David Sprouse 795 Posted January 16 (edited) Scarlatti This is my take on a d. scarlatti sonata. Edited January 20 by David Sprouse 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyB01 339 Posted January 16 David that's a very nice arrangement - I detected a hint of distortion in places on my Sony MD-7506s but that may just be my ageing ears. One minor crit - I would have liked a little more variation in the volume between the instruments but goodness me, getting the articulations and subtle variations for classical instruments right is difficult enough (well in my experience it is anyway) so all credit to you - an excellent interpretation. Andy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted January 16 Thanks Andy. I'll massage it a bit. I listened to it this morning and you're right it was recorded way too hot. Wow. I added a better recording today.Thanks for commenting and listening. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douglas Kirby 785 Posted January 16 That was excellent - it sounded quite good through my headphones. Nicely done. Regarding a hint of distortion - I think it was right on the edge - but not bad to my ears. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noynekker 376 Posted January 16 Hi David . . . well, there's nothing baroque about this, sounds great to me ! (guess you've heard that one before ?) Nice smooth listen for a Sunday afternoon, goes with Pinot Noir very perfectly. What's that low instrument in the middle, bass clarinet ? . . . what a cool sound. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeringAmps 1,732 Posted January 18 Much enjoyed David.👍's! t 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bajan Blue 1,038 Posted January 19 On 1/16/2022 at 7:19 PM, noynekker said: Hi David . . . well, there's nothing baroque about this, sounds great to me ! (guess you've heard that one before ?) Nice smooth listen for a Sunday afternoon, goes with Pinot Noir very perfectly. What's that low instrument in the middle, bass clarinet ? . . . what a cool sound. Now I have to agree with noynekker - this goes excellently with my Pinot Noir (my favorite!!) this is very well done, really enjoyed the listen Nigel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVE POOLE 230 Posted January 20 Excellent work my friend, however I do agree with AndyB01 in that the instruments seem to lack a little color in places and there seems to be a compression problem towards the end giving a sort of breathing 'in and out' sound ... if that makes sense, plus it has been cut off far to quickly ... But hats off to you as I don't know how you get such a complicated piece of work together ... 🤔 Stay safe Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted January 21 On 1/16/2022 at 8:04 AM, Douglas Kirby said: That was excellent - it sounded quite good through my headphones. Nicely done. Regarding a hint of distortion - I think it was right on the edge - but not bad to my ears. thank you douglas. The distortion is from the contra bassoon I think. thanks for listening and commenting. On 1/16/2022 at 3:19 PM, noynekker said: Hi David . . . well, there's nothing baroque about this, sounds great to me ! (guess you've heard that one before ?) Nice smooth listen for a Sunday afternoon, goes with Pinot Noir very perfectly. What's that low instrument in the middle, bass clarinet ? . . . what a cool sound. Thanks for listening Bruce. I think you hear the contra bassoon, those low notes? I'm glad somebody is still drinking even if I don't anymore. haha. On 1/18/2022 at 7:22 AM, DeeringAmps said: Much enjoyed David.👍's! t thanks for the thumb's up tom, it's greatly appreciated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted January 22 On 1/19/2022 at 11:44 AM, Bajan Blue said: Now I have to agree with noynekker - this goes excellently with my Pinot Noir (my favorite!!) this is very well done, really enjoyed the listen Nigel Oregon has some very fine pinot noir's, hope you can come and visit some time.Thanks for listening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted January 22 On 1/20/2022 at 5:02 AM, SupaReels said: Excellent work my friend, however I do agree with AndyB01 in that the instruments seem to lack a little color in places and there seems to be a compression problem towards the end giving a sort of breathing 'in and out' sound ... if that makes sense, plus it has been cut off far to quickly ... But hats off to you as I don't know how you get such a complicated piece of work together ... 🤔 Stay safe Steve Steve, I think I need to redo the Flute line with a breath controller. That'd make the arrangement come alive. Thank you for commenting and listening. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wookiee 1,746 Posted January 22 Again another pleasant and enjoyable example of your talents @David Sprouse. A nice introduction to the start of my day, thank you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVE POOLE 230 Posted January 23 Steve, I think I need to redo the Flute line with a breath controller. That'd make the arrangement come alive. Thank you for commenting and listening. Look forward to the re-mix .. are you using a DX7 ? I only say 'cause I have never used a breath controller in favour of the old mod wheel thingy. Been watching Spitfire software stuff .. gives me a whole new respect for your work ... it's hard! always a pleasure to hear your uploads.🤝 Steve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted January 25 On 1/22/2022 at 3:42 AM, Wookiee said: Again another pleasant and enjoyable example of your talents @David Sprouse. A nice introduction to the start of my day, thank you Wookie thanks for listening. It means alot to me when you lend me your furry ears. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjornpdx 1,005 Posted January 26 That's some tricky orchestration going on there David. Sounds great! -Bjorn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted January 26 On 1/23/2022 at 8:08 AM, SupaReels said: Steve, I think I need to redo the Flute line with a breath controller. That'd make the arrangement come alive. Thank you for commenting and listening. Look forward to the re-mix .. are you using a DX7 ? I only say 'cause I have never used a breath controller in favour of the old mod wheel thingy. Been watching Spitfire software stuff .. gives me a whole new respect for your work ... it's hard! always a pleasure to hear your uploads.🤝 Steve Steve--I remixed it, the dynamics are still a little bland. I had to *pan normalize * it as I mixed it too far on the left (I think I'm going deaf in my right ear). Not perfect, but better than it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Sprouse 795 Posted January 26 2 hours ago, bjornpdx said: That's some tricky orchestration going on there David. Sounds great! -Bjorn Thank you Bjorn. I know you're really busy and it means alot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVE POOLE 230 Posted January 26 When I listened to this the first time it was on my laptop (2nd system) through cans, and I missed a few things that having now listened in the studio makes me even more happy with this mix. Couple of things I noted was the reverb seems to be a lot better, in that, it sounds like I'm hearing a live performance .. might just be 'cause it's my studio set up ? Have to say I have a dodgy right ear as well so my sympathies there, makes life very hard when mixing. I did notice the flute drops off a little too quick @ 5.25 ... still an extremely small nig I have to say. It's a beautiful bit of work for such a complicated piece.. and I love it, so well done my friend👊 ATB Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Makke 300 Posted January 27 Beautiful. Sounds good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwnicholson78 149 Posted January 28 (edited) Very nice arrangement, and great job getting a realistic performance out of a virtual orchestra. What library are you using? Jeff Edited January 28 by jwnicholson78 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
