Veniae

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Veniae = To Be Forgiven

This is something completely new for me. I'm experimenting, moving outside of my comfort zone, exploring aspects of Garageband (and composing) that I haven't used much thus far. I've been listening to a lot of Constance Demby, Sri Chimnoy, and Steven Halpern lately and wanted to try my hand at a sort of meditational-healing sort of piece.

I've done some odd stuff with timing - moving back and forth between 7/8 and 6/8 with a few other things thrown in here and there.

This may take a few listens to really sink in, but I'm hoping in the end it will offer some comfort and a few moments of peace. Thanks for listening.

And thanks for creating such a wonderfully supportive and encouraging environment that makes these experiments possible.

The song art is another of the incredible Soul Cards by Deborah Koff-Chapin. Her website is here: http://www.touchdrawing.com/

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Hits: 2287
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Downloads: 113

Uploaded: Mar 08, 2009 - 09:48:56 PM
Last Updated: Mar 08, 2009 - 09:48:56 PM Last Played: May 04, 2013 - 05:28:34 AM

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Feter	Feter said 1535 days ago (March 8th, 2009)
	Veniae Very dreamy very spiritual ..speaks so wonderfully ..very nicely arrangened creative with all these waves ...very good touches and right spot for the piano to get there ...I just loved the singing flute ..this is always the way with your music ..all full of suprises and wonders ..thnx alot for sharin !!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Feter Full of surprises and wonders...yes...I hope music will always be this way for all of us. Thank you Feter. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 1535 days ago (March 8th, 2009)
	And I've been listening to a lot of this wonderful artist in Northern CA... Some of you might know of her... Kassia is I think how she goes. Excellent artist with lots of variety and a quick wit to match. Fun in the chat room, even better via email... If you get a chance catch her next works... Really a treat. Recommended to all! Check out my latest song called My 911

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Mark lol...you're too sweet. Quick wit is a bit of a stretch, but thank you. Nice to see you here. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 1535 days ago (March 8th, 2009)
	Delightful... Love the droney sweeps... and that delicious high pedal point you get in the upper piano voice.... Nice subtle switches in tempo... lovely themic alterations in different voices... you are flying in your element here Shay... oh to soar in that ether... Marvelous... Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Daniel I love your song comments almost as much as I love your music. Thank you. I'm glad the tempo changes worked for you - it took me a few listens for them to fall into place in my head, but once they did I felt like they really added an interesting flow to the piece. Thank you for your listen and your kind words. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

magnatone

magnatone said 1535 days ago (March 8th, 2009)

Veniae
shay - as you know, i've been excited about this departure from your comfort zone, and am so glad you went for it! the time sig changes (as you also know) have grown on me, and i really love the middle bit where the piano and flute come in, giving a feeling for what the title of the song expresses. you've done a terrific job finding the right synth sounds and using them together and separately, to great effect. the music is so heartfelt, thoughtful, poignant - congratulations on this big step into new frontier!

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kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Karen Your feedback on this piece was very much needed and, as always, your support is very much appreciated. Thank you for being you. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

davisamerica	davisamerica said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	shay .... so it is 2:08 a.m. here and i could not sleep .... found this and ... i feel better. Honestly ... this is a wonderful and soothing balm for the soul ... many thanks for the sharing and I have greedily downloaded for future therapy. Wonderful stuff lady .... just wonderful ... sigh and yawn .... :-] Check out my latest song called 12

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Jack Exactly what I needed to hear. I was nervous about posting this...I couldn't sleep either. I was thinking...Sunday night is not a good time to post a new song...so glad I did so it was here for you at 2:08 a.m. You're wonderful...thank you. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

SISTERS	SISTERS said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	grace this is lovely. the set up would have made Halpern happy! then comes the piano and flute, and there's a change of mood. the sustained chords thruout give this such a beautiful dreamy flavor. this feels as spacious as the cosmos on a good day. full of quiet majesty and lots of grace. nice, shay. anne Check out my latest song called UNIVERSAL SONG w Astronomusic & 24 Soloists

