Simple Pleasures: Take 2

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Last week I posted SIMPLE PLEASURES and received many kind and thoughtful comments for which I'm grateful but I wasn't quite happy with it as is often the case when I post something.

This time I've gone back and made what I feel are substantial changes. I think this is closer to what I'm after also, clearer and quieter. If you haven't had enough of Simple Pleasures I'd love to hear your opinion on this version.
Thanks,
Charlie

Here's a video of fabulous Olympic Gold medal Ice dancers Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform in the Grand Prix Ice Dance Final dancing to a remixed to SIMPLE PLEASURES.
http://youtu.be/Ye70VKanHhw

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Hits: 648
Comments: 22
Fans: 15
Plays: 95
Downloads: 22

Uploaded: Feb 18, 2012 - 02:06:45 PM
Last Updated: Feb 22, 2012 - 11:57:41 AM Last Played: May 22, 2013 - 03:34:46 AM

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Philip18	Philip18 said 460 days ago (February 18th, 2012)
	Simple pleasures I love the swirling melody. There's a delightful lightness to the arrangement. Simply beautiful! Thanks for the download. Check out my latest song called Close to Midnight w/ alackbass, rok41, paul f. page, & KyasheMusic

Bowman	Bowman said 460 days ago (February 18th, 2012)
	I'm happy you enjoyed this revision Philip. Thanks for giving it a listen. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 459 days ago (February 19th, 2012)
	Take 2 I like this take as well, the changes are hard for me to identify, however that does not matter I enjoyed listening again.. Check out my latest song called A Sad Goodbye (Julia's Song)

Bowman

Bowman said 459 days ago (February 19th, 2012)

Hi Dave,
I have the same problem when I hear revisions. Unless I go back and listen again it's often hard tell what the changes are. Of course to the artist every note either works or doesn't - even a fraction of a second shift can make a difference. In this case I made what I considered substantial changes to the flute, and string melodies, and several key changes within the piece and changed the overall balance of all in the mix. But of course I was "living" with this for days.

Thanks for giving this a second listen Dave and I'm glad this one works for you as well.
Cheers,
Charlie

Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

Reinholt56

Reinholt56 said 459 days ago (February 19th, 2012)

Hi Charlie.....
I think that the subtleties of the piece you have brought out some more in this version. It seems better (to me) for that and worth your time working on it.

The melodic line needs, in my way of listening, to be brought out a bit more. It is a melody that floats on the breeze, in my minds eye.

Take care.

Paul

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Bowman	Bowman said 459 days ago (February 19th, 2012)
	I feel much better about this version as well. The melodic lines at times do "float on the breeze". With this piece it's touch and go with how well defined I wanted them to be but I understand what you're saying. Thanks Paul. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

Moviz	Moviz said 459 days ago (February 19th, 2012)
	This version is Lighter with more 'sparkle' and depth, as in distance ( reverb ?)....... it's'livelier' in sound quality too...... still a lovely piece Charlie, regards M Check out my latest song called Shine Your Light

Bowman	Bowman said 459 days ago (February 19th, 2012)
	I agree this is lighter and as you say it has more sparkle and depth. I'm glad I revisited this one. Thanks Maurice, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

CIASM_ZENABI_	CIASM_ZENABI_ said 459 days ago (February 19th, 2012)
	sp take 2 nicely orchestrated stuff. some really nie movements going on. cheers graham Check out my latest song called GLOWING IN THE DARK (2012 REMIX)

Bowman	Bowman said 459 days ago (February 19th, 2012)
	Thanks for checking this out Graham. I enjoyed your latest as well. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

richard13

richard13 said 458 days ago (February 20th, 2012)

OCTD
I hope we don't have to welcome you to the club, not that you wouldn't be welcomed but, it IS a disorder ;-)
I know what you mean about those, to others, subtle changes which, to you, make major differences in feel or dynamics, or whatever. As you say, you live closely with every note and nuance and feel each tweak in your soul.
Whatever, Simple Pleasures is a not-so-simple gift. Thanks.

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Bowman	Bowman said 458 days ago (February 20th, 2012)
	If it's a club that you belong to Richard, I'd consider it an honor to join. Thanks my friend, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

gadzooks	gadzooks said 457 days ago (February 21st, 2012)
	Simple Pleasures: Take 2 Very nice ... majestic and magical.I like the flute parts. Enjoyed this version very much! Cheers SG Check out my latest song called Song of Life

Bowman	Bowman said 457 days ago (February 21st, 2012)
	Magestic and Magical work for me. Thanks Stan. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

alackbass	alackbass said 457 days ago (February 21st, 2012)
	Simple Pleasures: Take 2 Truly wonderful piece and lovely orchestration. So over my guitar strumming head. I don't even know how one begins to write and arrange such a thing. A really enjoyable listen. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

Bowman	Bowman said 457 days ago (February 21st, 2012)
	Hey Andrew you hand me a guitar and I wouldn't even know what end to hold. Thanks my friend. Really happy you enjoyed this. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

Jarvoid

Jarvoid said 456 days ago (February 22nd, 2012)

always up for a bit of
simple pleasure....not what this though....a nicely complex interweaving of strings and "silver" instruments ,fifes and horns....to my ears anyway ....I haven't seen the vid yet but I bet it's not half as good as what I can conjur up in my own head right now just listening to this.....and no offence to the skaters but that is the power of music and imagination....I promise I will check it out though......Simple Pleasures ....simply wonderful.......

sithee

Jarvo

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Bowman	Bowman said 455 days ago (February 23rd, 2012)
	Nothing's greater than the power of music to inspire us. So glad this did for you Chris. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

paul f. page

paul f. page said 447 days ago (March 2nd, 2012)

Playfulness
I am particularly taken by the unpretentious way this piece unfolds: it is simplicity itself and never tries to be what it is not. There is a folk quality to the whole composition that gives it a comfortable feeling, a homey feeling, a feeling that all is going to be okay. You have a lot going on in the mix. To my ears, you control each instrument quite well and I have no problem following each line. (end was a bit abrupt. ... The photo art is very appropriate, too. Nice going.

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Bowman	Bowman said 446 days ago (March 3rd, 2012)
	I'm glad you found a clarity in this Paul, something I often struggle with and rarely master. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 419 days ago (March 30th, 2012)
	The joys of flutes and strings You have a style which is immediately recognizable and yet I never tire of hearing it applied to all you create. This is rich and golden, pastoral and simple in the 'grounded in nature' kind of simplicity. Beautiful, and a now new member of my Mazarakes collection. Thanks Charlie, Doug Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]

Bowman	Bowman said 418 days ago (March 31st, 2012)
	I think we all strive for a recognizable sound yet still have a freshness that pleases. I'm very happy this pleased you my friend. Cheers, Charlie Check out my latest song called RADIANT FLESH (take 2)

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