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| the aspen grove by Mystified | 3 months ago |
| Cat, I have to come back to your music more often! This is such a beautiful track. While I was (of course) drawn to the piano -- which you play with precision and decision -- the addition of the vocals added such a (forgive me) "mystical" touch to the whole creation, transporting the whole composition to an airy, celestial level. Very nice concept and execution. The ending is perfect. ... A thought: bring UP the strings....and smooth out the final fade. It clips off a smidge... Beautiful comp. Peace. Paul |
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| The Marathon by ShadowofNine | 3 months ago |
| Well, this definitely has the Olympic spirit to it...The little jaws (Jew's) harp routine almost give this a universal feel (as it UNIVERSE)...maybe for some futuristic olympics. Nevertheless, the drive of the number is full of exuberance and joy, just as it should be...Ending just sort of...ends...You might consider a bigger finale...(I've enjoyed about 4 or 5 of your numbers this evening. Each one is special and unique and shows a real range to your compositions and your recording skills. A very pleasant time listening. Thanks so much. I hope to hear more as time goes on. Peace. Paul |
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| If It Were Real by Bryan_Thomas | 3 months ago |
| Bryan, While you may hate "those descriptions," the one you give for this song is right on the money. All of the elements lend themselves to a reflection of that church memory you have. I'd suggest pulling the bells back a little more after the initial chimes. I love the way this all works toward a diatonic harmony at the end -- lots of tension along the way with sounds melding together almost like a Charles Ives parade in a church setting. End result: powerful and evocative. This is very interesting stuff. Good show! Peace. Paul |
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| Clearly by Bryan_Thomas | 3 months ago |
| Bryan, I do like the way this kind of bubbles along...Ambient for sure. You have a very deliberate way of writing where all of your lines are pretty transparent, uncomplicated, and well-considered. Very nice to hear this kind of writing. I wonder why you don't have more listeners. You should have!!! Don't lose heart. Peace. Paul |
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| 5 Hours From Pluto by Bryan_Thomas | 3 months ago |
| Another quiet number that is just so relaxing and uncomplicated...It is nice to hear new music that doesn't try to over-do itself. This is just so engagingly direct, Bryan. Nice going... I see why you asked about the strings I'm using. The Garritan Personal Orchestra plugins would give you a really wide range of great-sounding strings and winds (brass isn't so good) at about $300. Don't know if you've got the cash to pop for that, but I think you're going to go crazy trying to get GB strings to sound really decent. Peace. paul |
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| Dial No2 by Bryan_Thomas | 3 months ago |
| Bryan, There is an interesting, sort of twinkly sound to this little piano number that is very engaging...simple and direct without any need for embellishment, though I felt the piece a little short and with great potential for some elaboration. For my taste, too much echo. Glad I heard this quiet, reflective number. Peace. Paul |
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| Improvisation by Narananda | 5 months ago |
| I am stunned!!! Peace to all. Paul |
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| Smackin' Da Drooges by padowan_learner | 5 months ago |
| Yes. A Clockwork Orange it is...Frenetic movement from the get-go. I'm sure this worked well in your husbands production, though it was a pretty short fight scene. I am enjoying hearing the range of your compositions, Jeannette. You seem to be having a lot of fun experimenting, but your experiments are always well-produced. Peace. Paul |
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| Baroquen Cymbalism by padowan_learner | 6 months ago |
| This is way out of my league or area of understanding, but I must say that enjoyed what I heard. It is much more complex than I have vocabulary to describe. Applause, though, for tackling a meaty topic and apparently adding so much extra flavor to it. (Comments above are much more erudite than mine, yet they help me to understand what you've accomplished here.) Peace. Paul |
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| Dead Woman (Video) by Pablo Neruda by ddball | 6 months ago |
 I thoroughly enjoyed what you did with those images and especially with your reading of the poem. There is always something that's compelling about this kind of creative mix, and you have made your selections wisely here. Glad I watch and listened. Bravo. Peace. Paul |
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| Sabbath by Narananda | 6 months ago |
| I have been watching the BBC series "The World" and this number SHOULD in the sound track, esp. in the section on Mountains. You have a majestic presence here that suits the majesty of nature perfectly. I especially like it that you have not over-produced this...or over-composed it. You have a simple tune and a straight-forward delivery that just captivates while painting the most glorious picture. Bravo. Peace. Paul |
