Frost

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This is the third of three pieces I wrote on the Native American Flute in honor of Autumn. Frost is played on a single flute, in one take. The only changes I made to the file were added reverb, and attenuation of some of the high tones. This is the most traditional of the set. No bells, whistles or special effects on this one, just plain single flute.

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Hits: 1163
Comments: 44
Fans: 16
Plays: 125
Downloads: 67
Votes: 9
Uploaded: Nov 10, 2007 - 02:28:26 PM
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2007 - 02:28:26 PM Last Played: Oct 19, 2009 - 06:43:43 PM

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native american (22), flute (147), simple. (1)

Hardware:

Powerbook & Snowball Mic. PVC native flute.

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GarageBand

Comments

bonnieprincejohnny	bonnieprincejohnny said 747 days ago (November 10th, 2007)
	Whhooosh - arrow in your eye. Blow that flute baby...mmmm I'm diggin those frosty images - transcendental and no mistake, Kinda uncomfortable in a Autumnal sense. Be lucky. Check out my latest song called twenty seven

kristyjo	kristyjo said 747 days ago (November 10th, 2007)
	Hey, BPJ, I'm glad your diggin' it! I'm also intrigued that it makes you uncomfortable in an Autumnal way. Hmmmm. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

bonnieprincejohnny	bonnieprincejohnny said 743 days ago (November 14th, 2007)
	I intended... 'uncomfortable' in a cold weather n'I forgot my gloves and I'm riding a bike sense. I notice 'Frost' has appeared in the ratings picks - you must be experiencing wave after wave of rewarding joy. Be lucky KirstyJo. Check out my latest song called twenty seven

RickW	RickW said 747 days ago (November 10th, 2007)
	So peaceful This is so wonderful Kristy. Thank you. God bless, Rick Check out my latest song called Picture of Perfection (MJRF)

kristyjo	kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)
	Rick- Thanks for listening. Sometimes simplicity is the best way to express. I'm glad you found it peaceful. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

peacepiano	peacepiano said 747 days ago (November 10th, 2007)
	Mood Much more melancholy than the others. Your tones almost sing some sort of sad song. Thanks Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

kristyjo	kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)
	Yes, I think the single flute playing by itself automatically gives it a lonely sound. Thanks for listening to the whole set! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Moviz	Moviz said 747 days ago (November 10th, 2007)
	So.. 'lost' and sad sounding, but beautiful all the same and invoking all kinds of mental images, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

kristyjo	kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)
	Thanks for listening The native Am. flute does carry that 'lost and alone' tone quality. I hope it wasn't too melancholy for you. I appreciate your kind comments. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

paul f. page

paul f. page said 747 days ago (November 10th, 2007)

A lone...
...alone...
The sound is so desolate...and draws the listener in so completely. This is just beautiful, KJ. You are playing with such understanding of the genre and the instrument and it's impossible to not pay attention to the plaintive call of this (pvc) instrument. I like the little bit of echo you have added on this one. Seems more than the others in your series. Maybe you should revisit those in the same way...One small thing I notice sounds like "white noise" very quietly when the flute is not sounding...I am not sure if I am hearing correctly. ... Anyway, small point. The big point is that this is precisely perfect right down to your last LONG breath. I'll be the first to chalk up a 10 all around. Brava!
Peace.
Paul

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kristyjo

kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)

Blush-
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comments! I am really happy that you found this to be authentic sounding! I did add a bit more reverb on this piece, because with the long held notes, the slower decay seemed to fit well. The white noise, however, is part of that bargain, as the echo affects all sounds equally, and the reverb brought that out with the flute sounds.
I appreciate your listening and commenting on all three pieces. Thanks for helping me develop my music through your comments.

Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Feter	Feter said 747 days ago (November 10th, 2007)
	Frost the Call of the spirit of nature . if its night or dawn .its like openeing the gate of a season to come this is just awesome my friend ..and spiritual !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

kristyjo	kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)
	I like- your take on the endings and beginnings in this. It's true that each change of seasons is both! Thanks for listening, and be well! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

announcer	announcer said 747 days ago (November 10th, 2007)
	Really nice recording some really nice touches here and a performance that is carefully conceived and flawlessly executed. Nice posting. Check out my latest song called It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

kristyjo	kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)
	Thanks for listening I don't know that it was perfectly executed, but I was pleased that a one take improvisation that turned out so well was the one I recorded! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

guitapick	guitapick said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)
	~ Couldn't possibly be nicer. These pieces were all gifts. Thanks, kristy... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

kristyjo	kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)
	And thank YOU, Bob, for listening, commenting, and of course, sharing your own music (which I love) here at MacJams. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)
	Simply spellbinding! Thank you for sharing, Peter. Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

kristyjo	kristyjo said 746 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	Thanks for listening I think you were able to listen to all three of these pieces. Thanks for that, and for your kind comments! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Ed Hannifin

Ed Hannifin said 746 days ago (November 11th, 2007)

It's just no use anymore...
...PVC flute pieces are simply ruling the MacJams Rating Picks...

