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| sloparts said 1479 days ago (May 3rd, 2009) | |
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What a lovely piece Vic very contemplative and thoughtful, as well as soothing to the ears. I didn't notice the tuning problem Clark mentioned, but his ears are probably a little better than mine are. But like he said, it's no big deal, the song is still very beautiful and very well played. Thanks for sharing this one Vic, I really like it a lot. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues
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| Feter said 1479 days ago (May 3rd, 2009) | |
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The Visitor from Afar this is just fascinating ...amazing the two solos with the chinese oboe like sound ...impressive ...a wonderful a real top notch mellow theme ...thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it
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| LunaTrick said 1478 days ago (May 3rd, 2009) | |
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This is truly... ...an exquisite piece of music. I love the harmonies... and the tone you get through the recorders. Stunning stuff! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)
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| jiguma said 1478 days ago (May 4th, 2009) | |
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Contemporary ...... but not :) Lovely sounds and a beautiful tune - I really enjoy these posts Vic. Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break
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| guygrooves said 1478 days ago (May 4th, 2009) | |
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Beautiful.... This is worth a Download cause when I hear it. it makes me happy. Great tune Vic. Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Summer Bossa with sloparts and Loob
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| lengold said 1478 days ago (May 4th, 2009) | |
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Very beautiful sounds and composition. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L
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| davisamerica said 1478 days ago (May 4th, 2009) | |
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Vic ... What a wonderful and soothing track ... your use of instruments always leaves me amazed and in wonder ... really nice work man Check out my latest song called 12
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| DeputyDoofy said 1477 days ago (May 4th, 2009) | |
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Very nice Very soothing. WHAT? Everyone else used the word "soothing?" Very, uh, Chamomillistic. Is that a word? lol Check out my latest song called Telephone Exchange — Please Hold
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| VicDiesel said 1477 days ago (May 4th, 2009) | |
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If it's not a word yet then it is now. I'm very thankyouverymuchious for your review. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle
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| chronologic said 1477 days ago (May 4th, 2009) | |
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Live I love visiting your page and all your natural instruments. It's so cool that you do it this way. And you're quite talented, not that me saying so means anything. Just keep it up. I feel like the love of "live and acoustic" instruments is at least one thing we have in common. Not that I have anything against the midi and everything, I don't. But it's neat to hear real wind in the real air doing cool things. This song has a very nice flow. I am pretty sure I'm not qualified to say or think anything beyond that. But I'll be back!!! Check out my latest song called Walk with You
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| VicDiesel said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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Midi I have plenty of tracks that are completely synthesized, but I'm always happy if I can turn out something that uses real instruments to good effect. Glad to know that you appreciate it. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle
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| magnatone said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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Visitor you are so GOOD on those recorders - it's just always so impressive to listen to. terrific track, thoughtful composing (as usual) - thanks vic! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version
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| apb said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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Fabulous instrument .. played to perfection. The piece sounded a little like an oriental 'Dvorák 9th symphony, 2nd movement' to me ears (otherwise known as the 'Hovis bread' advert in UK around 1973). Enjoyed it. I too hear a little descrepency tuning wise mostly around about the 1:22-1:38 mark .. but pfft .. bloody marvelous anyways. Check out my latest song called Anyway
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| drakonis said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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Aha, that explains it... I first read that these were recorders... and I kept listening, thinking, wow, that really sounds like a REED instrument to me, maybe the recorder-recording was clipping... but no... wikipedia to the rescue, I read up on what a "Hulusi" is, and have once again learned something from you, yay! What a cool instrument! Slightly softer than an oboe. Anyway, very nicely played, and although the melody and harmonies sound very Occidental, not Oriental, and the photo above looks very Japanese, not Chinese, I must let all these minor things slide, because the music is scrumptious (a little more flavor than just "soothing", methinks.) And no fade-out, a real ending, absolutely wonderful! Crisp clean mix too. ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Belle Aire (for Mandolin Orchestra)
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| VicDiesel said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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Thanks Every once in a while I come across mention of an exotic instrument and I just have to have it. So it happened with the Hulusi, which I've actually used before on a song. It's a very sweet instrument. Kinda soft, which is why I used bass recorders for the accompaniment. The funny thing about the instrument is that it takes a lot of breath pressure, but almost no air. I timed it: I can hold a note for close to 50 seconds. But that means that every time I want to take a breath, I first have to breath out to get rid of my stale air, then breath in. The breathing on this track is not too bad. Also, in a couple of place you can hear the tone crack, which happens if you release the breath pressure just a bit, for instance at 0:36. And at 1:43 you can hear the drone pipe give a little squeak. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle
