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I've been so bereft of inspiration, and so busy, of late, that I decided to stay away from writing altogether until I came up with something half-decent that wasn't merely rehashing old material, repeating myself, etc. . Long story short, I've just come up with this, haha. Let's see what you think? :-) Thanks for listening and for all comments! Circles in Water THE BAND:****** Song Summary ************* Title: Circles in the Water - 14 April 2021 File:Circles in the Water - 14 April 2021.SGU Key=C , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=3:23 No intro. 68 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 68. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _MUTTER.STY (Mutter Muted Hip Hop Beat) RealTracks in style: 2969:Bass, Synth, DancehallSync Ev16 085 RealTracks in style: 2703:Synth, Rhythm CloudRapHighOrgan Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 2704:Synth, Rhythm CloudRapLowOrgan Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1840:Synth Pad, PopModernGrooveMellow Ev16 075 Loop in Song: HipHop\Dirty South - grind_work_135_drum_loop_1_d_sharp ev16.wav RealDrums [in style:AltHipHop^07-a:rolling snare, hihat, b:heavy snare, hihat ******************* Recorder and string orchestra notated in Sibelius and mixed with the BIAB track in Mixcraft 9 Pro Studio - with Mixcraft's own instruments (exported from Sibelius in MIDI format, used Mixcraft's instruments thereafter).
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James,
I like this—definitely a departure for you, but adventurous . . . and that’s a good thing. For me this really took off when the high, flute-like synth kicked in. Prior to that the chord changes seemed a bit choppy fo me—and again after the synth stops. You definitely have something to work with here . . . I might suggest concentrating on having an overlay—like that synth—all the way through, but for a brief intro and outdo. Just one guy’s opinion, so take it as that and see what others think. It’s a good band you’ve put together here—it emirates a good vibe. Stay with it!
My best regards to you,
Deej
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James,
A good title for the piece.
A really nice composition. Unlike Deej, I did not mind the "choppy" of the chords, so just a different opinion... But I do agree with him that the flute was a great addition.
Good mix. Nice use of part of BIAB that many people ignore (or neglect).
I like it.
fj
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This is peaceful, and the title fits well. The chord progression is different but it works in this song. I like the synth flute but I think it could have been expanded a bit. It seems to stay in one place and not move around too much. I was imagining pebbles being tossed into the water and making perfect circles in the water..... well those ripples expand and move outward towards infinity. Just a thought.
Be more adventurous with it. Could you have added other things? Yes, but that would have taken away from the simplicity of the mix and I think, the intended goal of the song.
Nicely done.
Last edited by Guitarhacker; 04/15/21 04:00 AM.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Pleasant music, well crafted in its simplicity, liked it a lot. Keep it up!
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Excellent listen. Very cool chord progressions. Well done
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Thanks everybody!
Deej56: I know what you mean by the "choppy chords". I'm afraid it was deliberate ... the tempo of the chords change: both before and after the flute synth comes in, they are at double time - on purpose. I was trying to achieve a sense of calm during the flute section, as opposed to choppier waters during the rest. Not sure it worked! haha. but there it was, the intention, at least :-) Thanks so much for listening and for your detailed comments!!!
floyd, TuneMonger, Scott: thanks!!! So glad you enjoyed it.
Guitarhacker: you got it in one ... I was struggling between expanding it and adding things, versus keeping the simplicity. I guess I could do both, somehow, but the "how" is still to be found in my mind, haha. I'll think about it more! Again, thank you for listening and for commenting :-)
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Musical adventures are fun in many ways. Thanks to yours we have the pleasure of listening to a nice relaxing
composition with a fine band and mix.
We liked Herb's circle analogy as when we walk sandbars on our local river we are fond of doing just that!
Well done!
J&B
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Well, those chord changes certainly sound like you.  A pleasant listen.
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M17,
this is a cool bed for a song...there's nothing YET to hold attention as it moves through with little change of instrumentation or dynamics BUT with a vocal to add dynamics I think the backing will come into its own.
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rayc
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Yes, this is James DelSono, all the way. Nice changeup, tho.
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Thanks everyone. Really, really appreciate your kind, constructive comments and the fact that you took time to listen!
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