https://soundcloud.com/steve_karl/conestoga-schooner

The original idea was written in the mid 70's on a '65 Pbass with a pick and that is the Sea Shanty theme that starts this piece and evolves throughout.

Strings and Brass - Kirk Hunter Emerald Orchestra
Other Strings - Kontakt Factory Vienna, Kirk Hunter Virtuoso, Advanced Orchestra Pizz.
WoodWinds - Kirk Hunter Emerald (early on) and then the more articulate ones are from Advanced Orchestra.
Percussion - East/West Gold, G-Town Percussion, Ultimate Orchestral Percussion.

Hi Steve,
 
I really enjoyed this piece
 
I do not often listen to classical stuff, and if I do it is usually my few favourites like Holst, Debusy and Mussorgsky.
 
You tell a great tale here and I was hooked right until the very end. A lovely and most interesting composition for sure
 
Losts of more great stuff on your SC page, too, Steve... Some great guitar stuff
 
Cheers
 
andy

Thaks Andy. I'm into what you're doing also.
Listening to
https://soundcloud.com/synkrotron/time-sevenism-synkrotron-collaboration?in=synkrotron/sets/guitar-ambient

right now.

Steve,
 
Well-composed piece! I've tried my hand at a few orchestral pieces, but I tend to approach them as regular songs. I don't think I would be able to do a full thematic arc like this without losing my mind. Great job on this!
 
Regards,
Dan

Thanks Dan.
I'll have to google "thematic arc".
I'm just wingin' it and with this one my intent was to just try to find different variations on the original theme.

Enjoyable track Steve, sounds well captured and constructed/composed, the mix comes across here dynamically.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Wookie. Good to hear the mix is working for you.

This is completely brilliant! Best thing I've heard in awhile. I had no idea Kirk hunters libraries could sound so good. I guess it depends on who's using them. Bravo!

Thanks eph!

Very well done Steve! I wouldn't know where to start on something like this, hats off to your compositional skills.