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	anne Thank you so much. Quiet majesty and lots of grace...blow me away...wonderful words, thank you. Veniae also means to have grace bestowed upon you. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

egobandit	egobandit said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Forgiven There would be no forgiving if there was no mistake. The piano part to me is very soothing. Well to be honest not to say that Im not the whole piece to me was very relaxing. I think its just what I needed thanks downloaded Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	ego always be honest, please. relaxing was exactly what it was supposed to be. thanks for listening and downloading. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

chronologic	chronologic said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	picking the right sounds This is one of your true talents, as mentioned by Magnatone above... I am pretty sure I've commented about it before. Your works always sound so natural, somehow you coax all the sounds into life. I rarely get a sense that any of it is sampled, a huge accomplishment. Check out my latest song called Walk with You

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	chrono i can be a bit obsessive about sounds and spend a lot of time making those choices and getting them just right. it really is exciting to me that you notice that - i totally appreciate your comment and thanks for stopping by for a listen! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Rebsie	Rebsie said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Most soothing 6/8 is my favourite time signature. But I'm happy with the 7/8 too. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	rebsie all that matters is that you're happy :-) karen is rubbing off on me...i never write in 6/8 and now look at me! it's a wonderful time signature, so fluid and joyful. thanks for listening. always great to see you. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

drakonis

drakonis said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)

Mea Culpa
Wonderfully soft gentle intro, the flute section is also great, with the unusual time signature keeping you guessing, but very harmonious and consonantal music. I have to admit that by the last 1/4 of the piece, the flanging synths were a little too repetitive, and I was thinking that if you simply reduced the flange effect a bit near the end (leaving everything else the same) it would sound a little better to me... that's my only critique, probably because I'm so relaxed now, nothing else matters :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis

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kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	eduard i had the same thought about the flange...so i took some out of the middle of the song, but maybe not quite enough? i'll give it another listen. glad this relaxed you. that was it's intent. thanks for the kind words mr. dragon. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

WharmtonRise	WharmtonRise said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Beautiful Soothing music. Sometimes you need music which is in harmony with you; not something disruptive which forces you to listen. I was in harmony with this and it with me. Just beautiful. Check out my latest song called Mortal Coil F

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	andrew wow. you just made my day. i am thrilled that this resonated with you. thank you so much for these wonderful words and for coming by for a listen. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

peacepiano	peacepiano said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Mood Quieter than your piano pieces. Calming, almost ambient musical tones. Always like to hear people venture in different musical directions, you show some real breadth here. Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called Sex tet

kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	bill I'm all about ambient these days...and i'm dying to give a true ambient piece a try someday soon. i agree there are aspects of this that could be ambient, but my melodic tendencies prevailed for the most part. I really appreciate you stopping by for a listen and leaving such great thoughts. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Char

Char said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)

I was transported
to a green hill on a sunny day. I climbed the hill to the top and slowly turned completely around so I could see all of creation spread out below. I was warmed through out, from within and washed over by a music that was tender and caressing and gave me hope that I would find my place. This is what I experienced as I closed my eyes and listened. Extremely well done. My thanks.

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kassia	kassia said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	char i'm going to follow you around MJ to all the songs you visit just so i can read your poetry in the comments you leave. It's wonderful that you can describe what the music did for you. Thank you for sharing that with me. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

bud

bud said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)

Just got done setting up a new studio
and settled down to check in on MJ. This is the second track I've heard so far - first Bryn and Alanah's and now this. I really enjoyed your "departure" and loved being taken along. Beautifully modulated and played - you seem a natural at this sort of thing. Looking forward to hearing more.
BTW - your ambient mix came up on my iPod today and sailed me through an hour of work. I think you're on to something.

