Hello teamliquid! It's done, this full length is finally done, and I want you all to hear it. Over the past month and a half, my life has changed so much and so has my music both for the better I believe. This album that you are going to hear and download, this isn't just my music, this is me. If you've ever wanted to know me more intimately, even though we are all just nerds, this is the best way. Everything you hear on this album was made up on the spot. When I felt sad, I recorded a sad piece from what I felt, when I was lonely, I recorded how I felt, likewise with happiness, anger, and every emotion I've felt. This album helped me discover myself even more than I already have. I've learned so much over just the past two months. Many times during a rain storm I'd sit and play and just start crying over the beautiful sound that my fingertips were creating and many times I would hit record and just play for hours with the recording button on, only to crash my entire computer and rage with frustration. This record also challenged me to be better. I wasn't good enough to play what I felt when I started, and I still am not. There are several mistakes I left in this record because I want it to be raw and visceral. Nobody is perfect, and neither is this album. Lastly, if you are going to listen to this album, I genuinely request you listen from start to finish and stick with me through the happy times, the sad times, the uplifting moments, the tragedies, the love, but mainly, the times that show us we are human. Thanks everyone, I really appreciate you listening to it. And please dont hesitate to spread this album to anyone and everyone if you enjoy it. I’m looking forward to hearing your reviews over this album. Thank you again, be safe this winter, and here’s to a good future teamliquid!
CD Details Name – Colors to Chloe Length – 45:55 Genre – Easy listening / Minimal / Ambient
Track Listing 1. New Beginnings 2. Colors 3. Hope 4. Smoke and Ice 5. Snowflake 6. Tension 7. Campfires 8. Wintersleep 9. Chloe I 10. Chloe II 11. In Closing
Special thanks to, in no particular order, Dan Waldkirch, Scott Harris, Zachary Crowder, Mike McKinley, Mark Huff, Chloe Jennings, Devin Howard, Lucas Roman, Native Instruments, Bobby Marshall, Logan Pollaro, Teamliquid, Yamaha, Beared Barista, my secret love, my family, and my friends I left out.
P.S. If you feel the desire to donate money to this poor artist, contact me for PayPal details, anything counts.
P.P.S. If you are curious what it sounds like before you download here is a link to the first song streaming. HERE
On December 12 2010 07:06 chobopeon wrote: new beginnings is actually really fucking great, im digging it, i recommend everyone take a listen. downloading the whole thing now.
I can't thank you enough for the kind words. I hope you enjoy it throughout, and share it.
On December 12 2010 07:10 qualiA wrote: first track was awesome man...did you play the piano and violin yourself? DLing album right now!
I'm bad at receiving compliments so, thank you! Like i've told everyone else. Yes, I played all of the piano and it is all improvised, the violins and cellos are improvised as well, yet played on my keyboard.
On December 12 2010 07:14 Tiegrr wrote: The first song was really nice! It was a good break from the usual stuff I listen to. Downloading right now.
I'm trying to show my gratitude by giving everyone something original other than thank you, but it's hard. I am endlessly thankful for your kind words, I hope you love it!
I would say this belongs more in blogs (most people post them there anyway), but this is so good that it deserves to be shared with everyone. Nice job! I need more calm/relaxing/focus-inducing music like this! ^^
On December 12 2010 07:52 Z3kk wrote: I would say this belongs more in blogs (most people post them there anyway), but this is so good that it deserves to be shared with everyone. Nice job! I need more calm/relaxing/focus-inducing music like this! ^^
Thank you so much! So far this release is somewhat successful, I am sure I will write more soon and release more!
On December 12 2010 08:02 Penke wrote: By listening to the sample I can tell that you really is very talented, Will definitely download, Thank you and good luck :D
Thank you so much!
On December 12 2010 08:05 Chimpalimp wrote: Would be nice if you put at least one of these on youtube so we would know what we are going to listen to.
If you read the whole post, I have track 1 and 9 on my soundcloud, and even a link to the first one streaming. Youtube destroys quality.
The way you describe the creative process behind writing your music makes me really happy for some reason. ;p This is what really makes music stand out as an art-form. Thanks a lot. Sample was great, can't wait to listen to the rest.
