Crystal Meditation 2

Henke

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This is a meditative track which suits putting on repeat on fairly low volume while working. For example. Seems I played it about 48 times at work today and I didn't suffer seseseverely ef ef ef from it ;-) I thought I was going to start on a song for the upcoming Space Challenge but it took another turn and I thought I'd post it for you guys who might care to listen.

For the LIOLI 9 challenge back in 2009 I made another meditative piece with just about one C note and the software synth Crystal. This is the sequel, so to speak. There are a few more notes in this but again I was happy to be able to install Crystal on my new iMac and found a couple of nice sounds to start off with. Added a couple of GB software sounds and it was about finished. This Saturday I also got my new sound card, the Roland Quad-Capture UA-55, and now I can listen on "real" speakers (monitors) again! I wanted to celebrate that as well, so here is the new song tested on a couple of set ups - if not the car yet...

Oh yes, a final inspiration was Vangelis' album El Greco, which I listened to recently and which I think this sounds like a little.

The song art is a nice "crystal" ball from a wonderful garden called Arboretum in Ellerhoop, north west of Hamburg, Germany, which we visited this summer. If you like flowers and color, that's where to go..!

Well, hope you enjoy!

/Henke

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Hits: 948
Comments: 59
Fans: 24
Plays: 96
Downloads: 41
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Oct 17, 2011 - 02:03:14 PM
Last Updated: Oct 17, 2011 - 02:03:14 PM Last Played: Feb 20, 2013 - 06:26:52 AM

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Keywords:

Crystal (10), meditation (64), Henke (36)

Hardware:

iMac 27" 2011, Casio CTK-611 for midi keyboard input

Software:

GarageBand 6

Comments

magnatone	magnatone said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Crystal Meditation Henrik - this is fabulous! I love this and it's going straight to my iPod - THANK YOU!! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

Henke	Henke said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Awww That's very nice of you, Karen. Take care not to listen on the bike, though, you might fall asleep ;-) Thank YOU! /Henrik Check out my latest song called Spring

aRcTip	aRcTip said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Crystal Meditation Amazingly good, Henke! I think it's got to be my favourite of yours. A very fine download. Could easily have been longer, and some more bass wouldn't hurt (but both are easy to fix with a repeat-button and some boost on the hifi-system). And there's still time for the space challange! Check out my latest song called Frolic

Henke

Henke said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)

Wow, thanks
I'm glad you think I got it (almost) right this time. I had some problems with getting the EQ right. It wanted to sound rather muddy with all these tracks playing pretty much the same thing and with lots! of reverb. I think I added some bass in the final version, but maybe not enough.

I'll be sure to get something going for the space challenge. With Crystal and possibly Zebra I think I will have the sounds that I need for some trippy stuff. I do miss some software synths from the Logic Studio installation, though. Hope to get the upgrade by the bye. Maybe for Christmas or something...

Thanks again for listening so professionally and commenting on my "beginner again" tracks..!

Take care,
Henke

Check out my latest song called Spring

MidiOrleans	MidiOrleans said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Crystal Nice use of the Crystal Soft Synth. I enjoyed this composition. Check out my latest song called Waltz For The Orléans Ballroom

Henke

Henke said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)

Thanks, Scotty
This time I didn't get the 100 odd presets I had on my old computer but I got some other libraries with nice effects to play with. I don't really know what I am doing, just pressing buttons and turning knobs to see what will happen to the sounds generated. The fun part is when sounds start living their own lives, develop and grow. Anything can happen!

Did you use it in any uploaded songs yourself? Could you hint me in the right direction in that case, please?

Thanks for listening and commenting,
Henke

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Narad	Narad said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Crystal Meditation 2 Beautiful constellation in a crystal eye. One of your best for sure ! :) Check out my latest song called Train of industrial delight II

Henke

Henke said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)

Top 30 ;-)
It's not too bad I guess, but very simple in composition. More or less the same simple notes played over and over in 6 tracks. That's all. The problem was choosing the right instruments/sounds (from my presently diminutive library) and make them work together. I was thinking of your words "play loud" when uploading this - because this can be played rather silently without loosing much of its charm, I think...

Thanks for taking a few minutes off your own composing to come and listen and comment, always much appreciated!

