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Third in a series of meditations featuring the Fitch cello and synths. The first two parts were posted previously (Three Loops and Common Bones). The three will be combined in a final work titled "Lamentations," which will be posted in a few days. Like the two previous parts, The Road to Emmaus has a looped feel, but no loops were used.
Hardware:
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Software:
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An introspective journey &mdash 04/13/05 - 11:07:12 AM
You create a pathway to reflection. The burden gradually
lightens as one progresses. From the mundane to the
sublime. Nice soundscape. Infused with spirituality.
Excellent handling of the Fitch cello (which I know can be
hard to coax realism from). [ Reply to This ]
again, I love it &mdash 04/13/05 - 12:51:13 PM
Another moving.. &mdash 04/13/05 - 03:20:17 PM
piece you have created. I am always thrilled to hear something new from you as you are very 'in touch'. And, with or without words you are able to portray your great spirit. I appreciate that. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 04/13/05 - 04:02:38 PM
Awesome &mdash 04/13/05 - 06:35:08 PM
Great cello piano composition Mr. Atwood! very dramatic
and I like it very much. thanks for sharing.
- Hawks [ Reply to This ]
Awesome &mdash 04/13/05 - 08:40:41 PM
Thanks Rich, Peter, KIS, SGF, Jemimah. I realize this is not the most accessible
piece of music, not the most popular genre. And so, I really appreciate your
kind words, and I appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment. [ Reply to This ]
very nice &mdash 04/13/05 - 07:33:38 PM
great composition-i like your minimal sense and
willingness to let the song speak for itself-i just got the
fitch cello myself and your composition is inspiring--have
you heard any Arvo Paart (misere)?, you mightlike it
-anyway an original and moving piece-thanks! [ Reply to This ]
very nice &mdash 04/13/05 - 09:25:54 PM
Thanks, jonx. I have listened to Arvo Part, some of his very spare orchestral
and choral works. And I just listened to 'chemicals,' and 'angel of small
noises,' two of your pieces which also have a certain economy that I admire.
Thanks again for listening. [ Reply to This ]
nice &mdash 04/13/05 - 11:10:08 PM
Like that soft sound coming in very softly, nice feeling
with the piano. Very relaxing.
Thanks [ Reply to This ]
I Like the Mood &mdash 04/14/05 - 05:33:57 AM
Sparse, contemplative but deliberate. Excellent
production. Subtle arrangement that is more complex
than what it sounds like if you are not listening carefully. [ Reply to This ]
Evocative. &mdash 04/14/05 - 06:33:37 AM
A beautiful piece. The cello sound is wonderful. I like the
harmonic progressions and suspensions. The piano
sound is very nice. Is that the "stock" GB piano sound?
Sounds too good for that. Perhaps that's the Steinway
from JP4?
Beautiful in its simplicity. Fade-out is well-done. [ Reply to This ]
Evocative. &mdash 04/14/05 - 08:14:18 AM
Thanks, John. The piano starts out as the GarageBand Grand Piano, but after
a few measures it is backed with an identical track using the Swirling Electric
Piano. It seemed to fill out the piano sound. Mungo is right about the
arrangement of this piece being a little more complex than it sounds.
The most difficult part was trying to give the Fitch cellos some emotion. They
require a lot of dynamics to come to life, and occasionally a string backing to
warm them up.
Thanks again for listening. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 04/14/05 - 09:12:22 AM
Beyond &mdash 04/14/05 - 09:40:22 AM
Peaceful beyond the realm of words. Thanks for this.
Crystal clear, straight between the clouds, equal parts
discovery and melancholy, peace and new vista. [ Reply to This ]
meditative &mdash 04/14/05 - 11:25:07 PM
A nice ending to the trio. It reminds me of David
Sylvian or Roger Eno... [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 04/15/05 - 12:56:06 PM
Wow &mdash 04/16/05 - 03:13:26 AM
This is my favorite piece of the series, I must admit. It
resonates, with such a delicate simplicity.
Absolutely beautiful.
Fav'd and downloaded. [ Reply to This ]
So pretty &mdash 04/16/05 - 08:43:16 AM
I love pretty music. You write such pretty music. Openings
to a beautiful soul. [ Reply to This ]
I hear You &mdash 04/18/05 - 09:32:33 AM
I think this piece reflects the mental picture I have of you.
Very centered and calm, introspective but with an element
of questions not answered. [ Reply to This ]
I hear You &mdash 04/18/05 - 01:49:01 PM
Hmmm. I think there are some unanswered questions, Tom. But I like to think
about these words from St. Teresa of Avila:
Let nothing disturb thee,
Nothing affright thee
All things are passing;
God never changeth;
Patient endurance
Attaineth to all things;
Who God possesseth
In nothing is wanting;
Alone God sufficeth.
(bet you didn't expect that!) [ Reply to This ]
I hear You &mdash 04/18/05 - 10:39:06 PM
Disillusioned words like bullets bark
As human gods aim for their mark
Made everything from toy guns that spark
To flesh colored Christs that glow in the dark
It's easy to see without looking too far
That not much
Is really sacred
Bob Dylan
Whoops! Guess I was just projecting myself upon thee. I would settle for the
calm and centered and keep the questions. [ Reply to This ]
stirring &mdash 04/26/05 - 03:12:44 PM
this is my favorite of the three. i love listening to this
directly after you more upbeat stuff so i can
appreciate you diversity and talent. it's like vengelis,
but with emtion and storytelling. [ Reply to This ]
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lightens as one progresses. From the mundane to the
sublime. Nice soundscape. Infused with spirituality.
Excellent handling of the Fitch cello (which I know can be
hard to coax realism from).
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