Description : the other end of the scale from me, yep people, this is a ballad. its for all the people who have lost somebody long before their time was due,
i used my experience of tragic loss and how i hid my mental health issues that stemmed from it while writing it, its repetitive but has fresh verses
its to Matthias music Du Bist Nicht Mehr Hier almost the same title, He has suffered too that's why he wrote the music and dedicated it to his brother. i hope i have done it justice
Description : Headphones are recommended for a more immersive experience :P - - - A weary American soldier is walking through the remains of what used to be a small town in the middle east, only to rediscover the horrible reality that sometimes war can affect even the ones who have no part in it.
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This is my first attempt at creating a virtual environment to tell a story and convey emotion. Hope you enjoy! Comments are welcome!
- ER
Description : Guys, I have been asked again to do another track for another friend's son.
He has asked me to do the track with an eighties heavy ascent.
I have come up with this I hope you all like it.
Description : This is for my friend Danke who can't sleep at night. Yes, heat, heat...I guess Africa is hotter, but don't let the title and intro as well, deceive you! This is not African music nor the imitation of it. It's just a picture of starry African sky at night, painted with my european musical sensibilities and some imagination. So this is for Danke in the first place and then maybe for anyone who would like to fall asleep.:)...
Good night!:)
Description : Dear Loopers...Let Ed and me take you to the world of yet another musical fantasy born out of our latest collab efforts. Ed provided basic structure of the track with ever solid rhythm section, tasty synths and vocal pads while I took
on a role of pretending to be multi-instrumentalist again by smuggling in some sweet strings, bulgarian flute, celtic harp,
unexpectedly blurry piano and this time a tiny bit of real live acoustic guitar...what an adventure for a vst/keyboard guy..:) As always
my sincere thanks to Ed not only for letting me enjoy his great musical company but also for still standing as one of the firm pillars of Looperman society !
Description : Un tema sencillo, suave. Espero que les guste.
Description : I just painted a picture of abandoned sanctuary and I thought it could sound like this...:)
Description : I went to the beach and set up my stereo recording mic under a gazebo near it (I apologize for some of the air gusts being recorded haha; we had a strong SE wind that day :P Tried my best to place it out of the wind); wanted to record myself playing live and do some cheesy roleplay in the process - wanted to make it feel like the listener was sitting there beside me. ** This is what the beach looks like: http://static.travel.usnews.com/images/destinations/80/south_padre_island_main.jpg **
Lo and behold, I'm about halfway through the song when my buddy Mark, a friend from college, heard me singing and decided to join me (he seems to never part with his guitar lol).
The expression on his face was that of confusion as to why I had my mic with me and a audio-capturing device, which I plugged into an outdoor electrical plug that the gazebo owners installed lol (I've done recordings like this before but didn't like the results; we messed up a little at the end but I was like meh it's not bad anyways.) but I'm glad he didn't say it out loud or it would have ruined the recording lol. Luckily, I was playing a song he and I wrote together some time ago, so he was able to just jump right in. He's a great guitar player.
Even though it was a little awkward at the end since we hadn't seen each other for like 4 months (you might be able to tell by the way I responded to his "thats so cool" comment haha), I think it turned out just fine. It was a lovely evening and the clouds were all poofy and happy. Lots of people were there too, though I made sure to sit far away from all of them. Ahh, it was a beautiful day. I'm glad I live by the ocean :P * Just kidding, I recorded this in my studio; though I do live close to the water, this was not recorded there :P I did everything, down to the wind blowing into the mic, except for the sound of water and the kids in the background. I got those sounds here: freesfx.co.uk/login/
The guitars and vocals were one-takes to give a more realistic feel. No pitch-correction or autotune. Just wanted to try making another soundscape (or whatever you want to call this :P) about what it's like to live by the ocean.
Description : electrorockreggae thingymebob
Description : DO to the thief claiming that this music is hers
The story of the track is off for a minute.
Description : This track contains several loops, all of them are from looperman artists - listed below. I don't know if "ambient" fits well for it, but i get most loops from that category. :)
Inspired by the Final Fantasy series and my ex girlfriend. Hope you will enjoy it (not my ex! :D). As always, free to use for a song, any opinions-critics welcomed... UPDATE 2015.10.24.: improved audio quality - lower lows, higher highs. Now in 256kbps!
