Rocking Pachelbel

Henke

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Based on the bass line of (my perception of) the bassline of Pachelbels Canon. It is introducing the song, but then I could never do the real thing without the note sheets(?) and had to invent something of my own. So it is not a proper Canon any more...

I am pretty happy about the result, but it may need some more tweeking to make perfect. Drums for instance - now just a few simple standard loops...

Pic is me in "the, hm, studio" hehe.

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Song Stats

Hits: 1585
Comments: 28
Fans: 3
Plays: 425
Downloads: 69
Votes: 6
Uploaded: Jan 14, 2007 - 09:35:32 AM
Last Updated: Jan 14, 2007 - 09:35:32 AM Last Played: Nov 12, 2009 - 11:44:46 AM

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Creative Commons License:
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Keywords:

Henke (28), Pachelbel (4), melancholy (61)

Hardware:

G5 2x2, Casio CTK-611

Software:

GarageBand

Comments

	said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	great idea I think your version has life and movement Pachelbel would be proud

Henke	Henke said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	Gee thanks for that kind and quick reply! Happy you liked it! Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

e46	e46 said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	Well done! This tune has a lot going for it! Drums are something that I struggle with as well (when I don't have a "live" drummer). I've found that by cutting up, and re-arranging loops, and then adding a few things of my own, I can make a pretty good drum track. Just a thought for the drums. Otherwise, great production! Check out my latest song called So Selfish (The FINAL FINAL version)

Henke	Henke said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	Thanks For your nice comment and for the percussion tip. I have a mind of testing something like that soon, with loops or maybe with software instruments. My Casio also have some built-in drums which just might work. The weak link here I guess is just me... :-( Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

spannerotoole	spannerotoole said 578 days ago (April 27th, 2008)
	it may be the fact that its a casio. all synth, no samples, try yamaha or roland for good drums. Or Buy Reason Check out my latest song called Korobeiniki

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	refreshing this is a really nice variation. Pachelbel is played so often everywhere that it's kind of played out for me. so this is a refreshing change! thanks Check out my latest song called One For Me

Henke	Henke said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	And thank you Smokey! I am not sure this can be called a proper variation, but OK, I am honoured :-) I still like the original but I guess you could be a bit tired of it... Thanks for stopping by to listen and comment! Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	. well, yeah, it's probably not really a variation - how about an interpretation? in any case, i like it! --- B^) Check out my latest song called One For Me

	said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	Nice! I always enjoy hearing hearing classical pieces that are "spiced up". Nice job!

Henke	Henke said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	Thanks I am glad you liked it! Thanks for listening and commenting. Always appreciated. Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Schello	Schello said 1047 days ago (January 14th, 2007)
	,-) YOU ARE A MUSICIAN..IM NOT =( Check out my latest song called Snozz'en (Cronik Mix)

Henke	Henke said 1046 days ago (January 15th, 2007)
	Alas I wish I were... But thanks for the comment, it made me happy, in spite of a sore throat comming up... Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Henke	Henke said 1046 days ago (January 15th, 2007)
	Thanks guys! I made it to the Rating Picks! Never thought I'd do that! Thanks a lot guys! (Now a few Fans would be nice too... ;-) Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

kristyjo

kristyjo said 1046 days ago (January 15th, 2007)

The bass line is the original
but then I like hearing how you branch out into some of your own harmonic variations on the theme. The drums sound fine to me when they're back a little further in the mix (as in the last quarter of the piece.) When they fulfill the roll of 'beat keeper', I'm thinking they may be fine in this simple straightforward style. The instrumentation is great.

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Henke

Henke said 1046 days ago (January 16th, 2007)

Thank you, Kristyjo!
I am very happy you liked this! I appreciate your comment immensly, since I know you are a true professional in music. I don't really know anything about music theory etc else than what my ears tell me. So if I succeed in any way I guess I'am pretty lucky... And about drums, I think I DO tend to see them quite a lot as beat keepers, even if I can enjoy a good drum when I hear it in other peoples songs.

