I don't know why I'm posting this

octopus-4 wrote: ^ Thanks. I'm nothing more than a hobbyist, I tried to be a singer-songwriter when I was very young, but once I've realized to be not talented enough, I've given up. Now I'm just having fun with a DAW.

I always dreamed of being a composer of soundtracks. Reading a script and practically hearing the music in my head for each different scene of the film. I believe I'm cut out for it..but getting involved on the right level is a whole different game. According to Vangelis it was a game which he had to play with the industry throughout his career. In some cases he was held back..(which I find difficult to believe) but he did state that overtime he was pressured by record companies to force music . In otherwords contrived. Forcing the music to be something that it probably wouldn't be if inspired naturally.

To demand an idea sometimes means making up music that's not in your head. In another sense...you may have practiced 10 hours a day in your youth so that you could grow up and become a person who wants to make up music that is not inspired. Does that even make any sense? 😃 This is why I dislike the business mainly. It's been going on for decades. It actually shouldn't have any association with music on any level. It's insignificant to music. It is not helpful..but damaging.

If you take the time to read reviews on Prog archives you begin to wonder if a 1 star rating is a result of a band's music being contrived....as opposed to it commonly being subjective to all and therefore a preference...a matter of taste. As a result..music that is forced and not inspired can be a turn off for critics. Billy Joel and Elton John wrote many commercial hit records that were inspired. However many people cannot tell the difference between what is inspired and contrived and that's why the industry gets away with it. Clearly it doesn't matter in the world because people like what they like regardless if somebody toys with the art for profit. Like being a film director who doesn't value art all that much and pressures a band like Goblin or an artist like Vangelis to be extra cheesy on this one. I certainly don't profess to be great. ..but I do believe that music inspires you and that should be valued more

octopus-4 wrote: Well, I'm usually to shy to share the rubbish that I put on Bandcamp for my own fun (and as a form of backup). Anyway, I have just published 10 tracks made with a classical guitar only and mixed (quite badly) with Mixcraft. It's all recorded one-take, so it's full of errors, too. So why am I posting? I'd just like to know if anybody thinks that I should quit making stuff (I' continue doing it regardless) or if there's any suggestion or comment. The second link that I'm posting is the previous release. There I wanted to sound like Klaus Schulze but I obviously failed. https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com/album/guitar-2 https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com/album/across-the-event-horizon Just in case any fool liked to download, please put a 0 in the price. I'm not Zappa, so I'm not there for money. I strongly suggest to avoid the rest of my stuff. I wouldn't spend time on it if it wasn't my own.

I like your ideas. I've been listening to your music. I haven't completed both albums yet...but I will this week. The chord progressions written for guitar are unique. I enjoy the pieces you wrote.

The electronic music ...which you say is an attempt at sounding like Klaus Schulze sounds a bit more reminiscent of Pauline Anna Strom and Delia Derbyshire regarding the creepy vibe it creates.ive been enjoying your music. Music that I create and is creepy ...is influenced by a occultism environment that I was exposed to as a child. I can appreciate your ideas

If you like music based on Dante's comedy there's the Kalevala compilation. A total of 12 CDs, 4 for each part, each song played by a different prog band or artist. You can find details on the various artists page on PA.

Edited by octopus-4 - October 18 2023 at 03:23

Tangerine Dream - Dante's Inferno

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JD wrote: ^But as a musician, you should know. MIDI = Musical Instrument Digital Interface So the keyboard or other MIDI device becomes the trigger (what you push to make the sound) and the signal goes to a computer that uses 'soundfonts' or other formats to create the actual sound. Sequencer = A device that allows you to create repeatable patterns within the instrument. Sometimes left to their own (think ending to ELP'S Karn Evil 9 3rd Imp.) or one that changes cords or notes as a keyboard is played (think beginning of Baba O'Riely by The Who) As for your flanger comment. A flanger combines the original signal of an instrument with a slightly delayed and modulated signal to create a sort of 'WOW'ing sound to the instrument. Hope that helps a little.

^I've never heard the original, but the cover sounded lovely! Classical Guitar is a mountain that i'm afraid i'll never climb, so I'll stick to my electric and 12 string.