Applied loops :
DJ4REAL : 0102056-0000849 (Sax 120), 0102056-0021138 (Violin vibrato singular), 0102056-0021641 (Sax attack the floor),
DJFREDVAL : 0002663-0007540 (FV 120 BackBeat2), 0002663-0007541 (FV 120 BackBeat3), 0002663-0007542 (FV 120 BackBeat4),
MEGAPAUL : 0448131-0059810 (Ricky K Armada 100bmp G), 0448131-0068095 (Grasslions 75bmp A Bass), 0448131-0061055 (Chinese Gyros 90bmp Cmajor),
SHORTBUSMUSIC : 0500098-0054224 (Acoustic guitar with Harmonics in Dm-F), 0500098-0062445 (Acoustic guitar with Delay in Dm-C-B),
MRROBOT : 0082073-0002480 (Mr Robot smooth synth 125 bmp 8), 0082073-0005872 (Johnny Cash like Drums),
SERIALCHILLER : 0000003-0000094 (Chilla Synth Skank Riff),
DJKNIGHTLIFE420 : 0165908-0027771 (Toxic Whistle),
TARATOXIC : 0096919-0027238 (Pan flute),
GUITARGURU : 0057331-0003621 (Harmonic 2),
MINOR2GO : 0159051-0031469 (Power Rap T7 Marimba Flanged),
SHATNER : 0227480-0045258 (Battle On),
MHYST : 0203623-0017135 (Celtic Vibrato Flute Melody),
REI4REAL : 0039029-0005928 (Rei zapjam05 A 90),
KASHYAP : 0040306-0015442 (Beat it up 2).
Description : Guys, I've Just looked at my old music archives and thought to bring some of them out for you guys to listen to.
I've made this track in loving memory of my dear brother who sadly died of cancer. He was my rock, my confidant I am already missing him.
I hope you enjoy it if you do then please leave me a comment.
Description : A miasma of digital sound... like in a dream.
Description : I've Just looked at my old music archives and thought to bring some of them out for you guys to listen to.
I hope you enjoy it if you do then please leave me a comment.
Description : Glen Cloy is one of the glens of Antrim (Tumbleweed's county) in Northern Ireland. The little people, actualy fairies, populate all of them and they all have very old ghost stories that have been told for centuries (and still are)...This one is about Shaman of old and his journeys through the spiritual world...That sums up what Ed told me about the concept for our 7th (how convenient^^) collab work. The main core of the track is Ed's work and the original length was 5:18, but I wouldn't have been Orlando if I didn't tempt to compose my longest intro to date (3:10) to inject my own fantasies about little creatures of Glen Cloy (soft spot for spiritual world..hehe..). Other than that I also added some synths arrangements and vocal samples for the rest of the track and probably ruined it a bit..haha..but that's how collabs are sometimes..:)^^.....All my thanks to Ed...and Irish ghosts ofcourse...
Description : Guys, I've Just looked at my old music archives.
Ive stumbled upon this free Vst called Piano one.
I have never experienced sounds so true to a real piano, Ive paid a lot of money to a very well-known company for such vst which Ive never used because it did not sound like a piano.
The music of this track is replicated; However, the piano sounds are done with this vst.
I thought to share this little gem with you guys.
neovst.com/piano-one/
Dude this one hit even harder this time than the last time I heard it. The hole that loss leaves in u feels like the center of a black hole, hopelessness so strong that to it's impossible to imagine ever finding ur way out again. But when u finally do reach the light once again, it's even more beautiful bcuz of that terrible journey...I'm sorry for your pain, my friend. But that's what we do, we share our pain with each other, and youve inspired me tonight.
Another really poignant track (im trying to catch up on what Ive missed). You done a lovely job with the backing track and have a powerful lyric and tenderly powerful vocal delivery mate - big congrats
Hi Paul. Unfortunately, I don't have enough time to be here all the time - various obligations in daily life simply don't allow me to make music for long periods of time, which I deeply regret, but have to accept. Well, I checked back here at LM and heard your track, so I thought I'd write you something. You made good use of Matthias' track and did it justice - I think it has become a wonderful statement that should speak from the soul of anyone who has experienced this kind of loss before. So do I. You can't understand it. There is no solution and no answers. For me, the only lesson I could ever take from this was that you should always be aware of what you have in others WHILE you have them! When they go, they stay alive in our hearts. And one should also think of those who have no one to remember them... all the homeless and failed souls...
