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Scott C #547070 07/27/19 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very emotional song Mario. Well done. Such a lot of feeling in this song.


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Originally Posted By: Robertkc
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Interesting progression that moves this beyond the NewAge style. I enjoy your wind controller work and its the highlight on this... tend to agree with others; it might be mixed a tad high.
Funny intro and title!

Robert


Thanx Robert. I do like to use some jazz chords in NewAge music. IMHO it makes it a bit more interesting.


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Originally Posted By: Jim
Very nicely composed & executed...
It could be an excellent candidate as a backing track for a video (hint hint)...
At least as it played I could see images in my mind...
As always...
Another good job well done Mario!


Thanx so much Jim. I wish that I could do either video or animation, but I can even trace my hand correctly!


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Magical, mesmerizing, emotional, cinematic and so well produced.

The flute is great and it was interesting to note that you used the vocal rider on it.

Ultimately, as is your signature, it is nicely melodic!

J&B

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Thanx J&B. I have found that the vocal rider can be very effective on a number of tracks such as bass, woodwinds or brass.


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Originally Posted By: F.M.M.
hi Mario well done great movie track for sure eric


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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Mario,

This is beautiful track. Well done in all respects.

The mix is well balanced.

Interesting that some are finding it "loud". I played it at 100% of the Soundcloud volume controller - and it seemed fine - after having to turn Hans' ballad down to 30%... Oh well..

I really enjoyed this...

fj


Thanx Floyd, especially about the volume part. It sounds OK here also.


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Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
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Beautiful relaxing tune. Mixed very well.
.... and that controller of yours sounds very impressive! Good work on this!

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.


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Originally Posted By: edshaw
Ear candy, Mario.


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Originally Posted By: PeterF
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A lovely composition with some very nice sounding parts.
Pretty (sad) and enchanting.

Peter


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Beautiful, mesmerizing, cinematic, melancholic. You are really a master of MIDI orchestration with ability to create beautiful melodies and harmonies.

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Beautiful emotionally evocative tune!! This SHOULD be in a film!! I feel like I want to become a film maker just so I can use your songs in the score. I LOVE THIS!!! Take care. Greg

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This is absolutely beautiful! All the instruments perfectly utilized and expressed.

Well done, Mario!


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I absolutely loved this and wish there was more stuff like it on the Showcase.


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Hey there Mario, this was wonderful! Fantastic selection of instruments here and very soothing to hear. Thanks for sharing!


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Very nicely composed & executed...
It could be an excellent candidate as a backing track for a video (hint hint)...
At least as it played I could see images in my mind...
As always...
Another good job well done Mario!


Thanx so much Jim. I wish that I could do either video or animation, but I can even trace my hand correctly!

Now that is funny!


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Very nice.... I can hear the cinematic aspect to this as well.

The fade kinda left me setting here naval gazing.... as it is supposed to be.... It took me there.


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Originally Posted By: jannesan
Beautiful, mesmerizing, cinematic, melancholic. You are really a master of MIDI orchestration with ability to create beautiful melodies and harmonies.

Janne


Thanx so much Janne. I'm not a MIDI master. I'm still learning.


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
Beautiful emotionally evocative tune!! This SHOULD be in a film!! I feel like I want to become a film maker just so I can use your songs in the score. I LOVE THIS!!! Take care. Greg


Thanx Greg. Please do become a film maker, I'll give you my songs for your films.


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Originally Posted By: DeaconBlues09
This is absolutely beautiful! All the instruments perfectly utilized and expressed.

Well done, Mario!


Thanx so much for listening and the very nice comments.


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Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
I absolutely loved this and wish there was more stuff like it on the Showcase.


Thanx! It isn't that hard to come up with these.


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