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I did not post any new songs last year. It was because I thought I should select a set of songs I like and have different tastes, tune them as best as I can and make up an album out of them all, rather than creating new songs. Thus I have created the album "Sincerely Yours" containing new remixed and best tuned versions of 12 songs of mine. (This part is extracted from my previous post.)

This is the first song of the album. It is the most brilliant song in it. It was remixed based on “Far Beyond The Clouds (remixed)” .

https://soundcloud.com/hirokata1121/far-beyond-the-clouds-remixed

https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=429054#Post429054

I think this remix is one of the most successful ones I made in creating the album. I believe the quality level of the base version is high, but the remix could enhance its quality to much higher level.

https://soundcloud.com/hirokata1121/far-beyond-the-clouds-album

Major changes I made for the remix:

1. Tempo: faster (60 ==> 70)

2. Intro: 2 bars, chord sequence generated by BIAB ==> 4 bars, my original chord sequence

3. Styles: =AWAKEGF.STY ==> KLADRMAN.STY w/some manual changes

4. Instruments for the guitar tracks:
Acoustic guitars (Real Tracks) ==> Synth sounds (Bright Tip and DX Times in D-Pro)

The order (from high to low) of the effects brought by each change might be as follows.
4 > 2 > 1 > 3

I hope you enjoy this song. As always, your feedback would be most welcome.

Hiroshi

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I am afraid that I am too much positive about my songs. I think I should be able to value them as fairly as possible, but frankly, it is not easy for me. Only your feedback can correct me. It is why I am eager to have your feedback.

Thank you.

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I like the tempo.
There's lot going on in the centre of the stereo image until about 2 mins in when the Death of Ase type of string theme enters on the left.
Lovely.


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WOW Yet another stunning piece from you Hiro. Simply gorgeous right throughout, and the strings coming in really gives it an extra lift

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Beautiful piece.


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Originally Posted By: rayc
I like the tempo.
There's lot going on in the centre of the stereo image until about 2 mins in when the Death of Ase type of string theme enters on the left.
Lovely.

Thank you for your comment. It reminded me of something.
As I wrote in the description of the album, I used the wind instruments (flute, clarinet and oboe) heavily for the melodies because I love their tones so much and most of the songs are the orchestral or classical-style pops. So was this song. Once I had replaced the guitar with synth tones, there were no reasons to stick to the orchestral instruments. So, I looked for any other instruments that fit more to the melodies, but I could find none. Maybe my ears are too much accustomed to them.
As for the panning, as far as I heard it by headphone, I could notice reasonable spread of the sounds caused by the echoes of the synth tones. I think there is certainly some room for improvement here.
As you kindly pointed out, the strings part is the most dramatic though I hope it is not sorrowful :-)

Thank you again,

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WOW Yet another stunning piece from you Hiro. Simply gorgeous right throughout, and the strings coming in really gives it an extra lift

Hi Graham,

Thank you for your comment. I am glad you like this song. Yes, the strings part is the highlight of the song.

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Beautiful piece.

Hi Scott,

Thank you.

Hiroshi

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Hi, Hiroshi !


One of your absolute best
at least of those I´ve heard
so far !

I love those mysterious
chord changes - just beautiful !

Thank you, Hiroshi !

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Originally Posted By: dani48
Hi, Hiroshi !


One of your absolute best
at least of those I´ve heard
so far !

I love those mysterious
chord changes - just beautiful !

Thank you, Hiroshi !

Cheers
Dani

Hi Dani,

Thank you for your comment. I am very much encouraged by it.

Yes, I also think it is certainly one of my best songs.

I am happy to know you like the chord progression as well.

Thank you again,

Hiroshi

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Wow - you really did an outstanding job on this smile The groove is phenomenal, and the string parts took it over the top for me. Nicely catchy as well, and the mix job here is right on point.

Thanks for sharing!


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Man, that flute really took me away --then right to the oboe. Such a beautiful melody to lose oneself in. Amazing work, Hiroshi. Now I gotta get back to the rest of the album. Thanks!


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Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music
Wow - you really did an outstanding job on this smile The groove is phenomenal, and the string parts took it over the top for me. Nicely catchy as well, and the mix job here is right on point.

Thanks for sharing!

Hi Deryk,

Thank you for your comment. I am glad you like my song.
I hope you will like other 11 songs of the album as well.

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Man, that flute really took me away --then right to the oboe. Such a beautiful melody to lose oneself in. Amazing work, Hiroshi. Now I gotta get back to the rest of the album. Thanks!

Hi Marty,

Thank you for your comment. I am extremely happy to find another wind instruments lover here.

I am grateful for you to have interests in the rest of the album.
I hope you will enjoy them.

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A beautiful instrumental Hiroshi, and an excellent mix!! Superb!! Take care. Greg

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'HiroshiK'...

I think the music of Far Beyond the Clouds is blissful and soothingly contemplative. However, at the same time, it has a somewhat yearning sound to it, as though you were describing something that you were searching for.

Your orchestration of your arrangement is colorful in a muted, autumnal way, and quietly emotional. The flute and oboe? clarinet? solos are expressive, with a melancholy flavor. The chord that is played at approximately 3:00 is so divine and lush to my ears that I closed my eyes, so that my sight would not distract me from savoring the pleasure of listening to it.

Was I hearing the sound of your musical soul?

Sincerely,

LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage')

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
A beautiful instrumental Hiroshi, and an excellent mix!! Superb!! Take care. Greg

Hi Greg,

Thank you for your comment. I am glad you like my song.

Hiroshi

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Hi Hiroshi it takes you away really great work on this very well mixed thanks for sharing eric


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Originally Posted By: bluage
'HiroshiK'...

I think the music of Far Beyond the Clouds is blissful and soothingly contemplative. However, at the same time, it has a somewhat yearning sound to it, as though you were describing something that you were searching for.

Your orchestration of your arrangement is colorful in a muted, autumnal way, and quietly emotional. The flute and oboe? clarinet? solos are expressive, with a melancholy flavor. The chord that is played at approximately 3:00 is so divine and lush to my ears that I closed my eyes, so that my sight would not distract me from savoring the pleasure of listening to it.

Was I hearing the sound of your musical soul?

Sincerely,

LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage')

Hi LOREN,

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I was quite impressed by you. You must be the person who can see the imaginary scenes with your eyes closed changing with the progress of the music, and describe them properly. I must confess I am not such a person. It might make it possible for me to vaguely see them by following your description though. So, my answer to your question might be yes and no.

Incidentally, I am afraid you listened to the base version (Remixed version), not the Album version. The play time of the Album version is 3:13 while that of the base version is 3:32. Most probably, my description of the song is not clear and make you confused. I am sorry for that. I believe you would see somewhat different scenes by listening to the Album version.

Thank you again,

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Hello, again, 'HiroshiK'...

Your description of your song was absolutely, perfectly clear smile !!! What's more obvious to me is that I did not pay correct attention to what I read, and therefore missed the opportunity to listen to the album version, which I will do.

Actually, when I wrote that I closed my eyes to listen to the darkly lovely chord that was played at the 3:00 mark, it was to allow me to absorb the sound and feeling of it, not to visualize scenes, though it would have been quite easy to do so, because your music was so emotive and musically colorful smile.

I will be glad to 'get back to you' after I listen to the album version of Far Beyond the Clouds.

Sincerely,

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Hi Hiroshi ...

I always smile when I notice you have posted a new song. You are one of my very favorite composers. The depth and color of your compositions give the listener a soft, full, and pleasing experience. The listener can almost become part of the musical ride. This is simply gorgeous ... one of my very favorites from the many you have posted here!

Wishing you the very best ...

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