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#706974 03/01/22 05:39 AM
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U Can

If I can then u can. Really just me learning a new software program and having fun.

Most all of my songs start in BiaB but this one started in a $12 purchase called Uchord. In Uchord I can open up chords. So I put in a chord progression and an arpeggio dragged them to my DAW and added some BiaB tracks.

BiaB style = Peace - Gentle, Slow 4/4 New Age
Tempo = 40 BPM

I used the piano and guitar tracks from said style:
Piano - EZ Keys - electric grand - preset chorus grand. I slightly modified this track
Guitar - Play - symphonic choirs - preset - full choir
Uchord - backing string track - Kontakt - Kirt Hunter Virtuoso Ensemble - preset -strings
Uchord - the harp arpeggio - Amadeous - preset - harp
Me - I played the cello, violin, viola, and French horn via my MIDI keyboard controller. All instruments are from Kontakt - Kirt Hunter Virtuoso Ensemble.

FX - Master - Breverb - preset - cathadrial


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Nice, peaceful composition.

Orchestral music is not easy to do correctly. I've got a few "orchestral" compositions to prove that very thing. If I was thinking about seriously venturing into that genre, I'd probably start with listening to the top composers in the business starting with Bear McCreary. He's a master of his craft with so many series under his belt. Black Sails, The Walking Dead, Outlander, to mention just a few.

It's fun and challenging to delve into new territory. Dig in and have fun. I miss playing with my synths every now and then. The better you understand theory, i think the easier it is to do it well.

Good song.

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Oh yes U Can...Love the piece and the peace that this invokes...sounds like the soundtrack of a good movie sequence...it's always so much fun to produce something that is off your beaten track and especially something that evokes great emotion and feeling...you hit the nail on the head my friend...great listen!


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Mario can and does.

If it sounds good, it is good.

This sounds good.

This is good.

A very pleasant listen. Smooth, soothing...

Nice job on ALL the parts and pieces.

fj

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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Nice, peaceful composition.

Orchestral music is not easy to do correctly. I've got a few "orchestral" compositions to prove that very thing. If I was thinking about seriously venturing into that genre, I'd probably start with listening to the top composers in the business starting with Bear McCreary. He's a master of his craft with so many series under his belt. Black Sails, The Walking Dead, Outlander, to mention just a few.

It's fun and challenging to delve into new territory. Dig in and have fun. I miss playing with my synths every now and then. The better you understand theory, i think the easier it is to do it well.

Good song.


Thanx so much Herb.

I would like to do orchestration like David Arkenstone; that is orchestration in a new age setting.

I do have some theory in my tool box and yes it does help.


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Originally Posted By: firesong
Oh yes U Can...Love the piece and the peace that this invokes...sounds like the soundtrack of a good movie sequence...it's always so much fun to produce something that is off your beaten track and especially something that evokes great emotion and feeling...you hit the nail on the head my friend...great listen!


Thanx so much for listening and these very nice comments.


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Mario can and does.

If it sounds good, it is good.

This sounds good.

This is good.

A very pleasant listen. Smooth, soothing...

Nice job on ALL the parts and pieces.

fj


Thanx so much Floyd. I'm glad that you liked it.


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Outstanding... Great sounding orchestration... sounds wonderful.


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Smooth and relaxing.

The strings are the centerpiece here, and they sound very good.


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Thanx so much David.


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No theory here. No orchestral attempts here.

Just a couple of rubes from the provinces who much enjoyed this composition and reading about how you achieved it.

It's perfect for looking out the window in our forest at an emerging springtime.

Nice ... very nice.

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Very cool piece Mario. Loved the instrumentation. Really laid out in a lovely wide mix. This new pluging was an excellent purchase. Really big sound. Well done


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Hello Mario
Sounds excellent
the strings have a great sound
Plus this beautiful melody
You have done a great job again
Many greetings
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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
No theory here. No orchestral attempts here.

Just a couple of rubes from the provinces who much enjoyed this composition and reading about how you achieved it.

It's perfect for looking out the window in our forest at an emerging springtime.

Nice ... very nice.

J&B


Thanx so much.

We have another 2-4 weeks before spring starts arriving here. Then we hope it doesn't snow in April, which it has in the past.


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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool piece Mario. Loved the instrumentation. Really laid out in a lovely wide mix. This new pluging was an excellent purchase. Really big sound. Well done


Thanx Scott for listening and commenting. Like EZKeys (both sounds and MIDI loops) Uchord adds another dimension to BiaB.


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Hi Mario,

O M G!

This is spectacular. I love the way you weave between minor and major modes. It's truly awesome arranging.

Have you been listening to some of the Russian greats such as Khachaturian, Rimsky-Korsakov and Rachmaninoff? As I listened, I could hear melodic movement and harmony development reminiscent of the finest works offered by these composers.

This is truly mesmerising.

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Looks like there's some money to be made for you doing the score in the next Netflix movie :-).

Seriously, very well done!

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Nice and mellow. I'll check out Uchord. Pleasant music.


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So soothing. You've created a place of beautiful scenery with this one, Mario. Well said and well shown. There is magic in your music, man.


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Excellent job on this Mario! Right out of a movie soundtrack or at least it sounds like it should be! You do these so well! Thanks, Torrey




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