I really did try to leave some sort of deep comment yesterday, (in fact, I thought I did), but couldn't get the comment button to work for the life of me...

It was probably something about simplicity and beauty... Danged if I can remember it, though... Simplicity, beauty, and, once again, taking the time to let notes find their own space, their own time to sound...

You know, of course, that Apple will be searching you out, to sample you for their next World collection of Apple loops...

Ed

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kristyjo	kristyjo said 745 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	Ed, Now if I'd just get (or make) a real wood flute, imagine the possibilities. I love being able to try something new, and have the goal of posting something 'listen-worthy' here at MacJams. You're one of the folks I love to see has listened and commented. Thanks! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Roxylee	Roxylee said 745 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	You're really good at playing the flute and in one take? You capture the Autumn feel of the peace and stillness of the early morning chill. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

kristyjo	kristyjo said 745 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	Roxy- Thanks for listening (and thanks for being properly 'awed' at the one take thing - I usually take about ten tries to get anything 'right'.) I really appreciate your sunny presence here! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

davisamerica	davisamerica said 745 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	such simple beauty. it calms the soul and talks to the heart. i really love your work...a true artist! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

kristyjo	kristyjo said 745 days ago (November 13th, 2007)
	I like- to write big fancy band and orchestra arrangements sometimes, but, yes, the simplicity of a single flute is very satisfying, too. It is interesting how wide the spectrum of musical expression is. Thanks for listening. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

SecaMode	SecaMode said 745 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	moving what a soothing and uplifting sound. this reminds me of flute music of the aztecs in mexico. i grew up around sounds similar to this, so it also gave me a sense of longing for home. you did a beautiful job with this and i love it's simplicity. Check out my latest song called Deux Cents

kristyjo	kristyjo said 744 days ago (November 13th, 2007)
	Wow Aztecs I've heard some music from that area, but not enough. My own listening experiences could be more varied. I'm glad you enjoyed this! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

bud	bud said 745 days ago (November 12th, 2007)
	Patience - beauty and tenderness Wonderful piece Kristy - very evocative of the season and a real soul stirrer. Check out my latest song called try not to think

kristyjo	kristyjo said 744 days ago (November 13th, 2007)
	Thanks, Bud- Since patience is NOT a virtue I am known for, I'm grateful that you find that quality in this piece of music. Thanks for your listening ear and the nice comments. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

musichead	musichead said 745 days ago (November 13th, 2007)
	effects I use very little effects even with my wall of guitars. I find that less is more . In any genre of music. But wow, very relaxing and refective. I faved this so I can sit and stare out my window and look into the woods. Thanks for the music!!! Check out my latest song called Lets Take a Holiday

kristyjo	kristyjo said 743 days ago (November 14th, 2007)
	On days (and nights) like this - I'd like to join you sitting at your back window just looking into the woods. I appreciate your 'no frills' philosophy of recording, as well. thanks for listening and for your comments. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

drakonis

drakonis said 744 days ago (November 13th, 2007)

plaintive, longing, solitude
The sound of a lone flute, played this way, creates a visceral feeling of longing. Listening to this, I actually got a weird primitive flash of insight into why wolves sing their howling songs at night (which then brought me to that stark winter night scene with the wolves in the movie "Dr. Zhivago".) Anyway, really gorgeous playing. The reverb bothers me slightly, but knowing how to fix it is beyond my knowledge... but I'll explain what I can. The return "echo" is long enough, but seems too loud, that is, it is so close to the loudness of the original sound, that it is hard to tell when you stop playing and the reverb kicks in. This diminishes the ending of the note played, because it gets enveloped in the reverb... making it sound like one long note. And one of the joys of this flute is the little dip in pitch at the very end of many of the notes... this often gets swallowed up by reverb in this recording. I would like the reverb "tail" to remain just as long, but the reverb itself should be at a slightly lower volume. You can get this effect by using the AUMatrixReverb (and a bunch of fiddling.) I think it would enhance the recording a great deal. But the performance... uh, it's perfect. What a heart-wrenching call of the wild... with such a pleading request, how can the Spring NOT return? I hope you got your color back after that last note, I'm still catching my breath! And we dragons have big lungs... :-)
ttfn,
Drakonis

