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 | drakonis said 528 days ago |
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Deja vu Spectral dances seem to be in the CA aire this month (e.g. my organ-heavy "Dancylvania" sketch.) I am glad you started with Tango loops, that gives this a really slinky feeling, and I think you "mishandled" them nicely. I notice you snuck in an audible reference to the Dies Irie, which made me smirk. I did *not* like the accordian notes, they were too-staccato-sounding and non-accordian-like... when they first started, I didn't know what kind of instrument that was until we got into the music a little further. I think some longer-drawn notes from time to time might fix that. I enjoyed the warm organ and lingering church-bells, nice touch. A tango as your first dance? How delightfully romantic! And as the day rapidly approaches, I imagine we'll see less of you here as you prepare... you do NOT have to post a "goodbye" forum note, but I expect you back here by 12 (December) at the latest, young lady! :-) ttfn, Drakonis |
 | 1rwhite1 said 528 days ago |
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Magritte's Opus After listening to all of your songs (earliest to most recent), I can honestly hear the evolution in your playing accumulate here at "Tango Macabre." Again, this is a great example of tastefully using loops. I'm in awe of your musical and moreover orchestral intuition. The mix on this song is tight. Also--you may want to research this because I might be incorrect--you can use titles that have been used for other works. As far as I know, titles cannot be copywritten. Of course, I might be wrong, and who would want to do that, anyway? But "The Funeral Tango" is not bad, either. Personally, I like the title you've settled with more than the former. Consider Whitman's poem "Passage to India," and then compare it to Forster's novel _A Passage to India_. Hmm. Anyway, this is really great music, and I hope that you will be posting new music soon. Ciao! |
 | Komrade K said 528 days ago |
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Amazing! Bursting with wit and dark humour - Danny Elfman would be proud. KK |
 | rtcooper said 527 days ago |
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NOT SO MACABRE IT'S a Tango afterall. Really settles in nicely. Creates an exotic reality in the Soundscape. Were I Mixing, I might try backing out the Descant in verses two and four to have it lurk in the looming background a bit more. Shadowy. The Chimes are pure Hemingway! Coop |
 | kristyjo said 527 days ago |
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very funny-creepy and you do have a real gift for 'deconstructing' loops to the point of making it into an artform. I really like the instrumentation - the accordian and the chimes together do create an interesting juxtaposition. Also, fun to listen to! |
 | davajonah said 525 days ago |
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I love it! Those Argentinean Tango loops are well cool and you've done a fantastic job with them; downloaded thanks! I had a little go myself if you'd like to listen - "Gancho". 'Twas a request from my missus! She's a dancer and can actually do the tango. I can't alas... Didn't alter the loops that much, but augmented them with some sounds of my own. Anyway, yours is an excellent tune. I shall play it for my wife. :-) |
 | SmokeyVW said 524 days ago |
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LOL LOL this is addams-esque - very nice! please do ask Deputy Doofy to give this a listen! thanks! |
 | deputydoofy said 523 days ago |
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RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! Oh, ok. I'll listen. I like it for numerous reasons. It has that dark, circus-y sound to it. Also, it sounds very similar to my LIOLI 2 entry. :) |
 | John Stebbe said 500 days ago |
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Great vibe Magritte, you've got a great feel here for a Spanish-flavored dance. You must have had training either in dance or in composing in traditional dance forms. If not, maybe you're just a genius! Love the girls' choir! The chimes add a very Edgar-Allen-Poe touch to the whole affair. The accordian sounds authentic. Not just the raw sounds, but the way in which is it played. This would make a great companion piece to your "Beethoven's Rolling Over" number. Which, by the way, I have made great use of at my school, in showing the variety of ways in which Beethoven can be reinterpreted. You gave me permission a while back (a year or more) to use that track with my kids, and we have all really enjoyed it. |
 | Feter said 500 days ago |
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Tango Macabre it might be a dance ..but its very much a story and its wonderfully played .. ! just awesome as always ..thank you for sharing this gem here with us ..most enjoyed ! p.s we need to hear this cheerfull tango soon !! ;~) |
| Birdman Wayne said 500 days ago | |
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Great 9-9-9-9 Very nice music and great job .. it look that you spend a lot of time to go out with this piece .. Very good of the quality .. and it's also a TANGO .. I loved the way that you used the bells .. i don't know what to say .. you used all what you have in this great one .. i don't know if it's sad or happy it is IN BETWEEN .. Thanks for this piece .. Wish to accept me as a new friend .. Regardz ============== Yeman Auf Al-Rawi |
 | VicDiesel said 494 days ago |
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Spooky! With all the unusual instrumentation (bells and such) this is still a real tango. I could dance to it. As could you, apparently. Isn't the tango a cool dance? |
 | gail60 said 445 days ago |
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Dance away! I can't dance a lick but I sure wanted to when I was listening to this. Great job! You did a terrific jobs with the instruments. You are very talented. Thanks for sharing! |
 | Heightened said 415 days ago |
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Fantango! Now that's one funeral I wouldn't mind going to. Heightened |
 | Moviz said 400 days ago |
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Just Love the Tango... so dramatic and you've done an excellent version here, but your compilation of those loops is brilliant and I didn't realize they were loops till you said. As I said, there's nothing like a good Tango and this sounds great. Oh, and I just read your post in the Forum, so I wish you all the best for the future, both health and Marriage-wise, regards M Another Golden Autumn |
 | Keith O. Edwards said 155 days ago |
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There's Trouble Here I have already given my imprimatur to another version of this tune, and I know that his rendering is also impressive. But I am writing this without having listened to the track, because of fear. Fear, of course, is the great enemy of sexuality, and I fear that should I listen to this track, I might do something embarrassing. |
I'm sure this one took you quite a bit of time, and sounds like you labored much over this one. Well, it was worth it. I really enjoyed this one. Creating lots of nice images of dancing ghosts in dark mansion, hidden behind the trees on some moonlight mountain. Bravo.