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 | alanfraser said 1221 days ago |
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Very pretty The balance of instruments works well and the composition gives a smooth transition into the jazzy bits. Daisy (not her real name) thinks it sounds like 'fairy tale music' - I'm not sure what that means but it was definitely a compliment. I'm wondering what it would sound like with fatter instruments but I'm always one to over-produce so take that with a grain of nutmeg as that's even smaller than a grain of salt. |
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Yep, it's a canon alright I wish there was more sustain on the piano notes. Overall, pretty pretty. |
 | thetiler said 1221 days ago |
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cool graphic, nice tune Like how it gets interesting as the tune continues with a jazzy feel. Like how that bass sounds as well. Nice job. |
 | drakonis said 1219 days ago |
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cool graphic, nice tune Yay, glad you like it Bill! This is definitely a compliment, from you, a guy well-versed in detail and embellishment in tile and guitar. Thanks! ttfn, Drakonis --- deja vu, it's the next best thing to being there |
 | TennesseeVic said 1221 days ago |
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Why not have a version 4? I think you haven't explored inversion and retrograde motion yet. Or rhythmic augmentation and diminution. This is a fun piece! I'm sure your kids now understand it perfectly. |
 | Mystified said 1220 days ago |
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Jazzy and cool I've always liked this 'little ditty' and this version is ....well, dittier! Seriously, I've really enjoyed watching this piece progress with each version. It's charming as well as educational. I, too, could see it used in a film. Thanks for this, Drak :) |
| said 1219 days ago | |
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counterpoint well taken Good composition. Goes from classical to jazzy keen. Judicious use of arpeggios. Good clean fun. Trilling. |
 | Rebsie said 1219 days ago |
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Way to go More complex and detailed than before and very beautifully put together. It has a lot of flair and sparkle to it now. The piano is really a feature here ... I love that! I still like the previous one too, so I hope you'll leave that up. Each version has a slightly different character, which is nice. |
 | cjhoose said 1218 days ago |
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like it! I'd never have the patience to write something like this. The bass sounds especially nice here. |
 | Epileptic Gibbon said 1217 days ago |
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Third and final? Are you sure? Drakonis, not sure which version I've heard before… version one of two, but I remember liking it. It was such a long time ago that I can't work out exactly what changes you've made with this new version (I know you say above but I'd have to compare and contrast really) or whether I think it's better, worse, or about the same. But either way, I still love it and it's great to hear it again for the first time. I still like that jazzy, vaguely Jethro Tull edge to it that was there on the earlier version and as long as you keep that then I'll be happy. Sorted! |
 | I.G.M. said 1210 days ago |
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Good one Very nice tune! Good playing! I like it! |
 | cormacbrenock said 1210 days ago |
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you have the know how. You have the know how but I think it would sound a little nicer if the piano had a bit of reverb and when ascending up the notes if two were played in harmony. Or maybe a delay on the flute . I think with just a few tweeks on fx like reverb and delay it could sound better and you would do yourself more justice . But it is still a good piece and I feel in no real position to judge as I have no musical training myself. |
 | John Stebbe said 1199 days ago |
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A very cool piece. Enjoyable. Lots of thought had to go into this, I'm sure, to make it all come out so well. And thanks so much for your kind comments about my "Martin Luther" piece. |
| daphna said 1174 days ago | |
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I like the additions you have made to this piece - now that I am actually listening to the right version. But my "more please!" comment still stands for v3! This piece is very unique and many of the concepts presented sound like they could easily be stretched further. Very enjoyable and pleasing to the ear. Thanks for posting. Cheers. |
 | savage4hire said 1158 days ago |
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jazzy bachfizious haha intresting, reminds me of a comedy for some reason. Maybe add a little bass in the background. |
 | Alannah said 1140 days ago |
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I promised I would listen .... Kewl Sound .... its like 18th century meets 21st century ..... and they throw a "ball" together .... I have visions of ladies in gowns ... gents in white pompadore wigs .... while the jazz band sits in the corner and keeps time with the harpsichord .... |