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| Scheme by dirigent | 6 months ago |
| This is such a stage number, perfect in representing a powerful message and so cleverly "orchestrated" with the vocal counterpoint. You have understated the delivery and because of that the piece make an impact that is impossible to ignore. Marvelous work from both of you. Glad I listened. Peace. Paul |
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| Gnossienne No. 3 by feenixx | 6 months ago |
| I was not familiar with the original, but I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed your orchestration of it. You've created a mesmerizing, dreamy piece that is well-balanced in it's recording and most inventive in your choice of instruments. I am glad I heard this number. "Constructive comments": I wouldn't change a thing. Peace. Paul |
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| Fascinatin' Rhythm 2008 by padowan_learner | 6 months ago |
| Well, THAT was an interesting take on Gershwin's original. You have such an inventive spirit going on here. I can see this as a visual trip with "fascinating" oil pans and all those visual effects of the late 60's coming at me in light speed. I wish I had the courage to try something like this. Much fun to listen to. Peace. Paul |
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| Entreacte (The Warrior) by padowan_learner | 6 months ago |
| An EPIC theme if ever there was one. The opening scene is rolling out and you are zeroing in on the hero who is clad in medieval battle raiment and riding a dusty/trusty steed who is too many hands tall!!! In other words: this is fabulous for the movies...and could easily stand being twice as long. Peace. Paul |
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| Sunrise (Dani's Theme and Variations) by padowan_learner | 6 months ago |
| Dani, Tell your mom that she'd better watch out, 'cause here you come!!! This is a sweet and delightful little melody that is just very much fun to listen to. And I'll bet you enjoyed playing that tune, too. Thank you very much for writing this (with a little help from your mom). I look forward to many more compositions from you. Peace. Paul |
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| The Bronze Age Rat by padowan_learner | 6 months ago |
| I am slowly learning about just how wonderful and creative a musician you are, Jeannette. This is such an interesting piece that sets a dark atmosphere with compelling percussion that just rattles my bones. Yes. Way too short! I can see this as music creeping up on a very scary opening scene to an Indiana Jones adventure. You use a fairly wide pallet of brushes to paint your musical landscape, and do it with such care. Awfully nice music you are writing! I am so much enjoying getting to know it. Peace. Paul |
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| Theme for a Poor Man's Wizard by padowan_learner | 6 months ago |
| Amazing, Jeannette. You've got such delicacy and whimsey going on here. Just a delightful little song. Reminds me of a Tinkerbell sort of video with the little fairy coming out of the box...and then jumping back in to hide. This is delightful. Pacee. Paul |
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| Aria by dirigent | 7 months ago |
| Andreas, Let me add my kudos to those above. This is absolutely one of all music's most sublime melodies from the 3rd Suite. I have listened to it hundreds of times orchestrally, but your vocal realization does it absolute justice in every way. Are those all YOUR voices? ... What a pleasure to hear this on a Sunday afternoon. The Swingle Singers have nothing on you for this performance! Peace. Paul |
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| Gollywog's Cake Walk by padowan_learner | 10 months ago |
| Jeannette, Your performance of the Debussy "Golliwog" is really super. I'd love to hear you perform it with Ivory software, but the tinkly sound you produce in your recording is very quaint indeed, and completely pleasant. (I'm enjoying discovering your broad talent this evening!!!) Peace. Paul |
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| Tho' the Wine be Bitter, I Shall Yet Dance by padowan_learner | 10 months ago |
| Well, the wine doesn't seem bitter to me! I am thoroughly enjoying "hearing your mind" in this and a couple other things you've written (that I am just now getting to hear for the first time). The heartbeat here is compelling right from the get-go...and the fiddlin' just calls out for some dancin'. Yet there is a bittersweet quality to the tune and your orchestration that seems to carry some foreboding, too. I like that "edge" and the story that (perhaps) lies behind it. I very much enjoy the ideas you have brought to this composition and the orchestrations you've chosen to realize them. (I am learning about this Padowan!) Peace. Paul Paul |
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| Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen Cover)/Variations by magnatone | 10 months ago |
| Beautiful arrangement with a wonderful sense of orchestration that works at every level. You are already doing surprising things with GB. Keep it up and you will continue to refine the sounds you are getting from synths. ... Strings are maybe a little strident in your arrangement. Just back 'em off a bit and turn down the treble ALL THE WAY. I am looking forward to hearing much more of your work. Peace. Paul |
