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  • A Mental Picture (p.3)
2013/10/11 13:44:53
Noisy Neighbour
pistolpete
The tempo of the song didn't match the speed of the lines on the video. It didn't really paint much of a picture without the video either and did not stand on it's own. Also the video was pretty pointless, it didn't show anything special about the bridge. The upside is that you didn't get stuck in traffic.


Hi pistolpete,
 
I'm totally aware that this doesn't meet the standards of a simple pro video clip ...not even close. I just filmed a bit with my smartphone and when I got back to Amsterdam I loaded the file as it was into Sonar and tried to create some music to it to send the whole thing to my friend as a postcard so to speak. I would love to go back with a professional cameraman and do some proper filming and some real editing. (The downside could be that we might get stuck in heavy traffic this time.. : ))
I could have actually cared a bit more about syncing the bpm with the mph, now that you mention it. 
 
Best Regards,
 
2013/10/11 17:47:09
Bob Oister
Hi, Daniel,
 
Very cool smooth instrumental with a fresh sounding, modern cinematic feel!
 
Really nicely textured synth work, and the guitar and drums sound great.  I think it actually fits really well with the video footage and sets the mood nicely, especially with the lens flares from the lights on the bridge.
 
It definitely could fit well into a TV or film production piece.
 
Nice work, thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
Bob
2013/10/11 18:07:13
markno999
Daniel,
 
Well done, I thought you did a really good job with your musical interpretation of the drive across the bridge.  Nothing much interesting about the video as a stand-alone but watched the whole thing with the musical backdrop.   The music reminds me a bit of the soundtracks from Lethal Weapon, with a more modern twist.   Nice work.

Regards 
2013/10/11 19:39:03
dcumpian
Well done! Has a very moody feel that somehow fits your ride. Excellent guitar work as well!
 
Regards,
Dan
 
2013/10/12 14:38:57
Noisy Neighbour
 
Hi Gents,
 
Bob, thank you so much for your encouraging comment! I'm happy to hear that the mood came across for you. Just by doing this little mini project, I realized how much skills and professionalism it would take to produce something worth broadcasting. And the competition is huuuuge. ...Sitll a long way to go.
Have a rocking good weekend too!  
 
markno999,  I'm glad you like the musical interpretation. The video itself is of course totally amateur, I know . The more I appreciate your comment on the music : ) Thnx!!!
 
Dan, Thank's for the compliment on the guitar work! ...I'm just listening to your "Gypsy Dream" as I'm typing this... really, really nice!!!! 
 
Again, a big thank your for your feedback!
 
 Greetings from Amsterdam,
2013/10/12 21:21:59
The Band19
I think this would benefit from the use of a Gate... Perhaps one made from a precious metal? 
2013/10/15 15:37:59
evadianepug
I really liked the music.  It did take me with it some while watching you cross the bridge.  I liked it.
2013/10/15 18:50:26
Noisy Neighbour
 
The Band19, sorry for my late reply...I've been looking for a gate all over...could only find this one...would this do for now?

 
 
 
Warren, Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I's all about the music! 
 
Cheers : )
2013/10/18 12:44:54
daryl1968
Excellent Daniel - really like this. 
2013/10/18 13:47:48
drumstixkev
Hey Daniel
A wonderful selection of guitar tones.  Love the tempo of this piece along with your performance really helped paint the mental picture. EXCELLENT JOB!
 
 
Kev
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