Road to Nowhere

filmscoremike

Genre: Piano

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I started this a very long time ago, and finally just decided to finish it. I really don't know what to make of it.

This is what happens when I compose something when I have no end in sight. :)

(Used a Steinway piano as the instrument) - Didn't physically play it; all midi.

Yet again, I disappear a few months from this site. I wish I had the time to stick around. Like always, I'll be roaming over the next few weeks, listening to all the great stuff I missed.

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Hits: 333
Comments: 14
Fans: 4
Plays: 49
Downloads: 16
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Uploaded: Apr 10, 2009 - 12:36:08 PM
Last Updated: Apr 10, 2009 - 06:19:34 PM Last Played: Oct 21, 2009 - 10:13:46 PM

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magnatone	magnatone said 213 days ago (April 10th, 2009)
	Road to Nowhere BEAUTIFUL piano playing! i like the bpm changes in there - the slowdown and later speed up. you've clearly got a mastery of the keyboard - COOL! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

filmscoremike

filmscoremike said 213 days ago (April 10th, 2009)

Re: magnatone
Thank you! That's quite a compliment, coming from you. I don't think I really do have a mastery of the keyboard, but I'm working on it. I have to say, I didn't physically play this, but I'm learning the piano so maybe someday, I'll be able to.

I was just listening to your piano songs, and I'm continually impressed. A level of talent I aspire to :)

Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

kassia

kassia said 213 days ago (April 10th, 2009)

road
a beautiful composition. had i not read your response to karen, i would have never guessed you didn't play this. it has a very organic feel to it - so great job on that! i, too, liked the ritardando in the middle. i think this is a great start - i could definitely hear it with some strings, if you felt like developing it further. great tune...thanks for sharing this!

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filmscoremike

filmscoremike said 213 days ago (April 10th, 2009)

Re: Kassia
Thanks! I guess I have Logic Pro to thank for that organic feel :). I actually expected to have to change the velocity on certain notes, but with the Steinway it didn't do much. Perhaps the fact this melody started on the piano shows through somewhat.

Funny you mention strings. When I was listening to the last portion, I found myself hearing strings. I might come back this one someday. It deserves a little more care and polish than I have given it.

Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

Feter	Feter said 213 days ago (April 10th, 2009)
	Road to Nowhere Very lovely ...the title is heavier than the sweet lighted heart this song has ...really awesome ...with spirit ..thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 213 days ago (April 10th, 2009)
	Re: Feter Yes the title is quite misleading isn't it? :) Maybe going nowhere in particular isn't a bad thing. I suppose it wasn't when I was making this song. So glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

DeathArrow	DeathArrow said 212 days ago (April 11th, 2009)
	lalala nice build-up ! the piano-playing is just gorgeous !! i like the tempo changes in it !! and also how the feelings change! you know how to handle the piano/keyboard nice !! and the ending is just the cherry on the top that makes it perfect !! fav'd !! cheers, Luke Check out my latest song called Summer Day

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filmscoremike said 212 days ago (April 12th, 2009)

Re: DeathArrow
Honestly, I'm shocked at the response to this. Glad you enjoyed it!

Again, can't take credit for actually playing this, and I don't even feel comfortable saying I can 'handle' the instrument, but if I can make it seem like I can, well, I guess I'm on the right track :)

Wow, so glad you, and others have enjoyed this. Thanks for the comments!

Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

RickB1

RickB1 said 211 days ago (April 13th, 2009)

From contemplation to purpose...
Colorful, at times pleasantly meandering, reflective and contemplative. The changes in timing mirror the ebb and flow of thought, ending with purpose and a sense of resolve. It's almost like this piece reflects consideration or pondering of some sort, concluding with determination to take the next step. I really enjoyed this!

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filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 210 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
	Re: RickB1 Wow, thanks for the thoughtful comment. I love to be able to look at my songs in a new light. Glad you enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

scaustrita	scaustrita said 210 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
	Nowhere I have a similar project awaiting, I hope it turns out as good as your. Great song found it! Check out my latest song called Just Bumps in the Road

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 210 days ago (April 13th, 2009)
	Re: scaustrita So glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your project! I hope it turns out even better than this :) Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

paul f. page

paul f. page said 180 days ago (May 13th, 2009)

The composition itself...
...is very interesting. Others have made significant comments (above). The only real issue I have to mention is the unrelenting volume. There are virtually (!) no dynamics. I feel a little beaten up by the time I get to the end... It is impressive, though, that you (I guess) keyed in all of the midi info. I have no idea how one would do that, exactly. Very interesting way to make music.
Peace.
Paul

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filmscoremike

filmscoremike said 178 days ago (May 16th, 2009)

Re: Paul
Thanks, that's actually very helpful for me know! Sadly, I'm not skilled enough to play such a piece so I did key in all the midi info. However, I didn't play around with dynamics enough. I think I will definitely try to though, and it might require me to play bits on piano, and transcribe that to midi; a very interesting, and tedious way of making music though, like you said.

Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

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Name: Michael M

I'm a student filmmaker and I love soundtracks and trailer music. I'm not experienced at composing at all, but I am learning, and would like to know what people think about what I've made so far. I'm currently a year and a half into piano lessons, ... [see more]

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