White Sea (for Solo Cello)

LunaTrick

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Happy Christmas to one and all!

This is a cello improvisation that I did after waking up to the first big snow here in Colorado. It was intended for a collaboration that I hope will still follow... but I wanted to post a solo cello version of it as well. I hope you find some repose in it during this crazy yuletide season.

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Hits: 789
Comments: 34
Fans: 17
Plays: 77
Downloads: 43
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Dec 25, 2008 - 12:57:52 AM
Last Updated: Dec 25, 2008 - 12:57:52 AM Last Played: Nov 08, 2009 - 07:26:19 PM

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Solo Cello (1), Classical (452), Instrumental (556), ()

Hardware:

19th Century Czech cello, Sterling Audio ST55 Condenser Mic, and fields of snow.

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Comments

ramonaji	ramonaji said 320 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	Impressed, again! Perfect. And more beautiful than anything I've heard on NPR in quite a while...! Check out my latest song called You Think You've Got it All?

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	On the radio? Wow... that's a compliment. More cello coming up then! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

edpdx	edpdx said 320 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	I love improvisitions like this especially when is about a personal experience. This absolutely wonderful! Here in Portland, we have just gotten a lot of snow and is a very nice Christmas. Thanks for sharing edpdx Check out my latest song called Constellation V.2

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks for your sensitivity this piece. This is the most personal instrument for me! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

ktStrasse	ktStrasse said 320 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	a welcome change of pace snowy piece indeed! this is quite good on its own, i think it will make a great collaboration. Check out my latest song called All Roads Lead Back To You

ktStrasse	ktStrasse said 320 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	a welcome change of pace snowy piece indeed! this is quite good on its own, i think it will make a great collaboration. Check out my latest song called All Roads Lead Back To You

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Feel free to add to it if you wish! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Feter	Feter said 320 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	White Sea ahh this is so cool ...very nice theme ...the cello has a depth and you played more mellow with it ...great expressions there .. very nice work my friend ..thnx alot for sharin !!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Cheers Feter Someday I'll play cello on one of your pieces perhaps? Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Skean	Skean said 319 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	Oh! man This is so awesome... TX and a happy holiday... :D) Check out my latest song called Walking seeking & depressed

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks again my friend For listening to my pieces from all over the genre map! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

magnatone	magnatone said 319 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	White Sea This is gorgeous Daniel - what a special christmas gift! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Karen All teasing aside... I'm thrilled to have your feedback and eagerly anticipate your next work! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 319 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	Hi Daniel....... This was lovely to listen to as my first MJ listen of Christmas Day. I've d/l this to have a look at what I might like to do with this. i'll let you know if anything comes out of my ideas. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called JKCS041

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Paul As I remarked in the PM, I would be thrilled by your experimentations with my work! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

drakonis

drakonis said 319 days ago (December 25th, 2008)

Excellent solo...
But wait... was this a single recording? because at 0:16, I hear a single legato note being played simultaneously with a separate melody line on a different string... I know that can be played, but it is still really striking and impressive to hear. Love the strong vibrato here and there, very strong melody line. And in some ways, this seems to create warmth against the cold. Nice rich tone, nice depth in playing... I like it! Sounds like all the strings are there again! :-) I'm in line to collab with you... I'll be writing something for you to flaunt your expert cellosity!
ttfn,
Drakonis

Check out my latest song called Temporal Tantrum (Sister Savage Mix)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Eduard It is a tecnique called "double stopping" that I have been working on. Ironic term - but that's what it is called. I eagerly await our next collaboration my friend! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

michael2	michael2 said 319 days ago (December 25th, 2008)
	luna trick the collab is definitely still happening. holidays got me all jammed up, but i'm well into it. you already know that I think this is brilliant. wish i could play with your passion. Check out my latest song called Stars and Dust (space challenge)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Michael You have your own passion.. and I appreciate you extending it to our cello/theremin piece. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 318 days ago (December 26th, 2008)
	I envy you living in Colorado- I grew up in Boulder, I really miss it.Your playing here is beautiful.I love the cello.Thanks for the music! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thank you sir.... I treasure comments from great musicians such as yourself! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

DWL	DWL said 318 days ago (December 26th, 2008)
	Ther isn't one string to your bow is there? Another MJer who I cannot predict what they are going to do. Very impressive :-) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Superstar Shangri-La

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Well Dick... My goal for 2009 is to keep you guessing. You are quite the multifaceted type yourself sir! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Bowman	Bowman said 318 days ago (December 26th, 2008)
	Soulful... and introspective. I liked it. Check out my latest song called The Orion Express - MJ Space Race 2009 by Bowman

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks a lot As I stated earlier, it is the most intimate instrument for me. What other instrument do you have to caress with your whole body in order to play? Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 313 days ago (December 31st, 2008)
	Sonorous A cello has such a beautiful dark sound. Goes well with the time of year. Check out my latest song called Pipe Spring at Dusk

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Vic It is a wintery instrument too! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

gisli	gisli said 311 days ago (January 2nd, 2009)
	Emotional This is very impressive and so beautiful. Expresses admixture emotions. Check out my latest song called Sonatina (1st movement)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 301 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	Thank you I've really enjoyed your music also! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

kassia

kassia said 308 days ago (January 5th, 2009)

you play
with passion. this is gorgeous. deep and brooding. all of your songs always have a wonderful sense of space and room to move and breathe. but most especially these meditative pieces. you have a real ability to find the space between notes and let it have it's moment. you're getting a beautiful sound from the cello - sounds like you're really figuring things out with the mics and getting back your cello chops! can't wait to hear more.

Check out my latest song called World of Wonders

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 301 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	Thanks Shay You are so very encouraging, kind, and thoughtful. As you know, I've been spending quite a bit of time with my cello.... partly to get my chops up to play with you!!! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 304 days ago (January 9th, 2009)
	Wow Daniel... There is something magical about cello and a master playing it. I love this. I'm really glad the snow pushed you this direction! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 301 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	Yes Mark The snow had a lot to do with it.... perhaps I'll do one for each season like George Winston! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

segiperkasa	segiperkasa said 297 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
	cool... that was some cool play... Check out my latest song called The Sun is not far Behind

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