Michael John
 
I wrote this in 2007 and just made mix improvements, added a new solo part.
 
Harp- two harps used to make one harp sound, harp on the left is Garriton, the one on the right is I think Roland Fantom
Piano- Dimension Pro
Strings - EWQLSO Platinum Strings (thanks to Marek)
Sonar 8
 
https://soundcloud.com/mike_jf/the-secret-lake
 
or watch on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/w...g&feature=youtu.be

That is really nice Mike! It reminds me of taking a walk along the carriage trails in Acadia National Park in Maine, USA. We would round a corner and see a beautiful pond, just like your song portrays. Well done! Glad you resurrected it from 2007! I reposted it on my sound cloud page.

Nice fairy tale idea at work. Very well done !!
 
Cheers,
Kane

Hi, Mike,
 
This is a beautiful piece of richly textured orchestration sitting in a pristine, crystal clear mix!
 
Excellent composition, arranging and great performance work, nice choice of synths, and all of the melodies are very tasteful and well conceived.
 
Fantastic work, thanks for sharing!
 
Best Wishes,
Bob

Thanks for comments! Just uploaded new version with improvements in string mix and solo part.  Same link:
 
https://soundcloud.com/mike_jf/the-secret-lake

Again, really gorgeous. The production is very good too. Just a beautiful piece.

Another brilliant composition. Ear candy

Beautiful piano, Mike, I just loved this piece! What a gorgeous mix, beautifully done. Thanks for this!

+1 or 2...     It started off nicely with the strings, but after the harps kicked in, everything from there was just really nice.   Solid arrangement and great use of FX resulting in a crystal clear mix.
 

Mike,
 
Very cinematic piece. I like the way the legato, tranquil bowed strings gives way to a flowing plucked harp/piano section. Nice contrast of the tambres. Very smooth segue to harp and accoustic piano. Elegant interweaving of the harp and piano.
 
Evocative,
 
Bert