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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/21 09:25:37
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Really like it especially as other instruments enter the dance.
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/21 10:41:17
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Very pleasant Dan, nicely constructed and executed, mix works very well here, thanks for sharing 
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/21 20:58:38
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Makke
Beautiful tune. Nice arrangement and orchestration. Good mix and sounds.
Thank you Makke! Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/22 15:38:20
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This is great stuff! I really like what you've done with all the different textures. It really fits the style very well.
Well done!!!
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/22 19:45:52
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Starise
I had listened to this one awhile back and just didn't have the time to comment on it. I think this one is another hit! You should write for picture. I am always hooked on a nice harp, even if it's a sampled harp. I love the way you put this one together Dan. Nice work all round'!!
Thanks Tim! I'll admit I was somewhat inspired by your recent string of Celtic songs. Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/23 06:38:15
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Serious_Noize!
This sounds great! The clarity on the Mix is perfect, with the highs and lows. And I'm no Mix master. Just a listener.
This is a greatly played and sounding song. Kudos to you!!!!
Enjoyed hearing this one very much!!!!! Great stuff!!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!
Thank you! Very much appreciated. Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/23 06:39:17
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String Jammer
Very captivating. Nicely done.
(Did the fiddler trip over the rug at 1:04?) LOL
Thanks! And, he had an itch. Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/23 12:33:17
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sorry it's taken me so long to have a listen Dan - Football (soccer) season is in full effect.
I love it - keeps you interested throughout and very well executed.
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/24 14:27:36
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jamesg1213
Absolutely stunning.
Thanks James! Short but sweet, lol. Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/27 07:09:59
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philz
Well, I'll just pile on by adding my accolades: this was very well done. I enjoyed it.
Thanks Phil! Sorry I took so long to reply, been sick... Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/27 18:36:32
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synkrotron
Apologies Dan... Late to the party as usual.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to that. What a build-up and crescendo at the end there. Top work...
cheers
andy
Thanks Andy! Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/27 18:37:10
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Westside Steve Simmons
Really like it especially as other instruments enter the dance.
WSS
Thank you! Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/27 18:38:12
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Wookiee
Very pleasant Dan, nicely constructed and executed, mix works very well here, thanks for sharing
Thank you John! Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/29 07:15:07
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Guitarpima
This is great stuff! I really like what you've done with all the different textures. It really fits the style very well.
Well done!!!
Thank you Robert! I appreciate the comments. Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/06/29 07:16:09
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daryl1968
sorry it's taken me so long to have a listen Dan - Football (soccer) season is in full effect.
I love it - keeps you interested throughout and very well executed.
Thanks Daryl! And congrats again on your recent achievement! Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/13 04:16:22
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wonderful stuff Dan, and thanks again for the great feedback you gave me. the only thing that seems to get me on this is mixing wise there seems to be more reverb than I think I would like. I love the beautiful song a lot.
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/27 10:12:18
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Dan, sorry it's taken so long to comment. What a beautiful piece of music! I loved this. Your orchestration is top notch. Incidently, did you do the artwork on this track? Just curious - have you thought of adding a nylon string guitar to play the melody at some stage? Just a thought but overall a killer piece of music. Cheers Peter.
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/27 13:31:46
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Hey Dan, this is really great! love it when everything really explodes then drops back and adds an ethereal choir...nice touch.
the only crit I have is that the melody (ex: the one that comes in at 0:08 with the violin) is very similar to an Alan Parsons song (The Gold Bug - the whistle at the beginning and then later with horns)
of course I know it's hard not to sound like something else all the time and the melody isn't 100% exactly the same, just very similar. it's just an observation.
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/27 13:57:00
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wonderful stuff Dan, and thanks again for the great feedback you gave me. the only thing that seems to get me on this is mixing wise there seems to be more reverb than I think I would like. I love the beautiful song a lot.
Thanks for listening! Reverb can be a very subjective thing, though I'll admit I like it more than others. I just consifer it another color in the box of crayons. Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/27 14:04:31
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PJH
Dan, sorry it's taken so long to comment. What a beautiful piece of music!
I loved this. Your orchestration is top notch. Incidently, did you do the artwork on this track?
Just curious - have you thought of adding a nylon string guitar to play the melody at some stage? Just a thought but overall a killer piece of music.
Cheers
Peter.
Thanks for listening and your kind words Peter! No, I find a suitable piece on the 'net and modify it to work as song art. I do it mostly for myself. The artwork is a piece by Denise Worisch on DeviantArt. And, no, I'd not thought of nylon guitar. With all the harps, I think it might be too much... Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/27 14:07:53
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Beagle
Hey Dan, this is really great! love it when everything really explodes then drops back and adds an ethereal choir...nice touch.
the only crit I have is that the melody (ex: the one that comes in at 0:08 with the violin) is very similar to an Alan Parsons song (The Gold Bug - the whistle at the beginning and then later with horns)
of course I know it's hard not to sound like something else all the time and the melody isn't 100% exactly the same, just very similar. it's just an observation.
Thanks Reece! I must say, listening to that AP song, I think he lifted the line from a Clint Eastwood movie, lol... To be honest, I've stopped worrying about that so much. I'm never going to be famous anyway... Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/27 20:36:10
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Really enjoy this. Pretty combinations of sounds and harmonies. Nicely arranged and produced.
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/28 08:17:04
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Finally got to listen to this Dan and I really enjoyed it. Very nice composition/instrumentation.....your mixes are (as always) top notch as shown on this fine example.
Well done!!
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/28 08:27:29
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Johnbee58
Really enjoy this. Pretty combinations of sounds and harmonies. Nicely arranged and produced.
John B.
Thank you John! Your comments are appreciated! Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/28 08:42:11
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Finally got to listen to this Dan and I really enjoyed it. Very nice composition/instrumentation.....your mixes are (as always) top notch as shown on this fine example.
Well done!!
Thanks Mesh! I'm glad you enjoyed this, and thanks for the kind words. Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/28 09:04:08
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Well, that was a very nice start to my day! Thank you. Excellent on all levels!
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/30 18:06:09
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LOVE IT!!! Just beautiful music and well produced, Dan.
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/31 07:30:37
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Well, that was a very nice start to my day! Thank you. Excellent on all levels!
Michael
Thank you Michael! Glad you enjoyed it! Regards, Dan
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/31 08:14:08
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I thought the reverb was completely "orchestral hall" appropriate and added to the magical landscape. The introduction of the Eb before going to the C section is a really nice movement. All the instruments sound excellent, have wonderful parts, and suit/add to the mix, which I think is killer.
I have to admit that I got a big kick out of the castanets. LOL I got this wonderful sense of empowerment, that I have the tools/plugs, whatever/etc, to enjoy myself, big time! I can only imagine how pleased you are with it and how much fun it must have been to hear it back, once you got it to this level of development. Well done, you!
The castanets "made me go back and listen, again", to your delightful orchestration choices. So, on the 3rd listen this morning, I found myself thinking my life is just so fun. Thanks for the reminder!
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Re: The Forest Queen
2016/07/31 11:18:44
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Gave this a second listen and it sounded even better.
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