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kristyjo

kristyjo said 742 days ago (November 15th, 2007)

Thanks Drak -
You have some good points, and explained what you meant really well concerning the reverb. (You always make me feel important when you take so much time and care to help me improve my music. You're an essential element of this place, you know.)
The howling wolf thing is interesting, because there is that very strong feeling in this for me, too.

As for the last note, I play Baritone Sax 2 nights a week, so I actually have more air than I 'need' for playing this flute. It's much like playing a double reed instrument, where the breath control and finesse is more important than the volume of air.

Again, thanks for the time and the comments!

Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Doadars Uncle	Doadars Uncle said 737 days ago (November 20th, 2007)
	Hey Kristy Real nice. For me, it brings a memory of frost. We've had very little this fall. This is nicely contempletive...peaceful. Thanks, Doug Check out my latest song called Capitalist's Drag

kristyjo	kristyjo said 737 days ago (November 21st, 2007)
	Thanks, Doug It has been a mild Autumn here, too. I'm still getting parsley and arugula from the herb garden in November. Still - I know it's coming. The contemplative aspects of the Native American flute are hard to beat. For me, it is a very calming instrument to play. Thanks for listening! Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Bowman	Bowman said 736 days ago (November 21st, 2007)
	Contemplation... The playing was simple and unadorned which I like in general and thought particularly effective with this piece which encourages contemplation. Thanks for such beautiful and soothing music. Best, Charlie Check out my latest song called The Orion Express - MJ Space Race 2009 by Bowman

kristyjo	kristyjo said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Contemplation - Something I'll have to do without much of during the holidays. I really like the week after Christmas, when I am home with a bit of extra time for a couple of days. This kind of music gives me a bit of extra help in taking the time to think. I'm glad it does the same for you. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Enrique Gil	Enrique Gil said 735 days ago (November 23rd, 2007)
	Hi Kristy How sad the sound! how melancholic the tune! but oh, how beautiful it is. Thank you for sharing this piece with us. Check out my latest song called Simple Feelings

kristyjo	kristyjo said 733 days ago (November 24th, 2007)
	Hi Enrique, Thanks for listening. I'm glad you found it enjoyable. Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus

John Stebbe

John Stebbe said 734 days ago (November 23rd, 2007)

your flute
Kristy, your flute is haunting and beautiful. The melody appears to be pentatonic (but it almost has to be, for an instrument like this to really speak), which is very appealing.

I'm hearing reverb and pan. I know you said you added reverb, but it appears the pan may be natural. What kind of a room did you record this in? Most of the pan appears to happen when you play a long high note.

Makes me think of walking in the snow at night, through a familiar meadow, missing someone you used to walk with.

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kristyjo

kristyjo said 733 days ago (November 24th, 2007)

John -
Thanks for listening. The panning is kind of a curious effect from the way I do vibrato, I think. On the long held notes, I actually pulse the flute forward and back a bit, because it gives a vibrato without me using too much air. Since I play so close to the mic, I think it actually changes where the sound is picked up in the microphone. Sometimes it gives a chorus effect, too.

It's nice to have other music to fall back on, since I've been working on Christmas and Winter music with my students since the week after Halloween. (The local radio station has been doing Christmas music non-stop since the week BEFORE Thanksgiving - talk about overkill!)

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Joe Brady	Joe Brady said 729 days ago (November 28th, 2007)
	Beautiful I sense a change in the wind, I think snow may be coming. Nice job, Kristyjo! I really love this piece. Check out my latest song called The Refugee Blues by Feter with Jiguma

ktb	ktb said 726 days ago (December 1st, 2007)
	loons on the lake I can see the sun setting on a native american village 200 years ago. this is beautiful. great job on the recording. just the right touch of verb. Check out my latest song called Texas stump

	said 699 days ago (December 28th, 2007)
	Drak is right The final note's a beaut! This one's very chilly indeed. I can't shake the feeling that the 'primal' response is too pat, though; I think this has great commercial possibilities. Film? Advertising? (One sale could easily pay for YARDS of PVC flutes, eh?) Swell job on this; I liked the whole series, in fact. Be Well,

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