Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Henke

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Ever played Civilization II by Sid Meier? One of the goals is to be the first civilization to reach (a planet near) our nearest star Alpha Centauri. And that is the mission this piece is supposed to be about. No idea if I succeeded or even if the mission succeeded - maybe you can tell me?

It is made in Logic Studio 8 so it is not very creative, but I guess it sounds a little nice here and there. I just can't seem to find my way in this HUUUUGE program...

One of the FX files used was recorded on board MS Romantika, which took me and some work mates over to Riga in Latvia on a cenference trip in September. (The sound at 0.32 e.g. is a twitching muscle in my arm while lifting up the MacBook to record the rather noisy fan system ;-)

I had some serious problems setting up a nice story for the song, didn't know how to go on or end it, but found some nice space loops to finish it up with. So the first half is all me, the second more spacey half is made up of "loops" or FXs, drones etc.

Artwork from Civilization II...

Hope you enjoy, even if not top notch :-)

/Henke

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Song Stats

Hits: 374
Comments: 48
Fans: 25
Plays: 52
Downloads: 28
Votes: 2
Uploaded: Oct 04, 2009 - 03:32:21 PM
Last Updated: Oct 04, 2009 - 03:34:19 PM Last Played: Nov 19, 2009 - 03:31:26 PM

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Keywords:

Henke (28), Alpha Centauri (1), Logic (15), mj space challenge 2009 (1)

Hardware:

PM G5, Casio CTK-611 for midi input.

Software:

Logic Stuio 8, Audacity, GB (for recording FX on board MS Romantika), Civilization II, without which this(!) song would never have been made.

Comments

Feter	Feter said 47 days ago (October 4th, 2009)
	Heading for Alpha Centauri Spacey ..spheric ..and has alot of layers .. its like a prog work on Jean Michael Jarre .. good job ..thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Henke

Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)

Thank you!
That's a very kind comment, and I am sorry for the late answer - been sort of busy this week.

Jarre, eh? Well maybe a couple of sounds in there. The tap tap rythm thingy in the second part is a Tangerine Dream sound, though, I think. A bit like Ricochet part 2 at about 5 minutes. (Listening now, it's not that! much alike, but still...)

Take care.

/Henke

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sloparts

sloparts said 47 days ago (October 4th, 2009)

Well I like it, it sounds very good to me
As I write that I'm just now getting into the synth part about a third of the way in, and they sound wonderful too. And now the beginning of the drones and effects. Still sounds very creative Henke.
Tell me, did you ever make it to Alpha Centuri's worlds ? Sounds like you were well on you way, just before your heart quit.

Great track, you and Logic are getting along better than you think my friend. I'm very impressed

Ed

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Henke

Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)

Thank you, Ed!
Very kind words. And, well, I can hear some positive sides to this piece, and much thanks to Logic too, it's just that I don't have control over it. In Garageband I feel I can have more of a vision and make that come true. In Logic I'll have to be lucky, and find some good sounds that happen to fit into the piece. If you know what I mean... And speaking of creative, I think you did a far better job on your entry - very impressive work there!

And did I get to AC? In the game, yes, many times. In the song - hm, I am not so sure. (A "fun" thing is that the last words mumbled at the end is "nerve wrecking", I think...)

Thanks again for the listen and kind comment!

/Henke

Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Ren-Tin-10	Ren-Tin-10 said 47 days ago (October 4th, 2009)
	Would make a good theme tune... ...for a movie of the same name. Nice! Cheers, Jim Check out my latest song called SR-71

Henke	Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Thanks Jim! Glad to hear it. Would need a lot more mixing and tweaking in that case, but I like a bit of a story in the music, that's true. Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Ex_Silentio

Ex_Silentio said 47 days ago (October 5th, 2009)

Onward Pythagoras
Really spaced out. Love it. Nice touch with the twitching muscle. The last part is particularly tense -- sounds like I'm in sick bay, and a lot of people are milling about in the hallway.

