notes of christmas past

ic42

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it is a winter blanket of snow. it smothers life. it attempts to silence all sound. however, small ghosts of music escape. they always find each other. every winter they dance together. they are the notes of christmas past.

this was exclusive music for the epileptic gibbon podcast episode 20 for christmas time, and is now on macjams. it is hoped to bring a joy to darkness. 0x0

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Hits: 674
Comments: 36
Fans: 16
Plays: 45
Downloads: 44
Votes: 4
Uploaded: Jan 10, 2009 - 02:55:09 PM
Last Updated: Jan 10, 2009 - 02:55:09 PM Last Played: Nov 11, 2009 - 09:09:29 AM

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blanket (1), death of cold (1), winter (58), bells (55), dance (607)

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Comments

magnatone	magnatone said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	notes of Christmas this is BEAUTIFUL! I love your use of the snares, triangle, subtle sounds that make this a truly lovely listen - thanks! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

ic42	ic42 said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	subtle it is a good word. it was an attempt to mix harsh and subtle, dark and light. winter is a high contrast season. a wish for hints of spring to return. a whisper of life. it is an honour to have you listen to my music. thank you. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

kassia	kassia said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	ghosts ghosts and fairies. some remembering, some dreaming, some letting go. i love the snare that moves throughout carrying me along as the synth waves float by. lovely and haunting. Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

ic42	ic42 said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	a beat of faeries wings perhaps the music spoke to you. the idea of the snare was to move a listener to each new scene, then stop and reflect. it sounds as if it was a success for you. thank you for listening. it is wonderful to have you stop here. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

kristyjo	kristyjo said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	interesting how the slow, slightly sinister ambience was punctuated by the insistence of the snare rhythm. The snatches of carols were neat. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

ic42	ic42 said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	it is accurate winter is sinister. it is a snare to catch those unaware. however, you are correct, this snare awakens each carol and sets it free. thank you for enjoying this offering. it is time to visit your music again. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

Char	Char said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	Unique it is. I liken this to echoes of sounds from the not too distant past. It definitely feels cold but also hints at sweet and welcoming things. Thank you, ic42. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

ic42	ic42 said 315 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	sweet and welcoming it is so kind for you to be sweet and welcoming. perhaps the ghost of music in the speaker is closer than it appears? it is a hope that the echoes of life ring for a long while. thank you for visiting my music, always. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

Feter	Feter said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	notes of christmas past This is so deep ...you brought a heavy tone to the scene of snow and the season as a whole ...but there s a live move with your snare ..ghostly but so soulful with far organ ...wonderfull work ..thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

ic42	ic42 said 316 days ago (January 10th, 2009)
	deep comment it is a ray of spring sunshine to have feter visit the music. thank you for such a listen of contrasts. it is good to know they work together for you. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

Moviz	Moviz said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	your sounds are perfect for your description as it gives the impression of emptiness and winter gloom, but with an awakening in the offing, stirring to bring in the new. Great soundscape, regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

ic42	ic42 said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	it is a sound escape you describe an impression of music, that is the impression of intent of the music. thank you for a close listen and comment. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

guitapick	guitapick said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	What a wonderful... ...description of a beautiful piece...truly a work of beauty Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

ic42	ic42 said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	winter is beauty a harsh beauty. thank you for such praise, from master guitarist who creates beauty as well. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

guitapick	guitapick said 314 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	Harsh... ...and the blanket of snow provides a softened edge of beauty...where we stay warm...you paint that very, very well, here... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

michael2	michael2 said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	i love this great droney sounds and crystalline textures. the drums are a perfect addition. another really nice track. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

ic42	ic42 said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	drone of winter if you listen closely, it seems that winter has a drone sound. a restless tension. it is an attempt to capture the tension. your comments are always a joy to see. thank you. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	Captures the cold beauty of winter. As I listened, I couldn't help but think of it as music to accompany a film (set in winter of course :). It creates such a powerful mood and setting. I don't usually enjoy 'ambient' music but I enjoyed this! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

ic42	ic42 said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	film loop it is music to accompany a film. a film that projects onto a window every year. crystal actors ask to be watched. they blanket the stage outside. then it is spring. it is a happy mood to know you enjoy this music. it is film score music for the mind. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

