Separation From The Soul - Smpulse

27th Nov 2013 17:07 - 12 years ago
Description : A cinematic piece which has a bigger story to be told. I hope redemption is a part of it. Having added a more calming section for the redemption I still feel a piece is missing there to really pull in that feeling. It will come to me I am sure.

Comments (5)

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

StaticNomad
StaticNomad 3rd Dec 2013 18:54 - 12 years ago
I'm not so keen on phased strings but keep them if you are.

I like the lead part that comes in 0:48. Might be a VST guitar.

Good bass stuff. Sounds like double bass, maybe some cello in there too.

There are some quite effective triplets in this piece eg from that lead guitar type of instrument.

Slow introduction of the drums works quite well.

Maybe it's slightly too samey but it does sit nicely and there's good movement going on so it's certainly not boring. Probably just the right amount of activity for soundtrack music that you don't want to interfere with dialogue.

Overall, I think this could be improved with some higher quality instruments but I appreciate that you're using what you've got. However, I have updated pieces of music by replacing older parts with better synth/sample-based instruments that I have bought/acquired since starting the piece.

I hope you didn't miss the recent Black Friday weekend crazy sales. I bought some great stuff online at 70% off. Got some lovely new sample instruments, including harps, sitar, guitar, koto and many more. Now I can update older sitar parts with the much better samples I now have.
Smpulse
Smpulse replied 9th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago
I definitely agree with the quality. I missed those good sales since my one job lays me off this time of year and Christmas coming I couldn't really buy anything. I am still working on trying to add enough of a mix in these pieces to make it interesting enough. Its harder with these slower moving cinematic pieces without disrupting its intention and not making them too long. Good ear on the double bass and cello. The lead is a guitar vst and yes I can't wait to be able to update these pieces. I have a lot of work that needs updating. As I learn I have to go back over them all and I think that needs fixing that needs fixing. Its never ending lol. Thanks for the ear and the comment Static!

Cheers
Will
ebaby8119
ebaby8119 1st Dec 2013 09:06 - 12 years ago
this is really nice my dude..love the arrangement great work. fav this piece nice!
Smpulse
Smpulse replied 1st Dec 2013 - 12 years ago
Thank you very much e. It is still coming into focus. I have removed the violins and am calming that section for a more redemptive feeling as the soul returns. I really appreciate the comment and the fav!

Cheers
Will
crucethus
crucethus 1st Dec 2013 01:09 - 12 years ago
The Strings sound phased, reminds me a bit of ultravox. With just a sprinkling of Tangerine Dream thrown in (Legend, movie soundrack) I like when the drums come in, really focuses the melody in this, Nicely done.
Steve
Smpulse
Smpulse replied 1st Dec 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for the comment Steve!! I'll have to give that soundtrack a listen again. I am glad I'm not the only one on here that has listened to tangerine dream. Some of the best early 80's soundtracks ever lol. I'll have to look up ultavox. I've heard of them but not familiar with their music. I am from the early 80's new age movement and one of my favs was night noise. I do love a phased string sound. Thanks again

Cheers
Will
VickyDan
VickyDan 28th Nov 2013 10:12 - 12 years ago
Hello ....

Very good intro .... then with a feeling of helplessness, of disarray .... and sadness. You seem to bring it here, maybe an experience. This is at least what I feel listening .... Hopefully this is just my imagination.

Dan
Smpulse
Smpulse replied 28th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago
You kind of nailed it. My emotions came through in this piece and for that I am happy. I hope it didnt bring you into it too much lol. Thank you very much for sharing what this emotions this brought oit.
Danke
Danke 27th Nov 2013 20:31 - 12 years ago
Hmmm...another 'deep' work from you...this is relaxing and gives peace in the heart while listening it...
Very moody work, congrats, Danke
Smpulse
Smpulse replied 28th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks danke. I appreciate your continued comments. Iv updated this to include an outo of sorts. I am currently without internet and have limited ability to listen but soon I will be back to return the love. Thank you

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