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A Different View
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Submitted on: Nov 21, 2005 - 07:05:08 AM
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Keywords Instrumental (442), jazz (408), piano (622), rhythmic (5), groove (65), strings (250), acoustic guitar (66), mellow (91)

Description I tried to paint a picture with this song. Layering the paint, so to speak, over a simple drawing. In this case, the simple drawing would be a piano statement, followed by the layering of percussion instruments, violins, cellos, acoustic guitar, other embellishments, and eventually an English horn.

Photo by Siobhan Kelly. Used with her kind permission.

Lyrics Instrumental...

Hardware Master keyboard to play sound modules, and Mac

Software: ProTools, various sound modules (SampleTank 2, SonikSynth, Philharmonik)

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	thetiler said 1108 days ago
	Very soothing - very well composed Great style, almost reminds me of Bruce Hornsby in a way. Especially when i heard the piano rightt off. A terrific piece here, truly one of the very best comtemporary-pop-easy-listening instrumentals I;ve heard others do at MJ. You have a very nice musical maturity in your compositions. Great structure and comtemporary beauty!

	futzpucker said 1106 days ago
	Very soothing - very well composed "...musical maturity..." That's a nice thing to hear from you. Thank you. I have great respect for Bruce Hornsby. I can't touch his piano playing. All I can do is play what I can and hope it works in the context of the song. I'm pleased you like this song, Bill.

	TobinMueller said 1108 days ago
	Excellent Excellent New Age chord progression, with really nice open jazz voicings, well done easy listening soft jazz mix, great choice in layered sounds, very cinematic palette, interesting theme and variations, but the composition transcends labels, is truly wonderful. I really like this.

	J.A.Stewart said 1108 days ago
	Another Gem Lovely composition and arrangement with a tempered fusion of different styles and elements. All delivered with expert fluency and technique. I wish my fingers could dance like that on the keys.

	AquilA said 1108 days ago
	Just Beautiful Yeah, what TobinMueller and joe hollywood said, yeah. But seriously, that really is damn pretty. It fills one with a peaceful energy. Nice work.

	said 1107 days ago
	Lush landscape... of piano, bass, strings, percussion... so clear and present in the listening. Nice guitar and cello. Futz, you are the king of keyboard muscial soundscapes. Beautiful. Jack

	urbnite said 1107 days ago
	no lies here very nice. makes me want to go to... Fiji. on a starship

	Cori Ander said 1107 days ago
	Wonderful Wonderful, especially that basic theme that the piano does. Also on bass and drums you make a good job. Isn't it difficult to make good drums on a keyboard? Seems to me anyway (on the other hand I know nothing of keyboard playing).

	gumbi Ortiz said 1107 days ago
	this is.... this really done nice great recording! very relaxed! a lot of work went into this!! thanks! gumbi ortiz

	said 1106 days ago
	Very Soothing And I like that it's not all pastel-sounding but you've mixed in some darker colors - it makes the brighter moments stnad out more. (I have more experience in the graphics arts than music. :)) A lot of my favorite music is like this - variations on a theme. You do this very well.

	alley-oop said 1106 days ago
	Chop city This is fine track. Beautiful composition, Excellent performance. It has a pleasing, mesmorizing quality. Man...you're good!

	aclarke said 1105 days ago
	End of the day I'm listening to this song. My eyes close and I enjoy several minutes of dreamlike splendor. For some reason you beautiful song made me think of snowfall. Very nice!

	SlimGirlFat said 1105 days ago
	Oh I had to d/l this just listening to that piano intro. beautiful, beautiful track, reflective and haunting piano melody over soft percussion and strings. I absolutely love this. Fabulous soundscape, great arrangement and production. Would make for a great film track top score here D/L Slimmie

	ziti said 1105 days ago
	my musical angel just when life turns in another mysterious confusing and frustrating direction, along comes master Futz to rescue me with his brilliant, soulful music. You have the knack of touching me very deeply. And this piece is no exception. Mindbogglingly, totally precious and beautiful. deepest bow z

	drakonis said 1105 days ago
	Delightful! I really like the ebb and flow of this, like soft waves caressing the shore as you enjoy the breeze. And thank you for putting a real and enjoyable ending on this, very well written piece of music. Very relaxing and compelling at the same time... didn't get repetitive or boring as some new-age-jazzy type stuff does... I really like it! Another of yours DL/ Faved! ttfn, Drakonis

	jhenny said 1105 days ago
	Well played A wonderful example of how to play various sound modules convincingly. The percussion was especially well done. The piano playing is, of course, marvelous.