Just got done listening to your entire album, and it was beautiful. I'm not saying that to make you feel good, so you don't need to thank me. I'm just genuinely impressed and hope you keep making music and posting it here!
Let me first say that I'm an enthousiast when it comes to music, especially instrumental music. I'm a film maker and I've won several awards for my films, most often winning for best sound so I work with sound and music differently than most people, especially instrumental music. I don't mean to brag, just to let you know about my background/competence for this review of your work.
Now the difference between "good" instrumental music and this is the fact that good instrumental music just sounds sweet. What your stuff does better and what lifts it from good to great/awesome is the fact that you seem to convey emotions and tell stories with these tracks.
The stories as well as the titles you've chosen for the tracks makes me wonder (and that's a good thing). In your "special thanks" the name Chloe Jennings stands out making me wonder who she is, if she's the one the tracks and album title is about and that gives the music a metaphysical level.
Great work with this. It is some of the best debut work I've seen from a solo artist that's not studio recorded.
Definitely not the type of music I was expecting but it was a plenty surprised. Just listened to the New Beginnings and I have to say it was very relaxing to listen to. Definitely downloading to hear the rest of the album!
first off, i need to say this is not really my genre (i'm a complete house-freak). that being said, this is amazing music dude, you are really talented. i was really moved by all songs which is quite an accomplishment for some-one who never listens (nor really likes) this kind of music . tnx for sharing this with us go zach
I'm gonna give the album a download, the first track was pretty good. I need more relaxing/minimalist/mellow out music haha, my taste is kind've eclectic and I need more stuff like this to balance out my library . (That prolly doesn't make much sense to anyone, but oh well!)
So yeah, great job, it's really nice, I can just close my eyes and slip away into it, it's that awesome! :p
Just want to give a simple thanks. I appreciate the fact that you're willing to share yourself with the community through your music in ways that we can understand but not necessarily have the words to describe. =D Will be looking forward to your work in the future.
On December 12 2010 11:50 iN.Dez wrote: awesome music, will be keeping this for my next trans-atlant sailvoyage
Thank you so much. That makes me feel good to know it will be your sole focus in the future!
On December 12 2010 11:51 Hochmeister wrote: Dl'ed it and dig it. Going to listen to it tonight to relax before bed!
Perfect, I'm glad you liked it, and even more glad you are going to sleep to it!
On December 12 2010 13:23 Adaelden wrote: the first track is awesome, i'm gonna download it now
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed it and will continue to listen.
On December 12 2010 13:34 zak wrote: nice job i love hope!
Thank you very much. Great! My personal favorite is Chloe I or Snowflake
On December 12 2010 14:07 gillTazhell wrote: first off, i need to say this is not really my genre (i'm a complete house-freak). that being said, this is amazing music dude, you are really talented. i was really moved by all songs which is quite an accomplishment for some-one who never listens (nor really likes) this kind of music . tnx for sharing this with us go zach
Lol, house <3. Thank you, I think a lot of people over look how great it is to hear things like that. I feel good that I evoked emotions from you, and you should feel good because you gave me a, as day9 says, banana grin.
:D
On December 12 2010 14:28 Mr. Wiggles wrote: I'm gonna give the album a download, the first track was pretty good. I need more relaxing/minimalist/mellow out music haha, my taste is kind've eclectic and I need more stuff like this to balance out my library . (That prolly doesn't make much sense to anyone, but oh well!)
So yeah, great job, it's really nice, I can just close my eyes and slip away into it, it's that awesome! :p
Thank you so much! and awesome, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I too recently balanced out my progressive metal with ambient music.
On December 12 2010 14:30 lamchopp wrote: Just want to give a simple thanks. I appreciate the fact that you're willing to share yourself with the community through your music in ways that we can understand but not necessarily have the words to describe. =D Will be looking forward to your work in the future.
Don't thank me! Thank you for listening! You took the time out of your life to listen to what I've created and you enjoyed it. That is the best gift one can give.
On December 12 2010 15:08 Sm3agol wrote: Wow, this is awesome dude, keep it up. <3
Thank you, friend! I will certainly keep it up, I am going to music school soon for composing.
