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WHERE THE SHANNON FLOWS(original)

Digging into my Celtic roots with this instrumental.

WHERE THE SHANNON FLOWS(extended)

Style is _BEDTIME.STY (Bedtime Celtic Waltz)

RealTracks in style: 777:Bass, Acoustic, PopWaltz Ev 085 (A:simple)
RealTracks in style: 3268:Cello, Background CelticWaltzNatalie Ev 100
RealTracks in style: 3288:Guitar, Nylon, Fingerpicking CelticWaltz Ev 100
RealTracks in style: 3287:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking CelticWaltz Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 3278:Vocal Mmms, Rhythm RockNRollGospel12-8 4-part Sw 065
RealTracks in song: 2775:Harp, Rhythm CelticWaltz Ev 110
RealDrums in style:PopWaltzEven8^7-a,b:Brushes, Sidestick


Additional Instruments:
Takamine GC1CE nylon string guitar

(From Reason 11 sound samples):
Pan Flute
Concert Grand Piano
Symphonic Strings
Mandolin Ensemble
Violins Pizz.
Accordion

IN THE EXTENDED VERSION:
The 8-bar bridge section is doubled in length.
I deleted the RT 3268 cello intro because it didn't play the notes I wanted. I replaced it with a solo cello from Reason 11.
I composed an entirely new arrangement for the strings (stanzas 2 & 4).
In the 1st stanza, the pan-pipe arrangement is simplified (fewer trills) so that the melody can be heard more clearly.
The 3rd stanza now has a nylon string guitar instead of repeated pan-pipe.

Last edited by Ghostgum; 09/14/24 03:54 AM. Reason: additional info

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Brian - very nice sounds from down under, enjoyable gentle flow with excellent mix/production!!
Enjoyed that, well done!!

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Very nice. A pleasant listen.

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Brian,

Very serene and beautiful...

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What a refreshing pleasant listen. I like the relaxed tempo, the choice of Real Tracks, mix, production. Great instrumental.


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Brian, super sounding track! Love the band, but your "additional instruments" really make the piece pop. Lovely concept, expertly executed.


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Excellent gentle instrumental, though the brief mandolin part was for me way too short. It brought a really evocative sound to the piece, but then the flute took over when I though it should have continued.


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the brief mandolin part was for me way too short

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind when I'm crafting the extended version. smile

Last edited by Ghostgum; 09/13/24 01:47 PM.

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Brian, what an outstanding piece of music.
Excellent blend of RTs and Brian - brilliant.
Sweet and beautiful.
Loved that melody and those strings.


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As we listen we are looking out a window at the forest we live in.
The leaves are gently moving about in the breeze and this tunes fits in so well.

Excellent band and mix -- it's sounds so nice with the airy and open feel.
Well done with your performance and all the session guys.

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Hi, Brian.

That was a pleasant musical journey! laugh


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Bedtime Celtic Waltz. Man, if this wasn't so good, I could actually enjoy a little nap. Wow, Brian, I really really like both version. I listened to them in the order you listed them. I enjoyed the first one so much, and then the second blew me even farther away. So well arranged in both versions, and I'm probably leaning to the second one, although that's likely cuz I heard that one last. smile So well done. The production in both is perfect for the ears, and the feeling is unmistakable.


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I'm certain that you delivered exactly what you set out to deliver.

A beautiful, tranquil instrumental, with just the right touch of 'Celtic' air.


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I find it very well written and very pleasant to listen to.
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