Dad3353

When I'm composing, I'm not often using 'random' notes, looking for one that sounds good. I'm probably not thinking 'notes' at all, usually. I'm looking for motion, transition, joining melodies, arpeggios and sections. For this, amongst other 'tools' such as experience, feeling and luck, I would often call upon the Circle of Fifths to give me a connection. I may not use it, or I may listen to several directions offered by this; I may change tack completely, but it's useful to have this option. Indispensable..? Not at all, but it's an extra string to my bow, which I can use if I want.

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Wow, voices...

Composing..?

I've been trying to play 'Misty', chord-melody, on guitar for nearly over half a century. One day, maybe; one day...

Here is my contribution to the August 2023 Basschat Composition Challenge, illustrated with a picture chosen by Lurksalot. Yet another doomed effort to get away. It's not to be; the next awakening N° 6 will be back, once more, on The Island ... Two sources here, trying to recreate what I remember of the 'key' elements of '70s 'Prisoner' themes, notably trombones and bongos. Tension-building 'radiophonic' stuff sets an oppressive ambiance, until the inevitable. Philharmonik for the instruments, The Free Orchestra for the atmospheric sounds. My usual Cockos NY 'glue' with Reaper, of course; what else..? Thanks for listening, if you already have; if you're about to, enjoy.

Oh no it isn't. ...

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Thanks for having made the effort; well done. Wasted on me, as it's not my 'thing', but I've seen and heard much, much worse. I am not moved to 'getting down with the young folk' as a consequence, however; I'll just remain my dull, frumpy old self. Thanks again, though.

I can't really judge, as I don't have Facebook, so...

Excellent drum tutorial.

Double post; sorry.

Hmm... Revelation : music is less what it looks like, and more what it sounds like.

Further listens..? Glutton for punishment..? Once is once too often, in my view. Still, it takes all sorts to make a world, I suppose.