2010/08/26 22:54:27
Bruce Baldwin
Hello!   I'm a musician/composer located in California, and I record everything in Sonar PE.   My latest track is called Vertical Bird.  I used Session Drummer 3, played on my Roland HandSonic, and I used Guitar Rig 4 for all of the guitars and bass.   Please let me know what you think of it!
 
Here is my the page in my blog where I talk about the recording process.
2010/08/26 23:25:47
johnnyV
Your right, your compose very good movie score!
This is not a bad comment, I m saying it in a complimentary way.
What defines that style, I think, is that lack of a lead instrument, be it guitar, keyboard or vocal. You have wonderful flowing sound-scape but there's no focal point.
2010/09/02 20:33:31
Bruce Baldwin
Hmmm.  Johnny, I appreciate your comment, but just in case anyone's choosing whether to listen to this track based on that....   There actually are multiple lead instruments (guitar and keyboards) and melodies on this track.  When I think of a "soundscape," I think of something dreamy and nebulous....  This track is not that.
2010/09/02 20:51:05
jamesyoyo
I can see this as a big showdown sequence in a movie.

I like the interesting instrument selections, and the surprise flourishes here and there are top notch. Love the techno fade out.

The mix is pretty awful, very flat and detracts from a pretty cool feel (no offense, just my opinion, but a fair one). And the bass is muddy and indistinct.  But there is so much going for this that I am sure that I could do a friggin awesome mix in a day or so.
2010/09/03 01:47:51
karalie7@aol.com
Hi there, The mix and lead guitar is good. Blessings.
2010/09/04 09:59:34
clarkeo
Hi Bruce,

I like the composition.  There are a lot of interesting things going on.  It definitely sets a mood.  I too think it fits into the film music genre and that certainly is not a bad thing.  I think the mix sounds good overall.  The drums sounded great and I liked the way you used the synths and strings.  Oh, and the guitar work was really good.   Nice work!

Clark

2010/09/05 01:50:25
RobertB
I have to agree with James, it has lots of interesting stuff going on, but the mix is pretty flat. More dynamic action would be in following with the theme. There's not much brightness, especially in the guitar parts. These could really sing if you give them a little air. The guitarwork is good, but sounds confined in the mix.
I definitely like some of the ideas you have going.
If this were mine, I'd turn it over to James in a heartbeat, given that offer.
This has unreleased potential to knock our socks off.
2010/09/05 03:07:45
sja
I enjoyed listening to this piece. I listened after I had read your blog and I found it interesting the way you created the drums.

You have some cool musical ideas and they fit well together in this piece.

Thanks for posting.

sja
2010/09/05 06:04:30
Scottytunes
This has a nice BIG sound to it. I need to check out the blog page now!
2010/09/05 09:37:00
paulo
Just had a listen and at the risk of upsetting you, I'm hearing film music too - some kind of big good guy goes after the bad guy scene. Lots of interest, but I'm not hearing the bass much and it seems a little flat mix-wise to my ears . Not saying that I know the answers, just my observations as a listener.

All that said, it's an interesting piece and I look forward to hearing some more of your work in future.
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