Can circles get more vicious?

Komrade K

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This is actually a kind of improvisational sketch from a year or two ago but the performance quality was sufficiently good that I felt I could post it here. It's a short piece but I believe it packs quite an emotional punch considering. I'm not sure if I'll develop the ideas here or not in the future but it does represent I direction that I'm very interested in exploring namely developing pieces for performance using live and looped violin.

KK

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Uploaded: Feb 07, 2010 - 04:49:09 PM
Last Updated: Feb 07, 2010 - 04:52:28 PM Last Played: May 18, 2013 - 12:13:28 PM

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davisamerica	davisamerica said 1198 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	wow! what a treat Check out my latest song called 12

Parichayaka	Parichayaka said 1198 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	Always enjoy... listening to your posts. Nice improvisation and a very satisfying combination of a rhythmic base for some inspired soloing - can easily imagine you playing this live for a poised crowd. Check out my latest song called Tosh Frenzy

magnatone	magnatone said 1198 days ago (February 7th, 2010)
	Circles I knew I'd love this the second I saw your name. I have a predictable complaint - ok, that was the opening - where's the REST?? (i know, easy for ME to say). I hope you will move forward with this great idea and wow us some more! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

Komrade K	Komrade K said 1198 days ago (February 8th, 2010)
	I know, I know... At this moment I'm not sure that I'll do anything more with this, partly because I like its brevity and partly because I've another recording project in the background comprising pieces in a similar vein (some of which will definitely need "the rest..."! Cheers KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

Mcboy	Mcboy said 1197 days ago (February 8th, 2010)
	r u using a loopstation or something like it....very kool....always entranced by competent musicians on loopers...kool! Check out my latest song called Bluesphemy (MJRF 2010)

Komrade K

Komrade K said 1195 days ago (February 10th, 2010)

Actually...
...there's no looper on this track but it obviously lends itself to looping.

I've got a Boss guitar effects unit which has a built-in looper but I haven't explored this much yet. I might look to get something which offers a greater range of options like Loopstation (which looks wonderful...)

Thanks for listening in

KK

Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

drakonis

drakonis said 1197 days ago (February 8th, 2010)

YES x infinity
Sorry for that loopy title up there... but indeed I can envision myriad pieces that you could spin off of this idea. Great backing "loop", nice improv over the top, and just as you wound it down, I heard a whole band sliding in to take it up a notch, drumming, pennywhistles, bass, just kicking up the dust like crazy... hope to hear your parallel project come to fruition then!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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billykirsch	billykirsch said 1197 days ago (February 8th, 2010)
	Thanks Drakonis point me here in the chat. I'm glad he did. Love the sound if your violin and the passion. Check out my latest song called Everything

Dharma_Logos

Dharma_Logos said 1197 days ago (February 8th, 2010)

Much enjoyed
There are some minor irregularities in your melodic playing (probably an accident resulting from your improv) that produce a rhythmic pulse that contrasts slightly with the underlying driving pulse of the assompaniment. This is not a criticism. I think it's very cool, and it is one of those nice differences between a human musician and a MIDI instrument. I don't mean to put a magnifying glass to your playing (god knows I don't play violin), but I would like to encourage you to emphasize the human elements of your playing and don't ever try to sound like a computer. This is some really good stuff, and I'd like to hear more.

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Komrade K	Komrade K said 1195 days ago (February 10th, 2010)
	The thing that scares me... ...when I create pieces like this is what happens next? Do I learn the improv to recreate it live or do I trust that'll I do something I like as much in the live context...? KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 1197 days ago (February 8th, 2010)
	I just love... ...multi-part music like this... I think it sounds cool... Great just how it is, and I'd love to hear what you might develop from it... You win either way, Martyn... Ed Check out my latest song called Uno/I Like The Way... (with Macaudion, SISTERS, ktb, and ziti)

ste	ste said 1197 days ago (February 8th, 2010)
	real talent here. great lively yet thoughtful piece. Check out my latest song called friday

slumbering	slumbering said 1196 days ago (February 9th, 2010)
	So good Can never resist your violin... Check out my latest song called Over the Sea

K.I.S.KISMET	K.I.S.KISMET said 1196 days ago (February 9th, 2010)
	exciting to think of you playing live and looping. I would love to see it! i once saw zoe keating, and she was amazing...just as you will be:D Check out my latest song called Mad Lands

caroline	caroline said 1196 days ago (February 10th, 2010)
	wot???!!! too short sunshine and it takes a real woman to tell you that!! :D - big loves m'dear xoxo Check out my latest song called i'm a reunion maid MJRF 2010

