Respite (1 synth challenge)

michael2

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here is my entry for the TAL Noisemaker one synth challenge. I was trying to do a sort of Midnight Cowboy meets Martin Denny sort of thing, with a little 60's soundtrack thing thrown in for good measure. I picture some interstellar travelers taking a little vacation on some far flung resort planet, and this is the music that's playing in the bar.

I really like this synth, it is a little cantankerous (unbelievably noisy delay/reverb section); but I use it a lot and always have fun with it. Looking forward to hearing everyone else's entry.

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Hits: 1080
Comments: 29
Fans: 19
Plays: 67
Downloads: 39

Uploaded: Jun 25, 2011 - 01:51:29 AM
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2011 - 01:51:29 AM Last Played: May 05, 2013 - 12:25:57 PM

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Keywords:

space lounge (1), do they serve maitai's in space? (1)

Hardware:

macbook

Software:

Logic 9, TAL Noisemaker synth

Comments

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 701 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Hi Michael.... Great track with just that touch of sci-fi ambience in it to meet very well your description of where it's played. All your work here paid off, as far as I'm concerned. Love the photo mantage. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called When The Time Comes (An Ambiental Mix)

michael2	michael2 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	paul thanks so much; I really loved your new one as well. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

alackbass	alackbass said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Respite (1 synth challenge) I love the range of tones you got from a single synth. That the same synth creating the various melodic sounds is also doing the syncopated kick drum sound is amazing to me. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

michael2	michael2 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	alackbass thanks man. that synth is a pretty neat one, I really like the way you can draw in filters and stuff. they also make an expanded version of the filter section (also free) that you can apply to anything (sounds great on bass). thanks again for stopping by. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

bud	bud said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	You nailed it according to the description great exploration of the versatility of the tal. You manged to embrace the warm and cold sides of the synth and created a really complete track full of mystery and musicality. I especially like the Hawaiian guitar sound. That must have been challenging. Check out my latest song called ditto

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michael2 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)

kevin
thanks man. this was a pretty easy challenge for me (nothing but fun). the hawaiin guitar part was a little weird to play because its basically a chord sound with some portamento and it was hard to figure out what notes to play to have them arrive at the right spot. really the biggest challenge was getting around not having EQ on any of the tracks.

Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

magnatone	magnatone said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Respite geez louise michael! very cool - as a next version that's not limited to one synth, i'd love to hear your vox in here. i almost CAN hear it in fact. love this - thanks for the D/L! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

michael2	michael2 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	karen thanks a bunch. I have a vocal line I wrote for it actually. maybe i'll reassign all the synth parts to other instruments and see what happens (although I'm working on my 57 second long Drum and Choir piece right now). thanks for stopping by. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

sammydix	sammydix said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	respite great song pic first off. looks like Henry and Mable. that Tal is one spacey synth, and it's got a little character to it. cool tune too. is it freeware? Check out my latest song called House Terrace w/Yomar

michael2	michael2 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	sammydix thanks man. i like the synth, recommend everything that company does. it's all freeware too (including the song). Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

gadzooks	gadzooks said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Respite (1 synth challenge) Great Pic!! That synth has such a cool sound. Great tune ... very spacey sounding. SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

michael2	michael2 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	gadzooks thanks; glad you liked it. you should definitely check out the synth (and their delays, filter2, reverb2, and the elec7ro synth). they make really nice stuff and I don't know why the guy doesn't sell it. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

TreeFalls	TreeFalls said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	amazing work... ... as usual! i get that the challenge is limited to one synth, and you have put together an amazingly rich composition here. i would love to hear your vocals on top of this one... maybe a second version down the road?

michael2	michael2 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	treefalls thanks man. we'll see about another version. glad you liked, this was an exceptionally fun exercise for me. Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

apb	apb said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Sounded like Granddaddy and Radiohead "ok computer"-ish teamed up for this one... lovely stuff Michael, like Hawai guitar-esque holiday almostphere.. in space! Check out my latest song called Anyway

michael2	michael2 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	mmm love Grandaddy. that whole lo-fi indie space rock with melody thing was really appealing to me. their guitar player is now in the Radar Brothers (one of my all time fave bands who do a sort of lo-fi Pink Floyd meets Abbey Road thing). Check out my latest song called yes you told me (that you're cynical)

dimm witness	dimm witness said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	I love you Michael thanks for putting this up here... like a little electronic mosquito flying around my ear here lol love it :-) it is very techno-retro-future-groovy-jetsons! the way muusic should be. Check out my latest song called conflation

ic42	ic42 said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	moondub stargazer music cinematic indeed, this could be a sci-fi love scene of galactic proportions. I see pink flamingos on the lunar lawn, heavy water sprinklers, and zero-gravity lovers floating by holding... uh... hands probably. Check out my latest song called Synthopolis 0x02 (VIDEO!)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Respite very cool compositions Michael. i always though tourist resorts like disneyland and such where pretty alien Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

racerat	racerat said 700 days ago (June 25th, 2011)
	Respite Sweet little moody spacey trip around the galaxy. I'm a big Martin Denny fan. RR Check out my latest song called My Broken Sky

lavalamp	lavalamp said 699 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	1 synth One good track. Nicely done. LL Check out my latest song called A Funky Little Thing

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 699 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	smooth you really built up a dreamlike mood with this one the portamento makes a convincing slide guitar - nice thank you Check out my latest song called RUOK

oldlibmike	oldlibmike said 699 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	Great vibrato sounds and nice mood I love the spacey "waaaah" in the beginning in particular. I agree on the synth delay/reverb. It has its pros and cons but it was fun to use. You got some very unique sounds out of it. Did you use presets in the vibrato sounds or just go wild with LFO? It works very well and I look forward to hearing vocals! Check out my latest song called Manz

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 699 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	To infinity and beyond! The spacy feeling comes through nicely. I'm not so sure about the Midnight Cowboy. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

mvh9591	mvh9591 said 699 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	Nice___ This is really nice michael2. You managed to find some really cool and soft patches that I like and would work well in my Downtempo tunes. (can you say inspiring?) I am very much on my way to check this synth out. Great job. Enjoyed - Thanks for sharing, mvh : ) Check out my latest song called 01-15-13 Not sure where it's taking me.

jdholliday	jdholliday said 699 days ago (June 26th, 2011)
	way cool! As always you never cease to amaze with your creative skill! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

dave_b	dave_b said 698 days ago (June 27th, 2011)
	Respite (1 synth challenge) Reflective, whimsical feel. Sounds choices are complementary. I think you nailed your theme pretty well. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

Lightman-	Lightman- said 698 days ago (June 28th, 2011)
	I like this one Many things in the sound touch the feelings in a good way.... I like it... Check out my latest song called You Are

Bubowski	Bubowski said 688 days ago (July 7th, 2011)
	Weird Electronica Someone mentioned Radiohead...very much along those lines with the syncopated bass drum and the little purely electronic touches in there. Really cool. Check out my latest song called Dasa Kodo

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Name: michael2
Location: Los Angeles Cali USA

I'm a guy who never wanted to do anything but play music. I grew up with classic rock and prog rock before discovering punk and the new york dolls once I got to high school. As i got a little older (and less angry), I developed a love of ... [see more]

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