Ex_Silentio	Ex_Silentio said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	Dark Christmas. Ominous. Subtle. Excellent production. Check out my latest song called Loneliness Becomes Pandora (MJ Space Race 2009)

ic42	ic42 said 315 days ago (January 11th, 2009)
	a desire it was a desire to create quiet tension with music. if you say ominous and subtle, then this experiment is a success. thank you for listening. perhaps it is time to put on a coat, it is still cold. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

musichead	musichead said 314 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	funny you should... Funny you should bring up gibbons podcast. I bookmarked it today. I really like this time of year. And this song is a great view.. Sometimes looking out to the dark and snow.......I see it Check out my latest song called Lets Take a Holiday

ic42	ic42 said 314 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	podcast surprise it was an honour to be selected for the epileptic gibbon podcast. winter is a beautiful time of year. the contrasts of color and temperature focus the mind. it creates stories to occupy time. it is good that this music creates these stories for you. thank you for a thoughtful comment. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

sonnyjim	sonnyjim said 314 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	Definitely a night time track. It's dark and VERY cold where I am now, the kind of cold that feels solid on the skin. Nice meditation here, and Michael is right: those crystalline sounds are fine. Check out my latest song called LIOLI 9 (Interlude)

ic42	ic42 said 313 days ago (January 12th, 2009)
	wall of chill it is hoped that this music creates hopes of warmth, then. thank you to brave the cold and dark, and come visit this music. i shall put on snow shoes and visit your music again. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

Roxylee

Roxylee said 312 days ago (January 14th, 2009)

haunting, yet hopeful
Your music is always very interesting. I love the sound layers and the build up of emotions that you manage to convey with the various instruments and the timing. It is perfect when you said the small ghosts of music always find each other. We can hear them in the wind, in faraway bells, in anything that is sound. The snowfall mutes, but it cannot drown. The carol pieces you have inserted were chillingly perfect. :-)

Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

ic42	ic42 said 312 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
	perfect eye and ear it is a joy that you listen and have 20/20 insight. there is always music in the world and nature. it seems to be in your nature to hear such music. thank you for a warm visit in the cold. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

Savage_Beast	Savage_Beast said 311 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
	Chilling enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Whatever feat. ECLive

ic42	ic42 said 311 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
	solitary solstice it is good to chill. it makes the warmth more desirable. wishing you a warm new year. thank you for visiting and enjoying the notes. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

yrp	yrp said 311 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
	Excellent! The Main drone keeps the cold/winter feeling and the intrusion of the other instruments (specially the drums) turns the piece into a xmas night in a sublte nighmate dimension. Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

ic42	ic42 said 311 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
	effective it is then more effective, if the nightmare is subtle. that was the intent. there is a subtle danger in winter air. it takes the form of beauty. thank you for listening and describing your thoughts. it is helpful to create the next music. it is time to reciprocate with your music, yrp. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

Alannah

Alannah said 308 days ago (January 18th, 2009)

This felt like ....
... Christmas from the deepest darkest depths of the ocean or perhaps one was celebrating this holiday on a very far away planet ... it was chilly indeed .... enjoyable chilly ... but it still made me want to grab my warm "colourful" blanket and curl up while listening .. had to keep checking the fireplace to make sure I was in my warm house!

Check out my latest song called I'm Drownin' - Smokey VW (feat Alannah) + Outtaorbit

ic42	ic42 said 308 days ago (January 18th, 2009)
	far it is music of far away. far from home. it is intended to create a chill. apology for goose bump. it is good that music takes you far from home. it is a good experiment. however, now you are home again. thank you for taking a trip and listening. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

Cameron

Cameron said 268 days ago (February 26th, 2009)

BRRRR!!
You have captured the
icy,
brittle,
slippery,
sparkling,
bare,
stark contrasts of Winter
PERFECTLY
in this piece.

The combination of rich, sustained chords, with an almost oboe-like high sound along with the urgent snare-drum is very captivating, pulling the listener along on a sleigh-ride over a frozen expanse.

Then one last sliver of ice falls off the tree. WONDERFUL.

Oh by the way -- the song art is perfect.

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ic42

ic42 said 268 days ago (February 26th, 2009)

icy joy
it is an attempt to be sparse, but maintain interest. it is also an attempt to overlay different melodies. it is a surprise that they go together well. thank you for the listen, and careful ear. there are such creative stories hidden between the notes, and you find them too. the song art is a photograph i took. it is then processed from harsh burned trees into harsh winter trees. thank you for noticing the art. 0x0

Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 32 days ago (October 21st, 2009)
	Nice I love the concept. Living where it does snow has shown me that it does try to silence everything... But still things break through... Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

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