A sense of summer

thoddi

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I've been using a stock photo site called istockphoto.com for a while. Both as a graphic designer that buys images there, but I've also uploaded my own photo's for sale there. Not too much money to make if you're not hitting bulls eye or if you're not uploading quite a large amount of pictures/illustrations.

Lately they have started to offer music in addition to images, videos and illustrations. I had to give it a try, and made a few instrumental recordings that I put up... I didn't give it so much thought, and forgot about my uploads for a while... just to discover that my account suddenly, during a couple of months had US 300 earned from the few pieces of music...

Tonight I recorded a little instrumental Latin thing to upload to them. I thought I'd share this thought with you guys, 'cause I think many of you could be interested in uploading stuff yourselves. It could be music, or just sounds, ambience and such... People buy it to use in presentations and stuff. I think I'm going to keep making short instrumentals aimed for upload there... maybe one a month or so. Pretty nice to do simple recordings at home, and be able to make a few bucks of it as well;)

PS! I'm not enabling D/L on this one since I'm also putting this out for sale at that place...;)

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Plays: 172
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Uploaded: Jan 24, 2010 - 01:28:32 PM
Last Updated: Jan 24, 2010 - 01:28:32 PM Last Played: May 22, 2013 - 04:40:59 AM

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Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Thanks, Thoddi.... That's several kinds of generous right there.... An instructive bit of MacJams citizenship... I like how this sounds. I like the playing, the composition, and the mix. Nicely restrained piano, and nice nylon string playing... Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

BirdmanWayne94	BirdmanWayne94 said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Yeah man... ... we need that sense of summer here in MI(chigan). Neat work and a very nice jazzy melody... I love that side of your playing! Check out my latest song called (An Untitled) Intro

jiguma	jiguma said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	No surprise that you're making money out of this sort of thing Thor. Lovely playing, and very nicely recorded too. Cheers from Oz, Neil Check out my latest song called News Is Gonna Break

Moviz	Moviz said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Nice little earner Thor and a really pleasant piece of summery music to brighten these dark winter days.... I'm not surprised you had a few takers with this one... very pleasant and relaxing, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Feter	Feter said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	A sense of summer Very cool idea to invest wonderful music and talent ..awesome guitar by all mean ..glad you found this path to let your music and your writing shine ...this piece is so heartfelt .. kudos ..thnx alot for sharin !!!! Check out my latest song called Roll with it

Calchas	Calchas said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Hey! Have you ever heard Govi? man, this reminds me of him a lot. Nice, nice, NICE guitar work Thor. Piano adds another dimension. Enjoyed very much! Be well friend!

Cameron	Cameron said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Nice little piece of music AND cash! ;-) Thanks so much for sharing this tip with us -- this looks like a cool way to make a dollar or two. Excellent performance, production and overall concept on this. I'm amazed at how much music you packed into only two and a half minutes! Thanks again! I think you're on to something here... Check out my latest song called Trio for Horn, Violin & Piano

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paul f. page said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)

First:
THIS is a beautiful and mellow little number for piano and guitar. It is so comfortable, and, like Ed said above, "nicely restrained" and well-considered. The mix is sure and the overall feel of the piece satisfying on every leve.

Second: thanks for the tip on istockphoto and the music you've posted there. I will check it out and see what's up. It's very kind of you to make a public mention of it here (and in the Forum).
Peace.

Check out my latest song called I Speak Of Love

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Sweet Yes, I can see how this would be cool music under a documentary or so. Good luck with making tons of money! Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

johnwhitehead	johnwhitehead said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Summer Sweet melodic piece. Great guitar performance. Sweet! Check out my latest song called Wandering Blues

billykirsch	billykirsch said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Winter is better ... with this music. I love the clear sounds in everything you put in here. Great guitar playing, and everything else too. Thanks for sharing the tip about that site. Perhaps someday I'll give it a try ;-) Really generous from you. Check out my latest song called Everything

ktb	ktb said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	A sense of summer just what I needed in the doldrums of winter! :-) I can see why people scoop up your tracks. They resonate warmth. A tasty melodic groove that might benefit a variety of projects or mediums. As always, superb mix. Thx for the tip on the site. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

dave_b	dave_b said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	A sense of summer Smooth groove, tasty chord flavors, nice picking. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	diggin' this... thoddi, very cool acoustic guitar... just so sweet, crisp, and mellow. Choice keys to accompany and nice bass. Gosh, a real fine instrumental. Love it, man. Jack Check out my latest song called Come With Me