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us!
Enjoy another beautiful day!
Micky
this made me more depressed
oh yes, putting smiles on other people's faces is also one hell of an anti-depressant :)
oops, didn't realise the comments were turned off, that was not done on purpose. fixed that now, thank you for the heads-up!
hey, thanks for sharing your story and thoughts.
i understand what you are saying and couldn't agree more.
anti-depressants are very useful, just not the pharmaceutical ones. much better to socialize and make music.
last but not least congratulations on being an awesome grandfather! :)
i am sorry for you loss and what you did here is an outstanding way to cope with losing someone.
a heart-wrenching track that weaves the complex tapestry of loss and sadness into a poignant song. the harmonies are steeped in emotion and every word is a raw, honest tribute to the heartache of loss.
there's a genuine display of vulnerability evident. the melancholic song has a beautiful way of encapsulating the grief of losing someone dear. is this you singing? really good, it fits so well.
amidst the profound sadness there's a sense of solace setting in, just like when we get older and more wise and get more experienced to cope better with whatever life throws at us. like any other skill this also can be learned through shared sorrow, from the cathartic experience of acknowledging our deepest emotions and facing them head-on - as you evidently understand already.
this piece is evidence for the strength of the human spirit and the indomitable power of music to heal, express and to connect us in our shared and at times utterly flawed yet still beautiful human experience.
you crafted a deeply touching musical work of art. this is not just a tune, but a journey through the spectrum of human emotion and i can tell you this is a beacon of light for those navigating through the labyrinth of loss.
it's sad yet beautiful and without a doubt a song that will resonate with anyone who's ever loved and lost. it sure does with me, as my eyes are getting wet just a little bit now. bravo!
Amazing work Paul! Capturing the emotion, right from the soul, right out there. You are doing something I could never do. I hide behind the instrument. Not you, you put yourself before us and use your artistry to support who you are. You also got "the voice" man! Beautiful!
Hey, I know this one :) Good you brought it to the finish line!
In my opinion, you are growing very musically, thank you
Hullo Paul, its an hour before sunup here, but youve already brought the true light of day to me with this lovely tune. you and Matthias express a sadness i think most of we the living have to bear, and in articulating it make it a less lonely burden. you always connect, mate. hope things are all well brother.
Great beat you seem to have capture the balance on sound with beat and vocals good work.
I think your a tad off sync tho just a tad
Gorgeous work, losing anyone is extremely terrible.
Thanks for your great compliment Paul. I just like being here and no better than others here. Greetings Manuela
Paul I hear you. Yep straight from your heart to the hearts of hearing listeners. What you have communicated here speaks volumes. The matters of the human heart like loss and how we are affected by loss is clearly expressed in this work. The production is open and honest. And the strong point that comes to mind is simply to........ Make the best of every day and Appreciate those we are graced to have with us. Peace
Mark
Hello Paul. It is right and important to give things, including music, the time they need to mature. You see things differently over time. And I think if you're able to give things their time, then you've matured yourself. Greetings and have a nice weekend Manuela
Yo Paul.
This track is so emotional.
The beat is beautiful.
You didd a great job again mister.
nice work soft and gentle tones set off this little gem
Hey Paul! This is a nice approach with using Matthias' track on this one, it's a little more laid back and a nice bed for the vocals to sit in. Great job to both of you!
Wayne
Nice lyrical track dimestop, it's deep.
Good job.
Hi Paul, I like the mix of voices, but what I like the most is that you sing with your heart, great track my friend!
Michael
Hello Paul, surprisingly calm, harmonious and thoughtful tones that you bring here with this song. When I hear, I moved my body to the melody very slowly. I don't know if you know that? I had the impression that I was standing in a dark room alone by a blue headlight with defus light. Slowly move me to the melody of the music. I closed my eyes. My open hair caresses my face and with my arms I try to capture my loved ones without being there. Then the sudden end of the music. I open my eyes. The room is suddenly light, the light is biting. For seconds I stand immobile and an inner warm longing is preparing in my body.
Paul, what you achieved with your music, touched me very much! Greetings Manela
Hey Paul,
thank you for this track. I dont know if it the same you have send to me before. This is a very nice track my friend. I hope you had a little fun even it is a sad theme. You are a great man with a big heart. I always wonder about the power you have!
Greetings
Matthias