|
|
|
|
#679233 - 10/25/21 02:09 PM
[User Showcase]
Solitude
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
Solitude The same old song is resonating in your head. The pounding headaches, the ringing in your ears and the feeling of being all alone and depressed are overwhelming. Friends try to help but they have no idea what you are going through. The song just gets louder and louder; what can I do? BiaB style = Orchestra 12/8 Tempo = 50 BPM I deleted the piano and guitar tracks Harp - RT 2820 Harp, Rhythm, Classic - I converted it to MIDI via Melodyne (the harp chart was not completely to the end of the song) so I could use a better harp sound for this song - Kontakt - Amadeus orchestra - harp FX - Presonus limiter Bass - Kontakt - Kirt Hunter Virtuoso bass Cellos - bass 8 via plus I added the fifth of each chord - Kontakt - Kirt Hunter Virtuoso cellos Strings - Kontakt - Kirt Hunter Virtuoso strings - FX = Presonus phaser Me- keyboard - Kirt Hunter Lyric strings - Viola Violins - Viola track 8 via - Kirt Hunter Lyric strings - violin Oboe - Kirt Hunter Virtuoso Oboe Choir - Play - Symphonic Choir Me - wind controller French Horn - Kirt Hunter Virtuoso French horn Me - nylon string guitar - FX = Blue Cats Reguitar, Presonus Pro EA and chorus Me - Wind controller - Swam - Flugel Horn Me - keyboard - Kirt Hunter Virtuoso Kettle Drums and Timpani Me - keyboard - cymbals - Kontakt - suspended cymbals A lot of cutting, pasting and additional writing of parts in this song. Breverb orchrestra setting was used on most of the tracks. As always all comments are welcomed.
_________________________
I don't like to brag about expensive trips but I did just return from the gas station.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679235 - 10/25/21 02:22 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 10/02/19
Posts: 294
Loc: Aberdeen, NC
Apprentice
Registered: 10/02/19
Posts: 294
Loc: Aberdeen, NC
|
Wow... Just wow!
Did I just say wow?
Hi Mario,
Such rich melodic sound! I reminds me of some of the soundtrack music from the old movie Highlander. So soaring at the same time having a somber mood. There are some folks who are a "one man band", but YOU... You are a one man orchestra!
You should hook up with someone who's made a Scotland drone video and use this as the video soundtrack.
I enjoyed the listen, thanks for posting...
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679238 - 10/25/21 02:36 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 06/21/21
Posts: 905
Expert
Registered: 06/21/21
Posts: 905
|
The low percussion and other sounds are very effective. The way the piece SETTLES INTO PLACE very emphatically in the first second is impressive.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679244 - 10/25/21 02:49 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 08/12/04
Posts: 730
Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand
Journeyman
Registered: 08/12/04
Posts: 730
Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand
|
Hi Mario,
This is a lovely piece if music - a great listen.
Definitely cinematic.
Thanks.
Best Regards
Nigel
_________________________
Nigel Spiers
Christchurch, New Zealand
info@nzacoustics.com
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679245 - 10/25/21 03:01 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 02/20/10
Posts: 1621
Loc: Maryland
Expert
Registered: 02/20/10
Posts: 1621
Loc: Maryland
|
Sounds like the soundtrack to some of the open world games I play (mainly Fallout). Beautifully done!
_________________________
Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679253 - 10/25/21 04:26 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: TuneMonger]
|
|
Registered: 01/07/20
Posts: 1146
Expert
Registered: 01/07/20
Posts: 1146
|
WOW. not my songwriting genre.
but wow mario.
i say again you should be doing music for commercial films.
what particularly impresses me is obviously the thought you put into this...includeing the epic sound picture
last bar ending.
well done mate.
om
_________________________
FELLOW USERS PLEASE SUPPORT MY BIAB/RB WISHLIST ITEMS
FEEL FREE TO CRITIQUE MY SONGS IN THE USER SHOWCASE FORUM.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679298 - 10/26/21 03:53 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 08/09/10
Posts: 5036
Loc: New York
Veteran
Registered: 08/09/10
Posts: 5036
Loc: New York
|
Mario,
This is beautiful... Love the lush mix and arrangement. You could build a movie around this track.
Excellent!
Bob
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679315 - 10/26/21 06:56 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 11/30/07
Posts: 4098
Loc: Ontario, Canada
Veteran
Registered: 11/30/07
Posts: 4098
Loc: Ontario, Canada
|
You are getting really good at producing these kind of tracks, Mario!
