The Investigation Begins (LIOLI9)

filmscoremike

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Started with the loop, tried it with violins, and this is what came of it...
I was quite impressed with myself actually. :) I like how the strings, percussion, piano, and brass work together to create a certain feeling.

I've never used a loop like this in a song before, so I learned a lot from it. Inspires me to make my own loop in the future, and try to create a song of my own out of it.

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Hits: 334
Comments: 34
Fans: 17
Plays: 52
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Uploaded: Aug 21, 2009 - 12:00:12 AM
Last Updated: Aug 21, 2009 - 12:11:56 AM Last Played: Nov 16, 2009 - 12:48:27 PM

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sloparts	sloparts said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	One of the beauties of the LIOLI challenges is that you lear as much about yourself, as you learn from trying to tame the loop. You obviously learned how to tame the loop very well, this sounds wonderful. Ed Check out my latest song called Just a little Something

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: sloparts It certainly was a cool challenge. I hope I never stop learning more about myself, when making music. That's one of the great things about music I think. ;) Thanks! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

Rocha Malhada	Rocha Malhada said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	and, a great pic to go Steel and glass city, icy cool. Good job! . - Harold Check out my latest song called Kanun Oud Rock (LIOLI9)

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: Rocha Malhada I usually just look for photos I've taken, for album pictures. This just seemed better to fit the tone of the piece somehow, though my library is a bit limited. :P Thanks! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

michael2	michael2 said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	nice i like the way they all fit together. i actually did a round in my first mix, but backed off (it was nowhere near as good as this). very cinematic too. great job. nice melodies. Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: michael2 My worry was that all these instruments and melodies might make this a bit too muddy. Had a terrible time mixing this. Glad it worked out though, for the most part. I'm glad you thought it all fit together. :) Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	I never would have guessed this loop could morph into something like this... Simply wow!!! Nicely done. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: MarkHolbrook Neither would I. Honestly, I was surprised as well. Sometimes the music just feels like it writes itself. After trying violins, I wrote the percussion, and that really created the style, and drove the rest of the piece for me. Thanks so much! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

Feter	Feter said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	The Investigation Begins WOW ..I love this ..the orchestra really adding alot to your song ...perfect ..nice writing .. the arrangement is so huge ...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 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: Feter Month by month, I'm slowly gaining a better understanding of orchestration. Amazing how just continuing to make music, leads to improvements in so many areas. Thanks Feter! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

Skean	Skean said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Yep It's amazing what a LOOP can do to your music making, glad to see that this was an eye-opener for you. This sounds wonderfully, very nice work. Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: Skean Thanks! Going in, I was slightly skeptical about how creative I could be, using a loop. Turns out, it only increased my creativity. Loved this challenge. Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

DeputyDoofy	DeputyDoofy said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Funny... I didn't take notice of your name, but the music definitely sounded like it belonged in film or TV. You took the loop, made a great tune, and lived up to your name! Check out my latest song called Sweet Smell Of Success

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: DeputyDoofy Thanks! When I brought the piano in, combined with the percussion, and low string build up, in the beginning, all I could think of was NCIS. That was the feeling I got... specifically TV oriented, with a investigative spirit. I think it needs some work, but I'm very pleased with it. Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

sschedra	sschedra said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Wonderful, Wonderful! The loop is there, but the sounds are just magnificent and so is the composition. Has the real feel of cinematic film score. You should be very proud of yourself on this one. Bravo! Stephen Check out my latest song called Love's Fingers Fall

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: sschedra I am very proud. Maybe more happily surprised. :) The cinematic film score style was definitely a conscious goal. I'm glad to have succeeded, and that, more importantly, you enjoyed it. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

maxruehl	maxruehl said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Right Up.... ...my alley. Film scores are my thing and you did a great job with this.:) Check out my latest song called Shaolin Munk Funk (w/ musichead & awigze)

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: maxruehl Well, if you enjoyed it, then I guess I'm on the right track! :) Glad to hear it! Thanks! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