	I.G.M. said 1105 days ago
	Wonderful melodies! I like it a lot! It`s moving and relaxing. Once more an excellent tune! I would like to sing on one of your tunes. Let me know what you think about it. I.G.M.

	Mcboy said 1103 days ago
	pro composition ala the ecm catalog style......the exotic percussion adds a nice flavor to the overall sound.....this has an uplifting feel even tho the playing is soft and mellow......truly well done atmospheric music...!

	miq said 1103 days ago
	Good job very peaceful great production..

	ledebutant said 1101 days ago
	Effortless Everything about this piece of music is beautifully executed and you never, ever lost the emotion, which I admire so much. It sounds as though the music just told itself to you and you made it happen, the composition is so flawless, relaxed and flowing. A lovely, lovely experience, Patrick. Thank you!

futzpucker said 1101 days ago

Effortless
My goodness, what a wonderful experience reading your very kind, and even
poetic, words, Lisa.

The most enjoyable experience for a composer is just how you described it - it's
when you rather get out of the way and let the music come through you, rather
than from you. I'm not sure if that happened with this piece or not, or to what
extent. If it struck you as if that is what happened here, I am very well pleased.

In any case, I am most grateful that you listened, and that you took the time to
tell me what you did. I am moved by what you wrote, Lisa. Thank you so much.

	rtcooper said 1094 days ago
	And AGAIN! I'll Listen to this until the HD breaks (Keith Jarret with Direction?!) Great Fabric and Texture to the Choice of Voices. Superb, by me. Thanks, Cooper (Say can you play a Tele? I love your influences). Best, rtc

	Aaron David said 1080 days ago
	AMAZING Wow..... I could listen to that piece all day. It just..... flows. You definately succeeded in painting the picture. Reminds me of something I would write, except with more "musical maturity" than I have yet. Beautiful. I am now a fan :D.

	composerclark said 1072 days ago
	Great! Really, really fine sound here. I am really enjoyiing this. Very sophisticated, and great atmosphere. Love the guitar harmonics at the end. I know this isn't very articulate, but%u2026 Wow!

	DynamiteDave said 1062 days ago
	Smooth Jazz I can definately see listening to this while in Chicago rush hour traffic to sooth the savage roadrage motorist within me.

dreadmon said 1057 days ago

Very evocative
You are a master at this - thoughtful music, with something to suggest within an aural canopy......there are some moments a quarter in that don't match the brilliance of the rest of the composition - some of the harmonies aren't lining up, it seems dissonant only because, I don't know, maybe you weren't going there - because I felt your heart from the get-go, and it seemed to get muddled, the idea, the beauty, the concept, somewhere about mid-way, but then the atmosphere picks up, percussively and then it really rises to the fore. All in all, a wonderful piece, orchestrations are incredible, the mood is unmistakable....the middle section, a little work needed - everything else - sweet, sweet, oh, those voices are indeed a nice touch. Yeah! Ya! Yay! Okay, I'll calm down now......well done..

futzpucker said 1042 days ago

Very evocative
Thank you, Bing, for the very nice comments.

Interestingly enough, the song began from the middle section. I kept it for
over a year without knowing what to do with it; I did know that I liked it
enough that I was not going to give up on it. Finally I came up with the piano
line that comprises the first and third sections, and orchestrated those
sections to provide variations on the theme. It's interesting that the original
section struck you as dissonant.

I do appreciate your giving me your perspective.

It is a different view, after all...

	AEROjet said 1052 days ago
	nice piano work The beginning is sort of like The Bad Plus without the drummer (Dave King) Nice and mellow, good work with the strings layering.

Macaudion said 1049 days ago

What to say about this
This is a wonderful piece of music here. A very solid composition.

I don't know what to say to an accomplished musician w/o coming off
as sounding kind of silly; trying to explain what I liked about all of the
intricacies that went into producing a tune like this. I almost get the
feeling that you are like another Mcboy, Partick. As in, you are likely a
well known, *famous* and that you are an established artist. And, that
we are kinda like the 'cat's mouse toy'. This is what I get from listening
to your music.

