Ouroboros

richard13

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Since my last several posts have been slower tempo (or even depressing) I thought I'd liven things up a little with a happier, more spirited piece. As well as a further exploration of melody, this is another of my experiments in combining orchestral instruments with synthesizers: here, a bassoon and tympani with a dance-y analog pad as well as an atmosperic analog pad. No loops this time: all MIDI by me ;-)

The wonderful pulsing image is called "movamulet.gif" and I have no idea where it originated. It appears many places on the web but I couldn't find an attribution.

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Song Stats

Hits: 891
Comments: 19
Fans: 9
Plays: 56
Downloads: 39
Votes: 0
Uploaded: Nov 17, 2010 - 03:48:21 PM
Last Updated: Nov 17, 2010 - 06:45:35 PM Last Played: Jul 17, 2012 - 10:50:53 PM

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Keywords:

richard13 (84), instrumental (795), no loops (34), synths (66), timpani (21), bassoon (35)

Hardware:

iMac 24 and Yamaha KX49 keyboard

Software:

GB 5.1 and Orchestral Jam Pack

Comments

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 944 days ago (November 17th, 2010)
	I wish it pulsed for me No pulsy on Safari... At least my version. But this piece is pulsing beautifully. Nice work Richard! Check out my latest song called Find Yourself (MJCC2013)

richard13	richard13 said 943 days ago (November 18th, 2010)
	Sorry Mark: the first version I posted was too big and the animation disappeared. I had to shrink it enough to be accepted as is before it started to dance. Happy the music's working for you though. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

drakonis

drakonis said 944 days ago (November 17th, 2010)

we've got a pulse!
Intriguing build of swirly synthotronics. There seemed to be a tiny glitch in the loop-matrix as far as timing, with a little beat-skipping in there, but that was pretty minor. This reminds me, very slightly, of one of my favorite tracks from Tangerine Dream's Stratosfear album (my favorite of theirs.) Hypnotically repetitive. Cool.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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richard13	richard13 said 943 days ago (November 18th, 2010)
	I suppose I could transpose that glitch to the major... but the beat-skipping might live on ;-) I can truthfully say that TD were not an influence but I guess I missed a good album. Thanks, Eduard. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Silky5	Silky5 said 944 days ago (November 17th, 2010)
	Swirling masterpiece Love the 80's synth sounds. Agree with Drakonis it does sound like Tangerine's album. Well done Check out my latest song called Road to Apocalypse

richard13	richard13 said 943 days ago (November 18th, 2010)
	Well thanks, though see above re: TD. Glad you like it. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

magnatone	magnatone said 944 days ago (November 17th, 2010)
	Ouroboros oh wow Rich - this is VERY VERY cool! (and it DOES pulse for me!) really creative use of synths, and fascinating atmosphere. i too hear the Tangerine reference - great work Rich - congrats on this! Check out my latest song called Wave Goodbye

richard13	richard13 said 943 days ago (November 18th, 2010)
	I guess everyone is familiar with TD but me: I'll have to check them out. They can't be TOO bad ;-) Thanks Karen. Happy you enjoyed, and that it pulsed for you. Cheers. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

crissew	crissew said 944 days ago (November 17th, 2010)
	Some cool trance like beat motifs in here. I like the melody you used in here. Very different. Perhaps a lead instrument coming in at some point to add a touch of flavor and reinforce the melody further could even improve this one further? Well done, enjoyed it! Check out my latest song called The Devil's Argument :P

richard13	richard13 said 943 days ago (November 18th, 2010)
	Thanks Charles. That would probably work well. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

rabittwhole	rabittwhole said 944 days ago (November 17th, 2010)
	first off ..... how did u download such a cool pix to this ? I am so tech. dumb. I love your "in yer face" instrument choices. I wish i had this much talent. Excellent stuff richard. Check out my latest song called 2U

richard13

richard13 said 943 days ago (November 18th, 2010)

The image is a 14-layer animated gif which originally was much larger than song image files are allowed on MJ. I was able to open it in GIMP, an open-source image manipulation program (and free), crop it slightly, shrink it slightly, and reduced the file size sufficiently that the MJ server accepted the file with the layers intact and, consequently, it appears to pulse. Unfortunately, not QUITE in time with the music. But it's still fun.
Glad you like but it's just dumb luck and persistence.

Check out my latest song called Caledonia

jdholliday	jdholliday said 944 days ago (November 17th, 2010)
	Sweet! I agree with Charles, this would be great to put a lead guitar or something to to really add to a very enjoyable hypnotic groove! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

richard13	richard13 said 943 days ago (November 18th, 2010)
	You ALWAYS agree with Charles, JD: it's not fair (sorry, just being silly ;-) I think you both may be right, but I don't play guitar. Any takers? Glad you enjoyed the groove, and thanks. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

RochaMalhada	RochaMalhada said 944 days ago (November 18th, 2010)
	fine graphic to enhance the hypnotic feel here. Enjoyed! . - Harold Check out my latest song called Ascent of a Tree (w Mike_D & FEEL)

richard13	richard13 said 943 days ago (November 18th, 2010)
	Look into my eyes, Harold. You are very sleepy... You will continue to enjoy richard13's work and leave nice comments. Thank you. You may wake up now. Check out my latest song called Caledonia

scofugate	scofugate said 943 days ago (November 19th, 2010)
	Pules for the morning This goes great with the morning coffee...or better yet, makes me want work to be over that muck quicker to hit the night life. Great arrangement, playing and all around tune!! Nice textures. I love the changes in volume / dynamics. nice touch! Check out my latest song called Prelude and Jam W/Ibstrat

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 942 days ago (November 20th, 2010)
	Very nice ... a blend of electronica with Classical instrument sounds....works very well...I espesh like the machine sound at the end... Jarvo Check out my latest song called laundromat blues

egobandit	egobandit said 941 days ago (November 21st, 2010)
	pulsing! Some very beautiful pads in this its like floating tension! Great job on the synth! the drums at the end were a nice touch! Check out my latest song called piece it together

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Name: Richard Miller
Location: near Peterborough Ontario Canada

Hello, and welcome. I've been a member for just over 4 years, and the experience has been very educational especially in terms of my music production and listening ability. (One of the things I learned is that I am unable to hear certain of the hi... [see more]

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