mark skinner Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 I wanted to get an 'Indian' feel on this instrumental without using the typical midi sitar type instruments. I ended up playing a cello an acoustic , a classical , a Tele and a dulcimer. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated . Thanks ... mark https://soundcloud.com/user-810058643/brahma 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martsave martin s Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 good sound! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 I like this very much ..love to nick it and try some lyrics ...plus I think you achieved your goal with cello ..so well done and thumbs up from me for what it's worth All the best and thanks for a Harrison tribute Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloon Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 I like it! It has a nice flow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Great driving tune. I like how you kept all the elements simple, but as a whole they came together nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Beautifully done! I must admit I'm woefully ignorant of "Indian" music, beyond all the Harrison pieces, and Ravi Shanker at Monterey Pop. I don't get a Raga feel at all here, not that that matters. Correct me if I'm wrong, this is you on the Cello? Remarkable! One of my wife's uncles is a cellist, and a quite good one as well, the other uncle was the Stud Lead Guitar; whoops, check that, the Principal Clarinetist for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra for many years. He lead me to believe that that is in effect, the Stud Lead Guitar Player (my words, not exactly his) of the band or Orchestra as it were or is or; well you get my meaning. So, as I have rambled on here aimlessly let me summarize; Two BIG Snaps, and a backfield in motion! (google it, its hilarious) I don't think just thumbs up was gonna be enough... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I really enjoyed the mix - full and well balanced - everything fit quite nicely. Fine composition - it was a fun listen - especially the cello. IMO - this would be a good song to drive to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Screed Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 very nice, loved the guitar of course the cello was great, but for me the guitar was better. the only nit I have is that the snare, or tabla, or whatever, was a bit too repetitive. but still, the mix was great an the tune as a whole was inspiring, gives me something to shoot for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 This was wonderful. Love the panning. And the touches of higher strings with little fills here and there. Whichever instrument is the bass, I'd bring that up just a hair. so 9.9 out of 10! cheers, -Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hi mark skinner . . . really like this piece, a most enjoyable listen ! On first listen, for myself (being a singer) I just wanted to just sing along, and waited for some vocals to appear, but as it moved along I was totally comfortable with it being an instrumental groove. Normally, I expect some chord changes, or section change ups . . . but I must say the variations and jazzy interactions of all the instruments kept my interest all the way through. I totally get the Indian vibe here, especially at the end where it became more obvious. I'm also curious where you got the inspiration to write this ? . . . do you listen to a lot of Indian music, or maybe saw a concert somewhere ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeare1 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hi Mark, this is really nice. Great relaxed groove. I love the cello, in general, but it's refreshing to hear one in this context. Overall, great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Hi Mark , You have some very beautiful interweaving sound elements and musical textures going on here with your song . At times your song sounds like it is the sound track to an uplifting celebration . Very Nice ? Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 Thanks for all the great comments and suggestions. I guess I'm getting past the "It's too bassy" comments I usually get. I've been leaning on Izotope a little harder. To Spak .. have a go at some lyrics. To Tom Deering .. Yes I'm playing the cello , I'm starting to get the feel of it. I've got probably about 40 hrs. total playing one and enjoyed every second of it. Thanks again ..You guys are great... mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 I love the way that you built in a sense of urgency through the rhythm while the rest of the song (in fact the overall feel of the song) had a general laid back feel to it. Your cello sounded great but being a guitar guy, I really enjoyed the guitar work. You have put together some great sounds and feelings in this song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Cool grooving @mark skinner, perhaps a dB or two on the Cello it deserves to be a little more upfront. Not to bass here on the Adam's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Hi Mark Very nice indeed and great job - sounds great to me on my KRK VXT8's + my sub - I also ran it through my Avantones (no sub) which have the ability to make just about anything sound crap, but this still sounded good - in fact they brought up the Cello, which was good thing! Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Mark One of those songs that brightens up the morning and puts a smile on your face. The cello can be such an expressive instrument and I thought you played it very well. Really like how it interacts with the other instruments, though I wanted the cello brought out a bit more. I didn't get an Indian feel except maybe at the end but that's okay. If you really want an Indian sound I'd recommend Native Instruments India - amazing stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiller Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Very enjoyable piece...good job.?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bush Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 12/29/2019 at 4:14 PM, mark skinner said: I wanted to get an 'Indian' feel on this instrumental without using the typical midi sitar type instruments. I ended up playing a cello an acoustic , a classical , a Tele and a dulcimer. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated . Thanks ... mark https://soundcloud.com/user-810058643/brahma From the first note I heard I knew it would be good .really liked it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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