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| Song for Sheila by soulima | 10 months ago |
| Ditto the many nice comments above... My two cents is with the really beautiful bass that keeps the whole composition round, full, sustained...Oh, such beautiful chords you drop into now and again. What a truly beautiful accompaniment you have provided for your solo strings! This is indeed one of the most relaxing and introspective pieces I have heard at iComps or anywhere, for that matter. Yes...the fade is just the thing for this kind of number. Superlatives... Peace. Paul |
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| ANTARES---Composition for Strings by OMNICELL | 10 months ago |
| Omni, This is an intriguing number: very dissonant for the first couple of minutes and then you drop into your classical mode. Somehow it all works, too, and I end up "understand" the relationship between the two. I absolutely agree with you about the power of a single line of music sans embellishment. You seem to have about 4 or 5 of them going simultaneously here. I guess that counts! Anyway, intriguing composition and I am glad I had the opportunity to hear it. Peace. Paul |
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| The Thirteenth Trump by padowan_learner | 10 months ago |
| Jeannette. (I'm trying to be a little more diligent in my listening...) Wow. You sure have a lot of comments on this song and all of them are wonderful. My impression was: Gregorian chant meets the Andies. You have written a really interesting Medieval-sounding prelude of some sort, the kind of music that brings up the first scene in a powerful, epic movie. The rhythm just seems to drive this throughout and it draws the listener into a completely different world. From the standpoint of an evocative, compelling sound-scape, this number succeeds beautifully. Peace. Paul |
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| Someone To Love by PaulFPage | 1 year ago |
| Bec, Why, thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed the song. I don't imagine I will get much "traffic" on this retro style, but, hey -- as long as a few people enjoy it, that makes the effort worthwhile. I appreciate your kind comments. Peace. Paul |
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| "SOLO" (Piano Sonata No.1) by Justin_Case | 1 year ago |
| Justin, It's always great to hear some thoughtful piano music here. This is quite a serious work that fans out in lots of interesting directions. I have to admit having some difficulty getting all your themes together in my head as a unified entity, but the "feeling" of your movement is pretty consistent. ... Piano sounds a little like a lute or something in some registers. ... Have you written any of this out? Keep sending up your experiments and your thoughts. It is a pleasure to hear what's on/in your mind. Paul |
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| Lacrime di Pagliaccio by Bebe3x | 1 year ago |
| I'd love to hear the whole opera! This is just amazing: filled with energy and so originally orchestrated, vocalized, sung...You are all so convincingly perfect in this performance...but it's the composition itself that just blows me away. Where did you all come up with this concept? And being able to collaborate to such a wonderfully professional level is really something else. It doesn't surprise me that so many have listened and commented. All 10s from me. Keep me posted on new offerings here. Paul |
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| Piano Improv #4 by JodyG | 1 year ago |
There is an ethereal quality about this number. I don't know if it's jazz, but it is sure evocative and dreamy. A wonderful song for a rainy day perhaps. I can see a programme behind it all. Your playing is skillful and the composition imaginative from beginning to end...Wow. What a great buildup as the number progresses. Just lovely.... Ah, jazz in the last few bars! Well, there ya go. Might I ask: Ivory? or another keyboard? Peace. Paul |
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| Protocol by becwil | 1 year ago |
| What an unusual number. I have never heard anything like it--ever. What a brilliant surprise!!! I learned some new things here tonight. This is an intensely gorgeous piece that is in a universe of its own, but now also in MY universe. Thank you. Paul |
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| Woodstock Revisited by aaront | 1 year ago |
I don't know the original, either, but THIS version is really inventive and, I suspect, a gem in and of itself. Really nicely produced and mixed. I wouldn't have any idea how to go about all that as you have here. I enjoyed the drive in percussion and bass that just is unrelenting and kept me involved in the performance. Really nice work. You seem have to have a real affinity for this style. Paul |
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| Far Away (highlands version) by RadioRebelde | 1 year ago |
| One would need the printed programme to understand this number, but with it, it all becomes clear. This sounds so very authentic, like a live recording out on the battlefield. The bagpipes and cannon thumps are really effective and you don't sacrifice such realism for the sentiment of lush orchestration. The starkness of your arrangement is arresting and compelling. Paul |
