crucethus

One can hope... You may be interested in hearing the finished version :)

That made me laugh Cru!
What a description.
I'm 63 years old.
Old before my time with multiple spinal problems and it would seem it's showing in my music.
Made my day.

Hey Cru,

Thanks. You are probably right about the dnb. There was a time where I think this would have been considered Jungle. Everything has splintered off into so many sub genres that I don't know what's what anymore. Digital hardcore is fine with me, since I grew up listening to bands like Fugazi, Suicidal Tendencies, Black Flag and Agent Orange. Yeah, I used to skate....poorly....and my knees hate me for it!

Just needed to get inside of people's heads for a bit, I'm sure you understand that need! Now I've been composing on classical guitar and wondering if the sirens in the background are meant for me... Sold a Casio for the first time in my life today... life must be real crap! So how is Canada? Seems like things are looking up there... realtors here are advertising Canadian properties in defiance of Trump gaining leadership, but to be honest I'm just as fearful of a Clinton future. Maybe I should just move to Russia, to be on the right side of WWIII. Thanks for taking a listen!

Thank you for your positive comments Cru.
I'm enjoying doing this laid back stuff.
To hot to dance!

Hey Cru, see what I wrote to Pete below, both of you are so kind in your comments. I can't deny that Fripp is a great influence, although I can't play any of his stuff. 21st Century Schizoid Man is a song I love, always listen to it, that guitar sound...and the distorted vocals...yes! So thanks for listening and the lovely comments!

Glad to hear you like it. The comparison with Paul Oakenfield is a big compliment. Thanks!

"just slowly reduce the instruments measure by measure till you're left with percussion"

I will give it a go! Much appreciated.

Hey Cruce, be sure to check out my newest track coming out soon, it's called Master of fucking Puppets!

I get the impression you think I'm trying to pass this off as an original track, but, meaning can be lost via this medium so excuse my outbust if this isn't the case. If it is, do you not think I would have at least changed the name? or perhaps uploaded it to a place where no classically trained musicians dwell? Seriously dude?

Hi Cru,
Hope Meatloaf is well now! I know that he has suffered from exhaustion before.
Yeah bro make every day count, spread the kindness, inspire and encourage all those around you.
Be strong Cru - B.

Many thanks Crucethus. Music definetly helps me a lot now. I tried to put in some emotion without overdoing it. Although the heavy saw synth might be a bit much I found it good for bringing over the emotion if you know what I mean :p

Thanks Cru for your encouraging words. Sorry it's took me a while to get back. Not well and very busy at the same time.

Thank you so much!!

Word up, Crustapher (F**cking moron)

Are you amused to see there's a guy on here called that? You should work together, perhaps calling your little group Crustethus or Crucepher.

Sure, I enjoy a bit of whale voyeurism. I like to feed that whale so usually slip some fresh fish in there.

"Nice Dr Dre California intro."

Ha, I had to go back and listen to that total classic again. No, this piano bassline isn't similar to California. What you're thinking of is another Dre song but I can't remember which one, which is annoying. I've never before used piano as the predominant bassline. Works well, I think.

"Fascinating chords after 3:05 Bb to Dmin to Aminor. cool progression and different from your other works."

I like the lead cello in this section (which sits on top of two other cello riff layers). If you think it's different from my other stuff, that's probably cos it's a new instrument for me in a different tuning so I'm not altogether sure of which notes I'm playing. I'm bound to discover some new things that way.

Yes, I think the mostly dry sax works fine. You'd expect me to put loads of reverb on it but I've tried to be different by not doing that. Delay just comes in occasionally.

"This is a fun tune you made and you should be happy and proud."

I agree and I am.

"Ending was a little cloying but why not, it's Christmas."

Sorry - I just tried to give it a conclusive, definitive ending rather than some of my lazier, more abrupt ones from the past year.

See you later for more thoughts. Perhaps on this track but perhaps also on whales.

Staticentry

Thanks for the kind words

Ah, Mr. C. How are you?

I appreciate the kind words about my swamp. You're a hell of a fella. It's not really muddy, but dark and crickety.

Appalachian is a comparison I've never heard before. I believe I mostly play in a harmonic minor pentatonic type scale. Never got into blues or jazz. Always stuck with minor rockish vibes. Played tuba in marching band but it doesn't translate here.

Never a fan of Faith No More, so hit YouTube to hear We Care A Lot. I hear a bit with the thumb slapped bass. Not the same vibe, but I get it.

Any suggestions on what is wrong with the fading transition? Your thoughts are always appreciated. Too sudden? Ill-fitting parts?

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

Evan

Oh , thanks Cru ... Handshake and high and lo-five!!! ;)

Hey cru ... I'm really happy that you like it ... you are right . It must be more progressive and massive ... Guitar is good idea . Yeah good ... I'll check it ... thanks and hanshake