Piper on the ramparts at dawn

VicDiesel

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The party is long over and everyone has gone to bed. Just a lonely piper is sitting on the ramparts, greeting the dawn with his playing.

This uses my (much beloved) Moeck Ehlert "modern" alto. It would be close to unplayable on a regular alto recorder.

Btw, this will be the last movement in my "courtly suite".

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Hits: 1423
Comments: 43
Fans: 28
Plays: 91
Downloads: 46

Uploaded: Jun 03, 2011 - 08:36:57 PM
Last Updated: Jun 22, 2011 - 02:56:18 PM Last Played: May 04, 2013 - 11:11:47 AM

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SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 716 days ago (June 3rd, 2011)
	pipes love the sound of pipes Check out my latest song called RUOK

egobandit	egobandit said 716 days ago (June 3rd, 2011)
	where have all the pipers gone, the simplicity of the changing chord patterns, against the soaring pipes. crazy tones in this. I saw some south american flute players in the subway once had these reed looking instrument had almost this sound Check out my latest song called walkin out my door

Llarion	Llarion said 716 days ago (June 3rd, 2011)
	Oh!!! This is just lovely!!! Delightful and unexpected chordal and melodic movements... Such technique on that flute... Great articulation and breath control... Magical, ethereal.... Well done, sir!! Check out my latest song called O, Holy Night (trad.)

dimm witness	dimm witness said 716 days ago (June 3rd, 2011)
	ba ba ba ba ba baa ba dum de dum dee dee dee dee :-) :-) :-) la la laaaa Check out my latest song called conflation

ChristopherCihon	ChristopherCihon said 716 days ago (June 3rd, 2011)
	Oh man!! You had me on the first note! Your playing is simply amazing. Beautiful Vic. BTW...I would love to play with one of your tunes..I think it would bring the Bach out in me. Check out my latest song called The Strings Inbetween

magnatone	magnatone said 716 days ago (June 3rd, 2011)
	Piper good god vic - your playing is just astonishing! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

ziti

ziti said 716 days ago (June 3rd, 2011)

this is awesome
i listen to so little music for enjoyment these days...it's a shame because i miss out on some great stuff her on mj....now with the day job, which is really a night job...maybe i can get into music as a source of pleasure back into my daily life...go thru peoples stuff.

this music is awesome...sublimly performed, and beautifully recorded

deep bows
download

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mvh9591	mvh9591 said 716 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	Nice___ Vic you sure can play that instrument well. Has emotion and feeling...moves along well. Enjoyed - Thanks for sharing, mvh : ) Check out my latest song called 01-15-13 Not sure where it's taking me.

TreeFalls	TreeFalls said 716 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	blown away... ... by the pipes. i really enjoyed this!

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 716 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	great mood I'm in awe of how you play that flute ( could never master that damned thing, lol) Very nice piece, Vic! KC Check out my latest song called I DON'T LIKE IT

Corporal Beef	Corporal Beef said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	Piper I agree with everyone else...your breath control and emotion on this piece is fantastic. Equally important, however, is the composition. It flows nicely and changes moods effortlessly. Thanks for posting. Check out my latest song called 12.31.12

Gamborg

Gamborg said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)

Some is good and some is bad
Hi VicDiesel !!!

Jesus said do to others what you like them to do to you .... So here it is and I'm not angry or anything. Believe me.

I don't know much about a flute and how that works otherwise you blow in it and then you are supposed to get sounds in form of nodes out of it. I know how to do that on a guitar but not a flute. Maybe later but I know when it sounds right meaning you 'hit' a node or not.

Try to record the 'song' again and then 'hit' the nodes: A, B, C, D, E, F & G. You have to many bugs & misses on this one although a minute or so seems to sound good.

Take a listen to a Dane who can play the flute 'Michala Petri'. She is world class and you might learn something and get inspired. Link: www.michalapetri.com

I'll get back to you later and hear how you're progressing as a musician.

Take care now.

Best Regards,
Claus Gamborg
www.clausgamborg.com

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VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	Michala Thank you for your expert advice. Is it ok if I start slowly and first practice the note A for a while? Then you can make me take a test and I'll move on to B, et cetera. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Gamborg

Gamborg said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)

Re: Michala
:) You're most welcome 'master' but I don't think you really got my point. Nope it's not okay. You can go to a music school to get that sorted out with the A & B thing etc. I leave you with you're arrogance for now and get back to see how your music progresses and how your developing as a constructive and positive human being. You got a lot of potential there.