On December 12 2010 14:28 Mr. Wiggles wrote: I'm gonna give the album a download, the first track was pretty good. I need more relaxing/minimalist/mellow out music haha, my taste is kind've eclectic and I need more stuff like this to balance out my library . (That prolly doesn't make much sense to anyone, but oh well!)
So yeah, great job, it's really nice, I can just close my eyes and slip away into it, it's that awesome! :p
Thank you so much! and awesome, I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I too recently balanced out my progressive metal with ambient music.
That's actually kind've funny, cause those were the two genres of music I was actually talking about haha. I've been listening to a lot of Between the Buried and Me recently, and wanted something nice and soft to contrast with it when I'm in the mood, so once again, thanks, and great album!
You did the record I meant to do this year, but never could because of all the shit & the shit & all the other millions shits. My Favourite album of 2010. Please keep making music.
Thank you for sharing your creations with TL.net. It takes big balls to bring your masterpiece to the internet. I respect that and thoroughly enjoy your talented music. I really really hope in the future someone will pick up one of your tracks for a movie of some sort. It doesn't even have to be a drama. I can see New Beginnings playing while showing some sort of WW2 battle or a panaramic view of destruction (natural, war, or otherwise).
I have always wanted to play the Violin and hearing it done so magically in addition to the cello and piano has inspired me. I usually only listen to Alternative Rock but I am downloading the album right now. I can imagine myself with my feet up, puffin on a gram blunt and just getting lost in your music. Please don't stop writing.
On December 12 2010 23:21 HwangjaeTerran wrote: You did the record I meant to do this year, but never could because of all the shit & the shit & all the other millions shits. My Favourite album of 2010. Please keep making music.
Thank you so much. Words can't describe how happy I am you enjoyed the album! I will make music till I die, no worries
On December 12 2010 23:32 hifriend wrote: Fell asleep to wintersleep last night. <3
Phenomenal. As a big ambient head, I love it when I track can put me to sleep and that's just what I wanted!
On December 12 2010 23:36 vaTT wrote: Thank you for sharing your creations with TL.net. It takes big balls to bring your masterpiece to the internet. I respect that and thoroughly enjoy your talented music. I really really hope in the future someone will pick up one of your tracks for a movie of some sort. It doesn't even have to be a drama. I can see New Beginnings playing while showing some sort of WW2 battle or a panaramic view of destruction (natural, war, or otherwise).
I have always wanted to play the Violin and hearing it done so magically in addition to the cello and piano has inspired me. I usually only listen to Alternative Rock but I am downloading the album right now. I can imagine myself with my feet up, puffin on a gram blunt and just getting lost in your music. Please don't stop writing.
And thank you for listening to it. I really hope so, I've been trying to get into the film/game industry with music by doing indie films and games, so far, no luck. I need to get some money to get a flashy portfolio site! That's what works, haha. Thank you!
Haha, awesome man. Genuinely hope you loved the album.
On December 13 2010 01:04 flamewheel wrote: Downloading and listening. This is going to be hot man.
Well I hoped you enjoyed it! And thanks for the listen!
On December 13 2010 01:21 JunC wrote: This is awesome. I was always looking for this relaxing type of music. Great quality, too, thanks!
Thank you so much! I hope you continue to enjoy it!
On December 13 2010 02:52 gnomey wrote: Woke up and decided to give this a listen..... Simply amazing...I just sat and listened. Amazing job man.
Great! Nothing makes me happier than someone who pays attention to the work I've done. Thank you so much, man.
On December 13 2010 02:54 PaPoolee wrote: Beautiful music, i just love this kind of music its so relaxing! I hope you don't mind if i play it while i stream and ladder ;D!.
Thank you! I would love for you to stream to this!
On December 13 2010 02:55 Vlanitak wrote: it's been a long time since I heard something so wonderfull.
you sir, are a genius.
Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for listening to what I've made. I truly appreciate it!
On December 13 2010 03:01 garbanzo wrote: Sounds wonderful dude! I listened to the first track and I just had to download the whole thing. Listening to it now!
Excellent! I hope you enjoy it!
On December 13 2010 03:17 BLINKOFF wrote: I'm obsessed with the album... It's already rising to my 50 most played on itunes.
That's so great to hear! I hope it continues to bring you enjoyment for sometime!
On December 13 2010 03:17 funcmode wrote: Beautifully tranquil, and excellently composed.