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| Emmanuel - Improvisation by sideburnsbob | 1 year ago |
| Bob, You've only been playing for 3 years? Amazing what you are doing. I don't know much about the guitar, but you make a rich sound. Your improv is quite cool as you explore some patterns. Now you need to see where you can take them: imitation is the key to symmetry! and then don't be afraid to take off on tangents, but always keeping the original seed in mind. It's sort of like an expository paragraph: always keep your eyes on the thesis as you expand your thoughts. ... I really enjoyed this and am glad you pointed me to it. Keep it up, man. Paul |
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| Midnight Caravan by k6 | 1 year ago |
| Hey, a modern caravan...sounds like clanky old cars and trucks and really REALLY old Volkwagon Vans... I think this is pretty cool. You have a vivid imagination and it comes through with some wonderful creativity. ... Ok, now I am wondering when we "get there." Whew. Such a long journey. You nicely keep up the sand and the rust and the heat. Mood music for a very dry day. Now I'm exhausted. Paul |
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| The Keening Spell (UF) by becwil | 1 year ago |
Becky, This is the first of your "digs" I have listened to. All I can say is "wow!" What a great concept and what an evocative recording. It is tense and "deathly" and maintains its focus throughout in rather grand terms. You are on to something very unique here and express it so well. I am totally impressed with your "vision" of the past. You mix so many instruments into your composition and they all seem to appear at just the right moments. Is this written out? That would be a wonderful orchestration to see. Um...the keening bell at the end is perfect! Peace. Paul |
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| 2000 Suite op. 4 by zeroAcademy | 1 year ago |
| I like the general idea of this number very much. You tend to drown out your solo instruments with the accompaniment...pump up the clarinet (and others). I love the key changes as they bring the piece upward...but there are so many of them! Let me sit and listen awhile and then take me somewhere else. (Hope you don't mind the comments. There's a lot of potential in this piece. I'd hate to see you lose it especially by burying the tune.) |
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| The sacrifice by Ziur | 1 year ago |
| It is clear to me that you have thought this out very carefully. I find none of it random and all of it compelling. I do not write music like this because I don't have the courage to do so. Thank you for taking that step.... Oh, wow! That bass drum creeping up from the depth is awesome. Love it. I am happy I got to hear this number. Don't be put off by the naysayers. Peace. Paul |
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| Angel Eyes (piano solo) by mbehar | 1 year ago |
| You've got such a studied touch...very fluent and so relaxing. This is an acoustic piano, right? Nicely miced. A whole album of these little arrangements would be a pleasant experience indeed. Thanks for posting this so the rest of can hear your work. |
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| Nostalgia Waltz by kristyjo | 1 year ago |
Kristyjo, I think I just tracked you down! Yeh. I just discovered this site and plan on a little moonlighting. Your Nostalgia Waltz is just beautiful. It is such a sweet melody and you play it with just the right simplicity in the harp. I agree with one of the commenters above that a quiet string back up after the first pass would just give this whole comp. an uplift and a really rich tone. You might want to consider that. (I wouldn't mind collaborating on that with you if you have the score and a GB track I could stack that onto. Just a thought.) Anyway, great music. Peace. Paul |
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| Ahakören by Chanti | 1 year ago |
I see this says "TEST" so I guess you just wanted to see if this would work? Well, the general "sound" is wonderful. So soothing and mellow... I wouldn't post this under "classical" though. Isn't it more "New AGe" or "World"... ? My opinion for whatever it's worth. I'd definitely give this a serious listen if you make a longer composition out of it. |
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| Morning by makpiano88 | 1 year ago |
| This is another nice, mellow number that sets up a very satisfying mood...but then it just...stops. I'd love to see this go on for a while, perhaps changing harmonic patterns or modulating to a new key or something to give the "feel" of the piece a place to breath and stretch out. Great idea and most soothing. Let's have more. Peace. Paul |
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| Autumn mp3 by makpiano88 | 1 year ago |
This is fun to listen to. You have a direct style that doesn't muck up the music with a lot of extraneous pedal and so forth: just straight on and to the point. I like it and am glad you posted it here. Peace. Paul |
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| Moonlight in Vermont (solo piano) by mbehar | 1 year ago |
 Mellow is right. So smooth and relaxing. And so personal and introspective. I just like the the feeling I get when I listen to this kind of music. I'm anxious to hear some of your other things and will check them out. Peace. Paul |
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