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| Concertino for Castanets by soulima | 15 days ago |
| Charming piece, and I wondered where you'd go with that provocative title! |
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| Miskatonic University (Reanimate Me) by RazbaqueDirge | 1 month ago |
| This is kinda cool! I listened to some other stuff of yours too that I liked, from both site names. I hang mostly in the classical areas, so I only catch metal, alternative, and other things occasionally; sometimes it's a title that draws me to investigate... like this one. Good work. |
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| I Thought I'd Hit Rock Bottom (till I woke up on top of you) by spoot | 1 month ago |
| What can I say... I just like it a lot. Fine lyrics; crisp and to the point and just the right bottom of country twist in chorus. |
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| Get Yer Engine in the Kitchen by Baboon | 1 month ago |
| This has nearly every line and reference you could fit in a song, but brilliantly written... and the guitar track: the best of a lot of rock bands of two decades in one, tight, top-notch tune. I'm glad I found this! Kudos to you both! |
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| LOVERS by Barretok | 1 month ago |
| Nice sounds on this; especially cool is the way you did the bridge in the middle. It feels like being in a smokey, hip, basement nightclub. Everything is clear and separated. |
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| Well...I Didn't See That Coming by ShadowofNine | 1 month ago |
| !!! yes! Where does a tune like that come from? It's also a great song for wide open highway drivin' |
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| Enceladus Encounter by feenixx | 1 month ago |
| Not only is this well done (love the marimba-ish percussion), I think planets and moons and such should have musical tributes! | |
| Tribute For Omar (yosL) by guitar55 | 1 month ago |
| Well done. I like how you closed it. | |
| Like Music on the Waters... by padowan_learner | 1 month ago |
 This is certainly one of the best things you've posted, perhaps best in my opinion for both composition and arrangement/mix. Interesting melodically, good variety over the ostinato, love the 7/8, clean, solid mix, and sounds... still using the same music tool/lib? !!! |
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| Back To Vegas (FEAHM Remix) by FEAHM | 1 month ago |
| Great execution. Gets me going. cool. |
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| Way through by Narananda | 1 month ago |
| I like the approaching soldiers sound to create a build. | |
| Caravan of Love by dirigent | 1 month ago |
| Nice work again Andreas! Smooth. A thought on vocal color: The high tenor part has a bit less strength in the line than it might when exposed, it seems to me; I don't quite know how best to describe; maybe the addition of slight sfz on some notes or a little push on vibrato. It's not a mix issue. (Most prominent in the opening notes.) ? |
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| Acoustic Jungle by TheTiler | 2 months ago |
| Good playing and good writing! NICE! |
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| Home Is Where The Heart Is by TheTiler | 2 months ago |
| You never fail to deliver! Just beautiful. Goes well with a cup of hot chocolate, a fire, a nearby creek and a sky full of stars. |
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| Cantico medievale by MOVIE | 2 months ago |
| clean, smooth. Like it! |
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| Gemisphere by lunatrick | 2 months ago |
This really grabbed me. good sound, very engaging orchestration as mentioned above. I didn't hear anything I thought needs work. A fine piece. |
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| Serotonina by vegetal | 2 months ago |
| Yea, definitely a fine groove here! | |
| NIGHT by Barretok | 2 months ago |
| Edgy-Smooth, evocative. Production is excellent as well. Cool! |
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| The Ruins of Time by ShadowofNine | 2 months ago |
| It's cool. It's groovy. Contemporary and Period at the same time. And yes, nice drum opening. | |
| 030908 by jamescollin | 2 months ago |
| I think it's very pretty, melody is good, and so is the orchestral part. But I have to agree that the hpschrd is not quite right; partly it's a bit too fwd in the mix, and it's not quite the right sound for a true hps. as the articulation can't be staccato'd (as far as I know). The middle two sections are stronger. I'm wondering... what about acoustic guitar, maybe arpeggiated? |
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| Funny Honey Bunny (Jessica's Lament) by padowan_learner | 2 months ago |
!!!!! This is good music! These are really clever lyrics! This is fine singing! Knocks me over. |
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| Au Joli Jeu (Remastered) by dirigent | 2 months ago |
| stretching-bending the genre again! I thought I'd modernized the french renaissance a little... but clearly you've demonstrated how much further one can go! | |
| The Secret Theme of Hugo Mitty by padowan_learner | 2 months ago |
| Just one of the fans! Nice melodies. | |
| Prelude (Moon water) by xavoblues | 3 months ago |
| Again, well done. | |
| Sol en Negro (Sun in Black) by xavoblues | 3 months ago |
| Beautiful song, beautifully sung. |
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| Breathe, California by element94 | 3 months ago |
| Well done! A fellow Californian. |
