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Journey to the Center of My Mind

I did not write an intro to this song so use your imagination to describe what you hear, hence the title. Share your thoughts if you like. As always all comments are welcomed.

PS - I ran out of Geritol so I had to slow down

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Tempo = 40 BPM

I deleted the guitar, drums, and bass
Guitar - Kontakt - Riot - preset Tremolo Clouds
Piano - Kontakt - Heavenly Pad
Me - the 12 string and nylon guitars
- via my keyboard MIDI controller
flute - Kontakt - pan flute
Cellos - Kontakt - Amadeus - cellos
Bass - Kontakt - Amadeus - bass

FX - reverb on all but the cellos and bass, delay on the 12 string, EQ on the nylon guitar, and on the master - compression and EQ.


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Nice work. But certainly you have some percussion in there somewhere. I bet if you go deeper you will find it. Think about it. Reminants of a stormy past. Something like Elements Cinematic Rhythms. But just a suggestion. I do love the 40BPM vibe grin

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Mario...first off I didn't want to take " A Journey to the Center of Your Mind"...But I took a chance since you only have till next Tuesday to live and I found that it's really very pleasant in your mind...somehow I thought it would be more chaotic in there...this is so peaceful and soothing...this should be played in every dentist's office in America!...loved it!

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I love the flute in the first part and throughout the song. The song gives me the feel of an interstellar voyage. Brilliant work!

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that darn flute is superb mate.

my wife just listened also , and she is a 'tough song critic'...lol. to quote her 'knocked out with your talent' mario.

frankly to me it seems somewhat as might be used in the 'japanese film genre'.

nothing else to say cept' WOW !!

happiness

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We stepped through the gate and most enjoyed our ethereal visit.

You are the mood music master!

Fine mix and performances and arrangement.

Enjoyed it and hopefully we will chill away for the day smile

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Originally Posted By: MusicStudent
Nice work. But certainly you have some percussion in there somewhere. I bet if you go deeper you will find it. Think about it. Reminants of a stormy past. Something like Elements Cinematic Rhythms. But just a suggestion. I do love the 40BPM vibe grin


Thanx. I did try some percussion but I thought that it distracted from the mood.

I'm gonna look into that Elements Cinematic Rhythm. Thanx for sharing that info.


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Originally Posted By: firesong
Mario...first off I didn't want to take " A Journey to the Center of Your Mind"...But I took a chance since you only have till next Tuesday to live and I found that it's really very pleasant in your mind...somehow I thought it would be more chaotic in there...this is so peaceful and soothing...this should be played in every dentist's office in America!...loved it!


When I found out that my wife had made that appointment it burned my butt!

My mind is chaotic most of the time!

I tried to get my dentist to play this but it was like pulling teeth!

Thanx so much for this wonderful review.


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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
I love the flute in the first part and throughout the song. The song gives me the feel of an interstellar voyage. Brilliant work!


Thanx so much for this very kind review. An interstellar voyage was my first thought also.


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Originally Posted By: justanoldmuso
that darn flute is superb mate.

my wife just listened also , and she is a 'tough song critic'...lol. to quote her 'knocked out with your talent' mario.

frankly to me it seems somewhat as might be used in the 'japanese film genre'.

nothing else to say cept' WOW !!

happiness

om


Thanx so much om for listening and commenting. Also tell your wife thanx for me.


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
We stepped through the gate and most enjoyed our ethereal visit.

You are the mood music master!

Fine mix and performances and arrangement.

Enjoyed it and hopefully we will chill away for the day smile

J&B


Thanx so much J&B. I appreciate the fact that you took time to listen to my little song.


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Mario,

Wow, so that's what the center of your mind sounds like. Beautiful and calming! Mine, unfortunately, is a bunch of chaotic white noise. Great production and arrangement on this one, Mario. Well done!

All my best,

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Originally Posted By: MarioD

PS - I ran out of Geritol so I had to slow down


A very soothing production, great job.
I hear a happy 115 year old red blood cell lazily swimming along with his buddies hoping for a Geritol boost and twice the iron of a pound of calves liver smile

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Mario,

Wow, so that's what the center of your mind sounds like. Beautiful and calming! Mine, unfortunately, is a bunch of chaotic white noise. Great production and arrangement on this one, Mario. Well done!

All my best,

Deej


Thanx Deej for listening and commenting. My brain is always in a chaotic state! Plus its a half a bubble off center.


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Mario, when I saw the title, I was thinking Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes, but this was totally on the far opposite end of the spectrum and I like this a lot better! Super, super work with those dreamy soundscapes! You always excel in arranging these kinds of songs! Thanks, Torrey

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Hi Mario,

Yes atmospheric - this, and many of your other pieces, would make a great film score.

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Hi Mario
A really cool mix
Sounds fantastic
For this kind of music you are just great
Many greetings
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Cool! A bit of Jean Michel Jarre, without the drums. The 80's strummed electric guitar had a Pink Floyd feel, but you didn't bust out any David Gilmour licks. frown

Fun callback! smile


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I'm tripping dude!

Where am I?

I think I see Keanu Reeves beckoning me. What is happening?

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Mario,
A fine soundscape-the flute is lovely and I like the whole trance feel of this (percussion not needed). Listening my pulse dropped to "endless rest" bpm!

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