 | notsosweet said 1120 days ago |
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Wonderful how you can take a simple beginning and build complexity into it. Great job! |
| notsosweet said 1120 days ago |
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Wonderful how you can take a simple beginning and build complexity into it. Great job! |
 | screaming.org said 1119 days ago |
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... I've been wanting to post how much I like this series. It was fun to listen to the way it progressed. I haven't tried anything with the pencil tool, but I learned a few Bach fugues when I studied piano so I do groove on the canon thing quite a bit. It's an excellent idea to use GarageBand to share this with your kids. I'm curious how they reacted to or grew from the lesson. Maybe you already discussed that in a comment somewhere and I missed it. Nice how the first three notes in your graphic are the first three notes of the theme. It made me feel good just to notice that. :-) I like the way you add little ornaments and embellishments to the theme as you go, especially when the piano starts doing the chopsticks-style intervals towards the end. The upright-bass as one of the voices is an especially nice touch. Long story short, this is cool. |
 | AEROjet said 1052 days ago |
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happy happy A neat way to mix classical and jazz. Very medevil sounding until you throw in that bebop scale. It's such a happy tune, It could use a dab of reverb or something on the piano. (it's a bit thuddy) I enjoyed it. |
 | danatemachine said 935 days ago |
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A mood I can say that I really enjoyed this piece. The natural progression of the round draws you into the song further and further. The song kinda felt like a dance in some fantasy place. Good Song, and Im not much of a classical listener!! |
 | composerclark said 929 days ago |
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Very clever! I heard some previous version, but I don't think I heard this one... Very clever. Nice tune (subject) and counterpoint (countersubject), and I expected this to turn into a fugue, and was surprised when it didn't. Once I got over that (through medication and expensive therapy), I began to really enjoy the gradual process by which you transform a quasi- baroque theme into a funkier, jazzy one. Well done! Now go write a fugue! |
 | craft said 894 days ago |
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Good playing Very nice tune! I love this kind of tune. Perfect. This one is floating in my brain again and again... Nice job |
 | paul f. page said 750 days ago |
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Bach Round Eduard, Well, the tune sure has stuck in my head, even after one listening. On the second pass I had it by heart. The little flurry at the end was a nice touch, but I could tell you were getting tired of the whole thing. A little piece like this, though, has a limited number of reps possible and I think you wisely ended it. I would love to hear this on a better piano. As you know, I am using Ivory software. You are definitely a pianist who has the skill to appreciate some good software and I'd encourage you to check it out. ($300 and your keyboard life will change!) ...I am so glad to see someone else writing in a more restrained, classical style. You have such a nice feel for symmetry and that comes through, even in a shorty like this. Glad I listened. Paul |
| said 289 days ago | |
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A Round & Bach Again Yes, sort of Bach-like, with a cool jazz flute type of feel. Different. Different is good! |
 | Pete_NB said 243 days ago |
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Cool twists I've always loved the concept of rounds but never tried them out myself. After listening to this I feel inspired to give it a shot. The jazzy evolution in this piece is great, it really bounces along. Impressive considering it was done with the pencil tool. |
 | Doadars Uncle said 243 days ago |
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Transition! This little tune made me smile! Bored? Hardly. But entertained by the slide into jazz. |
 | Feter said 242 days ago |
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A Round & Bach Again And I was thinkin I heard all your songs ??? how I missed this gem ..jee ..this is fabulous and outstanding genious ..I love goldneberg sound this is alot of that ..wonderfull Draki ...realy well written ..KUDOS !! |
 | stooey said 242 days ago |
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Thanks for sharing I really like the title. Bach's name is great for that. My wife has a shirt that says Front on the Front (duh), but on the back it says Bach. Someday Schwartzenegger will star in his life story when he can say "I'll be Bach!" Sorry. Couldn't resist. A simple little ditty, but I thought it was catchy. I liked it. |
 | MarkHolbrook said 22 days ago |
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In a simple music lesson the Dragon creates a world masterpiece... How wonderful is this!? |
I could imagine this working very well as a soundtrack
piece...I really like the way the instrumental parts interact
Very nice indeed
Steve