arlen2133
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When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
Okay... So I've never done this (so I'm a little nervous). On the advice of Wookie, Dan Cumpian, Walt and others here's my latest composition entitled "When you Embrace Me".. Hope you like it.  http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=13464565
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arlen2133
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/14 13:18:18
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No one??? 
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/17 13:40:35
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OK, I'll bite... I think the piece stands as is, but personally I'd really like to hear it with fretless bass (or similar) since it seems to be missing a solid bottom end. There are also a few dissonances between piano and guitar here and there that seem to be intentional based on passing tones, but aren't as "smooth" as the overall feel of the tune which has a nice and silky R&B groove happening. That's completely subjective though.
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arlen2133
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/17 13:55:45
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Steve, Thanks for commenting. I totally get what you're saying. Didn't necessarily want a bottom end on this piece, but I get where you going with that. Yeah, the passing tones were a bit intentional as I fussed with them for a while before determining that I should go with my gut and leave some of the music theory out of it. Really tho. Thanks for the comments. Well received.
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/17 20:28:46
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Hey Arlen
I really like this - personally I like the changes - really cool.
Something in there reminded me of early Prince - do you know the track 'Crazy You'? - One of my favourite all time songs.
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/17 21:37:44
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Hey Daryl!
Yeah! I remember that track! Prince was an early influence of mine so I'll take that.
Thanks for stopping by. Really appreciate the response (and the listen!)
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/18 06:18:41
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Hi Arlen, nice tune, I like it. Guitar could use a bit of reverb imho. Ending is a bit abrupt. This has a nice groove to it. Is the guitar a vsti ?
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/18 08:30:58
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This works well for what you intended. I'd like to hear it more fully realized though. Also, the guitar is somewhat lacking in dynamics, and there were parts where I thought a slurred note or two would have improved the feel. It's a good start, now the refining process begins Regards, Dan
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/18 10:09:07
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Rikkie
Hi Arlen, nice tune, I like it. Guitar could use a bit of reverb imho. Ending is a bit abrupt. This has a nice groove to it. Is the guitar a vsti ?
Rik
Hi Rik, Yes it's a VST (3rd party) in Kontakt from Elya Efimov. I've used a couple of different types, but have found this one more to my liking. Didn't want to wet down the guitar though. I like that "in your face" sound more. dcumpian
This works well for what you intended. I'd like to hear it more fully realized though. Also, the guitar is somewhat lacking in dynamics, and there were parts where I thought a slurred note or two would have improved the feel. It's a good start, now the refining process begins
Regards,
Dan
Thanks Dan for chiming in. I hear ya. And after reading some of the stories here about how long some songs take to materialize, I understand your point (this song was composed/completed over 2 years ago). I get the slurred note part (will have to keep that in mind for later comps). Yes. Refining.
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/19 11:18:17
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Well first off, Arlen, this being your maiden voyage, welcome to the forum as a writer/artist. One of the cool things about this place is watching people's art evolve. This was a great start for you. I really enjoyed the piece.
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/19 12:31:16
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Nice to see you here Arlen and welcome to the forum. I like this it has a nice vibe to it, I agree the guitar could do with just a mere hint of reverb just to drop it into the piece and create a little hanging length to the notes.
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arlen2133
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Re: When You Embrace Me - by Arlen2133 (aka Mr Grant)
2016/10/19 13:19:22
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Thanks Philz and Wookiee for the listen and advice. Much appreciated!
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