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Cori Ander

 Genre: Acoustic

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I have become aware that some people sometimes use some of my music for purposes of peace and relaxation. This makes me very happy because knowing I can do something useful to the world is a blessing. And the harmony commodity is in such a short supply, even in my not so crowded part of the world.

The piece wasn't originally intended to be useful music. It was rather an improvisation that could have become anything. But after ending it, I found that a loved one, who had been beside me listening, had fallen asleep. So there is proof that it really works. Sleep warning is issued. Use only after securing proper precautionary measures. Don't use while driving.
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Song Stats
Hits: 2182
Comments: 31
Fans: 18
Plays: 217
Downloads: 93
Votes: 7
Uploaded: Jun 04, 2007 - 12:21:58 PM
Last Updated: Jun 04, 2007 - 12:21:58 PM Last Played: Oct 23, 2009 - 09:17:40 AM
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Hardware:
Piezo miked Seagull acoustic guitar lined through a
Yamaha AG Stomp into a
PreSonus Forebox and into a
BowerBook G4
Software:
Logic Express
OS X
Comments
composerclark said 906 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
Thanks for the warning, but...
It's calming, peacefull, soothing, etc., but for me it's still an active listening experience... It kept me engaged fully the whole time.

For a truly sleep-inducing experience, you ought to try listening to one of my lectures one day! I sometimes have to wake people at the end of term to tell them that 13 weeks have gone by, and the term is now over.

As always, even when it's quiet, you play with soul and passion.
Check out my latest song called Scarlet Nightfall
Cori Ander said 906 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
HAha
HAha .. you gave me some good laughs there .. Now you have given my head some pictures of your working day that I won't easily forget..

Thank you for a great comment!

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Johannes Curry
Peter Bauckham said 906 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
Lovely
I don't need any help falling asleep - I can do that standing up, sitting at work or even mid-sentence. This however had me captivated. It's a beautiful piece - I enjoyed it very much indeed (although perhaps I better not put it on a compilation for the car)!

Thank you.

Peter
Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)
Cori Ander said 906 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
Thank you Peter
Thank you Peter,

great to hear it can also have the reverse effect!

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Johannes Curry
Tom Atwood said 906 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
Z-z-z-z-z-z-z
Downloaded.
Check out my latest song called Keep Looking for Jesus (MJRF)
futzpucker said 906 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
Artist and craftsman...
Johannes, your heart comes through in all your music, which is a wonderful gift. Thank you for creating beauty like this and giving it to us here.

Like Clark, I do not let this piece drift into the background - instead, I listen to every note, every nuance, every shift of mood. There is a sweet reward in doing so.

Beautiful work, as always.
Check out my latest song called Just As It Is
Cori Ander said 906 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
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Wow thank you Patrick! MJ is such a useful place because comment like this where you show me how the music is recieved and used as well as which are the qualities of the music that is appreciated. I've learnt a lot. Thank you!

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Johannes Curry
Roxylee said 906 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
Another treat for our ears :-)
I love the subtle mood changes. Peaceful, but definitely didn't put me to sleep. Very crisp, clear sound. Niiiiiice.......:-)
Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace
Cori Ander said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
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Thank you Roxylee!

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Johannes Curry
dajama said 906 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
How beautiful is this?
I love the melody, and the playing is exquisite - great tone and touch. You have great rhythm, even in such a slow, meditative piece. Sleep? Maybe. But I think I'll be adding this to my morning playlist. I can't think of a better way to start the day. Nice work. Thanks for sharing. Peace.
Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)
Cori Ander said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
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Glad it can work also as morning music, maybe I should add that to the description. Thanks a lot David!

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Johannes Curry
michael2 said 906 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
always
look forward to new stuff by you. you get such a wonderful sound.
Check out my latest song called Behind Enemy Lines (w/Bud and Particle Dots)
Cori Ander said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
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Thanks a lot Michael!

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Johannes Curry
Joe Brady said 906 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
Love that Seagull!
Mostly love the way you play. Great note and chord combinations. I'll listen to your playing anytime!
Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma
Cori Ander said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
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Thank you Joe! Your'e always welcome!

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Johannes Curry
Feter said 906 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
Elegant
and dreamy ...and heartfelt as always ...!

this awesome pickin cant force you to sleep
but to enjoy and taste a real art !!

peace !
thetiler said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
Love the
ringing feel of the recording. Love how your getting a very nice sound from the PreSonus Firebox. Nice rhythm feel with finger-picking. And that can be so effective when the recording is superb which it is.


Nice ideas which really grow on me almost halfway. Nice sustain on many of your ending chord sustains. Like the russian-ragtime-feel after halfway.

