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silverdy357

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Hi world,

My name is Peter, and I am from Boston, USA. I am 22, and I have been a musician for 10 of those years. I'm excited to be on these forums, as it seems that people here have an in-depth understanding of music.

If you'd like to hear some of my music for yourself, here is a link:

Thanks! :)
 

marval

New member
Hello Peter

Welcome to the forum, glad you could join us.

I will have a listen to your music.
 

John Watt

Member
Listening, I like how the music had a seemingly percussion transistion,
while the rocks colour dissipated and refocussed as clouds, nice.
I'm still here, thinking everything is very textural, washes of sound,
until the piano started emerging, with some two hand work.
Hearing those "dit dit dit dittas" reminded of Mr. George Benson,
when I saw him in 1970, when he was scatting along with his guitar soloes,
before he started singing songs on albums. The idea is here.

If you don't mind a little helpful suggestion, not criticism,
have you ever heard of "Level 42", their big international hits on the radio?
You might think the singing is very subdued, even monotone,
even just singing along on the beat with the drummer, not emotional.
But it's the bassist doing the vocals, and he was progressive with an extreme
slapping and popping style, driving the whole band.
I'm seeing you as getting into too many instrument sounds,
and getting into recording and videos as much as developing your musicianship.

All of your nature scenes are harmonious for me, as a Niagara Peninsula Canadian.
Thanks for this meditation, during a hectic Friday afternoon.
And in case you're wondering about my output here today, for you,
I'm typing as much because I'm borrowing a computer that has sound,
getting into the technology for free, myself.
 
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silverdy357

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Marvel- glad I could join too! Happy to have found this place.

John- Thanks for the feedback! Very in depth. I can't recall any Level 42 tunes off the top of my head but I'm sure I've heard them, i'll check them out. I hear what you're saying about the instrument sounds, recording, and video. I suppose the reason is that it was my first attempt at a video in Final Cut X, and I spent much of my time working on that as opposed to the music. I've always been equally interested in production as in musicianship, and hopefully I won't make the mistake of neglecting one over the other. I'll admit that I'm guilty of getting a bit carried away sonically!

Anyway, you are welcome for the meditation. The nature scenes are some of my favorite places on earth so far, whenever I go to them, creativity flows like a river. This was my attempt to re-thank them for that, I guess. Many of them in the video were the places that I wrote the lyrics or brainstormed for my other work.

And again, thank you for the in-depth analysis and feedback!
 

musicteach

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Welcome aboard mate! Many a moon ago, I lived in Fitchburg. 'Bout and hour give or take from Boston. There used to be a group that would relax near the harbour playing music. I wonder if they're still there? Used to love to listen to them play. But then again...that's been before you were born. Love the music, by the way. Very relaxing.
 

Krummhorn

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:wave: Welcome aboard, Peter :)

Glad that you have found this forum and have become a member.

We look forward to your continued participation as you find and meet new friends.
 

John Watt

Member
C'mon now musicteach, old dogs don't upload tablature and describe marching band duties,
with the finest of font selection and shapely notes.

If I can comment about this domain's functionality,
I got into so much commentary because I was close to the top and could watch and type.
Too bad the replies can't be like that all the time.

This old dog likes editing as much as composing, a clerical weakness, I suppose.
 

musicteach

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C'mon now musicteach, old dogs don't upload tablature and describe marching band duties,
with the finest of font selection and shapely notes.

If I can comment about this domain's functionality,
I got into so much commentary because I was close to the top and could watch and type.
Too bad the replies can't be like that all the time.

This old dog likes editing as much as composing, a clerical weakness, I suppose.

Well my friend you're only as old as you feel! And trust me, to do the job of a band director/music level at any level you have to have the wisdom of all of your years, and you have to feel like you're twenty five again! ;) And for me, that goes for any teacher really. From kindergarten to college.
 
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John Watt

Member
You're right about all of that, musicteach, and I think silverdy357 is coming on strong.
He was accepting of my comments as much as he understands his own musicianship.
I've judged and have been present backstage during arena rock band contests,
and it's the musicians who are putting everything into the winning or losing moment,
that fail to progress as players or people.
 

musicteach

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You're right about all of that, musicteach, and I think silverdy357 is coming on strong.
He was accepting of my comments as much as he understands his own musicianship.
I've judged and have been present backstage during arena rock band contests,
and it's the musicians who are putting everything into the winning or losing moment,
that fail to progress as players or people.

