I really like the sounds you use here .... It is true, that the guitar is prominent, and that the influence of Ed, could be the cause.
Apart from that, it's something new, maybe a certain turn, but with that musical logic that characterizes you ....
I would hardly say that the guitar was influenced by Ed and I had no intention to copy his style or in any way substitute his presence or even compete with him ( for me that would be completely impossible anyway), but I simply wished to do something a bit different from my point of view and so it happened, but there will be another version of the song uploaded in a few days later, so you're kindly invited to the comparison event when it starts !
Many thanks for your continuos support...means alot,
On the contrary, my dear friend....the ol guy on the prairies was the first who correctly predicted that this might cause some positive buzz around here...so that "Bravo" goes to you Ed...:)
Now it seems that we shouldn't bother too much about this one when one of the biggest artists on LM extaticly gave it "10/10" (btw he completely dismissed my previous 2 uploads...haha...) and when our good friend Wayne says : "Can't say I hear anything I would change, it's pretty darn awesome!" (I like this one...haha..)
I wouldn't be saying all these silly things, but...somehow....and I don't know why...I like this shit !:)
However, as I promised...I will give you a new version...soon...and in case I let you down again (probabilities aren't low...haha...) I'll go on vacation and stay there as long as possible...haha...
And ofcourse, thank you so much for stopping by...even if just for a short peek...:)
I know this is your production but when I hear something like this it's no wonder you and Ed work together so well. Two Peas in a pod, great production and great compositions always. Danke seems to feel something along that line too. The piano work is fantastic, nice layering of the piano and effects are nice too. I like the title. Can't say I hear anything I would change, it's pretty darn awesome! Takes me on a wondrous journey, it's been a tough day so I needed to hear something like this!
As first, sorry for a bit late reply Wayne. Yours and Danke's ears were both right...this is in fact a collab with Ed, but the piece was put here more for the test than anything else and it will be followed by another version of
basically same song....kindly invited to listen and compare when it's uploaded in next few days.
Yet. I'm really glad for such a positive feedback and I have to say many thanks for that and for the fav! Always a pleasure Wayne !:)
always a pleasure , listening to your works .
I really love the way it starts , the way it goes on and the
way it touches me .
amazing guitar work also.
very welldone Orlando .
:)
Elena
What a great, new track...your musical profile changed a bit, isn't it???
I feel the tones of collab's result with Mr. Tumbleweed...:-)
Not only because of the guitars lead the listener through this dreamy artwork, but in feeling firstly...
Everything is perfect for my 'live' ears...like a progressive rock band on the stage...drums, bass, piano (with that huge reverb maybe?) and the guitar player who is walking to and fro and get a short but effective smile on his/her face...
Outstanding production, even if test drive or not...
First, sorry for the late reply but the delay had it's purpose. You have very good ears my friend cause this is indeed collab with Ed, it's just that the things are a bit upside down...Ed didn't touch his guitar in this one, so I decided this time around for something guitarish to contribute which is not really a thing for me to do, so I already prepaired another version with more obvious instrumentation choices, which will be (probably) uploaded a bit later and will offer some comparison. Yet, I'm already happy tha tyou see this as positive stuff and I have no reason not to trust my dear neighbour and friend...:) So thanks alot for all the supportive thoughts and for the 'fav' and 'dl'...means alot!:)
Man Orlando, your musical learning curve has gone up a few levels I hear. You definetly know how to create some great musical expression. The first part is an almost classical piece of art. Very nice and warm instruments combined with a great melody in the first part with the guitar ramping up a bit of tempo in the second part. The only thing I personally would leave out ist the drum part at the end. I think less is more here. Nevertheless big complemnts for ccreating this very nice piece of music!
Nice little post war etude :)
You play the guitar, like always, very well my friend. Very nice stuff. Dreamy and in a way chilly. I like the last part of the second part most but all the others are also really good for sure.
Just for a little practicing it is really cool stuff and the mix sounds very well.