Check out my latest song called Innocent

scaustrita	scaustrita said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	Piper Fantastic chord progression followed by some good piping! :: Very Talented :: Check out my latest song called But A Rainbow's So Beautiful

SISTERS	SISTERS said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	well done gorgeous 30 second intro. particularly enjoyed 1:46 - 2:20. beautiful long tones after the 3:00 mark. nice piece, Victor. anne Check out my latest song called UNIVERSAL SONG w Astronomusic & 24 Soloists

ic42

ic42 said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)

chromantic
a chording we will go. such unusually virtuosic virtuoso-osity you have. this stretches my tonal palette, dancing on the ramparts, but there's always something on the edge of the slippery wall that keeps me engaged throughout. masterfully done. personally I believe you are far beyond Gee already, possibly closer to Wiz.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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davisamerica	davisamerica said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	am so glad you are getting good advice on the A thing .... Kim says hello...we both love this Victor. Downloaded Check out my latest song called 12

davisamerica2	davisamerica2 said 715 days ago (June 4th, 2011)
	A very haunting sound, Victor I think I'd like to hear this as the sun comes up. Modern, regular? A craftsman knows his tools and which to pick. Sounds like you made the right choice here. I'd like to keep this one. Thanks. Terry Check out my latest song called Muddy Fields/ w DWL & rmarris

neilh79	neilh79 said 715 days ago (June 5th, 2011)
	Piper on the ramparts Really nice playing, the song flows so well and makes for an intriguing listen. There are one or 2 points when I can hear you draw breath but it doesn't matter or detract from a very pleasant listen Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

grahame1956	grahame1956 said 715 days ago (June 5th, 2011)
	Piper Oh, man, this is beautiful. You are one of my favourite Macjammers. It is impossible to resist the urge to download - so I don't! Check out my latest song called Glastonbury Rain

Gaylen75	Gaylen75 said 714 days ago (June 5th, 2011)
	Awesome Man some of the transitions are just so freaking cool. Its no wonder why it has already been dl 6 times. Make that 7. Check out my latest song called Weak by Speakeasy Sway

Carrie71	Carrie71 said 714 days ago (June 5th, 2011)
	Piper... Very nice piece filled with emotion! I am diggin it! Check out my latest song called Pretty Baby Bang Bang w/ProtoTypeEightyOne/Gaylen75

Dadai.2	Dadai.2 said 714 days ago (June 5th, 2011)
	Dang... Vic, you are good. I have a Yamaha alto recorder. I've done a few songs with it... but I could never do something like this (ok, maybe if you taught me....). Kudos. D Check out my latest song called Come With Me

Sigmund	Sigmund said 713 days ago (June 7th, 2011)
	Piper on the ramparts I am impressed with how effortlessly you move around musically with this piece, and the amount of expression you create is quite amazing. I enjoyed this (a lot more than I thought I would) - you did a great job with this - thanks! Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

crissew	crissew said 713 days ago (June 7th, 2011)
	Beautiful piece This is a very well thought out piece with a lot of unexpected turns which I love. You went the road less traveled very often with your choice of notes in this. The synth pad is a great backdrop for the themes you use. One of my faves of yours! Nice. Check out my latest song called Devil's Argument!!!

TracyVosh	TracyVosh said 712 days ago (June 8th, 2011)
	Pipes Oh wow, this is magnificently beautiful! Just listening makes me feel as though I'm sitting in that quiet sleepy village in the photo. Check out my latest song called Disappearance of The Earth Army (MJ SpaceRace Challenge)

ktb	ktb said 708 days ago (June 11th, 2011)
	Piper on the ramparts at dawn Somehow I see you actually recording your parts at dawn as the sun rises. Rich full sound from the Moeck Ehlert. I wouldn't know one from the next but this sounds terrific. The backing tracks also compliment nicely. Love the progression/melody. Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

gadzooks	gadzooks said 708 days ago (June 12th, 2011)
	Piper on the ramparts at dawn I should have dropped in and listened much earlier ... this is beautiful. Your control is so smooth, melodic, expressive with beautiful tone. Fantastic listen! SG Check out my latest song called A Fly