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kassia	kassia said 1534 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	kevin I am SO glad you liked the podcast! it's my going to sleep playlist. You are a master ambienteer and I am thrilled that you stopped by here for a listen and liked what you heard. Thank you so much for your great comment. Oh - and I downloaded your challenge album thingy and LOVE it. Very cool stuff. Thanks again! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

LHellman	LHellman said 1535 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Love it Shay, you know that I love all of your music. I do really like this one, especially the calming effect. It will be added to the top of my nightly listen. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us! Proud of you, and Love you!

kassia	kassia said 1534 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	well gee thanks mom! love you too... Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

particledots	particledots said 1534 days ago (March 9th, 2009)
	Hi Shay I listened to this at work earlier today on crappy speakers. I didn't get the depth I amhearing now on decent speakers at home Very well done - please keep experimenting, it is a great direction for you b Check out my latest song called Mt St Helen - (Cadence Corrected Mix)

kassia	kassia said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)
	b glad to hear it sounds good on your speakers. i'm still mixing everything with headphones, saving my money for a good set of monitors. you and your music are a great inspiration for this piece. so i am more than pleased to have you stop by for a listen. thank you. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Alannah	Alannah said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)
	Truly ..... ... your talent knows no boundaries ..... I know nothing at all of 7/8, 6/8 or 15/100ths .... all I know is how it sounds to my ear ... and this is beautiful to my ear ... and I know to everyone else's too ! Check out my latest song called Street People (Anomalous w/Alannah)

kassia	kassia said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)
	alannah wow! i wasn't expecting to see you so early in the week! thanks as always for your great comment. all that matters is that it moves you - whether it be in 7/8 or 15/100 time. thank you. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Reinholt56

Reinholt56 said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)

Hi Shay........
I think that this is one of my favourites from you. I love all your pieces but this one has something and it 'takes me away somewhere' whilst I'm listening.

I'll have to listen to it a few more hundred times before I can let you know what else there is about the ambience that you create and what I like about it.

Now where's that comfy chair and that huge soft pillow.........

Take care.

Paul

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kassia

kassia said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)

paul
another master ambienteer (I stole that word from one of your song titles - hope it's ok!) i am thrilled that you came by for a listen and liked the piece! my absolutely favorite thing about this type of music is the stuff going on underneath - the stuff you don't hear until the 100th listen. i really tried to add some of that so hopefully as you drift away in your comfy chair, you'll be pleasantly surprised by something new each time. thank you so much for listening and leaving such kind words.

Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

thetiler

thetiler said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)

It seems
like when I see your name on the boards (music) that it is going to be a treat. This has a terrific ambient feel to it. Like the seagull in the pic, goes with the sky type sound etc. Nice enya feel in a way as for as the distant feel, which I really am a fan of. Especially when you kick in with the reverb piano. Enjoy the flute and how it really blends in with that feeling that you creating. Nice shimmering synth. You have great consistency in your compositions. Enjoy the echoe 3/4 of the way through, like how that feels like a wave coming in and out. Lots of things to say, very inspirational for me.

Way to go !

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kassia	kassia said 1532 days ago (March 12th, 2009)
	Bill What cool comments and thoughts, Bill! Thank you for sharing these with me. It's really so wonderful when the music we create can move someone else. And it means so much to me that you always come by for a listen. Thank you! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Henke	Henke said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)
	Piece be with you too! What a great achievement you have here, Kassia! Love it! Like Alannah I know not time signatures when I hear a song, but that this will work as meditative music to relax and think harmonious thoughts to is beyond doubt. Thank you so much for the download and for a new favorit in the ever growing list here at MJ!! /Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

Henke	Henke said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)
	Ooops, I meant "Peace be with you too", of course! /H Check out my latest song called Spring

kassia	kassia said 1532 days ago (March 12th, 2009)
	Henke! Wow! How wonderful to see you here! Thanks for coming by. I'm so glad you liked it - and really, it probably works better if you DON'T pay attention to or know what's going on with the time signatures. MJ is dangerous isn't it? My favorites list is growing too. Thank you for listening and leaving such kind words. Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Sigmund

Sigmund said 1534 days ago (March 10th, 2009)

Forgiven
I think this musical style is a natural for you. A great direction for your music to go - maybe even with your collaborative work with Karen. This is great music to start the day while calmly and peacefully planning one's schedule, or better yet, to put the finishing touches on an evening - all I need is a glass of chardonnay and a few tea lights, and your music shall establish the perfect relaxed mood while reflecting on...just about anything! I especially like how you introduce the piano at right about 2 minutes - very skillfully done! Nice work - very well done - I look forward to hearing more of your meditative side!