Take care,
Henke

Check out my latest song called Spring

867-5309	867-5309 said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	this one !! like the synth Check out my latest song called Berceuse in Ab

Henke	Henke said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Thanks Crystal is a lot of fun, totally unpredictable ;-) Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

PaulaMunk	PaulaMunk said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	It sounds like a celestial choir and orchestra singing praise. Nice, full sound. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Alone at Christmas

Henke	Henke said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Thank you, Char I'm glad you think so, for the choir is just standard GB Mixed choir. Ladies a little to the left and men a little to the right. Not sure if that can be heard, but it's a fact... ;-) Hope you're doing alright yourself?! Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

drakonis

drakonis said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)

Good practice for the SpaceRace Challenge (smirk)
Sometimes the simplest things are the most compelling, the most stirring... a few well-chosen notes can move the world.

Here you have a very simple but strong theme, and the choice of echoey flowing pads tend to overlap and create occasional dissonances that resolve quite sweetly.

Nicely done, Henrik! Also, I am glad to hear that your hardware upgrade is going nicely (although YOU are the one who hears it now :-)

ttfn,
Drakonis

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Henke

Henke said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)

Thanks, Eduard
Actually, that is how I see it. Practice for "The Race". I have a vague idea for that piece, just remains to make it work in GB... Anyway, glad you think this meditative piece worked for you (even if it doesn't pay your bills ;-)

The sound card does seem to work nicely. It doesn't have separate volume controls for speakers/headphones like the old one had and it seems to take over the volume handling from the keyboard's volume buttons to some extent and I haven't gotten around to try connecting a microphone yet, but it uses USB power so I am rid of one more electrical chord(?) from the desktop clutter, and I can listen to music through the "big" speakers again, yay :-)

Thanks again and take care,
Henke

Check out my latest song called Spring

Sigmund	Sigmund said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Crystal Meditation 2 I like the sound of that Crystal Synth, and this whole piece, which is very relaxing and meditative. Except its too short (I see why you played it so many times) This would be great to work to - much enjoyed - thank you for sharing! Sig Check out my latest song called Under Your Bed - feat. strangedream, rok41 & Steve Ritter

Henke

Henke said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)

Thank you, Sig
I guess most sounds I get out of Crystal isn't that relaxing in themselves. The sounds often has some will of their own which, however, make things "interesting". Most notes in this piece are several bars long - that's the main reason for this 120 bpm song to be so meditative I think. One fun aspect (for me anyway) is that it sounds alright at different volumes. As background music while working but also in "forte" on headphones where you can try to find some of all the overtones and stuff coming from those Crystal sounds.

Anyway, glad you came for a listen and commented so kindly.

Take care,
Henke

Check out my latest song called Spring

grah3am	grah3am said 585 days ago (October 17th, 2011)
	Dreamy Mediatative, as you indicated, and like Tangerine Dream and possibly Sigur Ros in its repetitive simplicity. Thank you for sharing, and alerting us to the Crystal synth. I started downloading it after a few seconds of your tune. Check out my latest song called To the Dump

Henke

Henke said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)

Big thanks
For mentioning Sigur Ros. I haven't heard them before but went over to YouTube and saw and listened to some beautiful stuff. Really! I even had to buy an album from iTunes - downloading right now :-) And even if this can't compare to their music in class I see what you mean, it's rather minimalistic and slow etc. For once I don't hear TD in this, but maybe something from an album I haven't heard (yet). Thanks again very much for listening and commenting so nicely!

Take care,
Henke

P.S. Hope you like Crystal too?!

Check out my latest song called Spring

grah3am	grah3am said 530 days ago (December 11th, 2011)
	You're welcome Glad I helped sell another Sigur Ros album. They're in a class of their own. Check out my latest song called To the Dump

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 585 days ago (October 18th, 2011)
	Hi Henke...... I like this mix a lot. It is a great 'sit back and relax' piece. I'm glad you are finally getting your music-making equipment sorted out. I look forward to much more music from you. This sounds like a great practise piece for the SRC 2011. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called When The Time Comes (An Ambiental Mix)

Henke	Henke said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)
	Thanks you Paul Always nice to have you around to listen to my little pieces. Glad you liked this one. Now I only need to start a new SRC project file and I hope to be able to fill it with something nice... Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 585 days ago (October 18th, 2011)
	very euphonic Henke, what a joy to listen to your pieces. I love Vangelis as well. Very nicely done! Great listen. Thanks for sharing :) pg Check out my latest song called Derelict

Henke

Henke said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)

Such lovely taste in music you have ;-)
Along with Tangerine Dream, Vangelis has been my absolute favorite since my late teens or something. He is more emotional in his mixes than TD, has more variation and more dynamics.

BTW, I had to listen to your latest, The Lady of Light, again. It's pretty awesome. Also made me wondering what's happening with Photosynthesis...? Good luck with it - but take your time, no hurry.

