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#775851 09/09/23 10:28 AM
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Inner Sanctum

Proceed with warning, this instrumental may not appeal to some.

You are in a very private special place. You get really scared and nervous when evil tries to take over your mind and body. But then you calm down when good takes over. Back and forth you go. Which will win? You have to listen to find out!

BiaB style = Planet Ambient Space Ballad
Tempo = 50 BPM

I deleted the bass and drums
Piano = FM8 - Preset Bells 3
Guitar = Phoenix - Mirage - preset Warm Key
Strings = Synthmaster one - preset Pad choir Oooh MR
Utility = Synthmaster 2 - preset PAD More Strings FN

Me - P-Bass - Amplitube - preset Solid State Bass Preamp with
Chorus added
Guitar - Xaviere Pro 900 - Amplitube - preset 51 Heavy Phase
Via my keyboard controller - EastWest Symphonic Choir - preset full choir

As always all comments are welcomed.




Last edited by MarioD; 09/09/23 10:29 AM.

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Mario,

Love this... Beautiful and mysterious.

The bass and guitar sound great. Very cool guitar effects.

The mix, as always, is excellent.

Bob

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Thanks for the warning, friend. I would've been lost and scared, but the bass held the hand of my mind and guided me onward in spite of my ignorance of the outcome. It kept me brave, and helped me see the beauty surrounding the danger, realizing that fear is an illusion in this realm. Love your style, Mario.


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Best heard with eyes closed.
Well done, Mario.

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Cool.

You should be doing film scoring.

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Originally Posted By: rsdean
Mario,

Love this... Beautiful and mysterious.

The bass and guitar sound great. Very cool guitar effects.

The mix, as always, is excellent.

Bob


Thanx Bob. I was a little worried about the so thanx for that and the bass and guitar comments. I appreciate them.

Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Thanks for the warning, friend. I would've been lost and scared, but the bass held the hand of my mind and guided me onward in spite of my ignorance of the outcome. It kept me brave, and helped me see the beauty surrounding the danger, realizing that fear is an illusion in this realm. Love your style, Mario.


Thanx Marty, especially that bass comment. I always appreciate your comments.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Originally Posted By: vicarn
Best heard with eyes closed.
Well done, Mario.

Vic


Thanx so much Vic for taking the time to listen and comment.

Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Cool.

You should be doing film scoring.

fj


Thanx so much Floyd.


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Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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Guitar as serious evil doer.
Bells of light.
Choir as definers of space.
Very nice Mario.


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Marty said, "Thanks for the warning, friend. I would've been lost and scared, but the bass held the hand of my mind and guided me onward in spite of my ignorance of the outcome. It kept me brave, and helped me see the beauty surrounding the danger, realizing that fear is an illusion in this realm. Love your style, Mario."

That is a great description of a fascinating composition. It would be very difficult to add to that ... but we'll try.

Cinematic in spades. Great arrangement, performances and mix.

Sublime spookiness if you will!

Enjoyed it,

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Guitar as serious evil doer.
Bells of light.
Choir as definers of space.
Very nice Mario.


You got it Ray. Thanx for listening and commenting.

[quote=Janice & Bud]Marty said, "Thanks for the warning, friend. I would've been lost and scared, but the bass held the hand of my mind and guided me onward in spite of my ignorance of the outcome. It kept me brave, and helped me see the beauty surrounding the danger, realizing that fear is an illusion in this realm. Love your style, Mario."

That is a great description of a fascinating composition. It would be very difficult to add to that ... but we'll try.

Cinematic in spades. Great arrangement, performances and mix.

Sublime spookiness if you will!

Enjoyed it,

J&B

Thanx Bud and Janice, I'm glad you liked this little song of mine.


OK, a random thought;
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The maestro strikes again!

Your composition is wrought with unresolved tension (until 3:22)---a haunting, suspenseful, and hypnotic mood. Very engaging.

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Nice bit musical imagery.


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Good stuff, Mario!

I like how the bass keeps everything anchored. Cool stuff happening with the choir and the bells, and of course I like the guitar work too.

Very creative!

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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
The maestro strikes again!

Your composition is wrought with unresolved tension (until 3:22)---a haunting, suspenseful, and hypnotic mood. Very engaging.


Thanx so much for listening and commenting. I appreciate it.

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Nice bit musical imagery.


Thanx David, I appreciate it.


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Good stuff, Mario!

I like how the bass keeps everything anchored. Cool stuff happening with the choir and the bells, and of course I like the guitar work too.

Very creative!


Thanx Dave for noticing that bass part and for this very kind review.


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Love it!

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Mario,
I applaud your creativity and stepping out of comfort zones. I expected this to be intense, contrary it had calming effect smile Interesting listen & thank you for sharing.

Misha.

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Originally Posted By: cubanpete
Love it!

Cheers

Mike B.


Thanx Mike.

Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Mario,
I applaud your creativity and stepping out of comfort zones. I expected this to be intense, contrary it had calming effect smile Interesting listen & thank you for sharing.

Misha.


Thanx Misha. BiaB allows me to try new material and if I come up with something that I like I post it.


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Cool piece Mario. Very cinematic. Super mix and separation. Well done


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Musically very clever, I really love how the bass rules the darkness of the tune, frighteningly gently, reminding me of Death as the bassist in Bill & Ted movies. First the choir sounds like the bad guy, but in the end it leads you to the heavenly bliss. Excellent arrangement, every instrument has an important role in this play of emotions. I enjoyed this vivid and colorful journey.

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