COSMOLOGY for 3 CELLI

LunaTrick

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The cello is always seen as a sad, melancholy, sweet, ethereal instrument - and it is all those things - but I wanted to create a piece to illustrate other moods and languages that the instrument is capable of producing. Thus, you are about to embark on a cosmology of spruce, maple, steel-wound perlon, pernambucco, horsehair, and human flesh. Let me know how you find it....

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Hits: 452
Comments: 33
Fans: 14
Plays: 52
Downloads: 29
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Jan 29, 2009 - 04:36:08 PM
Last Updated: Jan 29, 2009 - 04:36:08 PM Last Played: Nov 06, 2009 - 04:19:41 PM

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Keywords:

Cello (64), Experimental (399), Classical (456), Modern (12), 20th Century (5)

Hardware:

Unlabeled 19th Century Czech Cello, Knopf German bow, Sterling Audio ST55 Condenser Mic, & Luna madness

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Comments

Char	Char said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	That is quite an education. I am listening , as I write this. Thanks for posting. You kept my attention, throughout. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Thanks Char... Education for me in making it! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

drakonis	drakonis said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	CelloCetacean UnterWasser journey through celloplankton and bioluminescent bow-fish. Excellent bit of experimentia. Now, how do I actually score some of those sounds on the staff? :-) Great fun, and expertly played forward backward and upside-down, Daniel. ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Just write in your score... "Lunatronics" and I will apply. Seriously looking forward to working with you... whether it's experimental or traditional. Music is a diverse language... and a working with a linguist like yourself will be a pleasure! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	I always wondered what the plural of cello was Stunning playing ... it's certainly experimental but incredibly expressive and rich in textures and colours - quintessentially cello without sounding anything like the 'normal' cello style, as you say. Cosmology or moon magic? Bloody love it anyway. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Thanks Rebs... Plural Cello is indeed what this piece is... moon magic being a lovely pun on my name too! You're brill! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	The Flavor and various tones are really amazing, the multi tracking of the instrument is very interesting to me, fascinating piece of work... Check out my latest song called Falling Star

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Glad we've sparked something here... Ways to work with shadow is a list worth exploring! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

rsorensen	rsorensen said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	very cool really liked the trip this took me on. the percussive elements were a pleasant surprise. well done man. Check out my latest song called Keep Your Chin Up

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Yes Ridd. String instruments are essentially drums too... the strings being stretched like skins over a hollow wooden cavity. I'm really interested in that element of both cello and acoustic guitar. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

yrp	yrp said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	Very good Daniel. It really makes one look at the cello (and listen to) on different perspectives. Check out my latest song called Light (with onesweetworld)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Thanks Mate That was my intent... glad you were open to it! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Skean	Skean said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	Trippy With all kinds of emotions sad, glad, free, hunting, stuck... etc etc. Very cool painting w the cello, nice experimenting.. I like it. Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Yes Kenta Painting is the word... very cool! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

abfkingsport	abfkingsport said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	abfkingsport The Cello is my favorite string instrument and you certainly have a way with it. This songs has that kind Independent Film sound track feel to it. Awesome work as usual. ABF Check out my latest song called Gold Digger

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Yes... i played it for my partner and that's precisely what she said. Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	Description alone is Rod Sterling..........Beautiful........ Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Rod who? Thanks Orbit... perhaps we can get to Third Degree part 2 one of these days! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

tokai	tokai said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	Hi Dan this is great, played really well. Love the delayed Cello effects. Haunting and eerie sounds. Check out my latest song called maizuru/Bud/Char

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Cool Steve Glad you listened and liked. Hope we get to work together again at some point! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 297 days ago (January 29th, 2009)
	leave room for cello outside of guitars I have always found the sounds of a cello fascinating. very cool variety of sounds. Plus a neat orchestration to top the bill Check out my latest song called November

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	True Vic... I have been laboring over the mechanics of micing acoustic cello - and now I am fairly satisfied, some more of this is in order. I have an electric cello - but it's not the same! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

paul f. page

paul f. page said 297 days ago (January 30th, 2009)

Amazing
Daniel, This is just a stunning display of your instrument. I have never heard all of these sounds wrapped into one package. This is more than just an experiment: you have also shown the many facets of the cello's soul (and, I dare say, your own!) in this strange and beautiful composition. What a breadth of character your instrument possesses. I am so glad I heard this. You certainly are demonstrating an awesome mastery of this instrument. Wow.
Peace.
Paul

Check out my latest song called Double Etude

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	So glad Paul Your comments are valuable as a great composer/player in your own right. I hope this doesn't scare you off writing a piece for me - as I love traditional forms too (as I recently did with Kassia's piece) Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Reinholt56

Reinholt56 said 296 days ago (January 31st, 2009)

Hi Daniel.......
I'm gonna hafta listen to this a few more times before I could possibly get under the hood as to how this piece effects/affects me.

I love the world-village mix of many disparate things that make a cello talk, and of the polyglot result of man-machine-mind.

You've only touched the surface here and to me it was/is a wonderful ride through a different soundscape.

I'm gonna MIDI-fy it and play around...

Take care.

Paul

Check out my latest song called Celestial Mechanics #2

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Play away Paul... Of all macjammers, I thought you would be the one to appreciate this the most. I'm glad you approve! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Epileptic Gibbon	Epileptic Gibbon said 296 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Splendid! Luna madness is the kind of madness I could listen to all day. A truly splendid variety of textures that really show off what the cello can do. I'll line this one up for the podcast show. Check out my latest song called Fiddler Off the Roof w/Komrade K & Caroline

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Very kind... Please play it (and any other of my pieces) on your show. I would be honoured! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

egobandit	egobandit said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	Horse hair Sounds like some minimalistic sixties experiment . I picture skintight black leotards prancing about with skull faces lightly plucking daisies out of factory plumes.. sorry what was I saying. Great experiment!!!! Check out my latest song called when its love

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 295 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
	If you say so... It does have that experimental element - Ligetti, Penderecki, Branca, etc. - but that's cool with me! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

kassia

kassia said 294 days ago (February 1st, 2009)

exploration
this sounds like some late night wanderings, deep into dreams and lost in darkness. inspired and mad all at the same time. i love the different textures you've achieved, the percussive elements. sound and recording is gorgeous. an incredible array of opportunity. you could take each one of these sounds and thoughts and develop them into their own separate piece. this is brilliant stuff daniel. well done.

Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 279 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Thank you Shay... Your description describes exactly what I was going for! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Boundless	Boundless said 214 days ago (April 22nd, 2009)
	Wild and beautiful stuff Reminds me too of some contemporary music's composers. And it certainly shows the scope of this unique instrument. Thanks for the ride. Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

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Name: Luna Trick

Luna Trick is the creative brainchild of English multi-Instrumentalist, Daniel Staniforth, recently joined by music partner and fellow MacJammer, Rebsie Fairholm. Luna Trick offers an array of songs styles ranging from from darkwave, indie rock,... [see more]

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Experimental music is any music that challenges the commonly accepted notions of what music is. There is an overlap with avant-garde music. John Cage was a pioneer in experimental music and defined and gave credibility to the form. As with other edge

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