You're doing good with Logic 8. I'm glad you participated.

Of course, you know what happens to the crew, right? They break into seven factions, then fight each other for dominance on the new planet, which they call Planet. People. Sheesh.

Great work, sir.

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Henke

Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)

You may have nailed the theme here
A sick bay! That was part of my problem with this, that I never really got the story behind the scenes, so to speak. The various elements just found their way into the piece without my active willing them to. Slightly frustrating feeling, that. Glad you found this out - and that you still liked it ;-)

So thanks again, for your own great entries too!

Take care.

/Henke

Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Narad	Narad said 47 days ago (October 5th, 2009)
	Sci fi Very spacy and palpable. I felt me here very confortable like a captain in his spaceship encircled by the fairy lights of the engins and the twinkling stars outside and all warmed by the splendid decor and majesty of the spaceship navigating to Alpha Centaur. Check out my latest song called Whale canto II

Henke	Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	I like your picture, Narad Hope the captain is still well, and not the one in the sick bay (see above)... Thank you for listening and commenting, always appreciated. I love your own postings, I often hear myself humming on the Festive procession these days... Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 47 days ago (October 5th, 2009)
	Hi Henke....... You put the story across very well in the music, so full marks. You did a great job. I'm going to be listening to this piece a good many more times..... Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called Space Soundscape #1

Henke	Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Thank you, Paul! Means a lot coming from the master of the genre. I like the way you own pieces progresses in this challenge too. Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 46 days ago (October 5th, 2009)
	Sounds like I'm jumping out through the airlock into space. Wow, it's pretty vast out here. What are those colours and all the things whizzing by. You are quite the master of the vast soundstage and depth beyond depth. Epic story that is the microcosm of human adventuring! I'm so glad you joined the space race. Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Henke

Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)

Like that too!
I sure can see that picture too. But you are too generous about my abilities here. If you liked it, I was just being lucky... And for the most part it was fun to work on too, only would have been nice to discover the purpose of it before posting :-/

I have been enjoying your music as well as your comments lately. Often you say things I could willingly second...

So thank you very much and take care.

/Henke

Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

richard13	richard13 said 46 days ago (October 5th, 2009)
	Captain, we found a stowaway... should we space him? Good job, man. A definite trip on a solar voyager. The heartbeat is a nice touch. Check out my latest song called Dancing on the Head of a Pin

Henke	Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Well thank you! Glad you could hear a story in this (that I could not while making it - sigh). Appreciate you coming by for a listen and comment. Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

paul f. page	paul f. page said 46 days ago (October 5th, 2009)
	Authentic... Regardless of the FX files, etc., YOU had to choose what you wanted for your soundscape, and I think you did an awfully convincing job of it. I don't know what the "story" is, but whatever it is will take some time in the telling. This is such a great prologue to the unfolding tale. Maybe you will take this even further. Peace. Paul Check out my latest song called Double Etude

Henke

Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)

Thank you, Paul!
You too are too kind. But you are right that it needs polishing in the details and maybe even a longer version or sequel. At the moment I do not have the time or gusto to do it, but perhaps some day in a distant time in a far away galaxy... sorry, started to wander there for a moment... Anyway, I am glad and honoured by your presence on this page.

Peace.

/Henke

Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Calchas	Calchas said 46 days ago (October 6th, 2009)
	Epic! Very nicely done Henrik. Like the soundscape from a blockbuster sci-fi thiller! Enjoyed! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called All Is Quiet

