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| Bowman said 720 days ago (May 29th, 2011) | |
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Sounds like I place I'd like to be right now Maurice. Thanks my friend, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| alackbass said 720 days ago (May 29th, 2011) | |
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Shaker/Take2 You always excel at capturing the atmosphere of the American frontier. The galloping strings and smooth winds conjure the image of hard working settlers (which of course the Shakers embodied). Side note: I grew up just a few miles east of Shaker Village in Hancock MA. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)
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| Bowman said 720 days ago (May 29th, 2011) | |
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I love the rythmns and the sounds of the frontier and I just can't stay away from them for long. Thanks Andrew. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| Reinholt56 said 720 days ago (May 30th, 2011) | |
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Hi Charles....... This piece is glorious. I love the way you've arranged the instruments and the movement is light and airy and in keeping with a certain Copeland tradition. Wonderful. I really do hope that you develop this more because it deserves to be. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called When The Time Comes (An Ambiental Mix)
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| Bowman said 720 days ago (May 30th, 2011) | |
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I'm happy you enjoyed it so Paul. It came from a joyous state that I wish I could enter at will. Thanks my friend, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| Narad said 720 days ago (May 30th, 2011) | |
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Shaker Very uplifting and entailing music. Very well done ! :) Check out my latest song called Train of industrial delight II
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| Bowman said 720 days ago (May 30th, 2011) | |
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Thanks Harald, If this can uplift even for a few moments I'm happy. Thank you my friend, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| Skean said 720 days ago (May 30th, 2011) | |
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Charlie You painting pictures with your music who make me dream back in the history, it is like a time machine. I love yours composing my friend, thanks for sharing. Take care Kenta Check out my latest song called No Fun Anymore (Macjams is dead)
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| Bowman said 720 days ago (May 30th, 2011) | |
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I wish I did have a time machine there are so many times I'd love to visit. Thanks Kenta, Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| drakonis said 716 days ago (June 3rd, 2011) | |
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big air country This has a feeling of spaciousness, blue skies and big breaths of fresh air, nice stuff. I might have hoped for a little dip in the repeated violins near the end to then build to the end, just to vary the dynamics a bit. But those 4ths really evoke Americana don't they? Nice! ttfn, Drakonis Check out my latest song called Belle Aire (for Mandolin Orchestra)
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| Bowman said 711 days ago (June 7th, 2011) | |
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Thanks Eduard, Always good to hear from you. Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| davisamerica said 708 days ago (June 11th, 2011) | |
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I think you should follow that plan my friend because this is a great piece. You always create this wide panoramic vistas of sound. Put the finishing touches on this beauty. I will take a download now and wait for the album...please keep me posted. Brilliant stuff man. Jack Check out my latest song called 12
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| Bowman said 706 days ago (June 13th, 2011) | |
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Your interest and big hearted support of my music mean so much to me my friend. Thanks Jack. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| VicDiesel said 705 days ago (June 13th, 2011) | |
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Celtic airs? The repeating string riff and the one-chord structure gives this something of a scottish-celtic-{somewhere in the british isles} dance tune. Pretty cool! Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle
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| Bowman said 704 days ago (June 14th, 2011) | |
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Makes sense. A lot of "American" sounding music has roots going back to Britain. Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| Doug Somers said 704 days ago (June 15th, 2011) | |
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Sunshine and Purity I liked this very much the first time and so was very curious to know what you did in terms of changes. I went back and forth between the two and here's what I hear: I like the subtle addition of the tympani - it gives a grounding to the lightness of the strings and flutes and helps keep them in perspective. I did find that the mix this time was brighter than before and I didn't hear the basses (or cellos in low register) as easily in this version as I did in the last. I quite like your inspiration to put the basses in for the same reason of providing contrast and a grounding context for the higher notes. So if it were me, I would bring the basses back up a bit in the mix, or make the strings less bright. Also, the violins do not seem to be as clear in this version as in the last mix and they seem to overpower the entry of the trumpet - are you using a harmonic exciter or EQ boosting the highs in the chain somewhere? I love the trumpet entry at 0:44. That was cool to continue to build on the story you are unfolding and it adds a simple dignity that I found brilliantly stated so simply. I know we have talked about the dissonance at 1:00 before, and while I am all for dissonance (love Eric Whittacre's music for example) I think the note at the one minute mark takes me abruptly out of this magical scene you're building up into this bright and airy painting, and it takes a while to get back to this place. Again, a personal reaction and I certainly respect your artistic intent about unattainable perfection. I really (really) like this piece Charlie as it conveys a purity and lightness that is really well captured by your many compositional choices. It is for his reason that I may seem to be critical, but since you wanted to hear our thoughts I hope to express what I think would take this piece to where it can really shine as you intend. Definitely you should put this on an album. It is fine work that stands for who you are as a composer and is something that will lighten the days of any who hear it. Be well my friend, Doug Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]
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| Bowman said 704 days ago (June 15th, 2011) | |
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A part of me is humbled that you spend so much time giving serious listening to music here at MJ. I wish I had the knowledge to give such detailed and well thought out critiques and comments as wel. Alas I don't, but I want to tell you that with the exception of that point of dissonance at 1:00 I'm in complete agreement with you on this. The mix is brighter and I think the piece is helped with the addition of timpani and trumpets but I've lost some of the deeper cellos which I agree added a needed contrast. I'm working with Ozone 4 and I've much to learn. The violin highs could be brought down some in the EQ ( I believe that I did use the harmonic exciter on them). I'm still amazed that you went back to the original to compare them. Thank you Doug for your generosity and your friendship. Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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| PaulaMunk said 661 days ago (July 27th, 2011) | |
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I love this. It sounds a bit Celtic but overall it is a lovely American composition. You are quite a talent. I am reminded of Copland, for sure. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Alone at Christmas
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| Bowman said 661 days ago (July 28th, 2011) | |
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If Aaron Copland crosses your mind when you hear this I'm deeply honored. Thanks Paula, Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)
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