Shifted Progressions - DouglasS

28th Sep 2013 02:42 - 13 years ago
Description : Cinematic medley "type" composition, strings, brass, and a lot of percussion.

Comments (13)

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

beerling1970
beerling1970 16th Oct 2013 21:15 - 12 years ago
DouglasS great work mate really enjoyed this track from beginning to end :)

Steve
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 24th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Steve,

Thank you for the kind comment!

~Doug
the47
the47 16th Oct 2013 15:28 - 12 years ago
top production. it all sounds very good together
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 24th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Thank you for the reply!
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 13th Oct 2013 02:20 - 12 years ago
Thanks for the list of samples. I don't have any Native Instruments stuff but these sounds are good so I'm sure I'd get on well with them.

Would like more orchestral stuff so I can integrate it into less obvious genres such as psychedelic rock, delta blues, hip hop, d'n'b or a combo of them all.

As I asked before, do you compose any of these tracks specifically for images?

As you clearly know what you're doing, I'd be interested to hear what you make of my own cinematic, very stringy and drumless composition called Visible Aura. Made a long time ago but recently slightly updated and improved. Not high quality string samples but I think they sound good. https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/104733

Thanks again for the info and your track.
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 24th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
I did listen to your track and was very impressed. But thank you again for the comment!
Ocho2010
Ocho2010 9th Oct 2013 23:00 - 12 years ago
Would like to talk with you about buying this track or something...I need this for our tv show we've started. Awesome awesome track!

Daniel
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 10th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Daniel, thank you for the kind review. I sent you a message regarding your request. And again, thanks for the kind comment!

Doug
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 9th Oct 2013 19:59 - 12 years ago
I find this a bit difficult to analyse and take apart so I'll just say it's very effective cinematic composition that wouldn't be out of place in a whole load of movies and TV shows. So, Game Of Thrones, all sorts of historical stuff.

It reminds me a little in places of Thomas Newman's recent Skyfall soundtrack so check that out if you haven't (I mean away from the film ie just as a piece of music).

I like the Eastern lead melody starting on 0:32 as it's very majestic. Nice, slow notes gradually rising. And then it gets overtaken by another part so a skilful blend there.

Clearly, as you can put all this together, you could do loads more like it. Are these just straight musical compositions or would you like them to be attached to a picture, so to speak?

Finally, a list of sound samples/instruments used on this would be interesting (to me, at least).
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 10th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
First, thank you for the kind review!

I originally started this composition to attempt to create a much longer and flowing strings section, and then I got bored. I worked on this for about two months so my mind wandered a bit. As I came up with different parts that I liked I had to really get creative in how to blend the different parts (thanks for noticing!). Obviously, I tend to gravitate towards music that would fit nicely in visual projects.

As for the list of samples, I used Native Instruments samples primarily.

Alicia's Keys - Piano
NI - Strings (Legato Fortepiano & Staccato)
NI - Brass (Staccato)
NI - Session Strings (Legato Fortepiano & Staccato)
NI - Mutations (Congas)
EXS24 - Ultrabeat Kits
NI - Battery Kits
And other textures in EXS24
I am sure that are at least a couple more, but without sitting down at my DAW, I couldn't remember them all.
SikStyle1
SikStyle1 7th Oct 2013 20:09 - 12 years ago
I LOVE IT!
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 8th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks!
SikStyle1
SikStyle1 7th Oct 2013 07:07 - 12 years ago
nice i love it
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 8th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it.
deciBel
deciBel 6th Oct 2013 17:10 - 12 years ago
very welldone . considered & thouthfull . + some moments which tastes( a bit ) similar to eastern music & I like it.great job colleague Douglas.respects & regards.___Behnam
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 7th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Behnam, Thank you for kind thoughts, although I was not sure where to go with this track at first, I think the direction it turned out was a good one. Thanks again for your comments, they are always appreciated.

~Doug
SoraSolitudine
SoraSolitudine 30th Sep 2013 02:27 - 13 years ago
GREAT SONG!!
Sounds very epic and strong!
Seems a soundtrack from "The Mummy" or something like that!
I LOVE IT!!! :D
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 7th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Thank you for listening! I appreciate the high praise!

~Doug
Cestevens1783
Cestevens1783 29th Sep 2013 17:54 - 13 years ago
This is lovely! I love cinematic pieces. Makes me drift away. Great track!
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 7th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Thank you for your kind comments. They are much appreciated.
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 28th Sep 2013 21:19 - 13 years ago
oh yeah...that big transition around 1:50 is a work of art....(as are all of them)...great example of cinematic composing (3rd section..3:20 is a really effective switch)....Definitely music of the picture painting variety Doug...the great thing about the genre is the scope of license it provides for creativity...this is just a superb bit of work and the thought you put into the composition realy shows....a well done to you.....Ed
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 7th Oct 2013 - 12 years ago
Ed,

Thank you for your insight, I was faced with working with many parts that I couldn't in good conscience let go or remove, so I spent a good bit of time working on the transitions and had some fun doing so. As always, I appreciate your input, especially from someone as talented as yourself.

Doug
domr30
domr30 28th Sep 2013 05:17 - 13 years ago
tres belle pieces bon travail
domr
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 28th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Nous vous remercions de l'examen de la nature!
crucethus
crucethus 28th Sep 2013 04:59 - 13 years ago
very cinematic, and very thoughtful composition, I enjoyed listening to it. Great Work
DouglasS
DouglasS replied 28th Sep 2013 - 13 years ago
Thanks for listening!

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