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Hello Troops:

This is one of my favorite of all times, "Winter's Song."

I decided to give it a makeover and hope you like the results!

Give it a fresh listen if you can!!!

All the best,
Dave

https://soundcloud.com/davebrooksmusicfactory/winters-song


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Mr. Brooks...

I think your "Winter's Song" is an affecting, symphonically satisfying piece of seasonally-themed music. All of the instruments coalesce in a lush, brooding, but harmonically enriching way. Structurally speaking, the song moves in and out of light and darkness in a truly grand, even epic fashion. There are also some chordal constructions here that are startling in the way they color the sound of the orchestra.

You are releasing some really interesting compositions here, lately. You've certainly got me following you!

Through your musical soul,

LOREN


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Wow - what a gorgeous tune smile Definitely has that wintery vibe. I love how lush and vibrant it is. The textures are stunning and icy, and I thought the progressions on this were great too.

Thanks for sharing!


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Hi LOREN!

Damn you know how to sweet talk!!! =D

Thanks for the listen!

All the best,
Dave


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Hi "D"!

Thanks for taking time to listen, it really means a lot to me!!!

All the best,
Dave


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This song definitely has a very wintery feel to it. Even if the song didn't have the "Winter Song" title I would definitely know this was an instrumental with winter as inspiration.

Thanks for taking the time to share!


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Hello Dave, This sounds so fresh! Love how lush the string sections sound and the overall progression on this. The mix sounds very well balanced too. Well done!


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Hi Ember!

Thank you for your kind comments!

I must agree with you regarding the title...doesn't really need one does it??? =D

All the best,
Dave


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Hey Joe (MF=D)

I really love this song. It kept me cool all Summer long!!! =D

Thanks for the listen...

All the best,
Dave


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I really like the way the violins come in, sort of...out of the cold. Really enjoyable.

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Hi Dave,

I love the chord progression. Very beautiful soundscapes that you are creating.

I hear some sort of "white noise" on top of the strings. Is that deliberately? Maybe it is just my speakers...


Thanks for sharing such a great tune!
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Hello Mr. Sorensen!

Thank you for taking time to listen. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm happy you were able to appreciate this tune in your own way!

All the best,
Dave


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Hi Will!

Thanks for listening! I don't remember hearing any "white noise" on top of the strings, but I' go back and listen again.

I think your ears are younger than mine so you could be right. Now, from time to time, I've been known to add a taste of distortion to help the track cut through the other instruments, but I will investigate...

Thanks again,
Dave

Last edited by DaveBrooksMusic; 11/30/18 05:45 AM.

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Hi Will!

Well I took a re-listen, and didn't find any "white noise" as you believed. Maybe I had my High pass filters set a bit high, but by listening again, I came up with a new mix fix. You are now sitting "in" the orchestra!!! =D

Let me know what you think!!!

All the best,
Dave

https://soundcloud.com/davebrooksmusicfactor/winters-song


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Well.. the first link didn't work so I went to the second link (your profile), but that is a 10 months old version of the song... still very beautiful though!

Will

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Sorry,My Bad!!! =D

TYPO!!! I left off the "Y" in Factory...

https://soundcloud.com/davebrooksmusicfactory/winters-song


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'Tis lovely, 'tis lovely! A hypnotic musical solstice.

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Nice work Dave! The song builds so well In the first half and continues on in such a professional manner! Thanks, T

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Very nice music!! Would make a great film score piece. Enjoyed much!! Take care. Greg

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Wow Dave, very evocative and beautifully rendered.

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