Thank you so much, and actually, all the tracks are improvised, not pre-written.
On December 13 2010 03:18 Osmoses wrote: Not really what I feel like listening to right now, but I can already tell at least one of these songs will be making it onto my iPod in the future :p
Awesome! I'm looking forward to traveling with you.
Heyy, took a listen to the first song, and thought it was pretty good! Congrats for the dedication that it must've taken to finish the whole thing.
Here's a personal feedback if you don't mind: (This is all from the first song: New Beginning)
1. Pianists tend to play around the general tempo and I definitely heard that here. Not really a bad thing, but when you do that, you're taking the listener and trying to place that individual into your shoes, and when the listener can't really relate to the emotions you're trying to convey in that song, it's a bit awkward. Again, not a bad thing though.
2. I like the simplicity of it. Woooooo
3. I thought the note progressions from 1:20 to 1:26 didn't really fit. Also, rhythmically on the same section, I think it would've been better to continue with a whole followed up with eights.
On December 13 2010 03:48 johnlee wrote: Heyy, took a listen to the first song, and thought it was pretty good! Congrats for the dedication that it must've taken to finish the whole thing.
Here's a personal feedback if you don't mind: (This is all from the first song: New Beginning)
1. Pianists tend to play around the general tempo and I definitely heard that here. Not really a bad thing, but when you do that, you're taking the listener and trying to place that individual into your shoes, and when the listener can't really relate to the emotions you're trying to convey in that song, it's a bit awkward. Again, not a bad thing though.
2. I like the simplicity of it. Woooooo
3. I thought the note progressions from 1:20 to 1:26 didn't really fit. Also, rhythmically on the same section, I think it would've been better to continue with a whole followed up with eights.
Continue playing!
Thanks for the constructive criticism! I would just like to stress this entire CD is improvised and not precomposed.
Amazing man.. I only wish I could compose music as good as you.. Will be sharing with everyone I know.. I hope you succeed with your music career. You defiantly have the talent!
On December 13 2010 07:06 FreeMark wrote: Amazing man.. I only wish I could compose music as good as you.. Will be sharing with everyone I know.. I hope you succeed with your music career. You defiantly have the talent!
Haha, thanks! I hope you enjoy the album for months to come!
nice. always makes me happy to see what people can accomplish! i listened to a couple songs and really liked them. Really great to see you accomplish a true dream of yours and wish you the utmost success in your future!
I just listened to the first track, really like it man, god job. You said that all of these tracks came from you just sitting down and playing how you felt at a given time. Well i dabble with the piano allot and just kind of play how im feeling as well. Some times I start out writing some really good stuff, but since im just playing out a certain mood, it is always fleeting just like my mood. I start of with something great, but if i take a break and come back, the mood is gone and i cant finish the song. So i have a ton of half finished songs haha. Did you have this problem at all as well?
On December 14 2010 10:01 Pandonetho wrote: Wow, this is the type of music that I really like to listen to. Soft, slow, flowing.
Great work man! I did not expect this.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the album quite thoroughly!
On December 14 2010 10:21 Tenda wrote: I just listened to the first track, really like it man, god job. You said that all of these tracks came from you just sitting down and playing how you felt at a given time. Well i dabble with the piano allot and just kind of play how im feeling as well. Some times I start out writing some really good stuff, but since im just playing out a certain mood, it is always fleeting just like my mood. I start of with something great, but if i take a break and come back, the mood is gone and i cant finish the song. So i have a ton of half finished songs haha. Did you have this problem at all as well?
Thanks, man! Not exactly, the first rule of composition is never leave things unfinished, even if you have ass it, and with my improvs I can can improvise till it's done.
I've made a lot of music in my life, not just for piano. I am mainly a percussionist but I also dabble in guitar, bass, piano, vio, cello, trumpet, sax, mallets, trombone, tuba, etc. I used to have trouble finishing things though when I wrote a lot of electronic music. If you have any work i'd love to hear it sometime
On December 14 2010 10:33 Piy wrote: Would like to chip in that I dled this and it was brilliant. Very professionally done.
Actually really enjoyed it
Thank you for downloading! I only hope you continue to enjoy it!
