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#572342 12/24/19 09:46 AM
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Whispering Winds

As the wind blows through the trees, leaves start falling, and a cold feeling comes over you. It is like the wind is whispering to you.

Things have been a little hectic here. Thus this is me having a little fun with BiaB.

BiaB style = Awaken1 - Slow, Mystic New Age, tempo = 50 BPM

All tracks had Presonus Pro EQ
Bass = Kontakt-Amadeus -Bass
I wrote a Cello track based on the Bass track = Kontakt-Amadeus -Cellos
Piano = Synthmaster -Dusty Pad Preset
Guitar = Synthmaster One-Light Years Preset
Strings = Kontakt-Mark Tree (chimes)

I am playing the guitar - effects = Vocal Rider-EZ2 mix Ambient preset-TR5 Tape Echo





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Lovely, Mario! Snow falling here in Flagstaff on Xmas Eve. Nice combo!


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Mario,
beautiful & serene tune. Chimes work very well, but at times they would come a little too strong. Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Mario...

As usual...
Another great composition from you...
I enjoyed listening to it...
Very peaceful & serene!

I hope you & you family had a Merry Christmas...
And things are going well for all of you!

BTW...
For taking time to listen to “There Won't Be No Christmas This Year”
You will find my response to your comments there...
Also I’d like to mention...
You really add to the success of this User Showcase forum!
Thanks again!


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Nice work..... I love the melancholy feel to the start with the minor chords then the change to major.

To me the fall is always kind of sad. Not only are the trees dropping leaves and things are dying or hibernating, also the year is about to end. But that is all a prelude to the new awakening in the spring that follows winter.

You nailed that feeling between the minor to Maj and back again and on and on like the seasons themselves.

Yep... nice reflective piece.


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Mario,

You are the New Age king! I always like when you do these...

fj

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Mario, you are the king of ambient/ethereal sounding material around here! I love the way your mind works when you arrange these tunes! In other words...Excellent!!! Thanks, Torrey

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Originally Posted By: TheMaartian
Lovely, Mario! Snow falling here in Flagstaff on Xmas Eve. Nice combo!


Thanx so much. We had a green Christmas and in fact are running 15-20°F (-6 to -9°C) above normal here.


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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Mario,
beautiful & serene tune. Chimes work very well, but at times they would come a little too strong. Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.



Misha thanx for listening and making those constructive criticisms. I appreciate that.


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Originally Posted By: Jim
Mario...

As usual...
Another great composition from you...
I enjoyed listening to it...
Very peaceful & serene!

I hope you & you family had a Merry Christmas...
And things are going well for all of you!

BTW...
For taking time to listen to “There Won't Be No Christmas This Year”
You will find my response to your comments there...
Also I’d like to mention...
You really add to the success of this User Showcase forum!
Thanks again!


Thanx Jim. Yes we had a very Merry Christmas and things are progressing very well here.


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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Nice work..... I love the melancholy feel to the start with the minor chords then the change to major.

To me the fall is always kind of sad. Not only are the trees dropping leaves and things are dying or hibernating, also the year is about to end. But that is all a prelude to the new awakening in the spring that follows winter.

You nailed that feeling between the minor to Maj and back again and on and on like the seasons themselves.

Yep... nice reflective piece.


Thanx so much Herb. Thanx for noticing those chord changes. I like to mess around with them.


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Mario,

You are the New Age king! I always like when you do these...

fj


Thanx Floyd. I just am having fun with music now. After playing what others wanted for many years I am playing what I like now.


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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Mario, you are the king of ambient/ethereal sounding material around here! I love the way your mind works when you arrange these tunes! In other words...Excellent!!! Thanks, Torrey


Thanx Torrey. But sometimes I worry about the way my mind works.


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You've really captured what you set out to achieve here, Mario.

Haunting, and I like the tape echo, as though there's an answer to the call.


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Hi, Mario, ol´chum !

I agree with those who
say that you are the King of ambient
music ! This is very soothing and
even haunting in between !
What wonderful chord changes !

A most Merry Christmas
and a most Happy New Year to
you Mario !

Cheers
Dani

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Wow - this is a favourite of mine for sure now smile It really sets a mood, and I love the ambient, chilled out vibe on this. Really easy to follow and simultaneously peaceful and melancholic.

Great work - thanks for sharing!


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Mario I just love this tune. Love the backtrack and the guitar just floats above it. Very cool tone and the effects were perfect. Well done


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A mellow soundscape Mario.I like the guitar tone and those tinkling shimmers falling around the backdrop.
Cool and relaxing music.

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Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
You've really captured what you set out to achieve here, Mario.

Haunting, and I like the tape echo, as though there's an answer to the call.



Thanx so much for listening and commenting. I appreciate it.


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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Mario, ol´chum !

I agree with those who
say that you are the King of ambient
music ! This is very soothing and
even haunting in between !
What wonderful chord changes !

A most Merry Christmas
and a most Happy New Year to
you Mario !

Cheers
Dani


Dani, the only thing that I am king of is my castle, and that is only when the wife is out wink

Thanx for these very nice comments. I'm glad that you noticed the chord changes.


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