This piece is an illustration of one of the episodes of a Russian fairy tale about a little brave Humpbacked Horse.
Instruments used: blues harp (harmonica), classical guitar and some bells-and-whistles. Narrated by Svetlana.
My first attempt at a Blumlein or Mid/Side recording. This one is actually a mid/side recording as I used a directional mic in combo with a figure 8 ribbon mic set at 90 degrees from the main mic. Thanks to Pat Broaders for the loan of the ribbon…
Percussion = Norm
Guitar = Rick
Vox = Emily
Bass = Chris
We started with this
http://alonetone.com/rickph/tracks/a-mile-with-sorrow-normrick
which came from this
http://alonetone.com/norm/tracks/a-mile-with-sorrow
I hope you both…
Norm played the percussion first, which is a Bembe pattern; I couldnt help playing a melody and creating lyrics for this perc track. Thanks for the listen, Enjoy!
This is part of a microtonal tuning survey. for those of a stout constitution all of the options follow:
These are playable online here:
http://notonlymusic.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=749&start=0
Here is the original harpsichord…
The complete "how to" article and online play back is on my blog http://chrisvaisvil.com/?p=404
Yesterday I was able to capture the Fractal Tune Smithy midi stream of an "on the fly" relay re-tuned performance in Sonar 8.5 by use of LoopBe1…
This is another of my miniatures, kind of 'baroque' style. It's from 1998, and I consider it my best guitar composition. Not a good interpretation here, but it took me a lot to play it this way after all these years. I hope you like and/or enjoy…
Another of my instrumental meanderings. I thought of all the people stranded by snow, and decided that they all might need a little cheering up while they waited for their plane/train/boat/road to clear. So, to all the holiday travelers out…
It seems a lot of you record with open mics and can relate. I record 1 track at a time with usually 4 or 5 tracks. So, Im only asking for about 15 minutes of Silence...IS THIS TOO MUCH TO ASK??? Anyway, my house is so loud, I get a lot of bloopers…
This is another of my miniatures, kind of 'baroque' style. It's from 1998, and I consider it my best guitar composition. Not a good interpretation here, but it took me a lot to play it this way after all these years. I hope you like and/or enjoy…
drip by drip..
I did the guitar and bass tracks first, then procured my 10 year olds cello for the main bass line :) I also tried my luck playing cello with a bow on this track- which was a new experience.
The trumpet and violin bits are played…
What happened after too much time on youtube watching live vids of "voodoo chile" Noisy obnoxious and very cathartic for me! Live to 2tracks with the Jamman
Well, this is a single minute of music around this wonderfull 'Angel Eyes' song. I hope you like and/or enjoy this miniature. Have a great 2011 alonetoners!
Well, this is a single minute of music around this wonderfull 'Angel Eyes' song. I hope you like and/or enjoy this miniature. Have a great 2011 alonetoners!
(Lyrics posted below) A fun song I wrote with Kenneth from songcrafters.org. Its about having fun making music with friends from all over the world, connected by the internet and these great music sites that we all belong to.
I came in from…
Well, this is a single minute of music around this wonderfull 'Angel Eyes' song. I hope you like and/or enjoy this miniature. Have a great 2011 alonetoners!
Well, this is a single minute of music around this wonderfull 'Angel Eyes' song. I hope you like and/or enjoy this miniature. Have a great 2011 alonetoners!
Recent Comments
Most enchanting and I love Svetlana's graceful voice.
still diggin this tune.
Brilliant collab all round.
I thought that was absolutely incredible. A masterpiece.
I want the car TV!!!
I like the 15th century feel. That's lovely.
Mmm, maximus harmonicus! Very pretty and effective.
Thanks Dave, i apreciate your words..! Yes, it's an old composition of my own. I must rescue more from that past...
Nice jazzy dance track Terry with serious strutting potential.
You ever listen to Sean Lennon?
I love how Roger Waters you are!! F'ucking Awesome!
hahahahaha
Absolutley, totally stunning. This is your own composition? that is very, very impressive.
Love the seriousness of this. Great pace. Like MoreCheeba or M83, Floyd-esque. :)
I don't know Kirk, you got a pretty damn good wah tone going on here yourself!Fav'd!! Dl'd!!!
hahahah! thanks regs!
OOOOOOOOOHHH YEEEEEAAAHHHH (said with a whisper)
"No longer kids but the music's got us feeling alright." I really enjoy what you do, Dave!
Thanks Dave!
I do indeed like this, wonderful feel. Its snazzy man.