Diviner	Diviner said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Very nice Great sounds and they all go so well together. Good to read that you learnt from this challenge, I always do esp when it comes to listening to other peoples verions. Thats why I love this challenge. Short and sweet mix, and enjoyed very much. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: Diviner Thanks so much. So happy to hear you enjoyed it. I can't wait to listen to yours and everyone else's take on this loop! So cool how completely different directions can come from one starting point. That's why I love music. Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

awigze	awigze said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	low end like the low end cinematic feel to this... it has meaning with the changes- they go somewhere... a real beauty and dynamic! Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: awigze It seems that "meaning" you speak of has been missing in much of my music. I had a real sense of purpose when writing this, and it's great to hear that this showed through. Thank you! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	intel nicely crafted. the loop on the strings at that tempo sounded like someone urgently walking quickly. maybe an attache carrying vital diplomatic intel or something? wow thanks Check out my latest song called One For Me

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 96 days ago (August 21st, 2009)
	Re: SmokeyVW I usually reply to everyone's comments on my work, but man was I surprised to see so many comments after just a day! Thanks for listening and taking the time to write your take on this. Urgency, and importance: you're absolutely right. I couldn't pinpoint it in words myself. Thanks! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

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mr_mordenus said 95 days ago (August 22nd, 2009)

Ye Gods
where did you find something this dramatic and urgent out of a dance loop? I hear the NCIS feel, but it also puts me in mind of Freedom Fighters by Two Steps From Hell (if yer not familiar, it was used in the third Star Trek trailer this summer. Breathtaking, sweeping epic sound)

Your use of the orchestra is inspired - the piano traces the dogged perseverence of the determined imvestigators while the horns and strings punch the urgency and deadlines of time running out. What a ride.

Demented genius. This place is full of them.

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filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 95 days ago (August 22nd, 2009)
	Re: Mr. Mordenus Of course I know Freedom Fighters! That song is the epitome of my style. :) I love it. If you're reminded of that, than I suppose that's a good thing. Thanks so much! And you're right; I'm constantly impressed by the creativity here. Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

drakonis	drakonis said 95 days ago (August 22nd, 2009)
	Going... up? Excellent orchestration of the loop into a tensely wound spring, good places to modulate up to increase tension, a perfectly added coda. Definitely things for me to study and learn here! Check out my latest song called Lullaby for the Inner Child

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 95 days ago (August 22nd, 2009)
	Re: drakonis Heck, I know I'm improving if you're learning from me! :P I really like the orchestration of this myself, more than anything. Thanks very much. Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

richard13	richard13 said 95 days ago (August 22nd, 2009)
	Short and ... sweet !? Well done, Mike: another original take and a good listen. Cheers. Check out my latest song called Dancing on the Head of a Pin

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 93 days ago (August 24th, 2009)
	The feel of this mirrors your login name! Tense and dramatic, like it should be in a captivating trailer for the next political thriller! Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

johnnyblues	johnnyblues said 93 days ago (August 24th, 2009)
	Orca Straw Very Nice. Imaginative, Short, and Sweet. Check out my latest song called The Other Side

bud	bud said 88 days ago (August 29th, 2009)
	Big score sound very effective and compelling. I like how much you packed into a short time frame. Check out my latest song called try not to think

ic42	ic42 said 81 days ago (September 5th, 2009)
	a symphony it creates drama in the mind. there is not much time. she is at the top, and he is at the bottom. it seems impossible to get to the top in time. he gets partway up and must switch to the stairs. then switch to a fire escape. it will be very close. oh. the music stopped. did he save her? i must watch the movie. 0x0 Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

magnatone	magnatone said 42 days ago (October 14th, 2009)
	Investigation sigh ... i missed so many of these in late August as i was on vacation, so i'm trying to go back and catch up now. you did a very fine job with that wacky loop - your use of the orchestral instruments is first rate! i'm glad you impressed yourself, you certainly impressed me! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

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