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drakonis

drakonis said 1043 days ago (January 18th, 2007)

Sorry, late to the Pachelbel Party
I had just stepped out to deal with the holidays, and am now catching up with my friends here... ah. Fun interpretation of stuff on top of Pachelbel's bassline. I like some of your instrument choices, the electric guitar at the end was actually fun. To make it "Rockin'" though, I would have sped up the pace a couple of notches.
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Henke

Henke said 1042 days ago (January 19th, 2007)

Hehe
Yeah, "Rocking Pachelbel" was the work in progress title, but I couldn't come up with a better one. Actually I tested it at various speeds but didn't think all of it worked at a higher speed. The intro, though, I suppose IS a bit too long if you expect the song to be rocking hard. Thank you very much for taking your time to listen and comment!

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echoroom	echoroom said 999 days ago (March 4th, 2007)
	Classical rock Hi Henke - nice work here, puts me in mind of some of William Orbits work. I like the mix of classical with the up-tempo beats, it works really well. Nicely spaced production on this too ... and the fade out of the drums at the end is inspired. Lovely stuff Stuff Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

Henke	Henke said 985 days ago (March 17th, 2007)
	Gee, thanks! Thanks for stopping by to listen and to write such a nice comment, I appreciate it immensly! Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

elektronix	elektronix said 935 days ago (May 6th, 2007)
	Wonderful! I love this canon, and you made a wonderful piece of music from it, which is a great reminescense to Pachelbels baroque music. Faved and downloaded! This is real an inspiration for me. Thanks a lot for sharing! Bernd Check out my latest song called moonlight on my face

Henke	Henke said 921 days ago (May 20th, 2007)
	Thank you Bernd! I am glad you liked this piece. It is not perfect, but I like it. I can easily listen to it 20 times every week (and actually I seem to do just that :-) but have not yet gotten tired of it. Simple taste in music, I know, but what the... Be well! Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

announcer

announcer said 870 days ago (July 10th, 2007)

Nice piece
I like the changes here and the subtle build. About the drums ... The track sounds OK for the piece but some things I have learned about drum mixing include using EQ carefully to get the drums to sit in the mix. Reverb and delays (The AU reverb plug-in is good)can add a real depth to drums. I sometimes use a short reverb program and then add a longer reverb on top of that on the channel.If I use the midi drums I like to go through and change some of the velocities of the hits to add some addtional life to them. Depending on the music, I may also go back and add some additional crash cymbals in appropriate places. I also have found that they need to mixed louder than you would expect. Listen to most commercially mixed pop and rock and you'll notice the drums are pretty loud.
Don't worry ... folks here on MJ will let you know when they are too hot in the mix. ;-)

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Henke	Henke said 870 days ago (July 10th, 2007)
	Gee Thanks for your really helpful comment! I'll be sure to come back here often to read and remember. My new piece, however, has no drums at all, no loops in fact. How do you like that? See you around! /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

	Macdvd said 844 days ago (August 6th, 2007)
	"covering" the songs.. It is one of mine point in music, i think, and try, many times to do it, but for now, i can't reach a good results. So you are going to be my preferred musician !!! good job. Fabio Check out my latest song called Caldana

Henke	Henke said 839 days ago (August 10th, 2007)
	Thank you, Fabio! I am afraid I'm not really a musician, though. But I am honored..! Just keep working with your own music and I am sure you will do great stuff in the (near) future!! Take care. /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Heightened	Heightened said 600 days ago (April 6th, 2008)
	Well done! You are mega-talented for sure! Check out my latest song called A Journey Through Starburst Galaxy M82

Henke	Henke said 599 days ago (April 6th, 2008)
	Thank you! That was a nice thing to say! Alas, I wish it was true :-/ And that I got around to make some more - unlike you I am totally unproductive. Nothing since October now... Thank you for YOUR music, H! It's great! /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

Re-al	Re-al said 367 days ago (November 24th, 2008)
	And why not? Clever take on the classic. Like the flute sound coming in. Neat. Quite refreshing to hear a twist on the big P! Stumbled in - glad we did! Check out my latest song called Bordertown (LIVE)

Henke	Henke said 367 days ago (November 24th, 2008)
	Thank you! I am glad you found this and liked it! I think it's quite nice myself, but I might try a remix now I have got Logic Studio ;-) Just listening to your "Angel and Me", sounds radio ready to me?! See you around! /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

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Name: Henrik Dunér

I went to music class at a fairly early age but I guess I was never really that interested. I played the recorder for starters and then the flute and then for some reason the trombone! I also played in a renaissance ensamble, in long brown ve... [see more]

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