Komrade K	Komrade K said 1196 days ago (February 10th, 2010)
	Yes but we all know... ...it's not how long it is but what you do with it that counts! KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

guygrooves

guygrooves said 1195 days ago (February 10th, 2010)

I wish I had
the ability to improv as well as this. Very VERY cool!! I have seen good players take advantage of the technology like loopstation and the results are nothing short of amazing. I believe you to be one of these players and would be very eager to see what you could do with one, based on this piece alone. Mostly because I have yet to se a violinist use one, only guitar players.
Peace
Guy

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Komrade K

Komrade K said 1192 days ago (February 14th, 2010)

I'm aware of...
one or two fiddle players who use loopers. For me moving in this direction just grew out of improvising - I found my self using GB to record repeated figures and then jamming over them and it occurred to me that I could do this live with a looper. I think it will be a lot of fun when I finally get there!

Thanks for listening

KK

Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

lengold	lengold said 1195 days ago (February 11th, 2010)
	I know you are very interested in looping and after listening to this I am sure that you will produce some amazing performances. I look forward to seeing that one day. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

Komrade K	Komrade K said 1191 days ago (February 14th, 2010)
	Thank you Len I'll let you know when I finally get it up and running - I will need some constructive feedback! Cheers KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

MJ_Jam_Dallas_2010	MJ_Jam_Dallas_2010 said 1194 days ago (February 11th, 2010)
	always enjoyable Another good one from you. . - Harold (Rocha Malhada) Check out my latest song called BeerFriday Toe Jam

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 1194 days ago (February 11th, 2010)
	Loopy It doesn't exactly loop, but it has a little of the looping spirit. Nice job. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Komrade K	Komrade K said 1192 days ago (February 14th, 2010)
	Thanks Vic This piece was a step along the way to me realising that looping was the direction I needed in order to bring this and related pieces to life. Thanks for listening KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

kristyjo	kristyjo said 1194 days ago (February 12th, 2010)
	Good idea, great little sketch Of course, I'd love to hear more, but it is actually pretty cool as a teaser or a short filler. (actually reminds me of the 'outros' on public radio) Nice and melodic with a bit of a bite. Check out my latest song called The Black Cat

Komrade K	Komrade K said 1192 days ago (February 14th, 2010)
	Short and sweet I like exploring the power that can be achieved with a short piece but having said that I realise that I do need to learn how to develop ideas better. KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

sister_savage	sister_savage said 1172 days ago (March 6th, 2010)
	I knew I was... in for a treat as soon as I saw the song art! Awesome, awesome and thrice awesome!!!! More!!!! Check out my latest song called Grace (with JS Tolar)

DWL	DWL said 1151 days ago (March 27th, 2010)
	Sorry I missed this This has great potential for development Martyn. I'll be interested to see how this new approach pans out. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called Not For The Likes of You

rayfieldstorm	rayfieldstorm said 1115 days ago (May 1st, 2010)
	my time is my most valuable commodity. I could listen for hours. wonderful, thank you! Check out my latest song called bad bridge

crissew	crissew said 953 days ago (October 10th, 2010)
	Really cool piece here very pretty sound. I will be sending you a message about possibly (pretty please) considering doing a part on a song i have coming up. My only issue with this is it is too short! Check out my latest song called Devil's Argument!!!

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 850 days ago (January 21st, 2011)
	Well played sir...I love improv and this is excellent....can see this fitting right into a folk rock track with Maddy Prior bouncing up and down.Too short but hey leave 'em wanting more eh? Jarvo Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

Komrade K	Komrade K said 847 days ago (January 25th, 2011)
	Maddy Prior bouncing up and down? That's a scary thought! KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

shavingronaldscar	shavingronaldscar said 849 days ago (January 23rd, 2011)
	Nice! Definitely a great piece at its current length. Always leave 'em wanting more! Check out my latest song called A Rubber Ball's Day Off

Komrade K	Komrade K said 847 days ago (January 25th, 2011)
	It was just a sketch really I need to work on developing these things I spew on to GB KK Check out my latest song called Urra Moor/The Leckie/Reel CJ/Willafjord

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