Nice whole tune and thanks for sharing such a delicate and sweet one to-boot!. Like the speed up right before the end. What I call kind of a russian dance feel. But it is the best word I can come up:)

Nice variations and then the slow down at the end whch kind of sums up the whole tune, kind of reminiscing of what has been done.Nice and sweet.

Way to go!
Check out my latest song called Little Drummer Boy Variations
FEEL said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
Some people
Some people don't need any backup, Some people don't need a vocalist, Some people have talent, Some people just need inspiration and a little bit of time to express. Yeah I'm talking 'bout you... Thanks for sharing.

Check out my latest song called Pigs Fly
Cori Ander said 893 days ago (June 17th, 2007)
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Thank you John, and I also need friends like you!

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Johannes Curry
david.sfinzi said 892 days ago (June 19th, 2007)
ditto!
It starts out good, and stays that way.
Clean. Clear. Beautiful.
David
Check out my latest song called Baroque Concertino in F
jiguma said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
So .....
... if I get a stomp box. my Seagull will sound like that ;) ??

Lovely song, played beautifully (as usual). Seagull will be in touch soon with that demo-ing contract!

Neil
Check out my latest song called Lost In Translation (w Mike Watkins)
Cori Ander said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
Yes
If you have internal pickup microphones in your Seagull; then yes. And if you fiddle enough with all the settings. Here is a photo:

http://www.harmony-central.com/Newp/2001/AG-Stomp-large.jpg

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Johannes Curry
Ed Hannifin said 905 days ago (June 5th, 2007)
You already know...
...that I love your improvisations...

This sounds like a composition, it's so 'complete'...it takes a journey...it doesn't just sit in one place and cycle...

This is also a further change to check out the AG Stomp with a piezo pick-up, instead of the nylon string guitar...Thank you for that... You are getting a very full, wide, stereo image of the guitar, with real depth...

The only 'flaw' in that regard is that sometimes the piezo responds badly to your thumps on the face of the guitar, just a little bit... Every other aspect of this recording is bright, clear, deep, sparkling and realistic to my ears... Nice use of reverb... don't know if that came from the AG Stomp or from Logic Express, but it sounds nice...

This really is gorgeous, Johannes... I'll be playing this one frequently in my office...

Well. Must run. Have to see if eBay has any AG Stomps...

Ed
Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)
paddler said 904 days ago (June 6th, 2007)
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What I love about your tracks,Cori is that every note counts - nothing is brushed under the carpet so to speak.Mystical and soothing.brilliant!

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Ribbit to the limit put your whole heart in it
Check out my latest song called Tiger Flame (Halloween Challenge)
Cori Ander said 893 days ago (June 17th, 2007)
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Yes there is something dissounding there. I will have to experiment some, but I actually believe it is because I had the levels too high while recording. On many places the sound was heavily limited, almost clipped. I think that is what is heard, and yes it is a little disturbing.

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Johannes Curry
Cori Ander said 893 days ago (June 17th, 2007)
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This was a reply to Ejh's comment above.

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Johannes Curry
Talknrok said 903 days ago (June 7th, 2007)
Ok I admit
this was so relaxing it took me three tries to hear it all the way through. But a small disclaimer on that, I had knee surgury yesterday and am still a bit medicated. All that aside it is a beautiful piece of work> thank you for sharing it.
said 893 days ago (June 17th, 2007)
Brother
You are truely blessed. What can I say...

. - Harold
said 870 days ago (July 10th, 2007)
Pure
and natural music .
You very well developped the idea .
said 846 days ago (August 3rd, 2007)
so beautiful
johannes - i have this song at work, and when i'm alone, play it as often as i can. i love the various passages, and think the concept is brilliant. your focus is nothing short of amazing! anne

saymme said 307 days ago (January 24th, 2009)
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Hej , underbart att höra denna en def. favorit!!(!) Den är helt fantastisk ja menar verkl(!!!)suveränt att höra din musik igen- nedladdad tack!!! Fantastisk när den är såpass lång, det kan göra halva sången ibl : ) Tack för den fina description', det gör väldigt mycke tycker jag ( : Älskar växlingarna i sinnestämning so du ger uttryck för , en fin upplevelse-tack !
Har nyss hört en sång av Yeman(BirdmanWayne) på acoustic gitarr...han är verkl en talang ojojoj !!! Så UNG oxå, bara 15-16 år ! Ska tipsa hnm on denna då ja vet att Du inspirerat hnm mycket ! Ha ett fint nytt creativt år (Bill Furner/Thetiler har många nya fina, en spelade han visst i kyrkan efter jul!!) ( :
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Music addicted. Guitar player since 44 years, (which is eighty percent of my life so far - began playing at 11 and am 55 now). Though I love much electric music, I only know how to handle acoustic guitars myself. My music once might be l... [see more]

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