As a person, or from your presence here, I get more of the same...
This is not meant to be a dig unless of course, it is true, otherwise, it's
a phat compliment. Thank you for being here, at MJS' - All diggn'
aside, you keep high, the bar here... And I am truly inspired... - Thanks
for that! - Dion

	said 1044 days ago
	Flawless production Difficult not to like this. Extremely difficult. :)

perceptualvortex said 1043 days ago

What on earth
took me so long to find this? I really enjoyed listening to this song--it's so natural and smooth. I used to listen to some new age albums a lot (I'm thinking of Philip Aaberg's "Shape of the Land" soundtrack, for one), and this takes me back to that time (late 80's) and place... though you're using a richer array of instruments. I'm experimenting a lot with Garageband's symphonic instruments, trying to make music out of them--this is a great example of the (probably, for me) unattainable standard of excellence that I'm aiming towards. Great work Patrick!

	said 1031 days ago
	Nice tune I like it you have done a great work on this song. A glorious mix. I am overwhelmed with joy. My vote 9.9.8.8 Thanks for sharing Keep up the good work Respectfully ------ Skean My last tune Being a Friend (Collab with The NightBird)

	macgalver said 1022 days ago
	gorgeous melodic trip into your musical world. thank you for posting. I am ever amazed at the quality of music in the hearts of macjammers. xxoo, kelli

	macgalver said 1022 days ago
	gorgeous melodic trip into your musical world. thank you for posting. I am ever amazed at the quality of music in the hearts of macjammers. xxoo, kelli

	jayman said 1017 days ago
	Awesome I love your work on this .. I can listen to this over, and over again!

funteach1 said 1009 days ago

Paints a picture
Maybe it's because the picture reminds me of a beach in Ireland near where they filmed, "Far and Away," or maybe it's because your song reminds me of the film, "The Indian in the Cupboard," but your song reminds me of tranquility. It's a great hook, and it's tough for me to listen to without having words run through my mind. That shows me your song has a broad familiarity to it. It feels comfortable to me. Thank you.

	K.I.S.KISMET said 1008 days ago
	Exemplary work Every flowing note chalked full of emotion. Great cinamatic attributes...musical imagery at it's best.

	happygemini3 said 1006 days ago
	whoa that piano is beautifully recorded....what a lovely song and structure....I love and appericiate really great instrumental music!!!! Love the stringpad that comes in....very very cool....the drop out when the handrums come in is priceless!!!! great way to establish the groove and I love the Tony Levinesque bass sound!!!! NIce Nice NIce

	MissChaos said 1006 days ago
	Mesmerizing. How on earth could I not like this? This is stunning and so very intricate. Nothing felt jarring... even the perfectly placed chimes and gentle percussion. You have a way with "voice" as well! Your piano playing is just beautiful. The orchestration pulls at me too. ooh, this is wonderful!

	mvh9591 said 997 days ago
	Nice Mix Very nice - Thanks - I enjoyed it very much.

	Karmatoburn said 993 days ago
	its all awesome finally found a few moments to listen to more of your fine work. this is just absolutely freakin gorgeous. its reminding me of all my windham hill favorites.

	Karmatoburn said 993 days ago
	its all awesome finally found a few moments to listen to more of your fine work. this is just absolutely freakin gorgeous. its reminding me of all my windham hill favorites.

composerclark said 990 days ago

Back for another listen
Just wanted to let you know that I came back for another couple of listens,
and I still love it. If anything, I'm likeing it more. The A section is very
repetitive, of course, yet you manage to keep it interesting by varying the
arrangement, and throwing in little variations. I really like the way you
weave an English Horn (or oboe?) melody over this chord progression
towards the end. I also really enjoyed the B section; less structured, less
predictable, but for me, highly original and a joy to hear.

Keep 'em coming!

