Parasomnia - RayKoefoed

19th Jul 2008 10:28 - 18 years ago
Description : Here is my 2nd finished song. After you guys gave me such nice comments on my first I was anxious to get another one done. This is a fairly short song. It has kind of a modern horror movie soundtrack sound to it I think. I wasn't sure what genre to label it, so I will just call it weird, because you probably will too, haha. I composed the whole thing, all the instruments. A couple of the instruments are made from sounds I recorded myself. For instance the long spooky sounding high pitched whine was originally me running my finger around a wine glass. I used Digital Orchestrator Pro, Cool Edit Pro, and FL Studio 8 (demo version). I hope you enjoy it!

Comments (28)

If you have time take a listen and give RayKoefoed some feedback.

CheshireCat
CheshireCat 24th Mar 2010 10:48 - 16 years ago
Creepy track, you have the atmospherics down well but I would throw some more effects on that percussion, it's a bit flat
Vin
Vin 1st Mar 2010 23:29 - 16 years ago
Its a really clean production man. Good job, a little more compression on the drums would be nice but I like what you've done. Keep it up.
nonsensesystem
nonsensesystem 31st Dec 2009 23:56 - 16 years ago
this is freakin great!!!!!!!!!!!!! favorited.
FrenchKid18
FrenchKid18 28th Dec 2009 00:06 - 16 years ago
Wow,I was really stuck by your track.I love this dark feel to it and the building up of the track is excellent and original.Gonna check your other tracks and fav this one
Cheers
French Kid
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Frenchkid. Thank you very much for all the kind reviews you have left me on this and my other songs.
lofthouse
lofthouse 10th Apr 2009 22:01 - 17 years ago
Beautiful,haunting, melodious!The wine glass is such a brilliant idea!I'm normally clutching one when I work(Helps with the nerves)but I never thought of recording it.It's these brilliant discoveries that sets some music aside from the rest.There are muscians all over the place -but talent is rare.You have both the skill and the talent to be a huge star!
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Wow, thank you lofthouse. That might be the best comment I have ever gotten!
NilPointZero
NilPointZero 7th Apr 2009 10:23 - 17 years ago
sounds a lot like akira yamaoka's material. and that's a compliment. awesome job.
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks a lot NilPointZero. I just listened to some of Akira Yamaoka's music out of curiosity. After hearing it, I take that as a very flattering compliment.
darMoor
darMoor 30th Mar 2009 22:17 - 17 years ago
cant wait for the video.
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
It isn't much, just a small showcase of drawings I did in the past. Here is a link to it. Thanks for the comment, I hope you enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iyIyWVNIyE
peopleareloudmovers
peopleareloudmovers 2nd Mar 2009 02:22 - 17 years ago
i really enjoyed this.
great production!
i'd like to hear some newer material!
i hope you're not too busy to upload them someitme.

take care!
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you peopleareloudmovers, I am pleased you enjoyed it. I do plan on putting some new stuff on in the future, I have just been wasting a lot of time lately.
DjSomnium
DjSomnium 1st Feb 2009 12:58 - 17 years ago
i love a lot of things in this track! i also love a lot of things in genral, but that does not detract from the overall awesomeness of this track :) I like the ambience that is created, the reverb you used on the vocal samples, the drums you used, the slow attack synths and the chimey layers on the pads! it all comes together really well, and the guitar/bass sound is a lot like some of Tools stuff! Great work, keep it up! check out my tracks sometime? -Lorin xD
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the great comment Lorin
Sakura
Sakura 29th Oct 2008 00:49 - 17 years ago
words can't really describe how much I enjoy this. It's kind of calming. I love everything from the intro all the way to the end.
For some reason, I pictured some Sci-fi movie in my head while listening.
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks a lot Sakura. I felt like this was my first original creation since I didn't use loops, so I am pleased that you enjoyed it.
RayMiX
RayMiX 15th Sep 2008 11:54 - 18 years ago
i like your track ray.. its really nice RayFoefoed... oh yess and my real name Its Ray Copeau... its my langage...my name and your name sound almost similar its weird :p... nice track dude and continue your great work
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Ray. That is cool how simular our names are. My name is originaly from Denmark, and your name is Copeau, which makes me think of the Danish capital Copenhagen.
RonGallagher
RonGallagher 15th Aug 2008 23:00 - 18 years ago
Good imagery here.
The song triggers the imagination.
Voltage
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Voltage. My imagination was in high gear when I was making this one, I am glad I was able to share some of it with you.
Resist_Agony
Resist_Agony 9th Aug 2008 08:35 - 18 years ago
I think you picked the right genre. I could picture this song in a movie for sure.