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 707 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	Exquisite playing... Of such beauty and delicacy, I was delighted with this piece. A mixture of traditional and new sounds was different for me but still enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called Derelict

AcetyleneJukebox	AcetyleneJukebox said 707 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	So nice Impressive stuff. Gorgeous lines played with flawless technique. I always enjoy listening to works that combine the ancient and the modern and this is a great example. Check out my latest song called Camino Embrujado

Bowman	Bowman said 707 days ago (June 13th, 2011)
	Moody and refreshing. Unlike some I completely enjoyed this musical voyage you've taken us on and your sumptuous playing of it. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

FatherTime

FatherTime said 704 days ago (June 15th, 2011)

the piper plays for bystanders
I had an interesting image as I was listening to this song, like I was walking on some mountain path and came across this sound and saw you there playing by your lonesome. I guess what I heard was sort of a desolation but also strength and resolve. The title of this song is very derivative as you surely know. But this was a memorable piece.

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VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 704 days ago (June 15th, 2011)
	Derivative You're the first one to remark on that, but yes, I knew that. I love that book! Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

hackneybloke	hackneybloke said 702 days ago (June 18th, 2011)
	piper hauntingly elegiac - really impressive finger and breath work. the chromatic runs border on insanity but you keep it just on the right side. laughed at the gamborg exchange. Check out my latest song called Every People Know w/Rok41, KTB, Scofugate & Sisters

michaeljayklein	michaeljayklein said 702 days ago (June 18th, 2011)
	Masterpiece... ...flawless! Check out my latest song called Old Man Mose is Dead

Bob Rodgers	Bob Rodgers said 702 days ago (June 18th, 2011)
	I do love the sound of the flute and you play it so well, great technique. I do like your choice of notes, makes an interesting melody that is so good to hear. Nice pad sound backing, very much enjoyed Vic. Bob Check out my latest song called We Can't Let It Go

SerenaS	SerenaS said 697 days ago (June 22nd, 2011)
	So unpredictable This sounds like a difficult piece in every way, I really admire you for the achievement and look forward to catching up with the suite - SS Check out my latest song called Hey Ho!

PaulaMunk

PaulaMunk said 696 days ago (June 24th, 2011)

Vic,
you know your instrument. It is almost beyond my ken or barbie-(One or other of them would often say to one another...if dolls could talk, that is...I can't do unto you because I am not anatomically correct...)-that a human being can have as much talent as you do and that he can pull from a small tube the glorious sound you get with your breath and your fingers. You are amazing and you constantly surprise and delight. I love your music. Thank you, Vic.

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FEEL	FEEL said 695 days ago (June 24th, 2011)
	Nice Piece of Music It has a bit of a dark side to it. The picture reflects the feel of the tune and welcomes the day. You are very skilled and I enjoyed the listen. Check out my latest song called I Want Emoticon

Cameron

Cameron said 678 days ago (July 11th, 2011)

Excellent Command of the instrument
The recorder definitely does your bidding on this tune; your technique is impressive, especially in your seemingly effortless execution of chromatics and quick changes of register. This is anything BUT effortless, I know; the recorder is devilishly difficult to play, especially the more modern pieces with lots of chromatic passages.

Personally, I found the accompaniment to be just a bit monotonous, but perhaps your intention was to showcase the solo part. I would have liked some variety, space and texture in the accompaniment, perhaps played by strings rather than synth.

The theme & variations structure of this piece is excellent, on the whole, but could have benefited from just a little trimming here and there.

Overall, however, I'd have to say that this is an excellent piece, performed by a true artist of the recorder.

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VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 678 days ago (July 11th, 2011)
	accompaniment I must admit that this is just about the least work I've put into the accompaniment of any recent piece. The published score also says "optional comtinuo", and I've recently played this as a solo in concert, which works just as well. Glad you liked my contemporary take on Van Eyck variations. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 676 days ago (July 13th, 2011)
	Enjoyed Hey Vic, I really enjoyed this but got completely distracted by the Gamborg cynicism. Then read the comment on his "Summer dreams" and got where he was coming from. Danish Bodyguards eh?... over rated I'd say!! Check out my latest song called Elective Introspective

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