On December 14 2010 10:38 IamAnton wrote: its a welcome change from the normal TL music... which is either rap or some heavy metal guy screaming... Good work and keep it up!
This is my new soundtrack while playing starcraft 2, loved the first track, and hope the others in the album are just as good if not better! Keep up the good work.
On December 14 2010 11:06 synapse wrote: Light classical music! Love it!
Thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy it.
On December 14 2010 11:21 Shana wrote: downloading right now
ugh, crappy internet connection estimated download time 40 minutes -_-
Be sure to tell me your thoughts on it when it finishes! thanks for downloading!
On December 14 2010 11:24 Enzyme wrote: Tension is my favourite at the moment, it's amazing, really good work. Now you just need to get showcased on a Day9 Daily
Excellent. I really like snowflake//chloe I, I wish I could get showcased on Day9. Maybe if enough people write him xD
On December 14 2010 11:32 SavageReborn wrote: This is my new soundtrack while playing starcraft 2, loved the first track, and hope the others in the album are just as good if not better! Keep up the good work.
On December 14 2010 12:31 Shana wrote: just finished downloading
I don't know what to say, simply amazing so far
Thank you. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you listening to me.
On December 14 2010 12:35 MarwanBaki wrote: this is really great music but it is really sad(judging from sample). Contemplating whether to dl and bask in my sorrow or not. Hmm
I wouldn't say it is overly sad.. It's definitely reflective. I believe if an individual is sad and listens to it, it will intensify his or her sadness, equally so with any emotion.
On December 14 2010 14:01 Eben wrote: the way you described how you went about writing this makes me so excited to listen to it!
The sample was great, not normally a genre of music I listen to but great nonetheless.
--downloading the rest now, will comment here further when it finishes.
Thank you. I hope you enjoyed the rest of the album!
On December 14 2010 14:14 Alethios wrote: Nice touch with the sample track. It really hooked me in.
Just getting started on the album now. Really enjoying what i'm hearing so far.
Thanks very much for sharing this with us.
Awesome, I hope you like the rest of it too!
On December 14 2010 14:35 thatdontmakecent wrote: Your album got me through the writing of a final paper for my master work. A great listen, and welcome surprise. Thank you!
That's awesome to hear! No, thank you for listening!
Well done! It reminded me a ton of Nyman's soundtrack work which I think says a lot!
I was thoroughly impressed with the composition and emotion you put into each track. Keep up the great work! I will do my best to spread the beautiful music!
I like it, and I definitely wouldn't have expected this kind of music out of someone with a Meshuggah song as their name. I shall write my overdue philosophy essay to this
On December 14 2010 15:08 TheCoon wrote: Well done! It reminded me a ton of Nyman's soundtrack work which I think says a lot!
I was thoroughly impressed with the composition and emotion you put into each track. Keep up the great work! I will do my best to spread the beautiful music!
Thanks, I'm not actually familiar with Nyman, but will take it as a compliment!
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you for distributing it!
On December 14 2010 15:39 Kashmir_ wrote: I like it, and I definitely wouldn't have expected this kind of music out of someone with a Meshuggah song as their name. I shall write my overdue philosophy essay to this
Thanks man, and yeah, haha, I'm pretty musically diverse. I mainly write electronic music, but listen to progressive metal and idm?
my comments 1) all songs were good (tension and wintersleep were my favorites) would like to have more songs mixed in that share the same feeling or tempo 2)all songs felt like (to me) that they shared a same emotion (DISCLAIMER* i did only listen through one full time and will listen through again to see if i feel differently after*)
ALL IN ALL you did a great job hope to hear more from you soon :D
Very nice, dude. I listened from start to finish. It captures a nice ambient quality. No melodies stick out but its like listening to pure mood. I prefer more melody-focused music personally, but it was very well done. It reminds me of some of Jon Schmidt's slower pieces (one of my favorite pianists) . It's doubly impressive since it was all improvised.
