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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2011/12/31 13:44:10
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Beautiful melody, and solid mix. Nothing wrong with your production. Having said that, I'm not particularly fond of the electronic drums. In this case, an acoustic kit might have worked better to give it a more organic feel. At least, I'd replace that cymbal that comes in on the first beat of the measure with a more natural sounding cymbal. This is just my opinion. If you like the sounds that you are using, then you're good to go. You definitely are very talented.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
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Beautiful melody, and solid mix. Nothing wrong with your production. Having said that, I'm not particularly fond of the electronic drums. In this case, an acoustic kit might have worked better to give it a more organic feel. At least, I'd replace that cymbal that comes in on the first beat of the measure with a more natural sounding cymbal. This is just my opinion. If you like the sounds that you are using, then you're good to go. You definitely are very talented.
Hey Lynn, I'm a little torn with the drums...I love electronic sounding stuff, but I'd put them on anything, even where they're not the best fit. After a very crappy evening (but it could have been worse of course), you don't know how much I needed and appreciate your compliment. You've cheered me up a bit man! Donny
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/01 13:19:32
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I gotta agreed with Lynn great melody I think the kick should be a lil bit heavier
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/02 11:07:19
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What a lovely melody, great playing.
It's so subjective, but I think a nice laid back acoustic drum beat would complement the piano.
Anyway, loved the tune!
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/02 11:23:41
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I gotta agreed with Lynn great melody I think the kick should be a lil bit heavier
Thanks very much for the listen and comment!
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/02 11:24:41
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Marshall
What a lovely melody, great playing.
It's so subjective, but I think a nice laid back acoustic drum beat would complement the piano.
Anyway, loved the tune!
Bill
+1 ditto that man. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. I sure appreciate it! Donny
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/02 11:32:34
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I too agree with all that's been said. This is a beautiful piece of music, Donny. I love the melodies and the way everything goes together. Great writing and sound choices. I just think the whole electronic drums thing kills the mood for this particular piece. Like (and I mean no offense) if I could mute them, I'd enjoy this 100% more. It's just such an awesome piece of music...I feel it deserves a realistic drum kit going on...but that's just me. Well done man...thanks for sharing. Awesome piano skills by the way! :)
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/02 19:23:59
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Awesome mix as is!!! Listen'd twice!
I can't hear much bass-guitar or low end (yet). Crank that bass-line up bro and this mix is perfect for my skating cravings!
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/03 00:13:42
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Danny Danzi
I too agree with all that's been said. This is a beautiful piece of music, Donny. I love the melodies and the way everything goes together. Great writing and sound choices. I just think the whole electronic drums thing kills the mood for this particular piece. Like (and I mean no offense) if I could mute them, I'd enjoy this 100% more. It's just such an awesome piece of music...I feel it deserves a realistic drum kit going on...but that's just me. Well done man...thanks for sharing. Awesome piano skills by the way! :)
-Danny
Hey Danny, Thanks VERY much for the listen and critique. I'm going to stick in a track of acoustics on this and see whats up that way. And thanks for the kind words on the melodies and playing...that means alot man. My five year old little girl is a test. If she tunes in while I'm putting things together and she starts humming it, that's a good sign. Donny
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/03 00:15:14
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Philip
Awesome mix as is!!! Listen'd twice!
I can't hear much bass-guitar or low end (yet). Crank that bass-line up bro and this mix is perfect for my skating cravings!
Hey Philip, Thanks very much for the listen and comments man. I do appreciate it very much! Donny
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/04 11:22:44
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Beautiful piece of music Donny! Nice gentle flow to it and a mood setter.
What piano or vst are you using if you don't mind me asking?
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/05 17:19:02
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Beautiful piece of music Donny! Nice gentle flow to it and a mood setter.
What piano or vst are you using if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks very much man! I've been humming it today! That's Ivory VST I believe on the 7 foot close miked Yamaha preset.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/05 18:46:53
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I would love to lay down a live (acoustic) drum track for this.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/05 20:44:28
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I find I rarely disagree with my buddy Danny, and I think he hit this one right on the head. The perc track is holding back a lovely composition that was beautifully played. Even with that, I still really enjoyed it.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/05 20:58:21
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I was just wondering about you the other day, thinking you hadn't been around in a long while. Welcome back! I remember your velvety voice and I was sorry not to hear it on this track. :)
Anyway, I probably wouldn't have thought about the drums if everyone hadn't mentioned them. So...whatever. lol This IS beautiful. I'm not real impressed with the piano sound, so I'm surprised it's Ivory. But maybe I'm just being too picky. The piece is lovely and very well arranged, IMO.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 14:09:06
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Thanks SO much Janet! I really need to break out my good mic and give it a whirl. Janet
I was just wondering about you the other day, thinking you hadn't been around in a long while. Welcome back! I remember your velvety voice and I was sorry not to hear it on this track. :)
Anyway, I probably wouldn't have thought about the drums if everyone hadn't mentioned them. So...whatever. lol This IS beautiful. I'm not real impressed with the piano sound, so I'm surprised it's Ivory. But maybe I'm just being too picky. The piece is lovely and very well arranged, IMO.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 14:10:48
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Ya'll should be glad I stopped with the 808 drums...I was considering human beat box for this tune.  Just kiddin'!
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 14:45:48
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This is an exceptionally beautiful piece of music. Personally I would love to hear this without the drums or just with muted bongo or something similar in the background (Fair Drums!) but that's just me! A great piece of music.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 15:51:17
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Hey Malcolmb, I'm sincerely humbled. A greater compliment can't be had. I very much appreciate it. malcolmb
This is an exceptionally beautiful piece of music. Personally I would love to hear this without the drums or just with muted bongo or something similar in the background (Fair Drums!) but that's just me! A great piece of music.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 15:53:08
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Here are some different drums...trying to decide if I like it...I may just take the snare out all together. Fairy Dance Acoustics
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 16:06:15
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It's been a few days since I've heard this piece, and it was refreshing to hear the change in drums. The bass drum really has some snap to it on my monitors, which would work if there was something to counterbalance it like a vocal or another instrument. Still, really nice. You may inspire me to post an old instrumental I wrote.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 16:32:56
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That's actually a Roland R-8 kick drum that I used to use ALOT years ago. I've just tweaked a little more. I cut the snare at the beginning and pitched the kick and snare up just a little...the logic being the fairies should dance to drums pitched a little higher. Lynn
It's been a few days since I've heard this piece, and it was refreshing to hear the change in drums. The bass drum really has some snap to it on my monitors, which would work if there was something to counterbalance it like a vocal or another instrument. Still, really nice. You may inspire me to post an old instrumental I wrote.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 17:48:37
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Very enjoyable tune. I love the melody. Great job, Donny.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 18:06:37
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Much, much better IMO with the acoustic drums! It seems that they are just a hair behind the beat. Nice work.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 18:06:38
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I listened to the first post, now I'm listening to the second post. It is much better imo. The snare needs some tweaking to give more oomph. That's purely subjective though. Maybe change the hi hat to a ride in certain sections.
This is a great bit of work and very well done. I think the beginning piano part is from another song but I may be wrong. I know I'll go crazy tring to figure it out. lol!
Very well done!
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 18:25:32
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Thanks for listening Bret! BretB
Much, much better IMO with the acoustic drums! It seems that they are just a hair behind the beat. Nice work.
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Re:Fairy Dance (2011)
2012/01/08 18:26:35
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Thanks Luke! Dreambliss
Very enjoyable tune. I love the melody. Great job, Donny.
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