Did just what you said before you asked, Chay. Love the thoroguhly relaxing melodies that transform time and place. It all put me in the best mood to re-listen while watching the cool magic you created. Some would say that's 15 minutes I'll never get back, but I say that's 15 minutes I'll do again. I like the way the tune develops. Man, you did an amazing job with the the different settings and clothing you created for Quan.
Thanks so much, Marty. Most of the images in the video are full 3D models, one uses an HDRI I've used before, another just a backdrop for 3D scenes, but once I've created a new 3D character, which can take days to weeks, even the simplest images can be fiddly. The penultimate 3D environment in which Quan Yin is with 3 other characters, 1 of them the Mongolian Senjidema, took me a week to complete. But it's always enjoyable even when it's difficult getting things right. Ditto the music.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
Musican17 said, "I really like this. A really beautiful homage to the goddess, Quan Yin - the great Bodhisattva, as some portray her, in some cultures. May this beautiful music you have written, as an homage to her, bring peace and tranquility to all who listen. I know that it relaxed me, and my chattering mind, for the entirety of the track. So well written - a tour de force, in that respect. Well done."
After first listening to SC, then watching the video and later reading the reviews we don't have much to add to what Musician17 eloquently expressed.
The creativity involved in the audio and video production is manifest.
It was a wonderful listen this morning while gazing at our forest out the "studio" window.
Terrific use of those RTs and a fine mix. J&B
Thanks, Janice & Bud! I truly wish I could play music while looking out of a window to a beautiful forest! Where I am now I can't even play music through speakers without disturbing my neighbour, an older lady in her 80s, as the two flats are only separated by plasterboard walls. I wasn't told that before moving in so I assumed they had to be brick. I'd not have moved in had I known, plus even worse the place is haunted and my housing association has never replied to my complaint about it as it would cost them to move me or fork out on hiring an exorcist, which I don't think would work anyway - I explain why in a an ongoing FB 'blog' I've been writing about it. Two neighbours and two social housing officers take it very seriously, but my guess is that the line manger is a sceptic and so sees me as the problem, not the premises.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
A very calm and peaceful piece of music. Excellent use of those RTs. The mix is spot on.
Thanks, Mario! Really pleased you enjoyed it.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
That is a beautiful piece of music... The instrumentation is blended so well - love the mix.
Excellent!
Bob
Thanks Bob! Much appreciated.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
An erudite and sumptuous performance so befitting the use of the instruments conceived thereto, but having delicate and imperial sensibilities, I found that in spite of the royal splendor, it included five more notes than I could palate, and so I became aristocratically impatient with it towards the end.
Nevertheless, a noble effort, Wao Son.
David Snyder Songwriter/Renaissance Man Studio + Fingers
[quote=David Snyder]An erudite and sumptuous performance so befitting the use of the instruments conceived thereto, but having delicate and imperial sensibilities, I found that in spite of the royal splendor, it included five more notes than I could palate, and so I became aristocratically impatient with it towards the end.
Nevertheless, a noble effort, Wao Son.
Sorry, David, but you lost me after "An ..."
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
Really lovely project!!! I had no idea BIAB could do this!!! WONDERFUL!!! Take care. Greg
Thanks, Greg. As I've only been producing instrumentals with BiaB - long story short, where I live I'm unable to record anything that I can't do with headphones alone - what I've found, though seemingly obvious is little touched on, which is that the bedrock for any song and particularly for instrumentals is the chord structure. With BiaB one can't instruct the musicians what to play or how to play it, so once I have an idea about what I want to do I obviously start with the chord structure, but I then I have to try as many different samples out as I can - one new piece I'm working on required my collecting 59 samples to see which worked best, although I'll probably only end up using 12 or under, but so far it's not working as I hoped using only 11 selected samples as the chord structure doesn't have the right dynamic. The next key thing once one has the right structure and the best samples is arranging the piece and this is where the excellence of BiaB as a creative tool is demonstrated. BiaB has been close to a life-saver for me. Thanks again for your positive response.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
I like the way you use the exotic eastern instruments along with the traditional western ones. It is quite an extensive project and an expansive soundscape. Very well done, Tom
I've always believed Asian music has sound that tugs at the heart - emotional and well-disciplined. You did a great job on this. The fluite is special! Great job!!!
I like the way you use the exotic eastern instruments along with the traditional western ones. It is quite an extensive project and an expansive soundscape. Very well done, Tom
Thanks so much Tom!
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
I've always believed Asian music has sound that tugs at the heart - emotional and well-disciplined. You did a great job on this. The fluite is special! Great job!!!
Alan
Thanks, Alan! I agree re Asian instruments. Another beautiful sounding flute is the Indian bansuri, which I'd like to see in BiaB.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
Calming and beautiful, I enjoy hearing those Chinese instruments in BIAB used in competent hands. The story moves on gently and the sound effects add realism, feeling that I'm witnessing a lovely ceremony somewhere in Asia.
Calming and beautiful, I enjoy hearing those Chinese instruments in BIAB used in competent hands. The story moves on gently and the sound effects add realism, feeling that I'm witnessing a lovely ceremony somewhere in Asia.
Janne
Thanks Janne! I never considered a cermony as I was fixated on the character of Quan Yin, but you're right.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
Instrumentally very rich composition. It's pleasant and relaxing. The mix is excellent as well as the melodic lines I appreciated. well done.
Jani
Thanks Janni. Thanks for listening and I'm very pleased you enjoyed it.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
Thank you very much for inviting me to this work. Currently, Western music is the mainstream in Japan too, so I myself am not so familiar with traditional Japanese music or Chinese music. However, I still have the opportunity to listen to them sometimes, so I would like to comment on your song based on that knowledge. First of all, I thought it is a very ambitious work. I think it's well done and I can feel the Chinese atmosphere everywhere. However, it's a bit disappointing that when violins, violas, organs appear, they carry Western atmosphere to the song. I think it would be a good idea to play a Chinese scale melody with MIDI instruments without using RealTracks. Although it is a long piece, it is a wonderful instrumental piece that will keep my attention until the end. And the video is also great. Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.
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