Just curious, how did record it? I play piano too, but I've never been able to get a good sound, because I only know how to work with the simplest of midi. Tech wise I'm clueless
I'm kind of into this kind of instrumental music and I can say that you did a wonderful job, I can feel the flow of music from one track to another. A very nice debut work, I can say, keep at it, hope you can give us more beautiful music in the future. P/s: Maybe you should change the title, I didn't expect a Cd of instrumental music when I read it, a little bit confused for me
I'm glad I let my curiosity got the best of me and download your work. I honestly didn't know what to expect, and I didn't expect much. I added your first track to iTunes to see if I should delete the CD now or later. It only took a few seconds of listening for me to love it. The raw emotion of it is beautiful and powerful. I could feel it in every keystroke. This takes me far from the comfort zone of what I usually listen to, but I can't get enough. Amazing talent, man.
Really enjoyed the few songs I have listened to. Gonna absorb it in its entirety later tonight, but I really liked what I heard. To this point, I agree that it could make an excellent soundtrack as others have said, but I feel when each is viewed in relation to its title, they work as standalone pieces too. I found myself drawing from my experiences of those few words from within my own life, and reminiscing strongly.
On December 14 2010 17:02 Punic wrote: i really like the music youve created
my comments 1) all songs were good (tension and wintersleep were my favorites) would like to have more songs mixed in that share the same feeling or tempo 2)all songs felt like (to me) that they shared a same emotion (DISCLAIMER* i did only listen through one full time and will listen through again to see if i feel differently after*)
ALL IN ALL you did a great job hope to hear more from you soon :D
First off, thank you so much for downloading and listening. And, I do plan on making more music like this in the future, and a longer release for really cheap.
Second, that's alright. It's all up to interpretation, but when I actually conceived the idea for this album, I planned on doing 10 tracks named after emotions and my interpretation of them. I didn't do that because I didn't want to force emotion that I wasn't feeling. Hope you continue to like it!
On December 14 2010 17:33 Kyrth wrote: Very nice, dude. I listened from start to finish. It captures a nice ambient quality. No melodies stick out but its like listening to pure mood. I prefer more melody-focused music personally, but it was very well done. It reminds me of some of Jon Schmidt's slower pieces (one of my favorite pianists) . It's doubly impressive since it was all improvised.
Just curious, how did record it? I play piano too, but I've never been able to get a good sound, because I only know how to work with the simplest of midi. Tech wise I'm clueless
Thank you so much man, that's just what I wanted to do! I've never heard of Jon Schmidt, I will check him out however. The only pianist I really listen to is Ludovico Einaudi, people often times tell me my phrasing and voicing is similar to his (but less elegant because he is brilllllliant).
For this record I used my Yamaha KX88 and Native Instrument's Akoustic Piano, I have more software then what I know what to do with, but really, that .vst is probably the best sounding VST i've ever heard and it's becoming an industry standard. but to fully get a good sound, you need a large USB Keyboard like my Yamaha, 88 keys, 127 velocity sensitivity, real hammers and action. Great investment.
On December 14 2010 18:08 iminh wrote: I'm kind of into this kind of instrumental music and I can say that you did a wonderful job, I can feel the flow of music from one track to another. A very nice debut work, I can say, keep at it, hope you can give us more beautiful music in the future. P/s: Maybe you should change the title, I didn't expect a Cd of instrumental music when I read it, a little bit confused for me
Awesome, I appreciate the kind words so much. I definitely will. This album has peaked quite a bit of interest on the internet, I think my next release I'll price tag like $2. for 50+ minutes.
yeah, I should, can I just submit an appeal or something?
On December 14 2010 18:28 Jerglings wrote: I'm glad I let my curiosity got the best of me and download your work. I honestly didn't know what to expect, and I didn't expect much. I added your first track to iTunes to see if I should delete the CD now or later. It only took a few seconds of listening for me to love it. The raw emotion of it is beautiful and powerful. I could feel it in every keystroke. This takes me far from the comfort zone of what I usually listen to, but I can't get enough. Amazing talent, man.
I'm glad you did too . Your comment was so nice it's hard to think of a good reply, so I'll stick to my usual. Thank you so much for listening and even more for telling me how you felt about it.
Thanks, I'm not actually familiar with Nyman, but will take it as a compliment!
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you for distributing it!
Michael Nyman, he did the soundtrack work for "draughtman's contract" and "The Piano" and a lot more. Have a listen, I guarantee you'll like it.
Checking out now~
On December 14 2010 20:15 goldfishs wrote: I read this thread a few days ago and wasn't planning on downloading it but im glad I did, Great work :|
Thanks man. I hope you continue to enjoy it!
