of my music is NOT like this, so it was fun to weave my vocals around WA's track. Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

michael2

michael2 said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)

very nice cat
this is great. i can see where prototype eighty one was coming from, but respectfully disagree. this is perfect as is to me. it's like an album track, only you don't have the benefit of hearing it in the context of a larger work. really liked how you mixed this one up, and of course the vox are really nice. what effects did you use on this one? really liked the feel once the backwards sounding track came in, almost sounds like gleetchlab. great track.

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Mystified

Mystified said 375 days ago (November 14th, 2008)

thanks michael
I'm still trying to figure out 'ambient,' (I'm a classical music girl!) but I love the idea that it doesn't have to be 'strict' in its form and can wander and drift.

I used very basic effects--platinum reverb and echo on the vox, and on the last instrumental track I assigned the "Delay Designer" under "Simple Patterns">>Rhythm Ghost. I may have dabbled with the effect a bit--I tried several things before I decided on that one.

It was a lot of fun to work on. Thanks for listening and for commenting :)

Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

stacey	stacey said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	As always Amazing, different, wild, gorgeous, interesting, thought-provoking, and Mystifying. Check out my latest song called tick tock

stacey	stacey said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	As always You are amazing! Check out my latest song called tick tock

stacey	stacey said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	Okay, third time's a charm having computer difficulties I think. Sorry! Anyway, I'm posting the third and if they all come up, well, then GOOD! You deserve 3 times the praise. You rock lady! Check out my latest song called tick tock

Mystified	Mystified said 375 days ago (November 14th, 2008)
	stacey.... Thanks so much! You are always so supportive. I'm glad enjoyed this composition, and the admiration is mutual!! :) Check out my latest song called For the Beauty of the Earth

Drew Kopr	Drew Kopr said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	SCHWEET! Wow, I didn't know you had this in ya, Mysti! Fantastic production, arranging, singing...the works. I think this is very creative and extremely well done. Sounds great to my ears. DIG IT! Check out my latest song called WinterSong

Feter	Feter said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	scattered clouds now this is so dreamy and rich ..really complicated back ground but gives a real touch for the whole sphere very wonderful vocal work as always ...totally awesome thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

kristyjo	kristyjo said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	Very dreamy- I do like the backward track in there- I wasn't sure how you got that sound until I read a little more. I think your title pretty much describes it. Nice vocals over an excellent bed. I can see P81's point, but I'm learning to expect less melodic movement in a piece in the ambient genre. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

egobandit	egobandit said 376 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	wow love the mandolin mix I would love to add drums to this! excellent! Check out my latest song called when its love

particledots	particledots said 375 days ago (November 13th, 2008)
	Very nice Lots of space to breath and see the little fluffy clouds :-) Fabulous b Check out my latest song called Mt St Helen - (Cadence Corrected Mix)

lengold	lengold said 375 days ago (November 14th, 2008)
	You always provide a lovely listen - very well produced. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

edpdx	edpdx said 373 days ago (November 16th, 2008)
	Sweet! I started to listen to it while looking at the foggy morning here in Portland Oregon. Very relaxing and sweet music. The melodies are very well crafted and distributed. This piece is going to my MP3 player. Exelente! edpdx Check out my latest song called Constellation V.2

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 373 days ago (November 16th, 2008)
	I'm a sucker for backwards stuff... This is a a neat soundscape. It may not 'go anywhere' but it starts out in a just fine 'where' to begin with... Ed Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

guitapick	guitapick said 372 days ago (November 17th, 2008)
	~ Nice spaces... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

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Ambient music is a loosely defined musical genre that incorporates elements of a number of different styles - including jazz, electronic music, new age, rock and roll, modern classical music, reggae, traditional, world and even noise.

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