I know I have heard this piece before but it is really just awesome! Mixing aside I think it is perfect. Keep it up, you are going places!
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I probably won't be writing anything for a while since I'm tired, and when times like these happen, I tend to look back and reflect upon the past. I remember how I enjoyed playing this piece, but also how the arpeggios ended up getting lost after I added more parts. I listen to critiques more than I would admit to as Johnfn has mentioned this in the original, but I'm okay with these flaws. My process tends to start off with piano and slowly add layers upon layers before the piece becomes something a bit differently than what was first intended. I always thought this piece could have just been piano only.
I recommend the documentary "The Mystery of Picasso" to see a genius work his ideas out.
“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” Picasso
I think I would like to try something a little more messy next time.
Anyway, I just wanted to upload something that perhaps someone could enjoy or find useful for something.
Phonometrologist responds:
ha, thank you for the comment! Though, I have no expectations in terms of where music will lead me in this life. I appreciate it.
This is one of the most original compositional styles I've heard in a long time. The song lacks a traditional melody, yet it retains my attention for the entire duration of over four minutes! The piano layering is magnificent. I love how the low frequencies act like a pad, supporting the higher notes.
My only complaint is that I think the mix seems to be a little flat; it could sound airier. But I do understand that applying this effect could be extremely difficult considering that the low frequencies already sound spacious.
Phonometrologist responds:
Thanks for stopping by to let me know your thoughts about a particular piece as it's always an encouragement to read. I would criticize the mix as well-- I agree. This was done two years ago and my production knowledge was pretty limiting then. I've learned much since then, but of course I'm not quite there yet either. I'll never consider myself a production/mixing artist before I am a composer and pianist. But a part of the mix sounding a bit muddy within the mid to low frequencies is because of the playing style as well. When playing live, I have intended that effect in person by playing low register arpeggio's in the left hand whereas the notes themselves aren't as important as much as the overall sound and harmony changes.
Wish it was long but it is lovely
Phonometrologist responds:
Thank you for listening :)
To make it longer press loop
Ah, I love piano music. Excellent sense of progression and harmony here, Phonometrologist. It has a heaviness to it, yet at the same time it flows beautifully. It does get a bit repetitive after a while, though. I suppose you could've added some more creative rhythms. Still, it's very majestic. As a stand-alone piece, it might need more rhythmic variation, but it would probably fit very well in certain video games. I really like the way you gradually stripped away the energy at the end. It made it feel really conclusive. Overall, nice job! Keep up the good work, man. ;)
Phonometrologist responds:
Thanks TaintedLogic. I've always considered this piece to reflect the eb and flow of the ocean when it comes to the repetitive nature of this. But this was an improvisation as I didn't put too much thought into specific notes but rather just the overall mood and direction of it. Thank you for listening
I know this isn't repetitive, but I enjoy the repetition of it. The structure of it is soothing. Job well done, sir.
Phonometrologist responds:
Glad you enjoy the repetitive nature of it. It personally reminds me of an ocean and how repetitive the waves are as they hit the shore or even a boat. And that reminds me of a discussion I had with my nurse girlfriend about how infants find the sound of when one makes a "shhhhh" sound and how it relaxes them because of it sounding similar to what the placenta makes with its fluids. Perhaps that is why humans find waves crashing upon the shore soothing as well and even music in general because it is sound that is first heard... not language.
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