This is your best yet I think, really well done.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679368 - 10/26/21 11:17 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 11/29/06
Posts: 2494
Loc: Finland
Veteran
Registered: 11/29/06
Posts: 2494
Loc: Finland
|
Very gloomy piece, fits with the darkening autumn days. I can imagine seeing a big orchestra playing this in a classical concert. Great string programming. I appreciate all the effort you have put to make this ensemble work so flawlessly.
I really like the drums and timpani, they add fatality to the already dark mood.
Janne
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679370 - 10/26/21 11:20 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: Bawb]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
Wow... Just wow!
Did I just say wow?
Hi Mario,
Such rich melodic sound! I reminds me of some of the soundtrack music from the old movie Highlander. So soaring at the same time having a somber mood. There are some folks who are a "one man band", but YOU... You are a one man orchestra!
You should hook up with someone who's made a Scotland drone video and use this as the video soundtrack.
I enjoyed the listen, thanks for posting... Thanx so much for this wonderful review. I greatly appreciate it.
_________________________
I don't like to brag about expensive trips but I did just return from the gas station.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679371 - 10/26/21 11:21 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: Mark Hayes]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
The low percussion and other sounds are very effective. The way the piece SETTLES INTO PLACE very emphatically in the first second is impressive. Mark, thank you very much for listening and commenting.
_________________________
I don't like to brag about expensive trips but I did just return from the gas station.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679372 - 10/26/21 11:22 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: NigelSpiers]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
Hi Mario,
This is a lovely piece if music - a great listen.
Definitely cinematic.
Thanks.
Best Regards
Nigel Thanx so much Nigel.
_________________________
I don't like to brag about expensive trips but I did just return from the gas station.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679373 - 10/26/21 11:22 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: TuneMonger]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
Sounds like the soundtrack to some of the open world games I play (mainly Fallout). Beautifully done! Thanx, I appreciate your comments. I'm glad you liked it.
_________________________
I don't like to brag about expensive trips but I did just return from the gas station.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679374 - 10/26/21 11:24 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: justanoldmuso]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
WOW. not my songwriting genre.
but wow mario.
i say again you should be doing music for commercial films.
what particularly impresses me is obviously the thought you put into this...includeing the epic sound picture
last bar ending.
well done mate.
om
Thanx om for those very nice comments.
_________________________
I don't like to brag about expensive trips but I did just return from the gas station.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679375 - 10/26/21 11:28 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: BlueAttitude]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
You are getting really good at producing these kind of tracks, Mario!
This is your best yet I think, really well done. Thanx so much for listening and commenting. Mario,
This is beautiful... Love the lush mix and arrangement. You could build a movie around this track.
Excellent!
Bob Thanx Bob. If I had any video skills I would build a movie around my tracks but alas no such skills in my tool box.
_________________________
I don't like to brag about expensive trips but I did just return from the gas station.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679376 - 10/26/21 11:30 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: jannesan]
|
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 16627
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
Very gloomy piece, fits with the darkening autumn days. I can imagine seeing a big orchestra playing this in a classical concert. Great string programming. I appreciate all the effort you have put to make this ensemble work so flawlessly.
I really like the drums and timpani, they add fatality to the already dark mood.
Janne Thanx so much for this wonderful review. Thanx for noticing the drums. They were the hardest thing in this song for me and I'm glad they worked like I intended.
_________________________
I don't like to brag about expensive trips but I did just return from the gas station.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679396 - 10/26/21 01:57 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 11187
Loc: GA USA
Veteran
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 11187
Loc: GA USA
|
Outstanding performances by you on all instruments!
Wow, that is a LOT of tracks...and an excellent mix.
I would not know where to start.
A one man orchestra.
Dark and somber as anticipated from the write but very engaging.
Kudos!
J&B
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679569 - 10/27/21 08:00 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 01/06/20
Posts: 1451
Loc: Illinois
Expert
Registered: 01/06/20
Posts: 1451
Loc: Illinois
|
That's BIG!
I don't feel solitude , I feel more like sky gazing.
Wonderful!
moto
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679647 - 10/27/21 05:11 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 12/08/11
Posts: 6266
Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada
Veteran
Registered: 12/08/11
Posts: 6266
Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada
|
Very pretty piece of music Mario. What a cool mix. Instrumentation was just excellent. Sounded so good on the headphones. Well done.. I an with Dave I think this is your best composition.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#679683 - 10/27/21 07:26 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: Solitude
[Re: MarioD]
|
|
Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 989
Expert
Registered: 06/05/12
Posts: 989
|
A lovely production. Cinematic for sure. Very moving. Good job.