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| BarrstoolBlues by eagle_1 | 3 months ago |
| Sweet! Two talents together. |
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| The Falcon by mlpbadarak | 3 months ago |
| Well, this is terrific Mary. Nothing particularly 'student-ish" about it to my ears. Just a finely crafted song. |
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| Jazzmazapp by guitar55 | 3 months ago |
| I like it... feels like an energy burst/release. |
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| Stompin at the Savoy (Filmscorz Version) by Filmscorz | 3 months ago |
| Nice work again Jeff. | |
| Farasi by mccello | 3 months ago |
| This is very nicely done. There's a rumbly rumbly bass line in the first section so low, I can't tell who's doing it. Timpani, tuba, contrabassoon, combination? Nice cello solo too--doesn't get lost. |
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| Green Dolphin Street (revisited) by sirjon1989 | 3 months ago |
| Very nice. I actually like both versions. | |
| Blue Bossa by sirjon1989 | 3 months ago |
| This is cool, groovy and whimsical. | |
| As They Stand on the World's Stage (contest submission) by sirjon1989 | 3 months ago |
Excellent work! It says a lot in a few moments. |
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| What They Say by PaulFPage | 3 months ago |
| So beautifully developed. Just four notes, but I remain entranced throughout. Superb, and the phrasing on the keys makes it come alive. ! |
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| Theme from 'The Simpsons' by soulima | 3 months ago |
| Splendidly done! Really fine orchestration effect. What motivated you?! |
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| Oh Come Emanuel by ScottCarmichael | 3 months ago |
Terrific Scott. |
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| Mercy by ScottCarmichael | 3 months ago |
| Outstanding track! | |
| 3 Movement Piano Piece (2) by PaulFPage | 4 months ago |
So I heard this 1.. 3... 2. This 2nd movement is really something. It's is just instantly deep, while being light and tender. I don't know what else to say other than I love this track. |
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| 3 Movement Piano Piece (3) by PaulFPage | 4 months ago |
Splendid! All it needs is a name. (I think it has a kind of Chopin meets a Gypsy band flavor) |
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| How many sparks by telo12 | 4 months ago |
| This is just delightful. Thanks. | |
| Torn Apart by eagle_1 | 4 months ago |
| Fine work by all. | |
| The Incredible Ramsel Brothers by guitar55 | 4 months ago |
| Excellent! The piece shines. (Also, thanks for the intro to the work of Lena K. She has a nice style.) |
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| Ancient Man Series: Haiku-Kyoto Number 12 by OMNICELL | 4 months ago |
| Unusual, yes... but pretty cool! | |
| Naughty Tentacles by padowan_learner | 4 months ago |
I'll just add my applause here. Now, let's have a show written around this song. |
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| Fascinatin' Rhythm 2008 by padowan_learner | 4 months ago |
| Well, it's marvelously twisted (in the very best sense of the word!). Way to push the envelope... over a cliff!  |
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| ComeThou Fount by mlpbadarak | 4 months ago |
| This is beautiful. Suggestion: consider adding text in the lyrics section, as it helps to follow along. |
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| The Water Is Wide by mlpbadarak | 4 months ago |
| I had never heard of this song until a couple of years ago; since then, it's seems to show up everywhere. None really grabbed me. This however, does... and is the nicest, most interesting version I've heard. Well done. | |
| Sea Chantey for Brass Ensemble by byHeart | 4 months ago |
| Totally fun! It shows WHAT we can do with a drunken sailor. Played it a few times... still can't catch some of those cool chords! | |
| Solitude by guitar55 | 4 months ago |
| Sweet, passionate. I thought about what might be added, but couldn't think of anything. |
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| Five Chorale Harmonizations for Organ: 5. O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden by schubertiad | 4 months ago |
| Nice! | |
| Hallelujah (Cover W/Dylan) by fromano | 4 months ago |
| I would agree with ShadowofNine and Ageisbell. I would go on to say that I like your version better (oh my!) than LC's. This is terrific. (Then there's K.D. Lang's truly incredible version.) |
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| Orchestral Variations on "Carol of the Bells" by LegoAnimator | 4 months ago |
| Good! How about one more verse combining them all! |
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| Blue Sky by quviq | 4 months ago |
| Nice work, I agree with Justin, above. | |
| Sheherazade by zefif | 4 months ago |
| I found your pg via Lafayette's favorites list, and the title caught me. I think this as it is is stunning! Full and clear sounds in the mix. |
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| Snap! (collab with Lafayette) by grathy | 4 months ago |
| Such a nice song! The sound/mix on both voice and instruments seems just right to me. Everything is simultaneously clear. Way to go both of you. |
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| What Chord by grathy | 4 months ago |
| Nice work; it's amazing what one person can accomplish! Mix comment: percussion is the most up front, then piano, then voice (it moves fwd sometimes). I'd suggest backing them up a bit (vol dn, more ambience), and piano up a little and brighter to mesh harmonies with the vocals. |