Henke	Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Thank you, Michael! Feels like most of the honour is due to Logic this time, but thanks anyway. I appreciate you coming by for a listen and comment. You be well too! /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

lengold	lengold said 45 days ago (October 6th, 2009)
	Think you are doing yourself a disservice here. Logic didn't do this - you orchestrated it into something very creative. Certainly held my interest, thanks for the trip Captain. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Henke	Henke said 43 days ago (October 8th, 2009)
	Thanks Len! I hear what you say and in a way you are right of course. Maybe I am just frustrated I didn't think of that sick bay myself ;-) Glad you could join the trip and even enjoy the ride. Cheers. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

bud	bud said 42 days ago (October 10th, 2009)
	More than top notch this is stellar! Great movement and tones - very strong pull and excellent effects. Well done! Check out my latest song called eye for you (w/particledots and michael2)

Henke	Henke said 38 days ago (October 14th, 2009)
	Thank you, Bud! You are all very generous! I am very grateful for all your support. Sure need that to go on working with Logic ;-) I really liked your entry too! Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

davajonah	davajonah said 41 days ago (October 11th, 2009)
	Epic For some reason, this reminds me of a soundtrack from one of those epic bible films! [Ben Hur?] Of course, your influences are there. Whatever, it's very good. A great mix sir, you are certainly getting to grips with Logic. Downloaded for future reference. Thanks Henke. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

Henke

Henke said 37 days ago (October 14th, 2009)

Spartacus, actually...
One of few movies I've been to which actually featured a pause in the middle.

Anyway, thanks for believing in my music, if not in my words :-| Sure, I've found a few useful tools in Logic, e g the ability to move a sound 1/100(?) of a note or whatever in any direction within the list window. It's just that I don't feel creative in it, in a way that I do in GB nowadays. Not saying I "master" GB either, but comparatively...

Thanks for listening and commenting. Always much appreciated.

Take care.

/Henke

Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Sigmund

Sigmund said 40 days ago (October 11th, 2009)

Our nearest star
Besides the sun of course. I think you did a great job telling the story of a trip to AC. With regular changes to the soundscape to keep the traveler interested. Towards the end I feel like I am making my way through the ship's engineering section, or something...and now I am in a group of travelers waiting to depart the ship that has finally arrived at its destination. Nice job Henrik - thanks for the share. - Sig

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Henke	Henke said 37 days ago (October 14th, 2009)
	I feel very lucky to have such imaginative visitors to this piece. I sure enjoy listening to the stories you hear in this music. When you tell them I can hear them clearly too :-) Thanks a lot for your kind comment. Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

egobandit	egobandit said 40 days ago (October 11th, 2009)
	Mac fans I love that hum also. Logic is huge but it has to be fun. Sounds like your finding your way around just fine! Check out my latest song called when its love

Henke	Henke said 37 days ago (October 14th, 2009)
	Exactly! You nailed it. It's just more fun working in GB for me. But the resulting sound in Logic is pretty awsome, so there is a temptation... I need to learn how to import GB projects into Logic for final mixing and exporting, I guess. Thanks for the visit, much appreciated! /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

drakonis

drakonis said 40 days ago (October 11th, 2009)

I'm very Van-Jealous!
Very nice work here Henrik... I've never played the game, but know it was a trend-setter. You may be lost inside Logic 8, but you seem to know your way around enough to make a very LARGE-sounding soundscape. Some of the oscillating-panning early on was a little dizzying, but the overall music and sound effects are very nice. Thanks for joining in the challenge, this is right up your quadrant! :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Henke

Henke said 37 days ago (October 14th, 2009)

No need
to be van-jealous, music wise. You've sure prooved your worth in this genre, under several names too. (Sure got me there ;-/ ) Game wise is another thing. Civ is quite a nice one, you learn a lot about history (if you like), a bit of diplomacy etc. I usually play with an aim to keep my people happy, rather than just make war. I prefer a strong economy (so that I can buy big cities from my enemies). And so on. It's more or less the only slightly bigger game I ever play on the computer. OK, Cro-Mag Rally is another one ;-)

Anyway, I am glad you approved of the piece. Thanks for creating the stage for it...

Take care.

