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Luna Ember 29 (w/Drakonis)
by LunaTrick

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Submitted on: Nov 21, 2008 - 09:13:33 PM
Last Updated: Nov 23 2008 - 05:21:32 PM
Keywords Cello (46)Ambient (511)Classical (408)Inspirational (83)Ember (28)
Description Ever since I bought my new ST55 condenser mic, I've been looking for more opportunities to record with the instrument with which I first learned to speak - cello. I heard Drak's beautiful and melancoly piece, Ember, when I first came to Macjams - and thought, what a superb cello piece that would make. Tonight, I took a couple of hours to play along with it tonight, finally settling on an approach that I thought suitable to the mood. I recorded 2 cello tracks and would you believe... my C string (the big one) snapped during the 29th measure of the first track. The spirit of the piece urged me to play on regardless and I finished the track without any major de-tuning of the the remaining strings. You can hear the string break and the slight buzzing of the broken string, acting as a sympathetic throughout the rest of the piece. Anyone who plays cello knows this is a $50+ string and my heart sank. My first inclination was to remove the track... but then decided to leave it in the spirit of divine providence. I know that lots of versions have been done of this track... but perhaps this is the first of its kind. I humbly submit it in honour of one of the most endearing characters I have come across on Macjams... someone who is always ready to listen, encourage, advise, and respond... the incomparable Eduard (AKA Drakonis). Enjoy!
Hardware 19th Century Czech unlabeled cello, Sterling Audio ST55 mic, Drak magic
Software: GB
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kassia said 49 days ago
daniel
oh man, listen to that....god I'm melting. incredible daniel. i'm sending all of my pieces to you for some live cello from now on. I love the improvised feel. just incredible tone and texture from the cello. so glad you left the snapped string sound in there. and the picture is perfectly fitting for the mood you've created here. I've always loved drak's Ember and you've certainly done something mysterious and melancholy with it. Very cool. Well done!

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Thanks Shay...
I'm so glad you enjoyed this. I promised you some cello a while back... and I'll be happy to play on your pieces any time. Looking forward to it!

drakonis said 49 days ago
Wow, a $50 Ember!
Daniel, this is awesome! I'm a total nut for cello, and you really poured your soul into this. I anticipated the snap, and in some ways, it brings out even more personal anguish during the performance. And sure, things get a little detuned because of that, but your persistence seems to swell into a lot of power in the end there... I really love the timbre and clean recording, and the sultry style this exudes. Unfortunately you've simply whetted my appetite, and now I MUST do some more cello collab stuff with you... looks like I have to stand in line behind Shay though :-)

I know I shouldn't wish for more, but I must admit that the broken string simply tells me that this could be absolutely stunning without that bit of "interference" in your concentration... perhaps while you wait for me to write a cello concerto, you could do an update? (evil smirk)

ttfn,
Drakonis

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Thanks Eduard
It is such a lovely piece and a pleasure to play on... I especially like the subtle modulation towards the middle. Of course, I'll be more than happy to cello stuff with you.... and I promise that I'll do an update version of this in the near future.

Thanks for the opportunity!

Char said 49 days ago
Wow..
That is wonderful. I love that you kept on. I can sympathize with you that you were surprised and shocked when the string broke, yet.. you continued. It is more melancholy and almost religiously spiritual. Mostly, it sounds just as if I was there and you were playing a few feet away. Someday, I would love to see you perform. Thank you. That was well worth your effort. Love it! Thank you. I think Drakonis will be chuffed. :)

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Thanks Char...
At risk of sounding corney - it is a very spiritual instrument and I love to play it more than any other.



Alannah said 49 days ago
OMG ....
... this has got to be my NEWEST FAVOURITE Ember of all .... LOVE LOVE LOVE that cello ! WOW !!!!! This truly is fabulous ! Tra la la ... a Download for me for sure !

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
So glad
You like this Alannah... hopefully, you can see another side of me here!

particledots said 49 days ago
Very nice cello sound
Again I am getting a great Tuxedomoon vibe here

b

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Great Bryn...
Keep getting those vibes so we can do another one.

BTW - this was my acoustic cello played through the ST55... sounds so much better than the electric cello on "Switch." I'll be sure to use the former for the next tux piece!

dajama said 49 days ago
Words
cannot describe this. Truly beautiful, and the snapping string (and your continuing to play) adds an almost heartbreaking element. Lovely music, performed with soulfulness and style. This is a magnificent piece of music - truly one of the best I've heard in a long time. Kudos. Peace.

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Thanks Daj (I must learn your name)
I'm so grateful that you listen to my stuff and comment often. Many thanks!

magnatone said 49 days ago
Luna Ember
WOW DANIEL - this is absolutely gorgeous! You're just amazing on that cello. And the string breaking - what is the cosmic significance? Thanks for this - do another one!

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Thanks Karen...
Any chance I can commission a piece from the great Magnatone?

Feter said 49 days ago
Luna Ember
AHH Luna ...wow ...I just loved this ...cellllooooo !!
my fav insterument ..very movin really ...what a gem ..
thnx for sharin such emotional colab !!!

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
As always...
Thanks Feter... my fave instrument too!

michael2 said 49 days ago
really
awesome take on Drak's classic. I love that you used the cello on this one, it really adds a whole other dimension. that wood is so haunting. so impressed by your work. great collab.i just looked up and saw that you broke a string, i thought it was just a cool noise in the middle of the song when it happened. expect an email from me.

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Thanks Michael
I look forward to hearing from you...

Reinholt56 said 48 days ago
Hi Daniel.......
This is a great take on the original.

The cello adds that touch of finesse to a brilliant idea.

You didn't seem to do badly with one of the strings breaking.

Take care.

Paul

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Thanks Paul...
Glad you enjoyed it.... perhaps I'll do something more experimental with it next time!

MidiOrleans said 48 days ago
$50!
This performance sounds lovely and warm.
Well, a strong pop. I guess John Cage would have loves this chance experience.

MidiOrleans said 48 days ago
String snap
Sorry correction, Cage may have loved the snap.

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Too right...
Cage would have supported it.... followed by 5 mins of silence!

EZamor said 48 days ago
Luna Ember 29
absolutely beautiful. i've never heard ember sound so touchingly melancholy before. and i agree that the string snapping seems to enhance the mood; making the piece feel even more somber and organic.

cheerz,
-=ez

LunaTrick said 45 days ago
Cheers EZ
I'll have to work it into one of our pieces (the cello, not the break!)

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