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| Interregnum for Orchestra by soulima | 4 months ago |
| This is excellent; the drive throughout to the quiet end makes me anticipate some giant explosion from a movement to follow! There are are some great spots-- just after halfway the strings are pizz'ing on off beat for example, and I still can't figure out out you're getting the cool sound in the opening bars... ah the magic of orchestration! | |
| I Heard It In The Bass Line by thenownows | 4 months ago |
| This is really cool, very original sound to me, and a great "draw-me-in" title. ! |
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| At the Dawn I Seek Thee by byHeart | 4 months ago |
| I like this piece, tune, lyrics, orchestration. My only comment would be to introduce the horn (or maybe a clarinet) earlier, maybe at the 1/3 point, to give a sense of growing development |
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| circuses, zoos, and menageries by Mystified | 4 months ago |
| Hi Misti, Nice! I was drawn in immediately... and it gets better. I didn't catch all the words though... Lyrics btn? |
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| Prairie Sky by ShadowofNine | 5 months ago |
| Really nice work here. Fluid & Expansive. | |
| Piano Concerto "Anacapa" (All Movements) by davidsmith99 | 5 months ago |
| Thanks to you all for taking the time to listen, or listen again. It's going to be premiered February 2008 by our local orchestra; I can hardly wait and look forward to a good recording as well. |
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| Ode To Dad by RAVENS | 5 months ago |
| Beautiful. And worth addressing (with art). And you hit the bullseye of the subject and the problem. Musically, it is so well done, nothing distracts--everything melds/moves in the same direction to a single powerful idea. |
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| Whatcha Say? by RAVENS | 5 months ago |
| Not only is the mood dialog good, there is great stuff happenin' ... in the music, cool splashes of guitar and percussion things. Yea, babe. | |
| Dreamshadows v2.2 by georgeptingley | 5 months ago |
| Really nice piece George. On orchestration, the violin near middle and oboe in the latter half seem a little strong in the mix. Maybe reduce level, or a little low-pass EQ on string (just an idea). Mix is otherwise fine; stereo is wide open through headphones! The strong downward progression is very effective. |
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| Living and Dying by Biddup | 5 months ago |
| Nice piece; as others have indicated, it deserves further development It sounds like the very last note might have cut off? I was waiting for the tonic... |
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| Fantasy for orchestra and choir by Biddup | 5 months ago |
Excellent work. Good composition. |
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| Aeternus by violinist | 5 months ago |
| Well done. nice orchestration. big and cinematic. |
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| Celtic Suite by MOVIE | 5 months ago |
| Beautiful as is. But other arrangements would certainly work, especially to re-inforce the celtic mood... episode 2, maybe a tad slower to savor the new mood? episode 3, suggests a celt-ish flute on the melody episode 4, nice low countermelody; unanticipated ending bar. episode 6/7? nice! 2nd play of phrase with the minor under-harmony is really effective final: bring the celtic feel home, with a nice ending flourish! Well done. |
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| Snegurochka Overture in F major - Adagio e dolce by MatthewSchwartz | 5 months ago |
| Hi Matthew, Welcome. Nice piece. (I might suggest some changes to the mix to strengthen the celeste part and mellow the strings to even out the arrangement. Send me a PM if you'd like to discuss.) |
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| Silent Night by Mystified | 5 months ago |
| Stunning on all counts: voice, arrangement, mix! |
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| Red Earth by mlpbadarak | 5 months ago |
| An excellent piece, well done. Isn't it great when real people do your work and real people listen! |
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| 66 by Stebbo | 5 months ago |
| This is first rate! | |
| Tess of the D'Urbervilles (v. 3) by georgeptingley | 5 months ago |
| Nice work George. For arrangement/mix, I echo soulima's comments to bring out the winds and lessen the strings. It flows nicely and just where I'm anticipating a little change, it appears just right! Kudos (also from N. Calif) |
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| Cymbalism (posted for collaborations) by feenixx | 5 months ago |
| You've generated a lot of excellent music with this one! Way to go! |
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| Baroquen Cymbalism by padowan_learner | 5 months ago |
| Stretching beautifully ... in 2 (8, 10) directions at once. Nice job Jeanette! (and to Feenixx for writing something that has evoked such a response) |
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| The Witch, The Cardinal, And The Demons by feenixx | 5 months ago |
| What a trip! (a good one!) |
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| pale blue haiku by Justin_Case | 5 months ago |
| This is just great. One of the best sounding collabs I've heard here. All contributions are excellent, and a fine blend. (but then I love Haiku and Sushi.) |