On December 15 2010 02:12 Kojaimea wrote: Hey,
Really enjoyed the few songs I have listened to. Gonna absorb it in its entirety later tonight, but I really liked what I heard. To this point, I agree that it could make an excellent soundtrack as others have said, but I feel when each is viewed in relation to its title, they work as standalone pieces too. I found myself drawing from my experiences of those few words from within my own life, and reminiscing strongly.
Thank you for this.
No, thank you! That's great to hear. I'm glad it did as I wanted it to, and I hope you enjoy it later tonight.
Thank you so much man, that's just what I wanted to do! I've never heard of Jon Schmidt, I will check him out however. The only pianist I really listen to is Ludovico Einaudi, people often times tell me my phrasing and voicing is similar to his (but less elegant because he is brilllllliant).
For this record I used my Yamaha KX88 and Native Instrument's Akoustic Piano, I have more software then what I know what to do with, but really, that .vst is probably the best sounding VST i've ever heard and it's becoming an industry standard. but to fully get a good sound, you need a large USB Keyboard like my Yamaha, 88 keys, 127 velocity sensitivity, real hammers and action. Great investment.
mmmmmmmm. LOVE Ludovico Einaudi. And yes, you should definitley check out Jon Schmidt. "All of me" is an epic song, although hardly your style. I used to play it till everyone I knew was sick of it, lol. But he has a lot of great stuff with a different style. Also try David Nevue, who has a pretty simplistic style. Also try some Chopin. Nocturne in C sharp minor. Ahhhhh. Also Nocturne op. 9 no. 2. My favorites. :-D Greatest piano music ever, although Debussy might be more of your style.
On December 15 2010 03:59 xLethargicax wrote: Thank you so much man, that's just what I wanted to do! I've never heard of Jon Schmidt, I will check him out however. The only pianist I really listen to is Ludovico Einaudi, people often times tell me my phrasing and voicing is similar to his (but less elegant because he is brilllllliant).
For this record I used my Yamaha KX88 and Native Instrument's Akoustic Piano, I have more software then what I know what to do with, but really, that .vst is probably the best sounding VST i've ever heard and it's becoming an industry standard. but to fully get a good sound, you need a large USB Keyboard like my Yamaha, 88 keys, 127 velocity sensitivity, real hammers and action. Great investment.
Cool, thanks for the tip! I'll check out that software. I use a Yamaha Portable Grand YPG-635 that hooks up with USB, what I lack is (expertise) on the software side.
This is absolutely worth a bump. Take my opinion with a grain of salt, because I am 1) a shameless forum lurker and 2) not musically talented myself, but the whole album was truly a joy to listen to.
Going into it, I admit that my mindset was "well, I need some background music to study to for my finals, I'll arbitrarily download this and try it." However, I would frequently find myself not really studying but just listening to the album, so I eventually had to put everything aside and give the music my full attention until I had satisfactorily listened to it in its entirety. Again, though I love music, I am no musician--but to my untrained ears this album sounds like the work of quite a talented pianist. I especially liked the songs "Tension," "Chloe I," and "Chloe II."
Been spamming it to lots of friends and family, and a lot of people end up downloading it for themselves!
It's good stuff. First four tracks flow together really well, basically after that I was hooked into listening to the rest. All of it is fantastic. Looking forward to more stuff!
On December 17 2010 11:11 .zch wrote: This is absolutely worth a bump. Take my opinion with a grain of salt, because I am 1) a shameless forum lurker and 2) not musically talented myself, but the whole album was truly a joy to listen to.
Going into it, I admit that my mindset was "well, I need some background music to study to for my finals, I'll arbitrarily download this and try it." However, I would frequently find myself not really studying but just listening to the album, so I eventually had to put everything aside and give the music my full attention until I had satisfactorily listened to it in its entirety. Again, though I love music, I am no musician--but to my untrained ears this album sounds like the work of quite a talented pianist. I especially liked the songs "Tension," "Chloe I," and "Chloe II."
I hope you release more music in the future.
Thank you so much man, I can't express to you how good it makes me feel to hear all of that. It's weird getting all of this positive feedback. I'm just a 19 year old kid living in a town of 5,000 in Indiana. I had no idea so many people would have such good feedback, thank you man.
On December 17 2010 16:29 Paradice wrote: Love it! This is now my go-to album for when I'm coding and need to ignore everything else!
Awesome work
That's great to hear! I hope it helps you focus. Thank you for the kind words.
On December 17 2010 17:43 Torenhire wrote: Reposting how awesome this album is. :D
Been spamming it to lots of friends and family, and a lot of people end up downloading it for themselves!
It's good stuff. First four tracks flow together really well, basically after that I was hooked into listening to the rest. All of it is fantastic. Looking forward to more stuff!
Thank you again man, that's the best thing you could possibly do, share, share, and share. That's so good to hear. I will definitely release more soon! Maybe a follow up 60:00-80:00 minute CD for like $4.
On December 17 2010 18:03 shinwa wrote: I just listened to the demo track in the end of the OP and well, it's beautiful. Can't wait until I get home to get the rest of them! Great work!
I searched for this thread as I remembered listening to the sample tracks a couple of days ago, surprised it hasnt been discussed for a few days, as I really believe more content like this should be shared with the TL community.
Listening to it as I prepare for exams, it's very soothing and reminds me of autumn, not entirely sure why either..
On December 22 2010 02:58 aloT wrote: I searched for this thread as I remembered listening to the sample tracks a couple of days ago, surprised it hasnt been discussed for a few days, as I really believe more content like this should be shared with the TL community.
Listening to it as I prepare for exams, it's very soothing and reminds me of autumn, not entirely sure why either..
Thanks bud! I wish it could get featured
Excellent. I feel it goes well with winter, personally. My next album like this is going to have a winter theme.
1. I want everyone to know how sometimes, TL is not just for Starcraft and its Drunk Thread, people make lives and friends off of this site. xLethargicax is just one of those people.
2. Is it possible to get the sheet music for this? Specifically the Colors to Chloe one.
On March 16 2011 13:49 BLINKOFF wrote: I bumped this thread for a few reasons.
1. I want everyone to know how sometimes, TL is not just for Starcraft and its Drunk Thread, people make lives and friends off of this site. xLethargicax is just one of those people.
2. Is it possible to get the sheet music for this? Specifically the Colors to Chloe one.
I'm listening to it right now, and I'm on to Colors. Campfire didn't really do anything for me, but Chloe I, Chloe II and Colors are beautiful, man.
Might I ask what some of your inspirations were behind this? I think my guess could be smack-on, but it's a pretty unknown artist, so I'd like to hear what you have to say first.
On March 16 2011 13:49 BLINKOFF wrote: I bumped this thread for a few reasons.
1. I want everyone to know how sometimes, TL is not just for Starcraft and its Drunk Thread, people make lives and friends off of this site. xLethargicax is just one of those people.
2. Is it possible to get the sheet music for this? Specifically the Colors to Chloe one.
Thank you so much man, I don't think most of you understand how good this made/makes me feel. It's an unexplainable feeling thinking someone out there in the world is listening to what I made. It gives me chills.
I don't have sheet music for any of them, but if you are really interested in it, I can transcribe it for you. All of the tracks on this CD where completely improvised on the spot, so I just have to ear it out which wouldn't be a problem.
Thanks again.
On March 17 2011 04:37 Torenhire wrote: Hey I just listened to this today!!
Nice bump, always ready to throw kudos at this thread
Thank you again and again.
On March 17 2011 11:53 Cedstick wrote: I'm listening to it right now, and I'm on to Colors. Campfire didn't really do anything for me, but Chloe I, Chloe II and Colors are beautiful, man.
Might I ask what some of your inspirations were behind this? I think my guess could be smack-on, but it's a pretty unknown artist, so I'd like to hear what you have to say first.
Thank you. Well, originally I intended for the album to be called Emotions and Chloe and every track, spare the Chloe tracks, were to be an improvisation of an emotion. A literal translation of feelings into the music the best I could do.
Instead, I sat the girl down, Chloe, and I improvised my tracks for her, live and recorded them. Other than that, my general inspiration comes from the universe, biology, and emotion.
JUST started playing the album, brb I'll share my opinion after, but first 30 second impression is very positive! don't let me down now! i got really hyped by seeing all the positive comments
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