Thanks again for listening and commenting. Take care,
Henke

Check out my latest song called Spring

PatriciaGirl	PatriciaGirl said 583 days ago (October 19th, 2011)
	Photosynthesis Hopefully not long. It's just so difficult to find inspiration when there is all kinds of distractions. Well..they're welcome distractions ;) Check out my latest song called Derelict

richard13	richard13 said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)
	Short and sweet! Nice meditation piece. Sometimes simplicity is the best way to go. More please ;-) Check out my latest song called Caledonia

Henke	Henke said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)
	Ah, an encore, no less?! Thank you for that, doesn't happen every day in my life ;-) "Complication" can be rewarding in its own way, but simplicity often works for me (and my simple mind ;-) Thanks for listening and commenting. Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

SomeMadGirl	SomeMadGirl said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)
	ahhhh.... now I want a massage! :-) Check out my latest song called A New Day on Arus (mj space race 2011)

Henke	Henke said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)
	Oh dear That sounds nice :-) After that maybe you'd want to start working on something new for the Space Race Challenge? Love your cinematic pieces for those fantasy/sci-fi novels. Rama for example may very well be a part of my entry this year. We'll see... Thanks and take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 584 days ago (October 18th, 2011)
	Like flying through slowly billowing clouds at dusk Classic Henke - a gorgeous development to nowhere in particular, just as it should be. It's amazing how much detail there is in this piece . Lovely ambient. It's going straight to iTunes... Now on to the SPACE RACE Space Race space race (fade out echo....) Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]

Henke

Henke said 583 days ago (October 19th, 2011)

Thank you Doug
I like that comment: "gorgeous development to nowhere in particular" :-) Also the image in the "title". Also thanks for downloading, that's always sweet music to my ears :-)

I listened to your contribution to last year's space race at work today, I remember it almost made me cry when I heard it the first time and read the background story... Let's see if we can do something as good this year, shall we..?

Take care,
Henke

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story_lori	story_lori said 583 days ago (October 19th, 2011)
	Ahhhh.... Very nice!! Great piece, very soothing... Check out my latest song called Pariah

Henke	Henke said 583 days ago (October 19th, 2011)
	Well thank you Nice of you to stop by for a listen and comment, always appreciated :-) Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

PeterB7858	PeterB7858 said 582 days ago (October 20th, 2011)
	Soothing... Nice, meditative piece, Henrik. Uncomplicated and soothing. Regards, Peter. Check out my latest song called Autumn Falling

Henke	Henke said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	Right on Thanks for listening and commenting. Glad you liked it. Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

Skean	Skean said 581 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	Crystal Meditation Nice use of the crystal synth, relaxing piece for sure. Take care Kenta Check out my latest song called Asian Mystery

Henke	Henke said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	Thank you Kenta Didn't come out too bad - if you're in the right mood for it. It's probably not the thing to listen too if you're running for the bus in a minute or two ;-) Thanks and take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)

I had to do a double take
when I saw the title and initially misread it as "Crystal MediCation 2" and went "How do you a tune about Crystal Meth......and then I had another look and the world came back into focus....'Tis a restful piece ,I will try it out in the auto next time I go to work....nice job and some great production ....thanks

Jarvoid

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Henke	Henke said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	Hehe Actually I have got some ideas to make this into a longer piece, developing into something with a little more tempo in it, and I thought I'd call it - Crystal Medication! Really! Enjoyed your accordion playing, you're making good progress with it, yeah! Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

Philip18	Philip18 said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	Soothing I like the various elements you introduce, they all contribute to a soothing, almost mesmerising, piece of music. Much enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Henke	Henke said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	Hey, thanks! I guess that was what happened to me while mixing it. I couldn't break free of that simple progression... Glad you enjoyed and took your time to comment. I like that:-) Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

gadzooks	gadzooks said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	Crystal Meditation 2 This was a real treat to listen to through my headphones. Very dreamy, ethereal piece ... very nice! SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

Henke

Henke said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)

Headphones, yes
I make most of my music with headphones on, even if I can listen on speakers now as well - my family doesn't care too much about my kind of music :-| I notice that some minor but maybe still important sounds doesn't come through very well on speakers. That sure happened on my previous song, Summer 11. Anyway, glad you liked this, and thanks for commenting :-)

Take care,
Henke

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Parichayaka	Parichayaka said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	perfect Sat down to work and was looking for a track to listen to! Perfect. This song inspires tremendous beauty and poise. Has an uplifting feel to it, like a weightless sailboat traveling between clouds to unknown destinations. Has an open feel to it and the chords move with just the right tempo to keep the energy. Really enjoying this one! Check out my latest song called Tosh Frenzy

Henke

Henke said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)

Yes, it IS good to work to
I listened like 50 times in one day at work earlier last week. It was not until the day after that I started to get just a little distressed when it was starting over again ;-) One good thing with that was that I could start on a new project, for the Space Race Challenge. And just now I think that may be finished - yay! I only have to do some speaker tests to check for EQ issues etc.

