Mindless Thoughts makes me think whithout thoughts, I think. Therefore I am --happy to be listening to another Mario Masterpiece. You are truly amazing, my friend. Every piece you create is different from every other you make, but they all have that one thing in common: extraordinary, out-of-this-world-or-any-world-for-that-matter goodness. The feeling listening to this is quite indescribable, yet it cries out for description.
Thanx so much Marty for this very kind review. I'm glad you like my music.
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Mindless, but no matter, beautiful thoughts from the sixth dimension. Cool sounds, wonderful play, nice effects, excellent mix. I'm floating in the orbit of the planet Mario and the view is mesmerizing, harmonious music in unique colors, the creator of this world knows what heaven sounds like. The BIAB style should be renamed to "Planet Mario Space Ballad"
Mindless, but no matter, beautiful thoughts from the sixth dimension. Cool sounds, wonderful play, nice effects, excellent mix. I'm floating in the orbit of the planet Mario and the view is mesmerizing, harmonious music in unique colors, the creator of this world knows what heaven sounds like. The BIAB style should be renamed to "Planet Mario Space Ballad"
Janne
Janne, thanx so much for listening and those very kind words. However I don't think that PGM is going to change the style's title.
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Great write, performances and mix. Perfect for some deep, deep breathing.
The subtle builds and withdrawals are perfect. Whatever imagery it conjures up can move in and out with them.
Enjoyed it!
J&B
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Lean back, close your eyes, and let the music take you where ever you want to go.
Hmm, didn't work out, Mario. I wanted to go to one of my favorite places, La Jolla Beach in San Diego, but it's still cold and rainy outside. But you know I have a soft spot for ambient and meditative music. And I LOVE what you did. Beautiful! I'd probably turn down the chimes a dB or three to make the song even more meditative, but I already like it the way it is. A lot
I needed this, Mario, tonight. Thank you. The music does exactly what it says "on the tin" (as we say here in the UK): it lets you relax, and forget about thinking for a while, that little voice within us that keeps us going in loops all the time. So beautifully done that I need not think about HOW it was done Bravo.
Lean back, close your eyes, and let the music take you where ever you want to go.
Hmm, didn't work out, Mario. I wanted to go to one of my favorite places, La Jolla Beach in San Diego, but it's still cold and rainy outside. But you know I have a soft spot for ambient and meditative music. And I LOVE what you did. Beautiful! I'd probably turn down the chimes a dB or three to make the song even more meditative, but I already like it the way it is. A lot
Brian, I am sorry your trip didn't work out for you but cold and rain isn't bad. It is cold and freezing rain right now here! Thanx for the chimes tip and I'm glad that you liked my little ditty.
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I needed this, Mario, tonight. Thank you. The music does exactly what it says "on the tin" (as we say here in the UK): it lets you relax, and forget about thinking for a while, that little voice within us that keeps us going in loops all the time. So beautifully done that I need not think about HOW it was done Bravo.
Thanx so much James for this very kind review. Ours is in the can; a reference for when a film was finished and ready to be put in the film can for keeping and/or shipping to movie theaters. But it can also mean in the bathroom (loo for you) or in jail (nick for you). I'm glad that you liked it.
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Awesome listen Mario. Such a relaxing piece of music. Lots of very cool ear candy. Well produced, mixed and mastered. This music is very much my cup of tea...
Awesome listen Mario. Such a relaxing piece of music. Lots of very cool ear candy. Well produced, mixed and mastered. This music is very much my cup of tea...
Thanx Scott, I'm glad you liked it.
Originally Posted by BobLMusic
Nice relaxing piece of music, Mario!
It reminded me of some of Brian Eno's ambient works.
Thanx so much Bob. I do like Brian's ambient music.
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Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
Just to note..... I have my good earbuds in and when those wind chimes started in the beginning, my dog Mesha, who was laying halfway across the room raised her head, perked up her ears and looked at me as if saying what is that?
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Just to note..... I have my good earbuds in and when those wind chimes started in the beginning, my dog Mesha, who was laying halfway across the room raised her head, perked up her ears and looked at me as if saying what is that?
Thanx Herb. Great looking Dogs. They are a little larger than our Two Shih-Zus!
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