Orlando51

Stunning intro. Leon this is such a beautiful piece of work. 3:08 kicks in some power, but you pull it back. nice use of power and restraint, adds emotional value. Well done, you are one of the best composers on this site and I enjoy listening to your Work.
Ciao
Steven

Oh, Leon...what have you done?

This comment is probably going to take at a minimum, 4 listen-throughs.

I've listened to many of your songs. All of which I absolutely love. They all have so much depth and feeling. They always capture the beauty of life. Even in the more melancholic ones. But this one, my friend, in this one you go to a place that I haven't heard from you, but I always knew was there. However, you do it with absolute authority.

The piano in the opening is by far the most important moment of this song. They tell the entire story, in just those 7 chords. Everything before, and after that is just an explanation.

This is a very introspective piece, but it's also a perfect social commentary on the world today. Especially from the perspective of those of us who were here before the massive influx of technology. The beginning being a distorted memory of a peaceful, natural world. Those pivotal piano chords being the moment when you realize that all of that is gone. Overshadowed by what's to come. It could be health, age, or what I'm guessing it to be, the technological machine that has brought a darkness over us all.
But you know, even in the midst of the darkness, and the aggression of the lower guitars, and the chugs, (which I absolutely love!) There's still a level of determination and refusal to be consumed.

Dystopian.

That's how I would describe this track. I know you said that you used "Industrial" more out of necessity than reality, but I would certainly go with Dystopian.

Up until the drums come in, it's like standing in one point just taking in the surroundings. Looking at everything and how it's become a charred shadow of it's former self. Whether that's literal, or symbolic. But when the drums start, it brings a new level of determination and an acceptance of the fact that you need to just carry on regardless. The clean guitars, and the piano that's sprinkled in throughout this part accompanied by the guitars harmonics deliver a feeling of peacefulness that says you will still find the beauty even in an ugly world, and you will not be broken.

Leon, this one is by far my favorite of yours, and not just because it's a darker theme. I mean, that helps, but this one seems to tell a much more poignant story. It has a level of vulnerability that your other work doesn't have. I would even go as far to bet that you felt you were in a moment of weakness when you wrote this one. But let me assure you, this is your strongest piece yet, and it reflects your own personal strength and drive.
As an artist and a person, I have tremendous respect for you, so hopefully, I didn't cross any lines in my assumptions on a personal level.

Oh, it was a grand total of 8 listen-throughs.
Leon, as always, take care my friend.
Aaron.

Leon! Hello my friend! Damn. I knew I dropped by The Loop today for a reason. It's been quite awhile. I hope all is well with you and yours.

The intro in this has no specific realm. Meaning, it leaves it open to go in any direction. My imagination was already starting to go one way, and then you came in from a completely different direction with the beautiful guitar arpeggios, accompanied by the spacious piano.
When the strings come in they sound as if they're Celtic strings that have been kissed by the middle east.
A nice simple drum beat. But that's what it needs to be. Any more and they would overstep their boundaries. The other percussive elements fill in the spaces perfectly.
Leon, I have always been a fan of your layering and overlapping transitions. You do not disappoint here.

But, then again, you never do.

Beautiful work as always, sir. Once again, I find myself wishing I could tap into the peaceful part of myself and create something that isn't so...aggressive.

Until next time, my friend, as always...Take care.
Aaron.

Hey Leon! Hope things are going well for you and yours.

Beautiful track, acoustic guitar and piano make such a nice sound together. Then add some strings and a few sound effects, pads and such and the song blossoms into an expansive soundscape for the ears to swallow up, digest and enjoy!

Great mix as usual. Take care!

Wayne

sheer brilliance Orlando ...

absolutely your style ... recognizable from afar ... and it's good ... art at the highest level ... I'm glad it's only a few hundred kilometers away from you ... :-)
thanx for the upload, dl, fav and hail instantly ...
handshake, Danke

Bonito tema para relajarse. buena guitarra. Piano sorprendente y hermoso. Bien hecho amigo. Paz y salud.

Hello Orrie,
Wow, just beautiful my friend.
This is a walk in the park for you mate.
Well done.
Maj

Stunning my friend, what a warm empathetic soundtrack, the keys are beautiful, the accoustic guitar adds the gentle touch, the strings heighten the feeling, the drum beat adds an urgency in the second phase, really good listen and fav

You've come along way on these songs [loops]. This was magnificent and filled with empathy and pain, in living colors. Way to go 'Man' Keep em' comin' Orlando51 Peace and good health DDC

Sound is amazing - every instrument is crisp and crystal clear. The guitar arpeggio is dominant but somehow reminds me of a harpsichord (or maybe that is in there too)and the violin (?) is beautiful. Quite forlorn and very atmospheric. Chill out chamber music : )

This could be so good for a movie soundtrack

Wow - sure it is crisp but is really beautiful, dreaming and lilting. (slowly getting through your catalogue!)

What a cool trip I went on as I listened. I loved all the effects/sounds you created and the atmosphere becomes dark and menacing. Seems like you have stepped slightly away from your expansive, beautiful creations you usually post. It's an interesting track, progresses nicely, cool dynamics. It starts off rather peaceful though, a little mother nature then some nice piano chords then it goes slightly awry. ;)

Take care Leon!

Wayne

love the guitar chugs!!!!

I went by many names you know. Spd2, iNTERGALACTIC cHAOS, but you’ll know better as Pete Jon Tebar. Always a pleasure mate :)

Oh Leon, it's so good to hear from you. You are missed my friend. Incredible piece , I would love to hear it with vocals, I bet it would sound incredible. As always, stellar production. glad to see you back my friend, can't waut to hear more of your music. Until next time my friend.

Regards,

Cara de Sol

Wow Wow Wow - this is so smooth and beautiful - this the 3rd track of yours Ive heard and Im going to slowly work my way through your catalogue - really nice - thanks

Great chill track - builds gently - meanders and little and then flows on - again really nice production

Nice track - somehow I missed this - some of those transitions as not quite as smooth as others but at least (unlike some of my own efforts) there are transitions and I think you have a really nice production/ sound

Greetings Orlando, If this genre is industrial i would say no. Still it has some elements in it though. But this sounds a bit rocky and more metal like than idustrial. Still it was a interesting piece to listen to. It sure has a lot of different elements and nuances in it. But it seems all to fit in this song. So it was definately something different than your other works i heard before. But still a job well done. Have a good one, Verdi

Rather suspense filled track this is. Very cool.

Like an awesome film score. Awesome transitions and a fantastic mix. 1:34 we change it up in tone and key.
The build-up is fantastic. It reminds me a little bit of Suduaya. great job Leaon.

This is so amazing, the amount of work put into this is just stunning for me, you are very talented, keep it up my bro

incredible work Leon ... prog/rock, if I could define it ... kinda movie soundtrack ... transformers or so :-)
in any case it doesn't sound like an ordinary sound of yours ... after a lot of chill it's a big refreshment ... :-)
more please ...
ValveDriver will love it, if he pays your respects here more often and catch this masterpiece ...
in the meantime, let's listen a lot ...

fistbump my friend, Danke

This has great sounds and the structure is cool. Forbidding, and a cool tension, always on the verge of something going down... Kept me on edge.