Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Mark ...

Good to "meet" you! Lived in San Antonio for most of the 70s and had many friends from Austin and New Braunfels.

This is really nice! I'm a big fan of the Shakuhachi flute. The Waggaki Band from Japan is one of my favorite groups to listen to, and their Shakuhachi player is one of my favorite band members.

I agree with Mario about bringing the flute down a bit and bringing the synth a little more forward in the mix. Nonetheless, that doesn't detract from the overall ambiance of the piece. It's soothing and relaxing, as ambient should be.

For a first effort in the genre, this is really good! Tip of the hat for the final product!

Alan


Hi Alan! Good to virtually meet you, too! It is amazing how many people I have met online who have lived or currently live in Central Texas. I just moved to Austin from Utah 9 years ago when I transferred to a new position in my company. New Braunfels is such a gorgeous characterful town. My wife and I drive down there every couple of months to explore different parts of it and to visit the parks and little shops.

I really like the Shakuhachi as well. It is a very expressive instrument with a rich history and amazingly talented players.

Thanks for listening and providing your opinion on the piece. I really appreciate it, and I am going to modify my mix a bit to reduce the volume of the flute to blend better with the rest of the track

Thanks,
Mark