Very exciting work here, and the composition is very beautiful! Various performances are quite well played, most obviously the guitar part. As some have mentioned, this all sounds very clear. All of it is very minimal, yet sonically deep and interesting.
I often merge two or more individual ideas, especially when they all stemmed from a similar moment, experience, or feeling. These two ideas of yours obviously had similar momentum behind them. In this way, they work great as a single concept.
I think this doubt and suspicion which has been mentioned is a big part of being an artist. It seems that there is always that moment where one must decide that something is "good enough" to be considered finished. There are of course those art projects which may never be finished, and the work outlasts the artist. I do know that to me your songs sound finished, with their own individual sheen.
Truly exceptional work you've done on this song. Fave!
Hola Spiv, always a pleasure to hear from you and thank you so much for your positive feedback! It seems I worried too much about this piece since it's getting quite decent recognition...but it's exactly as you say...all those doubts and suspicions are a part of being an artist. I'm so glad you liked this one and many thanks for faving it...
..always means alot!:)
The guitar work on this track sounds amazing! I think the combination of tracks/ideas spices it up really nicely and the change in speed serves it well also..
great job
tony
Lovely. Stilled my mind. Made me feel peaceful. Good blend of the two. The transition in the middle - a bend in the river, from a broader, slower flow to more flurries of rapids, but still the same river. I like the two planes, the plane of bowing and the plane of plucking - gave plenty to engage my ears and mind with the ineffableness of it all. Great build at the end. Loved it.
You have proved once again that you have the talent to create great songs like this. It surprised me, the feeling of this song is absolutely beautiful that I listened to several times on my headphone, one of the most exciting parts, is 1:50. great job.
Hey my friend...always a pleasure to meet you here ! I'm truly glad you found this one on a positive side and also many thanks for the 'fav'...means alot !:)
Love that guitar to open up with some sweet strings. Melencholy but sweet , almost bitter-sweet as a melody. like a modern day Pachelbel's Canon approach.
great job. The second half almost sound like a soldier coming home from the war. excited to be returning, sad at the destruction all around him. Nice adaigo tempo in the second half. Congrats!
Steve
I can do nothing to reproach what I listen .... The light of music is very much present, and these two parts marry very well.
We sometimes have a few lassitudes, but the harmonies, and the pleasure of mastering them, returns inevitably.
I hope you are well ....
Hey, bonjour Dan....what a rare opurtunity lately to see you on LM, so your visit is even more precious.
I'm extremely glad that you found this one on a positive side....thank you so much for that and for the 'fav' ofcourse...means alot!
I know you're not too pleased with this one, but I can assure you, this is good. One thing I've noticed, and I may be wrong, my sincerest apologies if I am, but from my perspective, you often times seem unsure of your own work. Which, although, can lead to a stronger drive to improve, can also be a hinderence.
Looperman is the first time I had ever publicly shared my work. After the first couple tracks, it occurred to me that by preemptively mentioning that which I was unsatisfied with, I was handing all of you guys a screwup checkoff list. I figure it this way. Give us your best, and give us your worst, if no one complains about a single thing on the worst, then they're both your best.
As far as this track goes, it's a fantastic piece. It's very calming and relaxed. The mix is crystal clear. I can almost hear running water, and a symphony of birds in the bacground.
One thing that's cool about this is, and maybe because we've all been spoiled by you and Ed's collaborations, even though it's a complete piece on it's own, there's still plenty of room for more.
Hey, hey Aaron...what a pleasure to see the resurrection of ValveDriver !:)
Yeah, your observation is quite relevant...I'm often suspicious about my own work, well...in fact most of the time. There's always some aspect which leaves me in doubts
or maybe my expectations are always at least a bit different from the realities of actual result and I'm always very harsh on my own performance. So there's always that inevitable personal feeling of falling a bit short from achieving the goal completely.
Therefore it's always nice to hear the opinion of fellow musicians which always grant me the opurtunity to look on my work from some different angles and perspective.
