The Glass Slipper

 
 
Hello everyone,
 
Here's a new one I've been working on for a few weeks:
 
https://soundcloud.com/dcumpian/glass_slipper
 
Even though this one was inspired by "The Shepherd's Dream", I like how the Cinderella story fits the different parts of the song.
 
Thanks to Lynn for helping me find the title...
 
Regards,
Dan
 
 
 
 
 
 

theguitarplayer
Now were talking my kind of vibe here. That was absolutely awesome and everything sounded just great from start to finish. As for a title, I could think of many, but one that sticks out in my mind is something like "Grandfather Times Rhythmic Journey", or something along that line. Very invigorating production. Nicely done.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Thanks John! I've heard some of what I do in your stuff as well. Glad you liked the production, it was a challenge, to be sure. Also, thanks for the title suggestion!
 
Regards,
Dan
 

 
 

jamesg1213
This is excellent Dan, really uplifting track. Love that skipping groove and the way it falls into the drifting section, nice piece of arranging. I like that Moog-ish lead synth, I always gravitate towards sounds like that.
 
Beautifully put together track, did you play the drums on this or program them? They work wonderfully throughout.
 
I think 'The Shepherd's Dream' is the perfect title, if that's what gave you the inspiration. Either that or 'Counting The Cosmic Sheep'

That lead synth was an accident that I fell in love with. I was screwing around with Omnisphere messing around with different parameters when it just sort of happened. I couldn't recreate it if I tried, lol.
 
The drums are SSD4, played from my keyboard. I haven't owned a kit in 30 years, but I loved playing them. Even though I am, technically, a "guitar player", I've played drums in several bands years ago and really get into building drum parts.
I was partial to "The Shepherd's Dream" at first, but if you don't know the painting, the song may not make sense. That, and the clock really isn't part of the painting. I added that for atmosphere.
 
No animals were harmed in the making of this song...
 
Regards,
Dan
 
 
 
 
 
 

Lynn
This is a beautiful song, Dan.  "Glass Slipper" came to my mind as I was listening.  I don't know why, I must be in a Cinderella mood.

I actually even considered "Cinderella", lol. Great minds and all...
 
Glad you like the song Lynn!
 
Regards,
Dan
 

The Band19
Call it "Bats in my belfry" Or "Bats in your belfry" Or "Bats in her belfry" 
 
As long as you cover the Bats, and the belfry, I think you're good. 

Hah, thanks Robbie!
 
Regards,
Dan
 

I don't know why Robby has bats in his belly but I sure hope they tasted good!
 
As for this piece, it just goes on and on with never ending goodness. The parts are all pristine sounding and blend very well together. I agree on the synth lead...it's spectacular and fits all so well. Very enjoyable journey!
P.S. I thought of March of the Clocks as a title.

Scottytunes
I don't know why Robby has bats in his belly but I sure hope they tasted good!
 
As for this piece, it just goes on and on with never ending goodness. The parts are all pristine sounding and blend very well together. I agree on the synth lead...it's spectacular and fits all so well. Very enjoyable journey!
P.S. I thought of March of the Clocks as a title.

Thanks for the listen and comments Scott! Glad you enjoyed this!
 
Regards,
Dan
 

The Band19
Here's the graphic to go with the tune.
 

Robbie, I'm a little worried about you buddy!
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Wookiee
I enjoyed that Dan as did my ears, hints Camel came to mind as I listened.  For me the Moogish voice could have been a little more forward but that is just my furry eared personal preference.  Also it ended far to soon.
 
The mix came across really well here nice and balanced.
 
Thanks for sharing

Camel? That's quite a compliment, though I don't hear it myself. I had another mix (not published) with the lead more forward and it overpowered the guitars and piano too much. Had to push it back. That Moog sound is very frequency-complex, plus the effects add a lot of weight to it. I'm glad to hear that 5:00 was too soon, lol!
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Dan,
 
Well done, I really like how the song builds and changes.  I particularly like the progression starting around 4:00, classic 70's and a beautiful vamp for your synth solo.   Very well played and super enjoyable throughout.      Postcards from Hawaii is still my fav though;)
 
Regards

Excellent stuff Dan. Composition, Mix and your choice of sounds are all really nice.

markno999
Dan,
 
Well done, I really like how the song builds and changes.  I particularly like the progression starting around 4:00, classic 70's and a beautiful vamp for your synth solo.   Very well played and super enjoyable throughout.      Postcards from Hawaii is still my fav though;)
 
Regards

My wife complains when I get into these prog moods that some of my songs don't follow the classic verse - verse - chorus - verse - chorus structure, lol. I think that structure is far easier to do with a vocalist than with an instrumental. I let the song go where it wants. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words!
 
Regards,
Dan