/Henke

Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

guitapick	guitapick said 38 days ago (October 13th, 2009)
	"...sounds a little nice here..." ...that's funny...I'd say it sounds a LOT nice, here...thanks for the journey. Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

Henke	Henke said 37 days ago (October 14th, 2009)
	Thanks Bob! Maybe you've got better speakers than I have over here ;-) Glad you liked it. You are all very kind. Maybe some day I will open Logic again... Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 22 days ago (October 29th, 2009)

Suspended Animation
This is so cool!

I enjoyed this trip very much, because when I woke up there wasn't some slimy, creepy alien hovering over me like I was it's next meal. I woke up - released the pressurized chamber I'd spent the last 9 years in and found myself orbiting a beautiful planet and in need of a shave. But then everything changes.... The last 60 seconds makes me imagine that the rest of the crew is waking up and I think I hear them chatting and getting all excited about the planet, but then I realize that I'm still asleep and I have another 45 years before we reach our destination. The heart beat makes me feel lonely and a bit frightened because I'm not quite sure where I thought I was. I remember I'm in suspended animation so there's nothing I can do but drift back into a deep sleep and dream about that planet.

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Henke	Henke said 21 days ago (October 31st, 2009)
	Thanks Bob Always glad when my music paints pictures in another's mind. Thanks a lot for sharing yours, enjoyed! Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

crissew	crissew said 20 days ago (October 31st, 2009)
	So deep yet so clear and nuanced. Should be used in a sci fi movie for sure. Excellent job! Check out my latest song called You Were

Henke	Henke said 13 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Thank you Charles That's some nice comment. Much appreciated. Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Boundless	Boundless said 13 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	Quite a journey Creative. Intriguing. Dreamy. And spacy - of course. Merci ! Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

Henke	Henke said 13 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	You are welcome Always glad to see a new face on my songs. Got to go listen to some of yours. Thanks for your generous comment. See you around. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Kody106	Kody106 said 13 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	dude so i have (kinda) surround sound speakers, and this was like going through one of those disneyland/disney world rides in a simulator and they go through "space" and the ride moves around, it was an awesome ride!!! Check out my latest song called Found a Way (REMIX)

Kody106	Kody106 said 13 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	oops the comment i didnt finish.... it was an awesome ride to listen to this song!!! i look forward to your future work!! Check out my latest song called Found a Way (REMIX)

Henke	Henke said 12 days ago (November 8th, 2009)
	Hehe well, I guess it's some Logic magic working, pretty much without my knowledge ;-) Thanks for stopping by again! Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

elektronix	elektronix said 4 days ago (November 17th, 2009)
	Mission accomplished Mission accomplished... I love it, when music is able to tell a story. Very nice sometimes oldschool synthi sounds, in some moments I am remembered to Jean Michel Jarre sound blankets... Nice work with the loops, too... It would be a great cinematic soundtrack. Very nice to hear with headphones. Take Care! Bernd Check out my latest song called moonlight on my face

elektronix	elektronix said 4 days ago (November 17th, 2009)
	P.S. And... The End is almost Pink Floyd style... Good taste... Check out my latest song called moonlight on my face

Henke	Henke said 3 days ago (November 17th, 2009)
	Thank you, Bernd! That's a couple of great comments. Much appreciated! You take care too! /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Char

Char said 1 day ago (November 19th, 2009)

There are two hundred and fifty
people asleep on a transport ship auto piloted to Alpha Centauri. In stages, a dozen are awakened to check on general maintenance and the well being of the rest. They stay awake for only two weeks. They catch up with their friends and send messages back and forward. There are people awaiting them there. They reenter their cryo chambers. In another two months, a dozen others will do the the same things. So far, there haven't been any major problems. You are just getting awakened. And, it won't be a piece of cake for you. Thanks.

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Henke	Henke said 11 hours ago (November 20th, 2009)
	Thanks for the story I enjoyed the ride. I wonder if the crew did... :-/ Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

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