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kassia

kassia said 1532 days ago (March 12th, 2009)

Sigmund
I'm so happy to see you here - was really hoping to get your thoughts on this piece. I've really been exploring meditation and healing music and what these things can do for me in my own life. And I'm very excited to start branching out to see if I can create some of those experiences for others. Your encouragement is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for coming in for a listen and letting me know what you think. Very much appreciated.

Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

T_Being_esq	T_Being_esq said 1533 days ago (March 11th, 2009)
	Veniae I have just melted off my chair and into a pool of reflections while listening to this. More please. Check out my latest song called Betty's Song

kassia

kassia said 1532 days ago (March 12th, 2009)

T_Being_esq
Well, you've made me smile. Thank you. And WELCOME to MacJams!! I'm very glad you stopped by for a listen and liked what you heard. Melting and reflection was the desired effect so thank you for letting me know it worked! I'm looking forward to hearing some of your music and if you need anything or have questions about MJs just send me a little note and I'll be happy to help out. thank you!

Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

Roxylee	Roxylee said 1532 days ago (March 12th, 2009)
	Shay, experiment on! This is fantastic! Dreamy and peaceful, and very interesting to hear the various sounds woven together. Check out my latest song called Emma, by davisamerica

kassia	kassia said 1532 days ago (March 12th, 2009)
	Roxylee Thank you so much for coming in for a listen and leaving such a great comment! I plan to experiment on...how could I not with the wonderful support and encouragement from everyone here? Thanks again - really glad you liked it! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves

blaky smith	blaky smith said 1528 days ago (March 16th, 2009)
	Emotion Glad and touched to discover this so lovely piece Shay, your music is wonderful, so poignant and heartfelt, it's really a great pleasure to listen. Thank you so much... Marc Check out my latest song called Ecchymoses au jardin

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 1523 days ago (March 21st, 2009)
	Yes! Just beautiful and very much enjoyed! So good to hear this! Bob Check out my latest song called We Can't Let It Go

EEFliess	EEFliess said 1516 days ago (March 28th, 2009)
	wow... Just gorgeous!!! Whimsical and peaceful at the same time Best, Eddie Check out my latest song called Here We Go Again (2.zero Symphonic Star Traveling)

FEEL	FEEL said 1509 days ago (April 4th, 2009)
	nice Great experimentation. Synth has a fine way of filling space. I like the way you used the piano instrument setting with the accompaniment. Really adds to the intro. Beautiful all the way through. Check out my latest song called I Want Emoticon

Sir Bass	Sir Bass said 1502 days ago (April 11th, 2009)
	Mellow Fond Check out my latest song called Krazy and Drunk

richard13	richard13 said 1500 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
	So tranquil and beautiful and perfect I almost wrote an over-florid description of nirvana or something, but it is truly beautiful Shay and you are not only to be congratulated on several levels, but also to be thanked a thousand times for the comfort and peace you will bring to those who hear this music. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

awigze	awigze said 1460 days ago (May 22nd, 2009)
	Shay I have listened to this tune before but had to come back for more I am pleased to know you in this way. Check out my latest song called Dark Waters w/scofugate, ktb, Pickquickrecords, Ren-Tin-10

Schello	Schello said 1450 days ago (June 2nd, 2009)
	bellissimo ascolto questo ambient che mi trasporta lontano Check out my latest song called Snozz'en (Cronik Mix)

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