Noisy Neighbour
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A Mental Picture
Hi folks, not so long ago, coming back from a gig I've played on a Sunday afternoon in Mill Valley CA, we were driving over the Golden Gate Bridge to get to Saratoga. It was early evening and the lights were just awesome. I wished I had a good camera and the skills to capture this on film. The friend who was driving the car, said: " just take a mental picture" Here it is: http://youtu.be/pUPXuRp-cf4You may take a ride with me, it won't take long ( only 2 minutes) Cheers
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Walt Collins
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/07 10:12:43
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Beautiful music. A little dramatic. Great playing. Clear production. Well done!
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/07 16:26:26
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Hi Walt,
I'm glad you like the music...the video will probably not gonna be nominated for best video ever ; )
Thanks for listening!
All the best,
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/07 16:35:17
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thanks for the ride! I have been to San Francisco, but never on the Golden Bridge, so cool to know how this looks like. Man, only ten inches between incoming/outgoing cars on the left lane!  I like the clean guitar sound, trying to capture cool chorus sounds myself, though it is not that easy...
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/07 21:01:22
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Put me in a nice peaceful mood. Well done.
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/07 21:17:54
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I remember this ride when I was in San Francisco before I left for Vietnam, back in the day. I'm sure a lot has changed since then, but you captured it very nicely, both the ride and musically. Very nice little feature and well played. Nice one.
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/08 13:26:14
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Most fitting piece the sound production comes across very well here.
Thanks for sharing.
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/08 15:05:44
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Thanks for you feedback!
Speedtom, ...my pleasure! Obviously you didn't get car sick ;)
Actually the view was a lot more impressive live. (bigger than live...)
Mark, ...me as well : )
John, ...for me it was the first time in SF, so I can't tell about changes. I did meet a lot of gentle people there, but hardly any with flowers in their hair.
Wookiee, ...it was kind of a challenge to pack this majesticness (does this word exist?) into 2 minutes of music.
Tanks again Gentlemen for taken the time to listen and commenting!
And a special thank you for being so lenient with my video production :)))
All the best,
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/08 20:57:23
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I have never been out to California but I enjoyed the ride and loved the music. Great guitar sound and playing.
Very well done indeed!
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The Band19 
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/08 22:24:28
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That bridge keeps me in suspense... Great job on the guitars and the tune.
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/09 10:42:09
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This works really well with the video, keep expecting a fade to a heroic figure looking off into the distance....
Particularly enjoyed the guitar work, well done!
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/09 11:36:36
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Hi Daniel, this is beautiful, well done !
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/09 19:20:57
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Thanks for listening guys!
The Band19 ...can I take it to the bridge? ...a 1,2,3,4 thanks for the compliment !
rscain ... yeah, the location is right, now for the the cast... Glad you like the guitar part. Thanks !
Rik, ...bedankt! Happy you enjoyed this!
Once again thank you so much for your feedback!
All the best,
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/09 19:29:32
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Freddy J, for me it was the first time in California as well. I felt like I belong there from the first moment. It's great to hear that you enjoyed that ride!
Keep on rockin' !
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/09 19:36:29
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Great work indeed! I crossed that bridge once in 1994. This is the first time I've been back. Great production, playing and composing. I'm Impressed.
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/09 20:31:00
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I loved it. NIce drama. It could be a great soundtrack.
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The Band19
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/09 21:41:20
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"The Band19 ...can I take it to the bridge? ...a 1,2,3,4 thanks for the compliment ! "
Because "it was a suspension bridge..." ;-)
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/10 16:00:02
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Could be a soundtrack to a Michael Mann film! Well done!
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/10 18:00:10
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Clintmartin - Thank you! ...yeah that's what it looks like now, at least about 4 weeks ago. I'm glad I could take you there for a glance.
Glenn - It was a good exercise, thinking outside of a song scheme. Thanks for your kind comment!
The Band19 ...and it's still hangin' in there...
twisted6s, thnx! ... good plan! who should be the main actor...? : )
Thank you again Gentlemen, for listening and your positive feedback !
good vibes ,
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/11 08:39:49
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The tempo of the song didn't match the speed of the lines on the video. It didn't really paint much of a picture without the video either and did not stand on it's own. Also the video was pretty pointless, it didn't show anything special about the bridge. The upside is that you didn't get stuck in traffic.
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/11 13:44:53
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pistolpete
The tempo of the song didn't match the speed of the lines on the video. It didn't really paint much of a picture without the video either and did not stand on it's own. Also the video was pretty pointless, it didn't show anything special about the bridge. The upside is that you didn't get stuck in traffic.
Hi pistolpete, I'm totally aware that this doesn't meet the standards of a simple pro video clip ...not even close. I just filmed a bit with my smartphone and when I got back to Amsterdam I loaded the file as it was into Sonar and tried to create some music to it to send the whole thing to my friend as a postcard so to speak. I would love to go back with a professional cameraman and do some proper filming and some real editing. (The downside could be that we might get stuck in heavy traffic this time.. : )) I could have actually cared a bit more about syncing the bpm with the mph, now that you mention it. Best Regards,
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Bob Oister
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/11 17:47:09
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Hi, Daniel, Very cool smooth instrumental with a fresh sounding, modern cinematic feel!  Really nicely textured synth work, and the guitar and drums sound great. I think it actually fits really well with the video footage and sets the mood nicely, especially with the lens flares from the lights on the bridge. It definitely could fit well into a TV or film production piece. Nice work, thanks for sharing and have a great weekend! Bob
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/11 18:07:13
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Daniel,
Well done, I thought you did a really good job with your musical interpretation of the drive across the bridge. Nothing much interesting about the video as a stand-alone but watched the whole thing with the musical backdrop. The music reminds me a bit of the soundtracks from Lethal Weapon, with a more modern twist. Nice work.
Regards
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/11 19:39:03
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Well done! Has a very moody feel that somehow fits your ride. Excellent guitar work as well!
Regards,
Dan
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/12 14:38:57
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Hi Gents, Bob, thank you so much for your encouraging comment! I'm happy to hear that the mood came across for you. Just by doing this little mini project, I realized how much skills and professionalism it would take to produce something worth broadcasting. And the competition is huuuuge. ...Sitll a long way to go. Have a rocking good weekend too! markno999, I'm glad you like the musical interpretation. The video itself is of course totally amateur, I know . The more I appreciate your comment on the music : ) Thnx!!! Dan, Thank's for the compliment on the guitar work! ...I'm just listening to your "Gypsy Dream" as I'm typing this... really, really nice!!!! Again, a big thank your for your feedback! Greetings from Amsterdam,
post edited by Noisy Neighbour - 2013/10/12 14:45:01
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The Band19
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/12 21:21:59
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I think this would benefit from the use of a Gate... Perhaps one made from a precious metal?
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/15 15:37:59
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I really liked the music. It did take me with it some while watching you cross the bridge. I liked it.
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Noisy Neighbour
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/15 18:50:26
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The Band19, sorry for my late reply...I've been looking for a gate all over...could only find this one...would this do for now?  Warren, Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I's all about the music! Cheers : )
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/18 12:44:54
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Excellent Daniel - really like this.
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Re: A Mental Picture
2013/10/18 13:47:48
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Hey Daniel
A wonderful selection of guitar tones. Love the tempo of this piece along with your performance really helped paint the mental picture. EXCELLENT JOB!
Kev
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