10/10/10/10

	maxruehl said 957 days ago
	Moving A very moving tune that's extremely satisfying emotionally.--and impeccably produced, too. You can bet I'll soon be checking out the rest of your pieces here.:)

	rsolorio said 957 days ago
	great musicianship just getting around to giving it a listen and it's a gem. The piano work is professional. Your very humble in how you take these compliments, but they are accurate. Top notch, top quality

	said 929 days ago
	Impressive, both from a songwriting/arrangement perspective and from the sheer fullness and beauty of your musical performance. There are so many subtle layers you have woven into this piece that expand and amplify the simple melodic theme (the simple drawing). Each one a positive addition and a furthering of the musician's goal, which is a pleasurable listen.

	theheiseys said 889 days ago
	great songq Really like the song, especially the piano intro part

	guitardriver said 869 days ago
	Coastal Beauty Futz...you have done it again. Your inner self comes thru once again in this little piece. I could write a thousand years and never come up with this. Very original, plus, the awesome photo is where I would love to be listening to this on an IPOD. The sound of sea birds would be a great addition. Brilliant.

Einarus said 812 days ago

Oh, wow
I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I haven't really checked out your
stuff before (besides that collaboration with Ziti a couple of weeks
back).

I'm so glad I finally did check it out.

I'm now listening to this for the third time in a row - and probably a
few more plays to come. I wasn't more than a few seconds into the
second when I was swept away. I have always been a sucker for
smooth, melodic piano jazz and this is among the prettier lines I can
remember.

This is really beautiful.
An instant all time MJ favorite - no doubt.

-Einar S.

	said 593 days ago
	nice song i enjoyed this tune a lot

I. Spike said 591 days ago

Modern Tribal
Shades of Lyle Mays...
Are you hip to his first album? It is amazing...
I like the modern tribal aspect to this tune. I even like the keyboard guitar, and I usually abhor those..!
I like the richness of the piano part - I think it gives it a beautiful and important texture voicing the chords so low like that.
I can see a deep mind, heart and soul here...
I'm sure we're just hearing a small bit of what you can do and have done.

	said 418 days ago
	Impressive ! Wonderful Piece, really great classical jazzy for the morning, the piano sound really clear and very touchy. The beats with the drums just perfect. this is the best so far i've heard it from your songs before, such a gem created here. Really great picture and thanks from my heart for the sharing ! Master Piece .. Master Work

	HenriROGERsoloandbands said 187 days ago
	paint Very well done . I like the bass and piano interactivity in this track .

	futzpucker said 1106 days ago
	Another Gem Much appreciated, Mr. Hollywood. This song took a long time to get here. Reading comments like yours helps assure me it is worth the effort. Thank you.

	futzpucker said 1106 days ago
	Just Beautiful Filling one with peaceful energy. That, I think, is something worth doing. I appreciate your telling me this song did that to you. Thank you, AquilA.

	futzpucker said 1106 days ago
	Lush landscape... Because of the respect I have for you as a person and as a musician, Jack, I'm always pleased to hear when you have enjoyed one of my songs. Thank you for the comment. By the way, I hope your wife likes it as well.

	futzpucker said 1106 days ago
	no lies here Thank you, Darren. Fiji on a starship... No time for extra pretzels on that flight...

	futzpucker said 1106 days ago
	Very Soothing Thank you for the very valid graphic artist's view of the song. How great it would be to have that perspective during the composing process, and before a final mix of a song is done... Even without you in my studio I will try to keep that perspective in mind in the future as I compose. Thank you for your thoughts, Mr. Mungo, which I found quite valuable.

	futzpucker said 1105 days ago
	End of the day Mr. Clarke, if this song brought you some minutes of dreamlike splendor, I call that a wonderful thing. For a composer to hear that his music can invoke such a state is quite inspiring. Thank you so much, Adam, for listening to this song and letting me know how it affected you.

	futzpucker said 1105 days ago
	Oh Slimmie, you have always been very kind to me with your comments. I am so glad that someone as creative as you can connect with my music. It was highly gratifying to read what you wrote here. Thank you very much.

	futzpucker said 1105 days ago
	my musical angel If the music I write has this effect even on only you, my brother Fran, it's worth the effort it takes. For you to let me know that my music touches you this way is a wonderful gift, and I thank you for it from my depths.

	futzpucker said 1101 days ago
	Delightful! Thank you, Mr. Drakonis. It's great to hear that this song conjured up such peaceful images as you mentioned here. I appreciate your mentioning it. Thank you for your time listening and commenting.

	futzpucker said 1101 days ago
	Well played I changed the percussion on this song many times before it got to where I thought it worked. I'm glad you appreciated it. And thank you for mentioning the piano, as well. Very kind of you.