So thank you so much my friend for expressing this very positive stance on my last upload thus making me much more comfortable with what I've done, especially when this comes from an artist whom I have in high regards !
Now I'm rushing to check your latest upload...cya there..:)
Well...Leon...I shouldn`t be surprised, but this is really a superb tonic for the ears this Sunday afternoon...nice to hear the use of the waltz time sig in that first section...loved the acoustic guitar and your violin always sings the sweetest music (nicely accompanied with the cello & other strings).....You nailed that transition perfectly to marry the two parts up...nice build of instrumentation throughout..and the second part leaves me with a smile on my face....Bravo...big fav & I will be hitting that download button......Ed
You're making my day Ed...Although I well know your permanently supportive stance on my work I still couldn't
have reasonably expected such a favourable response on this particular one...so generous...and it puts smile on my face
while forcing me into state of rethinking my position on the tune. It almost ended in a trash bin to tell you the truth, but I felt some positive moments within which prevented me from doing that. And now I'm thinking...if you see it the way you say you see it, then I'm sure it must have some value...I always trusted your opinion and that's really great feeling.:) Also many thanks for the 'fav' and 'dl'...means the world!:)
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I really like the sounds you use here .... It is true, that the guitar is prominent, and that the influence of Ed, could be the cause.
Apart from that, it's something new, maybe a certain turn, but with that musical logic that characterizes you ....
Dan
I would hardly say that the guitar was influenced by Ed and I had no intention to copy his style or in any way substitute his presence or even compete with him ( for me that would be completely impossible anyway), but I simply wished to do something a bit different from my point of view and so it happened, but there will be another version of the song uploaded in a few days later, so you're kindly invited to the comparison event when it starts !
Many thanks for your continuos support...means alot,
Leon
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Nice turnover @2:32!
/Anders
With appreciation____Orlando
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I enjoyed listening , thanks for sharing .
respectfull production .
I think it's a successfull idea .
regards .
With appreciation_____Orlando
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Now it seems that we shouldn't bother too much about this one when one of the biggest artists on LM extaticly gave it "10/10" (btw he completely dismissed my previous 2 uploads...haha...) and when our good friend Wayne says : "Can't say I hear anything I would change, it's pretty darn awesome!" (I like this one...haha..)
I wouldn't be saying all these silly things, but...somehow....and I don't know why...I like this shit !:)
However, as I promised...I will give you a new version...soon...and in case I let you down again (probabilities aren't low...haha...) I'll go on vacation and stay there as long as possible...haha...
And ofcourse, thank you so much for stopping by...even if just for a short peek...:)
I'll be in touch_____Leon
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Always a pleasure!
Wayne
basically same song....kindly invited to listen and compare when it's uploaded in next few days.
Yet. I'm really glad for such a positive feedback and I have to say many thanks for that and for the fav! Always a pleasure Wayne !:)
With much appreciation____Orlando
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All the best_____Orlando
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It felt like I was driving down a highway at nighttime.
The intro was nice as well.
The guitar is very crisp.
I also liked the piano - it was probably my favourite part - it felt like it gave the music another side of personality.
With much appreciation_____Orlando
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I really love the way it starts , the way it goes on and the
way it touches me .
amazing guitar work also.
very welldone Orlando .
:)
Elena
With much apreciation____Orlando
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What a great, new track...your musical profile changed a bit, isn't it???
I feel the tones of collab's result with Mr. Tumbleweed...:-)
Not only because of the guitars lead the listener through this dreamy artwork, but in feeling firstly...
Everything is perfect for my 'live' ears...like a progressive rock band on the stage...drums, bass, piano (with that huge reverb maybe?) and the guitar player who is walking to and fro and get a short but effective smile on his/her face...
Outstanding production, even if test drive or not...
faved, downloaded, 10/10
handshake, Danke
With much appreciation_____Orlando
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With much appreciation_____Orlando
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With appreciation____Orlando
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With appreciation____Orlando
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You play the guitar, like always, very well my friend. Very nice stuff. Dreamy and in a way chilly. I like the last part of the second part most but all the others are also really good for sure.
