A short post-rock(ish) song of my own... (great song, album)

Blue · 11-13-2008, 10:04 PM

This is a track I made recently. It has a lot of Sigur Ros elements in it, though it is a very short song. It's really simple in almost every way possible, but, that's what I was going for. I love simplicity in music, I find it beautiful for some reason. I'd love to hear any thoughts you may have, whether they be good or bad.

I do want to note that I'm actually a guitar player, though, my guitar playing isn't really present on this song. I'll probably post a song in the future to actually feature that, since thats the biggest main stay in more or less everything else I do.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening.

Sketches of Autumn - Putfile.com
(if I'm doing something wrong by linking to putfile, just let me know)

Edit - https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.p...NmNEbUozZUE9PQ

Terrible Lizard · 11-13-2008, 10:45 PM

Well done, I'm eager to see what else you can do.

Blue · 11-14-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrible Lizard

Well done, I'm eager to see what else you can do.

Thank you. I'm actually planning on having a concept album finished by January 1st, so I will definitely be putting up new material as I go.

Astronomer · 11-14-2008, 12:40 AM

I don't like the piano,
but otherwise it's pretty. Well done, I suppose

Blue · 11-14-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lateralus

I don't like the piano,
but otherwise it's pretty. Well done, I suppose

Thank you for your honesty. What don't you like about the piano, just the general melody itself?

Astronomer · 11-14-2008, 03:34 PM

I've just had a second listen and like it better. I actually really like the general melody and the notes of the piano. The rest of the music and sounds are just so soft and flowing and I think the piano becomes a bit block-ish about halfway through the song. Like it could use some damper pedal or something. The piano at the beginning, before this, I really like though. Because as you said, it's simple, but really pretty.

I didn't mean to say outrightly that I didn't like it, well done because it is really nice!

Blue · 11-15-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lateralus

I've just had a second listen and like it better. I actually really like the general melody and the notes of the piano. The rest of the music and sounds are just so soft and flowing and I think the piano becomes a bit block-ish about halfway through the song. Like it could use some damper pedal or something. The piano at the beginning, before this, I really like though. Because as you said, it's simple, but really pretty.

I didn't mean to say outrightly that I didn't like it, well done because it is really nice!

Thank you again for your comments, I do see what you mean. I think using a damper pedal would actually make it sound a lot softer and overall just a little less straight, if that makes sense. Sadly, I'm using the Garageband piano, so off the bat, I can't really use a damper pedal. I can make another track and make it cutoff a little more, dampening it a bit though, which I may try. I also had the thought to roll the piano chords a little at the peak of the track, while maybe layering in a quiet Rhodes of some sort to add soft texture to the actual piano. Anyways, thanks again for the thoughts, and I'm very glad you enjoyed it.

jackhammer · 11-15-2008, 12:02 PM

I will give this a listen in the next hour and give u feedback.

EDIT: I would if I could download the damn thing. Just a blank screen for like forever

Blue · 11-15-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I will give this a listen in the next hour and give u feedback.

EDIT: I would if I could download the damn thing. Just a blank screen for like forever

I tried to listen to it again myself, and I ran into this problem too, so I uploaded it to yousendit and put the link in the original post.

jackhammer · 11-15-2008, 06:57 PM

There is the seed of a great song there. The melody is spot on regarding a Post Rock template but it sounds like the beginning of a track and not fully formed. Is the piano riff the songs basis?

11-13-2008, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blue Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 287	A short post-rock(ish) song of my own... This is a track I made recently. It has a lot of Sigur Ros elements in it, though it is a very short song. It's really simple in almost every way possible, but, that's what I was going for. I love simplicity in music, I find it beautiful for some reason. I'd love to hear any thoughts you may have, whether they be good or bad. I do want to note that I'm actually a guitar player, though, my guitar playing isn't really present on this song. I'll probably post a song in the future to actually feature that, since thats the biggest main stay in more or less everything else I do. Anyways, I hope you enjoy, and thank you for listening. Sketches of Autumn - Putfile.com (if I'm doing something wrong by linking to putfile, just let me know) Edit - https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.p...NmNEbUozZUE9PQ Last edited by Blue; 11-15-2008 at 06:35 PM.

11-13-2008, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrible Lizard **ER OF HOLES Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Butt**, Nebraska Posts: 1,211	Well done, I'm eager to see what else you can do. __________________ “YOU ARE SCUM SLUT.” -John Martyn

11-14-2008, 12:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	I don't like the piano, but otherwise it's pretty. Well done, I suppose __________________

11-14-2008, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	I've just had a second listen and like it better. I actually really like the general melody and the notes of the piano. The rest of the music and sounds are just so soft and flowing and I think the piano becomes a bit block-ish about halfway through the song. Like it could use some damper pedal or something. The piano at the beginning, before this, I really like though. Because as you said, it's simple, but really pretty. I didn't mean to say outrightly that I didn't like it, well done because it is really nice! __________________

11-15-2008, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I will give this a listen in the next hour and give u feedback. EDIT: I would if I could download the damn thing. Just a blank screen for like forever __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-15-2008, 06:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	There is the seed of a great song there. The melody is spot on regarding a Post Rock template but it sounds like the beginning of a track and not fully formed. Is the piano riff the songs basis? __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”