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Really nice composition. I get a kick out of the mixed key centers of the various sampled loops. It makes me wonder why more band musicians don't think of these little riffs that swim against the tide in more interesting ways. I suspect it's because everyone in the band would have to avoid that "WTF" initial reaction to the notes that are not in the scale.
All these students learning jazz seem to be drilled on identifying scales that fit and the music ends up losing a lot of character because it's not scales that pull us in... it's how notes connect to create a musical sentence. Rather than conversational jazz it's more like poetry that extends the traditions of language into new patterns and ideas.
Michael Brecker was a favorite for combining virtuosity and poetry in his solos. I'm still a sucker for virtuosity and tend to forget to seek out new poetry. It's that "bright, shiny" trap that we think "I wish I could do that."
This music is infused with poetry and assembled like clippings from magazines into moody imagery. The title and visual clue help set the stage.
“Pilgrimage” is certainly an apt title. Like so many of your creations this is a musical journey that is a joy to embark on. Good stuff Paul!
One of your best, IMHO.
Very well done as usual. Man, you know how to use your samples. I especially like the cymbals on this track.
Indeed. Although, listening to your other tracks, I find it hard to pick the best one.
I like how you refer to 'ugly chords' as 'mixed key centers'! I have always liked those types of textures. I think that any chord can sound good, depending on what comes immediately before and after.
I'm looking forward to trying more of that with StaffPad. During the last week I have been viewing articles about writing and arranging for an orchestra. I think I have watched nearly a hundred. I'm starting to hear some repetition so I think I might be ready to dive in.
Thanks for the accolades! I hope I can get up to speed and contribute to a few collaborations.
It was originally titled 'Croagh Patrick', named after a famous mountain in Ireland, It's the site of an annual pilgrimage and thousands show up to climb. My family took a trip there back in 1968 and I was determined to do it. My aunt told me that many do it barefoot, and that they are immediately taken up to heaven when they die. I was up for it, but my dad wouldn't permit it. We still had a week left and he didn't want me complaining of sore feet.
I actually tried to have the music simulate the climb, as far as I can remember. The last few hundred feet were the hardest so I tried to make the last section sound like a difficult task. I changed the title since most people are probably not familiar with it. In the end, I actually liked the new title better.
Thanks for listening. Have a nice weekend!
Thanks Mike. I know I do a lot of stuff that probably makes you cringe and think WTF was he thinking!. Sometimes I even cringe a few days after posting. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I hope things are going well.
Funny thing about those cymbals. There are actually there to hide a rough transition between parts. Notice how they come in one measure early. If I hadn't put those in, you definitely would have heard it. As they say in the IT business, that's not a bug, it's a feature!
This one used a little of everything: samples, generative, and a bunch of MIDI editing in the piano roll. Glad you liked it. I'm hoping to get started in StaffPad this weekend.
Thank you so much! I feel pretty much the same way. Whatever I happen to be working on is my current favorite! It's strange that I can't remember any of the music by the title. Once I hear a few bars it comes back. I wonder if anyone else has had the same experience. Thanks for listening and have a good day!
I experience exactly the same thing. Only listening reminds me of what inhave once done.
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Hi Paulieworld,
Very classy creation.
The music is very nice.
This song reminded me of the show we watched last night, Lee Retinour and Dave Grusin.
This is a very enjoyable track.
Thank you.
Rene
What a catchy song, amazing. Well done!
@ReneAsologuitar @zah7 Thank you for listening!
I like a lot your guitar playing, all fantastic song!
It's actually a 'virtual' guitar that took me quite a while to recreate in software. I was hoping some guitar players would like it. Thank you very much!
Hi @Paulieworld ... this is great. The forward motion of the rhythm suggests the pilgrims clambering awkwardly over stones, esp in the earlier sections. The various elements manage to both jostle for space and play off each other, creating cross rhythms and dissonance that kind of just works. The engineering is clean and vibrant, and how you've created as much space in the bass for everything to sit together I'm not sure! It's almost binaural. Nicely done!
Thank you so much! Although it wasn't the official Croagh Patrick pilgrimage, my dad and I did the climb anyway. It was a cool, dry, perfect morning. The first 80% wasn't bad. The last few hundred feet were brutal. It's all loose rock. I'm glad I wore my shoes! For the last section, I found a 'Prepared Piano' sound that reminded me of the rocks slipping under my feet. Thank you for listening and sharing your thoughts!
Great track with lots of momentum… lovely story as well.
Thanks Tony. It's a great memory. I brought home a rock from the little church at the top. I still have it. I recall trying to explain that to the lady in customs. She just smiled and said it was okay.