Journey To Mars - Cellardoor

13th Oct 2015 04:29 - 10 years ago
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Description : I recorded a random piano improvisation over a drum track. Then I realized that I'd inadvertently created this verse/bridge/chorus structure, so I decided to take that improv and record vocals over the top to make a full on song of it. But the piano track I left alone, as it was in the original take.

To create the vocals, I improvised extemporaneous vocal phrases into the mic. I improvised the full song seven times. Then I spliced the phrases that worked into an order, and then I pieced them over the piano. It was kind of like pasting pictures into a scrapbook, only I was pasting vocal slices over a piano part.

I kept the drum track I used to accompany the piano improv, but I added a cello bass line, and another improvised piano right hand in a higher register. While I was fiddling, I added a touch of vocal harmony to the chorus with chorus and autotune effects.

Comments (8)

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

Bindanox
Bindanox 4th Nov 2015 18:47 - 10 years ago
Im in love with your voice.I really like the ABBA-esque(compliment)vibe of your vocals on this song.
So beautiful and genuine.
I really hope someone starts collaborating with you soon.

One musician i can highly recommend its Silverpaw but i dont know if its still on the Looperman.

Best wishes for your current and future projects

Nelson
cellardoor
cellardoor replied 4th Nov 2015 - 10 years ago
Wow, what a lovely set of compliments. I'm absolutely blown away and honored. Thank you--so much.
OmarMuk
OmarMuk 15th Oct 2015 00:23 - 10 years ago
I was waiting for the day you were going to pick the mic up. Man you are progressing quick. Your voice is definitely shining like the bright morning sun.
This track has also got that vintage feel. Don't know if that's what you intended in the mix but it sure worked out.
I get the feeling that your a generation or two above me with your music but hey doesn't mean I don't enjoy it.
cellardoor
cellardoor replied 15th Oct 2015 - 10 years ago
Thanks OmarMuk! Your comments make me feel so happy. =) Yeah, I'm 35. ;P
lechina
lechina 14th Oct 2015 15:49 - 10 years ago
you are on the right track,I personally bliv you did a great job.I like
cellardoor
cellardoor replied 14th Oct 2015 - 10 years ago
Thanks for the encouragement, Lechina!
guyd
guyd 14th Oct 2015 15:03 - 10 years ago
Another fan here,lovely song, really pleasant to listen to.
Sounds pretty good.
cellardoor
cellardoor replied 14th Oct 2015 - 10 years ago
Thanks guyd! Yay.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche 13th Oct 2015 23:21 - 10 years ago
I really like this, It's got a very late-70's feel. As Oceanically mentioned, there's something of Bowie about it. You have a great voice as well by the way. It's very bright and clear. I would love to hear you do a ballad. I'll definitely be checking out more of your stuff.

TA
cellardoor
cellardoor replied 14th Oct 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you. =)
Oceanically
Oceanically 13th Oct 2015 18:56 - 10 years ago
Lovely song with great vocals over the piano and drums. It sounds very Bowie :)
cellardoor
cellardoor replied 13th Oct 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you. What a great compliment! Gave me heart flutters.
FrozenStick
FrozenStick 13th Oct 2015 18:16 - 10 years ago
Really nice voice!The piano and the drums are nice and the song is pretty relaxing!Well done.
cellardoor
cellardoor replied 13th Oct 2015 - 10 years ago
Thanks Frozen. It's cool that you like my voice. =)
Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 13th Oct 2015 04:48 - 10 years ago
Mars is just the first step! There's serious plans to go there. So that face on mars is modeled after you? ;) Geez you get a monument while the rest of us just get unpleasant experiments performed on us...
cellardoor
cellardoor replied 13th Oct 2015 - 10 years ago
I know, right? It's so cool. That must be why it was on my mind when I improvised. I wonder how that whole reality T.V. thing will go.

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