Which is absolutely great! As musicians, constructive criticism helps us to grow. He seems to be a decent guy--what limited interactions we've add so far ;)
 

John Watt

Member
I notice a lot of beginners put up their music here to get some commentary,
and then disappear back into the online ether.

Too bad he just seems sensitive to musical and natural environments.
One of my new year's eve resolutions was to embrace the dark side,
to enhance my "soundtrack player" abilities,
playing the soundtrack of our lives.
 
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musicteach

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I notice a lot of beginners put up their music here to get some commentary,
and then disappear back into the online ether.

Too bad he just seems sensitive to musical and natural environments.
One of my new year's eve resolutions was to embrace the dark side,
to enhance my "soundtrack player" abilities,
playing the soundtrack of our lives.

I noticed that too. I was begging to think maybe I stunk or something? I mean I know I smell a little funky after a 14hr day but I take a shower when I get home.
 

John Watt

Member
Are you still singing into a "Soap on a Rope" microphone?
If you smell a little funky you can sing some too.

"I used to be a rock and roll singer,
playing in a rock and roll band.
I never had no problems, no,
making all those one night stands.

At first it was so easy, yeah, it was so easy I was getting queasy,
playing rock and roll every night,
but then it started to get sleazy, backstage sleazy baby,
as we all were getting out of sight.

Cause we were singing, and dancing,
and moving to the grooving,
and just when, it hit me, somebody shouted out
play that funky music, white boy,
play that funky music now,
play that funky music, white boy,
lay down that rhythm and play that funky music tonight.
Tonight? Tonight? Tonight!"
Lead guitar solo.
 
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silverdy357

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Hey guys- sorry about that! Didn't mean to give the impression that I was "gone" from this thread! Been busy these past few days. I truly appreciate all the kind words once again.
@John Watt - What do you mean by "and it's the musicians who are putting everything into the winning or losing moment,
that fail to progress as players or people."? I think I understand but I'm not entirely sure. Anyway I really love what you said regarding the "soundtrack to our lives". The tune I wrote in that video is a song that does a fairly good job at musically narrating my life personally. Not even the lyrics or anything - just the tone and mood. I love the darker stuff too - my next endeavors will include claymations and animations hopefully.
 

musicteach

New member
Hey guys- sorry about that! Didn't mean to give the impression that I was "gone" from this thread! Been busy these past few days. I truly appreciate all the kind words once again.
@John Watt - What do you mean by "and it's the musicians who are putting everything into the winning or losing moment,
that fail to progress as players or people."? I think I understand but I'm not entirely sure. Anyway I really love what you said regarding the "soundtrack to our lives". The tune I wrote in that video is a song that does a fairly good job at musically narrating my life personally. Not even the lyrics or anything - just the tone and mood. I love the darker stuff too - my next endeavors will include claymations and animations hopefully.

Aha welcome back. Don't worry about it! We just rather assumed that you had disappeared on us, like so many. Oh and don't mind me. You should know that all band directors are a little out there. But welcome back, welcome back, non-the-less!
 

John Watt

Member
silverdy357!
Uh-oh! I get accused of typing, and talking too much, as it is.
Asking me a question could lead to a dangerous amount of font.
If you think you understand but aren't sure, that's a good place to be.
The rest of it depends on where you are and who you're with.

Being in a band and playing to the dance floor is still where my heart beats the most,
and being a soundtrack player is more for listening audiences.
It's one thing to know what the newest dances are,
and how to speed up and slow down the dancers,
but it's another to judge an audience like what kind of movies they'd like,
and getting into music that reflects that soundtrack, classical, jazzy, raggae, rock,
whatever.
You showed a lot of musical talent and creativity,
and I'd push that more than video creations that are ultimately artificial.
I can sing for my supper,
but no-one ever fed me for helping them to build a domain.
However, I can envision not backstage, but boudoir activities,
that can only be enhanced by clamation stop-motion techniques.
 
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