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| PDRSTAR said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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cool sound soothing to the core bit japanese Check out my latest song called Setting Sun
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| Char said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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It was a real treat. My goodness, you can play anything and charm anyone. So clean and full of happiness. Thanks. Check out my latest song called The Sea
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| ToddBrodman said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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Yeah, this is beautiful All I can say is I agree with everyone. What else can I add? Wow, you worked for Geoff Emerick. When? What did you do? Did you work with him when he produced Imperial Bedroom for Elvis Costello? Interested to know |
| VicDiesel said 1477 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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Eh take a close look at my bio.... Thanks for commenting! Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle
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| kristyjo said 1476 days ago (May 5th, 2009) | |
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Vic- Yet another interesting woodwind instrument, and played very well, too.I love how you pull these songs together with unusual, yet perfect instrumentation. The 'bite' of the hulusi is great in combination with those smooth recorders. Great timbral combination. The tune is excellent, too. this is a fun listening experience. Check out my latest song called The Black Cat
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| Relic67 said 1474 days ago (May 8th, 2009) | |
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Hulusi I learned something today... never heard of a Hulusi before. It sounds really nice, you play it well. Really interesting instrumentation all around. Nice tune. Check out my latest song called Someone Else's Thing
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| sonnyjim said 1474 days ago (May 8th, 2009) | |
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The Peabody-Essex Museum had a show a couple years ago of 'Chinese export' art with its expected collision of Asian and Western aesthetics. This puts me in mind of that show. Very beautifully recorded (it sounds great in phones AND on my laptop speakers) and played; I'm particularly fond of those bent notes.... Press on, Victor. Check out my latest song called A Bell In The Valley
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| egobandit said 1474 days ago (May 8th, 2009) | |
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Hulusi It has such a high toned sound I like that I can hear your breath between notes. The keys are what really grab me they have a beatles pop chord arangement but fit so well in the frame work of the melody. A very unique and beautiful piece! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door
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| mowguy3 said 1473 days ago (May 9th, 2009) | |
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Truth in the art of recording A great listen indeed. Thank you! Check out my latest song called What Would That Make Me?
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| guitapick said 1473 days ago (May 9th, 2009) | |
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Nice change... ...of pace, Vic. I'm always into your stuff and this is no exception. Kudos. bob Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can
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| lavalamp said 1472 days ago (May 10th, 2009) | |
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Great piece of... ... music. I can really appreciate the work you must have put in to complete this piece. Almost an East meets West thing. I thought it was quite interesting to hear these instruments. Well done and Bravo. DL'd LL Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing
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| Cameron said 1471 days ago (May 11th, 2009) | |
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exotic What an interesting sound the Hulusi makes! Sort of a cross between oboe and clarinet. Something about the sound made me want to hold my breath; it created tension. It combined well with the electronics and recorders, but I would have liked to hear the recorders by themselves in spots to provide a more interesting contrast -- such as at the very end of the piece. However, you devised a good, simple melody for the Hulusi which suits the instrument nicely. Check out my latest song called Trio for Horn, Violin & Piano
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| VicDiesel said 1471 days ago (May 11th, 2009) | |
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Mirror neurons I'm sure your holding your breath is induced by the fact that I'm holding my breath quite a bit in this piece. The hulusi takes a lot of pressure, almost no actual air. Btw, I performed this piece last week with a lute playing the chordal part. It was lovely. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle
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| Ibstrat said 1470 days ago (May 11th, 2009) | |
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Beautifully written and performed.Lots of feeling in this piece- never heard a hulusi before but I like it! Check out my latest song called I Could Write a Book
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| kassia said 1463 days ago (May 18th, 2009) | |
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very interesting and engaging combination of sounds. excellent performance and a sweet, graceful composition. my only nit is the second recorder that comes in on the high held note seemed a little loud to me. this is a beautiful piece. thanks for sharing this one! Check out my latest song called Greensleeves
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| VicDiesel said 1463 days ago (May 18th, 2009) | |
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Recorder You're actually listening to the Hulusi, and the held high note is the drone pipe on the instrument. I can't change anything about the way it sounds. Thanks for your appreciative comments. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle
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| Doug Somers said 1455 days ago (May 27th, 2009) | |
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Gentle A nice flow to this that takes its own time and forms a restful space. Interesting tonality in the Hulusi that in contrast to the recorders adds to the attraction of this work. Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]
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| Rasapriya said 1436 days ago (June 15th, 2009) | |
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very sweet Nicely done. Simple and sweet. Great job. Check out my latest song called Free to See
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composerclark
Lovely. The sound is just exquisite, as is the composition. My only quibble is that the two recorders don't seem to be quite in tune when you have that long high E pedal tone... no big deal though. Very impressive piece!