_________________________
My music can be heard at: The Cracks
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows - Special Ends This Weekend!
It's almost over!
Our Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows special ends on Saturday, January 15th!
Save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows Upgrade by 11:59pm this Saturday!
Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows includes over 50 new features and an amazing collection of new content, including 222 RealTracks (20 more than we've released in previous versions), new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, Artist Performances, Xtra Styles PAK 12, New "playable RealTracks" Hi-Q sounds, 2 sets of "RealDrums Stems," and more!
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some amazing Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2022 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 60 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade it to the 2022 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows.
XPro Styles PAK 2 - Special Ends January 15th!
Our special is over at 11:59pm on January 15th!
We've added 100 new RealStyles more to our XPro Styles collection with the just-released XPro Styles PAK 2!
These fresh new RealStyles will work with the Band-in-a-Box® Pro package contents! In fact, these will work with ANY Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows package!
The brand-new XPro Styles PAK 2 expands your Band-in-a-Box® 2022 style library with 100 fully-produced arrangements including 25 rock and pop styles, 25 jazz styles, 25 country styles, and 25 folk styles.
Our XPro Styles PAKs are ON SALE UNTIL January 15th! Add XPro Styles PAK 1 or 2 to your collection for only $29 each... that's 40% off our regular price of $49! Want them both? Order the XPro Styles PAKs 1 & 2 Bundle for just $49!
Watch our Demos video, or pick and choose the demos you want to listen to when you visit our XPro Styles PAKs page.
Note: XPro Styles PAK 2 requires RealTracks from Band-in-a-Box® 2022 or higher and is compatible with any package, including Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows - Special Extended to January 15th!
You didn't miss out on great deals.... we've extended our special to January 15th!!
Save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows Upgrade!
Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows includes over 50 new features and an amazing collection of new content, including 222 RealTracks (20 more than we've released in previous versions), new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, Artist Performances, Xtra Styles PAK 12, New "playable RealTracks" Hi-Q sounds, 2 sets of "RealDrums Stems," and more!
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some amazing Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2022 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 60 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade it to the 2022 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows.
Video: Producer Secrets- Mixing Drum Stems with Band-in-a-Box® 2022
New with Band-in-a-Box® 2022 - Drum Stems! These are separate tracks from the different mics in the RealDrums recording. We've included RealDrums Stems Set 1 and RealDrums Stems Set 2 in our 2022 Bonus PAKs, which means if you've purchased your copy of Band-in-a-Box® 2022 this month (December), you have access to this exciting new feature!
There's now a detailed video tutorial on mixing drum stems in Band-in-a-Box®, which includes tutorial files to follow along with: Producer Secrets - Mixing Drum Stems
Currently, drums stems are available for 50 RealDrums, but there are more to come!
Band-in-a-Box® 2022 for Windows Bonus PAKs!
Purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2022 during December, and you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK*!
What does the Free Bonus PAK include?
-MIDI SuperTracks Set 34: Blues Piano and Organ (9 MSTs)
-Instrumental Studies 16: Fusion Guitar Soloing (6 studies)
-Artist Performance Set 11: Songs with Vocals volume 1 (20 songs)
-RealDrums Stems Set 1 (20 RealDrums stems)
-MIDI Styles Set 84: Look Ma! More MIDI 7 (complete, 15 styles)
-Over 400 playable RealTracks (sfz sforzando files)
-RealCombos Booster PAK (30 New RealStyles, 26 Existing RealStyles, 109 RT's/RD's)
Want even more? Boost your Free Bonus PAK to the 49-PAK for $49 to add:
-60 Bonus RT/RD (20 more than in previous years)
-MIDI SuperTracks Set 35: All Guitar (5 MSTs)
-Instrumental Studies 17: Classic Country Guitar Soloing (6 studies)
-Artist Performance Set 12: Songs with Vocals volume 2 (20 songs)
-RealDrums Stems Set 2 (20 RealDrums stems)
-Look Ma! More MIDI 8 (complete, 15 styles)
Learn more...
*excluding the $49 version upgrade purchase.
Band-in-a-Box® - 'Twas the Click Before Christmas!
Band-in-a-Box® 2022 Feature: Install Manager – One-Click to Download and Install
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35500 Members
63 Forums
72845 Topics
635182 Posts
Max Online: 2537 @ 01/19/20 07:09 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previous Topic
Index
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean