noynekker Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Hi all . . . so, years ago (as the story goes) a local fireworks competition was looking for some music to play behind their fireworks show . . . I wrote and submitted this piece, but it never got much traction. Seems they went with some Beethoven, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Pink Floyd . . . obviously, I could not compete. The mix didn't sound as smashed before I uploaded it (I swear) . . . but let me know your thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 This sounds very nicely composed and put together to me - as you say a little smashed perhaps? But otherwise, i really like this - obviously those Firework people have no taste🤪 Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 all is sounding fine.great recording job.jack c. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 noynekker I like the patriotic drama of the song. Would have fit in nicely with the fireworks! -Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I think this would've worked GREAT with a fireworks display, but unfortunately so many organizations want to stick with only "professional" productions because they know the audience will relate because they've heard it before. It would be nice if they approached it with an open mind and tried something new for a change. 😀 John B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) It has a nice trajectory, the way it builds. It kind of reminds me of the incidental music at epcot center. Maybe add some cannon shots (1812 overture)? (j/k) Edited May 28, 2021 by David Sprouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Bajan Blue said: This sounds very nicely composed and put together to me - as you say a little smashed perhaps? But otherwise, i really like this - obviously those Firework people have no taste🤪 Nigel @Bajan Blue Thanks Nigel for taking some time to have a listen. Edited May 29, 2021 by noynekker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Johnbee58 said: I think this would've worked GREAT with a fireworks display, but unfortunately so many organizations want to stick with only "professional" productions because they know the audience will relate because they've heard it before. It would be nice if they approached it with an open mind and tried something new for a change. 😀 John B @Johnbee58 It's very true John, I recall there was a renegade radio station up here years back that "mostly" played original, new and unsigned bands, they didn't last very long, advertisers were not attracted or something like that ? Thanks for having a listen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 6 hours ago, David Sprouse said: It has a nice trajectory, the way it builds. It kind of reminds me of the incidental music at epcot center. Maybe add some cannon shots (1812 overture)? (j/k) @David Sprouse Thanks for listening David, of course the original version didn't sound as big as this . . . I redid it with some of the new amazing orchestral samples we have nowadays. Yes . . . cannon shots . . . now that takes me back to high school, we played 1812 many times ('til we got it right) . . . I recall there was a kid standing beside a really large drum . . . just waiting for the big finale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 3:32 AM, noynekker said: The mix didn't sound as smashed before I uploaded it Did you allow SC to "Master it for you" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 That was Very inspiring. It would have been awesome with the fireworks. You could always do your own video .. Enjoyed it . mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Very powerful and moving piece of music! I thoroughly enjoyed this. This would make a great theme for any triumphant event! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 14 hours ago, Wookiee said: Did you allow SC to "Master it for you" ? Well . . . I just uploaded like I normally do . . . but maybe they treat this kind of material different than pop songs, I'll have to look into it, now that you've mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 9 hours ago, Lynn Wilson said: Very powerful and moving piece of music! I thoroughly enjoyed this. This would make a great theme for any triumphant event! Thank you Lynn ! . . . glad you enjoyed . . . yes, still searching for the event that would suit this piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 14 hours ago, mark skinner said: That was Very inspiring. It would have been awesome with the fireworks. You could always do your own video .. Enjoyed it . mark Hi Mark . . . thanks for being "inspired" . . . ya' I have a crack professional team working on those videos right now . . . ha ! . . . bit of a learning curve, for someone who has only been a songwriter, but at least I have finally that video software installed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJohn Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Festive! Perfect for outdoor orchestra concert! It could also be played at opening Olympics- when they walk in with the flags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makke Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Nice composition. Interesting orchestration and arrangement all through the song. festive atmosphere with good sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I think this is an impressive composition - I think it would work quite well for a fireworks show - I could picture fireworks while I listened. I really liked the percussion track you used for this - as you say epic. The mix sounded fine through my Sony 7506 headphones - nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I'll just echo the comments above, and admit (tho a bit embarrassed) that I passed on this recently (only because I was pressed for time) when I saw that it was an instrumental. Lastly I'll say I wish I had some ability to do orchestration; obviously you do! t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmasno5 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Sounds really great. Yes, Sound Cloud will crush any music. Doesn't matter how great the quality is when you upload it will get compressed to 128bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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