Bossle'
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the review Bossle. I am not very good on picking genres for my tracks yet, so I am glad this one fit the genre I gave it. Thanks
PsychotropicCircle
PsychotropicCircle 4th Aug 2008 01:22 - 18 years ago
very clear sounds and structure,a well balanced mix,cheers PC
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the review Psychotropic. cool avatar too btw.
skyrider
skyrider 1st Aug 2008 08:23 - 18 years ago
love the tarantino guitar sound to this dark track.. great soundtrack material.. nice job. mik
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks very much skyrider
lo_opmix
lo_opmix 29th Jul 2008 22:19 - 18 years ago
I'll check it out. Keep up your good work and keep us on our toes (haha)!
SpAzz
SpAzz 29th Jul 2008 12:14 - 18 years ago
think they should put this on the next horror flick. this is really really nice.

SpAzz
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks a lot SpAzz.
lo_opmix
lo_opmix 29th Jul 2008 01:48 - 18 years ago
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DJ_JEZZA
DJ_JEZZA 21st Jul 2008 09:24 - 18 years ago
Heres what it pictures for me:

Walking down a lonely and dark path in the woods, suddenly everything starts to get smaller and smaller. As if the world is collapsing in on itself, suddenly out of no where a bright lighted figure pulls you to safety. It seems you where very close to death, and you've been revived.

love the track :)

DJ_JEZZA
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
That is a great analogy, thank you. It is my opinion that one of the greatest things an artist of any kind can do is create something that the meaning can be interpreted in a different way by each person. Your comment is inspiring because it makes me feel that I accomplished that a little bit with this song. Thanks.
scratchrabbitt
scratchrabbitt 21st Jul 2008 02:46 - 18 years ago
This is a great track, short and sweet and wonderful.
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Vicious!
CTPLR
CTPLR 20th Jul 2008 21:48 - 18 years ago
Good sound quality,and arrangement.
Thx 4 da comment =)
Hope to hear more from you.Keep it up!
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you Treyc!
Deja
Deja 20th Jul 2008 07:03 - 18 years ago
The intro is very nice man,i like that spooky melody...The Beat is very good man...This is for a horror movieo,like Dead Silence...Very nice man...Keep it up...Peace
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for the review Deja, I appreciate the kind words, and I am glad you enjoyed it.
rei4real
rei4real 20th Jul 2008 01:13 - 18 years ago
ray, you're a major talent!!!
obviously you have a natural feeling for composition ...
that's awesome ...

peace, rei
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Rei, that is a terrific compliment! I think I will be trying to add some vocals to the next one, I am nervous about it because I haven't ever sang out loud around other people, other then maybe birthday parties, haha. I hope it won't ruin it for you =}
Sonny64
Sonny64 19th Jul 2008 22:22 - 18 years ago
This is an eerie, evocative, atmospheric theme you've got going here. Just had to download this one.

Sonny
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the review Sonny. I had just watched that movie Shutter the night I started it, so I think I had ghosts on the brain. That must be where the eeriness originated.
Zalg
Zalg 19th Jul 2008 19:39 - 18 years ago
Yet again, you fail to give me a chance to criticize. Awesome song! And I was wondering what kind of program or VST you used to make the drum effects, it sounds nice.
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks again Zalg.
To be honest I don't even know exactly what a VST is yet. I guess there are a lot of them in FL Studio, but I don't really know about much other then reverb, chorus and equalizers. The way I did the drums was combining 3 different types of kicks, and same with snares, and I just adjusted the volume of each until it sounded like what I thought sounded best to me. I had 18 different tracks worth of noise for this song, I was worried it would be to much noise, but as I moved things around to lay it out how I liked it didn't seem to be bad. Thanks again for the comment.
RogueAi
RogueAi 19th Jul 2008 17:41 - 18 years ago
This is great but I think it is more ambient or cinematic than weird.
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you Travis. I haven't developed the sense of understanding for music to really know how to catagorize this stuff I am making, so thanks for the advice. I will change it to cinematic.
Jake_richards
Jake_richards 19th Jul 2008 10:48 - 18 years ago
Dam i love that drum machine it makes me drool. Good stuff, it does have a cool funky type of feel to it.
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks again Jake for another nice review. Sorry I made you drool ;D..

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