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| Zio by neurologist | 5 months ago |
| I like the piece; good melodies and the orchestration is almost there; perhaps as Dir suggests, since it seems to have a chamber piece feel (4-6 instrument ensemble), but it has a lot of different instruments that come and go. You could tighten it up by eliminating a couple, and giving their part to other voices. Example: drop a string and make more use the bassoon or another wind instead. Since this was posted a while ago, you may have revised, and have probably learned more about controlling the electronic ensemble mix. I know I still am. |
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| Strings in argue by neurologist | 5 months ago |
| ... and the resolution is suspended indefinitely...... yea write the rest. I'd add a bit more reverb-ambience to each instrument. It has the feel and flavor of a string quartet movement. Is the instrumentation actually for solo strings? |
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| Toccata by Nex | 5 months ago |
| Cool! I look fwd to more music for the pipe organ! |
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| Where I Am by herrsolera | 5 months ago |
| This is a fine piece of work (from a lot of musicians). Way to go. As far as the arranging and the mix, I think it keeps getting better as the song progresses, especially when the trumpet comes in and beyond. This mixture of styles is something I'm also interested in doing... this is a good example of excellent things that are possible! |
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| the road I travel by Mystified | 5 months ago |
| Nice piece Mystified! Mood is smooth and matches the field of leaves image. One critique: there is a percussive *blip* or click beginning in the first few bars that, with the effect on it, sounded like a static or distortion beneath the melodies. I wonder if a small hand drum sound with a long reverb might work. (I was listening with headphones which is brighter than from my studio speakers.) |
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| Guitar Concerto, mov1 by davidsmith99 | 5 months ago |
| Thanks everyone for your careful listening and comments. BTW, I got to hear the Rodrigo Concerto Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra performed locally a couple weeks ago. The hall acoustics are excellent; however, they still chose to mic the guitar, which seemed the right choice from listening in the auditorium. It also permitted monitors for the orchestra to help them out. I'm wondering if this is now commonplace in other orchestras. |
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| Tempestuous child by MickD | 5 months ago |
| Excellent; very cinematic! Effectively shifts moods. | |
| Reminiscence for Harp by byHeart | 6 months ago |
| I think this is a fine choice for this piece. The harp's far more versatile than what's typically written for it. Good work! | |
| Come Monday (w/ MickD) by lunatrick | 6 months ago |
| Really fine piece; shows off the range of sounds from guitars and ! guitarists ! | |
| Homage (for 2 Guitars) by lunatrick | 6 months ago |
| Nice tune! | |
| Scheme by dirigent | 6 months ago |
| Strong, innovative, powerful intent. Totally cool arrangement of voices and instruments! | |
| Open Tunning on Guitar by TheTiler | 6 months ago |
| Very nice playing! | |
| Theme in D by BPT | 6 months ago |
| Nicely done. Last bar my have a stronger finish and/or a cleaner cutoff. |
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| Once Again...Again by PaulFPage | 6 months ago |
| I have nothing constructive to add; I simply enjoyed the fine composition & performance! | |
| Miskatonic U Quartet by padowan_learner | 6 months ago |
| And Silly (and even better: Clever-Silly) are actually favorite genres of mine. Way to go. | |
| A Certain Elegance by PaulFPage | 6 months ago |
| Paul, Elegance, with a dash of delicacy. There is the subtle beauty of dynamic and tempo that comes from actually playing it. Nice. And, we can't forget to mention that the illustrations are *never* overstated! |
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| Princess Theme by rochestas | 6 months ago |
| This is very pretty, and well orchestrated. I can't recall the Swan Lake melody; however did you notice that when the big strings come in, that's lifted almost exactly from the "There's a Place for Us" from Bernstein's West Side Story? |
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| Lysithen by ShadowofNine | 6 months ago |
| It is journeyistic, with a mix of pulsing rhythm (of the turbo-rocket drive) and ambience (of the interstellar dust clouds and planetary fumes) | |
| The Unfortunate Consequence of Aging by BewareTheFish | 6 months ago |
| Again, really good. Propels me along all the way through. Clean recording. Garage recording has come a long way! |
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| Route 2A by BewareTheFish | 6 months ago |
| I liked Route 2A immediately! (Besides Route 66 has way too much traffic) Comments, lyrics, voice guitar, song structure all good! My only crtiique (and it's a small thing relative to the whole song) is the percussion in the first instrumental section is a little sparse. I think it needs a little something, a dash of what is used in the 2nd instrumental perhaps. |
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| Popeye for President (instrumental) by KeithPetrower | 6 months ago |
| Good job! Ambitious and successful as a movie soundtrack, and I have to agree with above--loved the closing rock spot. |
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