Absence of Light

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2014/07/13 19:07:10 (permalink)

Absence of Light

Continuing on my Tales of Nocture theme I give you Absence of Light. Not sure if I've finished with it or not yet. Being only 2 mins long! I don't know whether to make it longer or not.
How is it for you guys?
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post edited by gusrogers - 2014/07/15 16:05:15

 
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/14 15:11:19 (permalink)
    I dunno..  I think it's OK just the way it is.   Especially as part of a larger concept.
     
    The only thing I didn't care for on this one was the tone of the piano - it seemed to be not quite "bright" but not quite "woody" either, and there was a certain resonance to some of the repeated notes that felt odd.   Otherwise the composition and overall mix worked well for me.
     

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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/14 15:33:59 (permalink)
    Thanks Steve,
     The piano is Steinway mixed with Ghostwriter Pin piano Halo, Its the Ghostwriter sounds that's 'strange'. Listening back on it today I was thinking that maybe just a straight piano would sound fine on it's own, It's doesn't need the added weird. Thank you for confirming my concern on the GW piano.
     And thanks for the feedback in gen.
     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/14 16:52:20 (permalink)
    No problem!   I think it's definitely worth trying with a straight piano, perhaps with a little additional ambiance for good measure.   

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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/14 17:07:49 (permalink)
    Already changed it, Now playing without the GW piano. :)

     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/14 19:01:53 (permalink)
    "Straight piano?" I say don't ask don't tell, and let's maintain good military discipline. I thought the piano was pretty cool, and the other orchestral samples as well. The performance doesn't leave me "questioning?" Not that there's anything wrong with that. Before you seek to pursue any surgery on this piece (pre-op) I recommend more input. I like it the way God made it. 

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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/14 19:32:32 (permalink)
    Thanks for the words Robbie. I can see you were keyed up for the piano jokes! ;) 
    More input? as in make it longer?
     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/14 19:56:50 (permalink)
    I'm with Steve? I mean, you listen to classic pieces, I mean like "The Wall?" There are segments which convey a message, but are basically transitional? I see no problem with the length (words I have heard so many times, "so many times...") 

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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/15 02:36:54 (permalink)
    Very good point Robbie. What did I ever do without your guidance?
     
    P.S. Robbie, You should check out 'The Blood Sword' that I've put up on here. I'm sure it's your kinda thing!
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/15 13:33:16 (permalink)
    I think the piece stands very nicely on it's own, but also sounds as if it might serve as like a preamble for some larger work or collection of pieces.
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/15 13:39:06 (permalink)
    It would fit well within the other pieces you have shared so far, personally I found the piano a little forward but that's probably my ears.
     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/15 14:53:14 (permalink)
    philz
    I think the piece stands very nicely on it's own, but also sounds as if it might serve as like a preamble for some larger work or collection of pieces.


     Phil. It's good to know that it work both ways. Thanks for lending me your ears.



     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/15 14:55:51 (permalink)
    Wookiee
    It would fit well within the other pieces you have shared so far, personally I found the piano a little forward but that's probably my ears.
     
    Thanks for sharing


    Once again Wook, Thanks for putting your fluff filled ears on this one. I'll try one with the piano lower in the mix, just to test the waters. But for me the piano is the voice of this track. :)
     

     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/15 15:50:18 (permalink)
    This sounds like a really good to me. I haven't heard the rest of the collection, but on its own, the spikiness of the piano (love it when you can hear the hammer strikes) on top of the other music, sounds like an amazing film cue, for something like a dark thriller. I can see ice, snow and a lone man in that context. I wouldn't change the length, it resolves perfectly and gets the message across regardless of how you intended it. Enjoyed it immensley, wouldnt change a thing.
     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/15 16:30:13 (permalink)
    Hey Rob,
     I like that this is giving you pictures in your head. I've got the 2nd violin doing some harmonics which really adds to the iciness!
    Thanks for your comments! :)

     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/15 18:31:47 (permalink)
    Beautiful composition and arrangement .. I like  the sounds and ambiance


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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/17 17:58:31 (permalink)
    Thanks for the comments and for listening Makke. :)

     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/19 08:31:39 (permalink)
    I do prefer the newer mix it feels more integrated.  The piano, for me, now sits over the backing without dominating.  
     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/19 10:34:16 (permalink)
    I like the first mix with the bigger piano the best.  I don't mind the tone of the piano at all.  It works.  Nice touch by the way.  The mood is good and so is the mix.
     
     

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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/19 12:41:27 (permalink)
    This is a really interesting piece.  Initially it is very relaxing but the accent sounds that use add an edge to it and really keep one's interest.
    Nice one!
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/19 16:59:01 (permalink)
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    I do prefer the newer mix it feels more integrated.  The piano, for me, now sits over the backing without dominating.  
     
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    Thanks for coming back to this one Wookiee

     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/19 17:00:33 (permalink)
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    I like the first mix with the bigger piano the best.  I don't mind the tone of the piano at all.  It works.  Nice touch by the way.  The mood is good and so is the mix.
     
     


    I liked them both, but have gone for the quieter piano. I feel everything under the piano sounds better for it. Thanks for your views. :)

     
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    Re: Absence of Light 2014/07/19 17:02:50 (permalink)
    Freddy J
    This is a really interesting piece.  Initially it is very relaxing but the accent sounds that use add an edge to it and really keep one's interest.
    Nice one!


    Cheers Freddy,
        I'm pleased that this simple piece has got enough interest. Normally I keep throwing things at it, adding more and more layers. I seem to like complicated. Managed to hold back on this one. :)

     
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