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Matins


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VicDiesel

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Sometimes I remember that I was brought up a good Catholic boy.
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Uploaded: Dec 25, 2010 - 05:53:09 PM
Last Updated: Mar 22, 2011 - 06:05:40 PM Last Played: Dec 29, 2012 - 01:30:12 PM
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richard13 said 907 days ago (December 25th, 2010)
Having not been raised that way
I have no idea to what you are referring or whether this is appropriate, somehow. Whatever, it is very pretty, if a little subdued, which is not a bad thing.
Cheers, and merry Christmas Vic.
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thoddi said 907 days ago (December 25th, 2010)
Beatles
These harmonies reminded me immediately of the Beatles, and their song "the fool on the hill". Not that close, but the flutes have that feeling. Wonderful:)
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sloparts said 907 days ago (December 25th, 2010)
Merry Christmas Victor
This is a very gentle piece with some exquisite harmonies from your Flutes. Well played and beautifully peaceful my friend.

Thank you for sharing this one Victor,

Ed
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BirdmanWayne94 said 907 days ago (December 25th, 2010)
Wonderful...
... very beautiful melody. Short but sweet! Happy holidays, my friend. :)
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davisamerica2 said 906 days ago (December 26th, 2010)
Very soothing Victor
Your music always does that for me. As for remembering, isn't it comforting to know we have a net to fall into for when we forget. Peace. Terry
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hackneybloke said 906 days ago (December 26th, 2010)
matins
are you saying this is about the nostalgia of indoctrination? this sounds like the beginning of some epic burt bacharach tune. it's beautiful, with very well chosen harmonies.
Corporal Beef said 906 days ago (December 26th, 2010)
Simplicity...
...is sometimes more effective, which certainly is the case with your piece. You give a lot of space to think within this piece, and I found the harmonies very thought provoking indeed. Thanks for posting.
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SISTERS said 906 days ago (December 26th, 2010)
sweet work
i was listening with interest to see where this went after the second flute at :12. the relationship between the flutes is very mellow, full of a purity - and your breath adds the human dimension in a good way. enjoyed this,
anne

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kassia said 906 days ago (December 26th, 2010)
beautiful
yes, sometimes I think back on my Catholic upbringing with fondness. this is a wonderful example of the layers of simple melodies creating gorgeous harmonies. very lovely, and a good reminder for me of how much of a prayer/meditation music can be.
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Char said 906 days ago (December 26th, 2010)
There is
that sense of "other" that you sometimes feel in a religious setting... the unexplainable pull against your spirit. It comes when you are still or in this case, when you are listening to beautiful and elegant music. Thank you.
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alackbass said 906 days ago (December 26th, 2010)
Matins
Great sound Vic! Short but very very sweet!
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mvh9591 said 906 days ago (December 26th, 2010)
Very Nice____
Victor how in the world did you blow that low G note so long. I never heard you take a breath. :)
Sounds great - Enjoyed - Thanks for sharing,

mvh : )
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RochaMalhada said 905 days ago (December 27th, 2010)
short
I think you could take this on out; however it works alone, perhaps as a "in-between" tracks piece. Nice.

. - Harold
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VicDiesel said 905 days ago (December 27th, 2010)
Or as a prelude
Matins is the first prayer of the day, before sunrise. This is the first movement in a planned sequence of musical prayers. But even then you're right, I could extend it.

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bud said 905 days ago (December 27th, 2010)
Just got the first glimpse
of blue sky this morning - with a deep blanket of snow blown up against the window. Beautiful prayer - thanks for posting.
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michael2 said 905 days ago (December 27th, 2010)
i have
personally renounced my Catholic upbringing, but still long for the mournful pageantry. this is beautiful, one of the better pieces I've listened to in awhile. no complaints.
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Ibstrat said 905 days ago (December 27th, 2010)
Your
playing is so good on this. I assume those are recorders the tone is amazing.
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fasteddie said 904 days ago (December 28th, 2010)
My only gripe
Is that I wish this was longer and had more time to develope. I was wanting more for certain.

It is really quite beautiful; I really like the recording tone you are getting.
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Ed Hannifin said 904 days ago (December 28th, 2010)
Being...
...in that same category as regards upbringing, I still enjoy going off with my dad from time to time for a weekend at the somewhat local Trappist monastery.... Getting up in darkness to experience Lauds, and hearing the monks singing the canonical hours throughout the day...

This captures some of that wonderful feel of quiet, contemplation and simplicity...
RAVENS said 904 days ago (December 28th, 2010)
Lovely
Has a hauntingly sad undertone, yet it is such a pretty tune. Too bad it was so short.

RAVEN ;-)
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Daugrin said 903 days ago (December 29th, 2010)
Voicings
Thanks Vic. Righteous!

Daug
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Jarvoid said 903 days ago (December 29th, 2010)
Hmmm....
nice.
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composerclark said 903 days ago (December 29th, 2010)
Matins
Very pretty and soulful. The meditative feel is somewhat akin to "sacred minimalist" music (Pärt, Tavener, etc.), but this is of course much shorter. Lovely music, beautifully played.
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Carrie71 said 903 days ago (December 29th, 2010)
Matins
Beautiful as it is. More would be nice, but that's what it's all about wanting us to want to hear more.
jibes said 901 days ago (December 31st, 2010)
Matins
I'm diggin' it man. Soothing....!!!!
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crissew said 870 days ago (January 31st, 2011)
Heard the second movement
before this one but I can see how this one builds into the second one's more somber, dissonant tone. This one feels more contemplative and still. The long sustained note was a very nice touch. Enjoyed it! Can't wait to hear the rest.
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TheReverendAG said 547 days ago (December 20th, 2011)
Freaky
More quality from my favorite Renaissance artist, haha. My day was severely lacking in flute until I heard this. I owe you one.
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tmcfate said 172 days ago (December 29th, 2012)
the
flute thing is working out well. very inspiring. thanks
tim
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