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	futzpucker said 1101 days ago
	Wonderful melodies! I'm glad you like this, Ingo. I would be pleased by you putting a vocal track on one of my songs, and I appreciate your interest. Thank you for your comments.

	futzpucker said 1101 days ago
	pro What a honor to hear this from such a great musician. Your guitar playing is just plain magic. I'm very gratified that you like this. Thank you for listening to my music, Mr. Mcboy, and for commenting. What you said here is very inspiring to me.

	futzpucker said 1101 days ago
	Good job Thank you, Mr. Miq. Those were certainly two goals I had with this song. I appreciate your stopping by.

	futzpucker said 1042 days ago
	And AGAIN! Ah, Mr. Coop, As always, your comments are most generous. Keith Jarrett? Wow... I am quite sure I'm unworthy of that comparison, but I very much appreciate that he came to mind as you listened. I'm stunned by that, and very grateful.

	futzpucker said 1042 days ago
	AMAZING Thank you, Aaron. As far as "musical maturity" goes, let me say, as I have before, you are far ahead of where I was at your age. You have great promise. Just keep writing from your heart. I'm glad you recognize some of yourself in my music.

	futzpucker said 1042 days ago
	Great! Hearing this from such a high-level, educated composer as yourself, that's quite an honor. Thank you so much for listening. Your words carry great weight.

	futzpucker said 1042 days ago
	Smooth Jazz Cool, Dave. If this track can calm you as you drive in my hometown, that's got to be considered a good thing. Thanks for the listen.

	futzpucker said 1042 days ago
	nice piano work Thanks, Joel. I have to say, I am not familiar with The Bad Plus, other than they are a jazz group that approaches music from the standpoint of a sense of humor. I haven't heard much of their music. Thanks for listening.

	futzpucker said 1042 days ago
	Flawless production Not at all difficult to appreciate your saying this. Thank you.

	futzpucker said 1017 days ago
	Nice tune Mr. Andersson, I thank you for your very nice comments. I am very pleased to know this song brought you joy.

	futzpucker said 1017 days ago
	gorgeous I am glad you took the time to come visit my musical world, Kelli Ann. I share your amazement - there are some wonderful artists on this site. Thank you for your comments.

	futzpucker said 1017 days ago
	Awesome Thanks, Jason. Very kind of you. I'm glad you like the song. Welcome to MacJams. I hope you enjoy this great community you've just joined.

	futzpucker said 995 days ago
	Exemplary work What a wonderful treat to read this. I am so glad this song reached you. That is so gratifying to a composer, as you know... Thank you very much for the kindness. --- My finest work so far: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/15423">A Different View</a> Or: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/14834">Timber Cove</a>

	futzpucker said 995 days ago
	whoa Tony Levin... Quite a comparison, one of which I am sure I'm not worthy. Still, very nice of you to say so. Thank you for your thoughtful comments. --- My finest work so far: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/15423">A Different View</a> Or: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/14834">Timber Cove</a>

	futzpucker said 995 days ago
	Nice Mix Thank you, Michael. I'm glad you liked the song. Thanks for commenting. --- My finest work so far: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/15423">A Different View</a> Or: <a href="http://www.macjams.com/song/14834">Timber Cove</a>

	futzpucker said 921 days ago
	its all awesome John, thank you so much. Your abilities as a composer and arranger give great weight to your words. Much appreciated.

	futzpucker said 921 days ago
	Back for another listen Professor Ross, I am so very grateful to read that this song was pleasing to you. To get the attention of an a skilled and talented academician, and one with soul and feeling complementing his training, knowledge and experience... it's extraordinary. What you've written means a great deal to me. Thank you, Clark.

	futzpucker said 921 days ago
	Moving Thank you, Andy. "Moving... emotionally satisfying..." These words make me think you gave the song a close listening, and for that I am very grateful. It is the composer's desire to communicate with the listener, and when that happens, it's a great feeling. Thanks very much.

	futzpucker said 921 days ago
	great musicianship Thank you, Roy. I'm very glad you like this song. What you've written here is very kind and highly appreciated.

	futzpucker said 921 days ago
	Impressive, Brom, I am quite moved by what you wrote here. It appears you listened most attentively, which is a gift, and I am very grateful. To reach someone, to be heard, that's really why we do this, I believe. Really great to read this... Thank you so much.