Just for a little practicing it is really cool stuff and the mix sounds very well.
Nice work here! I enjoyed the listening.
stay tuned
joe
As always many thanks for this friendly response...means alot !:)
With appreciation____Orlando
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Also many thanks for the 'fav'....means the world!
With much appreciation____Orlando
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Cheers____Orlando
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I often merge two or more individual ideas, especially when they all stemmed from a similar moment, experience, or feeling. These two ideas of yours obviously had similar momentum behind them. In this way, they work great as a single concept.
I think this doubt and suspicion which has been mentioned is a big part of being an artist. It seems that there is always that moment where one must decide that something is "good enough" to be considered finished. There are of course those art projects which may never be finished, and the work outlasts the artist. I do know that to me your songs sound finished, with their own individual sheen.
Truly exceptional work you've done on this song. Fave!
..always means alot!:)
With much appreciation_____Orlando
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All the best_____Orlando
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great job
tony
Glad you liked it!
With appreciation_____Orlando
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With much appreciation_____Orlando
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with respect_Anubis
With much appreciation_____Orlando
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great job. The second half almost sound like a soldier coming home from the war. excited to be returning, sad at the destruction all around him. Nice adaigo tempo in the second half. Congrats!
Steve
With appreciation______Orlando
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I can do nothing to reproach what I listen .... The light of music is very much present, and these two parts marry very well.
We sometimes have a few lassitudes, but the harmonies, and the pleasure of mastering them, returns inevitably.
I hope you are well ....
Dan
I'm extremely glad that you found this one on a positive side....thank you so much for that and for the 'fav' ofcourse...means alot!
Cheers and all the best_____Leon
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I know you're not too pleased with this one, but I can assure you, this is good. One thing I've noticed, and I may be wrong, my sincerest apologies if I am, but from my perspective, you often times seem unsure of your own work. Which, although, can lead to a stronger drive to improve, can also be a hinderence.
Looperman is the first time I had ever publicly shared my work. After the first couple tracks, it occurred to me that by preemptively mentioning that which I was unsatisfied with, I was handing all of you guys a screwup checkoff list. I figure it this way. Give us your best, and give us your worst, if no one complains about a single thing on the worst, then they're both your best.
As far as this track goes, it's a fantastic piece. It's very calming and relaxed. The mix is crystal clear. I can almost hear running water, and a symphony of birds in the bacground.
One thing that's cool about this is, and maybe because we've all been spoiled by you and Ed's collaborations, even though it's a complete piece on it's own, there's still plenty of room for more.
Beautiful work as always, my friend.
Take care.
Aaron
Yeah, your observation is quite relevant...I'm often suspicious about my own work, well...in fact most of the time. There's always some aspect which leaves me in doubts
or maybe my expectations are always at least a bit different from the realities of actual result and I'm always very harsh on my own performance. So there's always that inevitable personal feeling of falling a bit short from achieving the goal completely.
Therefore it's always nice to hear the opinion of fellow musicians which always grant me the opurtunity to look on my work from some different angles and perspective.
So thank you so much my friend for expressing this very positive stance on my last upload thus making me much more comfortable with what I've done, especially when this comes from an artist whom I have in high regards !
Now I'm rushing to check your latest upload...cya there..:)
With much appreciation_____Orlando
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With much appreciation_____Orlando
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have reasonably expected such a favourable response on this particular one...so generous...and it puts smile on my face
while forcing me into state of rethinking my position on the tune. It almost ended in a trash bin to tell you the truth, but I felt some positive moments within which prevented me from doing that. And now I'm thinking...if you see it the way you say you see it, then I'm sure it must have some value...I always trusted your opinion and that's really great feeling.:) Also many thanks for the 'fav' and 'dl'...means the world!:)
With maximum appreciation & Cheers_____Leon