bjornpdx
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Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
https://soundcloud.com/orygun/andalusian-plainsI went to a Spanish guitar concert by the Romeros and I was blown away. This is my version of a Spanish guitar tune but I included some strings and a trumpet. Thanks for listening. Orange Tree Nylon Gtr vir2 Acou6tics NI Strummed Acoustic NI Session Strings Omnisphere AAS Ultra Analog for the brass instrument
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/06 16:56:18
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That sounded quite nice Bjorn, though I did wonder if there was a little to much reverb on the guitar synth.
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bjornpdx
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/06 18:17:33
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Thanks Wookie. Yeah I was wondering the same thing about the guitar reverb. I didn't have any effects on that track but still it's there. I should try another guitar
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/06 18:18:42
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Does the guitar synth have a built in reverb?
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/06 18:26:18
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Good show, Bjorn. You don't overdo it mix-wise and that's the key to this I think. I liked the tremolo on the horn tails, that helps the realism. When are they going to make a Mariachi VST???
Did you ever see that animated movie "Puss in Boots" or whatever it was called? Your piece would fit in well with something like that.
For a crit, I felt it had a bit of "meandering theme" going on. Like the whole thing was an improv rather than a strongly developed theme. And that observation is not really a criticism, as it turns out, 'cause I liked it a lot anyway!
cheers,
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bjornpdx
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/06 19:10:18
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Wookie - the guitar does have its own reverb, but it was turned off. A different preset might work better.
Tom - boy you're good. You picked up on some drum mistakes I'd made in a couple of previous songs and now you mention the meandering theme. Yep, and I was aware of that. I wanted a haunting, mysterious Spanish guitar phrase to build on but I just didn't find it. I guess the meandering is me plunking the keyboard hoping to hit on something.
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/06 19:10:48
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/07 15:12:08
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/08 10:01:45
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Yeah, very nice indeed Bjorn  I don't mind the meandering theme at all... Kind of ambient, if you know what I mean  I like how the lead guitar and trumpet talk to each other... cheers andy
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/08 15:14:30
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LOVE the composition Bjorn - music to daydream to.
Mix/master wise - too much compression overall - it just seems a bit 'squeezed'
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/08 22:53:14
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Listening to well played Spanish guitar is a treat. I can understand why the concert inspired you. I think this piece captured a certain atmosphere that one would expect from a Spanish guitar piece. The mood is haunting and the guitar work is performed nicely. Not over done at all, but that is really not what the mood would call for anyway. I like it.
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/10 22:31:54
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Wow, this is different for you! Obviously you were inspired...
I like the piece, it comes across well as you intended. I do agree with Daryl though, the overall mix seems a bit over-compressed and IMO could use to breathe a little more. I think the added dynamics would suit the mood.
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/11 01:40:03
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The guitar is really evocative and sets the atmosphere very well with the modes you chose. The easy-going structure reminds me of siestas and not having to be anywhere in particular at any special time - a feeling you'd only get in the Mediterranean - what a treat to experience that feeling! Way to go and thank you, bjornpdx!
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bjornpdx
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/13 01:58:34
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Thanks everyone for the comments and critiques. These are the things that make you
want to keep on going despite the discouraging things in one's life.
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Re: Andalusian Plains Instrumental Spanish Gtr
2017/05/13 21:32:47
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I think that you have really captured a Spanish feel to this number. I think that you have created a good interplay between the horns and guitar. Add my vote to those that like the kind of laid back meandering.
Very nice indeed!!!
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