Anyway, I like your imagery for the piece. Hope that you could get some work done too ;-)

I am really happy you came by to listen and comment, since you are one of my musical "heroes" here at MJ... Big thanks!

/Henke

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VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)
	Fun in space Great synth sounds, especially with the mixed-in vocals. I love this beatless stuff. It sounds very grand. Check out my latest song called Fourth Candle

Henke

Henke said 580 days ago (October 22nd, 2011)

Thank you, Vic
I was a bit anxious if the vocals would work - it's more or less standard "mixed choir" in GB, but I tried to separate the higher notes (female) to the left and the darker (male) notes to the right, and maybe that helped. Sometimes it IS rather nice to listen to stuff like this, but you have to let loose with some heavier stuff in between ;-)

Thanks again for listening and commenting so nicely :-)

/Henke

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Gaylen75	Gaylen75 said 579 days ago (October 23rd, 2011)
	Blade Runner This is so good. Im downloading it. Check out my latest song called You Got It Going (by Speakeasy Sway)

Henke	Henke said 576 days ago (October 26th, 2011)
	Thanks, Gaylen I like it when people download. This one especially I think may need one or two repetitions to really sink in :-) Take care, Henke P.S. I just noticed I didn't comment on your latest, must have been in a hurry - commenting does take some time and effort for me - but I listened and enjoyed! Check out my latest song called Spring

Moviz	Moviz said 578 days ago (October 24th, 2011)
	A lovely piece Henke...... really relaxing...... love the sounds you used; quite orchestral and very 'spacious' sounding, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Henke	Henke said 576 days ago (October 26th, 2011)
	Funny Isn't it, what a few tracks in GB can do ;-) Crystal is quite phenomenal with filling out all possible dynamics in one single track. There are a few in this, but not many. Thanks for coming by for a listen :-) Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

condensemike	condensemike said 578 days ago (October 24th, 2011)
	Really good!! This kinda reminds me of the score for Starman. Check out my latest song called Canister

Henke	Henke said 576 days ago (October 26th, 2011)
	Thanks Glad you like! Got to look that soundtrack up... Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

papag	papag said 576 days ago (October 26th, 2011)
	Crystal Ahhhh...this is definitely going onto my "relaxation" playlist. The melodies had me floating in the clouds. thanks for the download :) Check out my latest song called How Can I Know?

Henke	Henke said 576 days ago (October 26th, 2011)
	Crystal meditation better than strange medication? Well, I hope so... Thanks for downloading, always appreciated, as is your great comment. Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

Honza

Honza said 575 days ago (October 27th, 2011)

Crystal
I am always a little suspicious about meditative and new age music as many musicians tend to rely just on the stereotipical use of nice pads with simple melodies. It is true that all this belongs to that genre but without the presence of some deeper awareness such music is quite empty. So I am really happy and mostly spiritually refreshed by your work which does not lack any of those uplifting feelings.
More pls!
Cheers
Honza

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Henke

Henke said 573 days ago (October 29th, 2011)

I can appreciate
what your saying, some songs like that do echo rather empty. I am glad you found some meaning in this however. More, you say? Well I have something in the works, but I am not sure it will be up to your standards this time ;-) We'll see...

Thanks a lot for listening and commenting. I had to go listen to your "Unbound" again, it's so very beautiful - a pity not more people have found it yet.

Take care,
Henke

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Ex_Silentio	Ex_Silentio said 575 days ago (October 27th, 2011)
	Crystal Meditation 2 Very pretty. I'm not going to meditate to it, but I will listen actively instead. I hope you don't mind. You've managed to bring Crystal under control, and found some very nice ambient sounds. Well done, and much enjoyed. Check out my latest song called Moonset

Henke	Henke said 573 days ago (October 29th, 2011)
	Thanks You're welcome of course - I think it works either way, both as backdrop to doing something else and for more active listening. Glad you liked it. Anything new in the works from you? Looking forwards to it in that case :-) Take care, Henke Check out my latest song called Spring

davajonah	davajonah said 572 days ago (October 30th, 2011)
	Somehow I've missed this being posted. Henrik, it's a beauty! Sometimes, less can be more and you've certainly made the most out of less, re. your Logic/Lion problem! Beautiful, but one gripe - too short! Check out my latest song called Nocturne op. 55 Andante

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Name: Henrik Dunér
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