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	istock i use it all the time at work. who knows i might have or at least seen some of your stuff. the song is great and breezy. i can hear why you have received purchases on it. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

thetiler	thetiler said 1215 days ago (January 24th, 2010)
	Thanks for sharing a bit of with us. Nice feel to this, has a cool sense of sway and easy going! Check out my latest song called An Affair To Remember

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 1214 days ago (January 25th, 2010)
	This should earn you some bux! Cool sweet tune Thor! I'll bet it does well! Check out my latest song called My 911

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 1214 days ago (January 25th, 2010)
	Poo... you old miser you....;) very nicely played piece tho'you should get payed for it....thanks for the info and heads up I'll have a look......See You Later Jarvo Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

TG	TG said 1214 days ago (January 25th, 2010)
	Ah... Nice feelings in this, soothing like late afternoon sun Check out my latest song called Slow Train [with Vic Holman & KTB]

lengold	lengold said 1213 days ago (January 26th, 2010)
	This just illustrates what a wonderful composer and musician you are. It comes as no surprise that people pay good money to listen and put to use within their projects. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

michaelkoppenheffer	michaelkoppenheffer said 1212 days ago (January 27th, 2010)
	nice nylon string playing! I like the relaxed interplay between the guitar and the piano. Bass is a solid and unobtrusive underpinning. Very pleasantly done. Check out my latest song called Till the Tap Runs Dry (album version)

egobandit	egobandit said 1212 days ago (January 27th, 2010)
	very nice! If it was downloadable I would have Ill have to check out that site your talking about. Such a sparse arrangement with the piano but it works really well love the feel to this its like an outside cafe in summer. Watchin the girls walk by and enjoying the day , Loved it! Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

jibes	jibes said 1212 days ago (January 27th, 2010)
	Excellent! Money for songs! What a concept. Glad to hear your selling some. Your music is certainly sale-able. Check out my latest song called JESSICA

Sigmund	Sigmund said 1212 days ago (January 27th, 2010)
	summer very nice breezy, summery tune - your performance here is wonderful. Good luck with istock, and thanks for the tip - definitely sounds worth checking out more. Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

Paulie	Paulie said 1211 days ago (January 28th, 2010)
	Cool Sweet man! Check out my latest song called Mustache Cash Stash Demo

Scott Carmichael	Scott Carmichael said 1211 days ago (January 28th, 2010)
	well strummed Thor As a guy who does most of his noodling on acoustic guitar... I will say this is top shelf... I was going to scold you for not inviting me aboard... but after listening I can hear that I was not needed.... way to play how it feels my friend.... I hope you can quit your day job... Check out my latest song called Dogwood

Mcboy	Mcboy said 1210 days ago (January 29th, 2010)
	yeah baby nice vibe....i would have placed that guitar melody panned center..its so pretty....the track is sexy and groovy....the nylon has a nice tone.....bravo!! Check out my latest song called Bluesphemy (MJRF 2010)

blaky smith	blaky smith said 1207 days ago (February 1st, 2010)
	Relaxing Nice post Thor, very nicely done and recorded. I like the melody and this beautiful guitar and piano playing. Thanks... Marc Check out my latest song called Ecchymoses au jardin

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 1205 days ago (February 3rd, 2010)
	Ahhhhhhhhhh.... Like warm breezes on a July night. The notes just seem to roll easily off your fingers. The piano is a nice touch, restrained and filling the space that calls for it and nothing more. Thanks for sharing the music and ideas! Doug Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]

sloparts	sloparts said 1195 days ago (February 13th, 2010)
	Thanks Thoddi that's good information you so generously gave us. That's also some very fine music, so thanks for the listen too. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

dynoMYSTIC	dynoMYSTIC said 832 days ago (February 11th, 2011)
	Enjoyed! I like the "room" sound... almost sounds like being in a small restaurant somewhere... with slate floors and lots of plants. Nicely played! Check out my latest song called Motives

hackneybloke	hackneybloke said 820 days ago (February 23rd, 2011)
	sense of summer fantastic creation. excellent progressions. cool guitar work. simple but very effective piano. nice bass. all of this is great. Check out my latest song called Every People Know w/Rok41, KTB, Scofugate & Sisters

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Name: Thor Oliversen
Location: Stavanger Norway

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