Jesse Screed
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/21 22:23:19
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Very gracious with your response.
Thanks again, good stuff. I learned much from you.
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/21 23:15:17
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Sounds awesome!!
Really enjoyed the listen!
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/22 08:19:36
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String Jammer
Very nice! It put me in a trance and pulled me right back out of it. Great work!
Thanks Scott! Glad you enjoyed it! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/22 09:24:47
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Wow.
That was great.
Loved:
the Rundgren-esqe keys part at 1:01
the string flourish at 2:45
the slamming ending
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/22 13:22:23
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Too good Dan ! Super piece of composition and mixing both ! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to it, the amazing string sequences in particular kept me hooked on...well done !
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/22 15:07:17
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Great tune Dan, thanks for sharing.
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/22 22:36:56
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philz
Glad you stuck with that original idea. Excellent piece and superior execution. Mix is spot on.
Thanks Phil! I appreciate the supportive comments! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/23 14:01:19
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Passive Drift
Many of you here blow my mind! Everything in place and mixed great!
This feels like a “Mind’s Eye” (Computer animation from the 90s Video)
They take you on a sonic and visual 3d anamated journey. Thank you for reminding me of a great time in my life! Now to find the videos. lol
Peace to all…
Dave
Thanks Dave! Great videos...used to have the tape around here somewhere... Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/23 16:49:19
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/23 17:15:40
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Spectacular work, Dan! Going back for another listen... or two or three.
Cheers,
Dave
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/25 08:51:25
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markno999
Dan,
Have had a few listens to find something wrong with it and have given up:) Great track, not only is the music captivating throughout, but the mix is really well done as well. Terrific work.
Regards
Thanks Mark! I really appreciate the kind words! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/25 09:13:12
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williamcopper
Sounds good, nice mixing. The overly plain rhythm of chords maybe could be spiced up a little: half, half, whole, half half whole, half half whole.
Thanks William! I'm guessing you are referring to the acoustic guitar? I tried different things, but ended up liking the driving rhythm the best. Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/25 09:39:49
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really enjoyed this one. Nice!
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/26 08:46:36
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Makke
Nice composition with variable arrangement and orchestration. Good record and mix. Pleasant sounds.
Thank you Makke! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/26 19:04:53
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Leizer
It's great to hear that 15 years of boiling ideas can get through and be ready with this quality. I have had many old ideas myself I'm trying to complete but after a while I often realize that the old idea is to bad making something of and the only reason I "like" it is nostalgia. 
The sound is gorgeous, terrific work as usual with the blend of sounds. A lot of sweet reverb, but it never gets muddy. Isn't that what we always strive for? Great job, Dan!
Thank you Lasse! I couldn't have written this 15 years ago, so sometimes the song comes when you are ready  Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/27 07:03:48
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Hi,
Nice time spent listening to this piece.
I am not yet really familiar with your music but I think that with a little bit of training ,I could recognise a composition of yours among others in a blind test because you have a signature,it is not evident to describe but I think it lies somewhere in the way you manage intervals.
Anyway good job and I understand your comparision between your way to make music and painting.
Thank you for sharing.
All the best.
Olivier
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/27 07:07:42
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fjz
Sounds awesome!!
Really enjoyed the listen!
Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/28 08:43:36
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jamesyoyo
Wow.
That was great.
Loved:
the Rundgren-esqe keys part at 1:01
the string flourish at 2:45
the slamming ending
Thanks James! I appreciate it! Regards, Dan
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Tim Flannagin
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/28 09:29:39
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Very nice Dan. This has a very "YES" feel to it. Great work.
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/29 10:59:01
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ramscapri
Too good Dan ! Super piece of composition and mixing both ! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to it, the amazing string sequences in particular kept me hooked on...well done !
Thanks Ramesh! The strings came as a shot of inspiration, while away from my DAW, of course. I thought the whole thing came together once that inspiration struck. Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/09/29 18:59:18
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This sounds awesome and is a wonderful testament to the fact that even our ability to compose music can age like fine wine. This is truly a wonderful piece that "as you said", wasn't coming out of you 15 years ago... Well, I personally am glad you stuck with it. But more than that, you've reminded me (and others) to be patient with an idea. It doesn't have to be done in a day...
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Walt Collins
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/01 10:25:13
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Hey Dan, great stuff from you again, and always. I'm hearing a bit of Tangerine Dream in there. Really nice changes. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/02 08:14:44
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gbowling
Great tune Dan, thanks for sharing.
gabo
Thanks Gary! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/02 08:15:47
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marcus3
Sounds really great!
Thanks Mordechai! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/02 16:26:23
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brundlefly
Spectacular work, Dan! Going back for another listen... or two or three.
Cheers,
Dave
Thank you Dave! I appreciate it! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/03 18:14:12
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sven450
really enjoyed this one. Nice!
Thank you Scott! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/03 18:16:11
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Vilovilo
Hi,
Nice time spent listening to this piece.
I am not yet really familiar with your music but I think that with a little bit of training ,I could recognise a composition of yours among others in a blind test because you have a signature,it is not evident to describe but I think it lies somewhere in the way you manage intervals.
Anyway good job and I understand your comparision between your way to make music and painting.
Thank you for sharing.
All the best.
Olivier
Thanks Olivier! I try to change up my patterns but, you're right, I do have a "style" or "color" to the music I like, which is reflected in what I write. Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/04 08:56:05
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Tim Flannagin
Very nice Dan. This has a very "YES" feel to it. Great work.
Thanks Tim! Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/04 15:23:45
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arlen2133
This sounds awesome and is a wonderful testament to the fact that even our ability to compose music can age like fine wine.
This is truly a wonderful piece that "as you said", wasn't coming out of you 15 years ago...
Well, I personally am glad you stuck with it. But more than that, you've reminded me (and others) to be patient with an idea. It doesn't have to be done in a day...
Thanks Arlen! I'm generally not that patient, which does partly explain why this project took so long. During all of the many times I opened this project, I just didn't have the patience to try and do anything with it. This actually may be a better lesson in determination, lol... Regards, Dan
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Re: Mind Machine
2016/10/05 08:20:38
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Walt Collins
Hey Dan, great stuff from you again, and always. I'm hearing a bit of Tangerine Dream in there. Really nice changes. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Walt! I appreciate the kind words! Regards, Dan
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