Khyber Pass-New Version 3/13

Many of you? I believe I suggested it? And others "agreed"

This is better...  It seems much better in fact. I would bring that drum up a bit in the mix? 

This is excellent, it builds tension... This version is much better.

However, you still need to look at perhaps a break? Or a bridge? That includes maybe some arpeggios? Or chords vs the continued hammers throughout the song (JMO) But you took the last one? And it's better :-) So maybe I'm on to something? 

I like this version so much better than the last version......

Clifford

You're definitely on to something here!

I really liked your first version but this is much stronger.

Those low strings parts are very cool, too.

Robby, I'm kind of fight EQ/levels to bring the drum back up right now. Still working it.
As for the other ideas, I'm trying lots of different things. We'll see what happens.

Paulo, funny, I've had a taste for curry sing I started this
Thanks.

Cliff, so do I. Still runnin' with it. Thanks.

Greg, thanks. If you are getting the visual images, I'm moving in the right direction.

Geeare1, Yeah, I'm likin' this. Probably the most fun I've had for a while. I have to work on some timing issues, but I'm really happy with the cello part. Thanks.

Mark, totally agree. I've tried to stay with the synths from a concept point, but this could really use a propper fiddle player. Thanks.

No didgeridoo?

Maybe next time. :)

Sounds great.

Nice Robert I like the percussion in your tune , light one up for me too . LOL

Just kidding I gave up the weed back in the 60's , HA! HA!

Sorry Bub, the didgeredoo is just the wrong part of the world.
Cool sound, but 'll be using it for this. Glad you like it so far, though.
kieth, Nat Geo, eh? Wouldn't that be cool! Finger bells...hmmm.
Radio, no weed here, just barley pop. Glad you like the percussion.
Scotty, Yeah, the cello is a driving force, but the tabla seemed to enhance some timing issues, especially in the second wave. I'm still working on that. If you have any ideas on violin/fiddle, I'm all ears.
From the very inception of this project, I thought of you. Thanks for checking it out.

Ask, and ye shall receive:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabla
This is the prominent percussion sound you hear.
I used the one from Sample Tank. It is mapped so you can play right/left hand parts nicely on the keyboard. On this particular track, I really thrashed the Edirol. My fingers hurt, and it almost fell of the stand, but I had fun.
I agree on the huge climax...still working on that. This is a different direction for me, and a fairly exotic blend of instruments. Changes seem to suggest themselves as it develops, and I haven't had this much fun with a project for a while.

lol. The Edirol hasn't let me down yet. I think it can take anything I can throw at it. I'm trying all kinds of stuff with this. Balalaika, bazouki, mandolin, more strings, etc. Something is going to stick.
This is turning into one of the busiest mixes I have ever tackled. If I can keep it together, I think it will really shine. I hope so, anyway.

Sounds to me like it needs more low end strings. Perhaps doubling the drums. Sounds good though.

agape, thanks for checking this out. Yeah, possibly a bit more on the bass/cello. I think the drums are pretty much where I want them. They are hand drums after all.

Janet,
Yes, I did, and it was really challenging to stay focused. 
lol. I usually clip that Master Bus extension off, but I forgot this time.
As far as what's new, it's mostly strings. Bass and cello. I think it plumped up the piece, and added some texture and richness to the weave. If I pushed it a bit more, it might descend into cacaphony. As it is, it's just chaotic enough, and is pretty much what I had envisioned.
I added a new intro, since it seemed to me that the original dulcimer start was a bit abrupt.
And I'm really happy with the new ending. Sort of an afterglow, after all of that energy, and it just kind of settles.
I brought the tablas up  a notch, because they were a little washed out in spots before. And the tambourine was tamed some.
This one's been a bit of a journey, radically different from anything I have done before, and definitely the busiest mix I have tried.

nice work...love it!

Hey Robert last night I was watching one of my DVD movies called ONCE AROUND and in the movies just before this gyspy girl starts dancing they start up some music that almost sounds like this music you created .

Again very nice ! Radio

Definitely an interesting and different piece, Rob.  I enjoyed it very much.

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