From Shetland to Syria v4 MJRF

Doug Somers

Genre: Celtic

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This was the first composition that I put together. I used my son's mac, Soundtrack, and just started pulling loops out of the loop browser one after the other until I was done. I had hoped to actually add some live instruments to this particular remix but I am pressed for time so I did a little re-balancing of v3 and that's it.

The idea behind the song is the broad influences of celtic music and how they can be played with together rather than in a linear (temporal) evolution. This is also inspired by some of the work done by Loreena McKennitt who is a brilliant artist on so many fronts.

The artwork is a digital painting I made from a photograph of a sand dune.

Hope you enjoy it!

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Song Stats

Hits: 643
Comments: 40
Fans: 23
Plays: 77
Downloads: 43
Votes: 7
Uploaded: Feb 14, 2009 - 10:39:36 AM
Last Updated: Feb 14, 2009 - 10:49:06 AM Last Played: Nov 24, 2009 - 04:38:17 PM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike

Song Actions

Keywords:

Celtic (89), world (122), fusion (121), influences (1)

Hardware:

MacBook Pro

Software:

Sountrack, Jam Pack World Music

Comments

caymanjazz	caymanjazz said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	Good Layering I like the layering and the mix is good with good bottom. Everything is clear and in good balance. I would say a very good song overall. Thanks Mike Check out my latest song called Insomnia Exposed

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	Thanks Mike Appreciate you stopping by. I've enjoyed listening to your work as well. Welcome to MJ! Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Moviz	Moviz said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	Good morphing Doug love the way this merges from one country to the next musically.... and a real toe tapper too, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	Nice to hear from you Maurice The beat in this is kind of infectious, no? I can't claim too much credit though as it is a loop. :o) Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Feter	Feter said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	From Shetland to Syria Hmmm how coincident ...as me in syria ...I love celtic music and you done it justice ...very progressive and charming as ever ...very authentic ..world music ...very cool production ...thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	Little did I realise that in naming this piece I would meet a fine musician and friend from Syria! Thanks Feter for you post here and for your amazing support for all of the composers and performers on this site. Cheers, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Skean	Skean said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	Uplifting Nice put together, I really like the orient feeling I get from it... Nice painting.. Cheers Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	Hey bro Thanks - I love to hear from you and your creative work!! Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

SmokeyVW	SmokeyVW said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	different a nice mixture of different cultures. sounds great! thanks reminds me a little of this: http://macjams.com/song/30645 Check out my latest song called One For Me

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	It's always cool to see how different people employ the same loop. I liked your piece The Clairsentient very much and note that you did a lot of mixing of different vocals as well (rather a lot more than I did here). Thanks for the comments! Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	So very tasty Melding of styles... very well put together... tasteful and alluring. Best thing I've heard in a while! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	So kind of you to say so! I really appreciate you coming by with such support for the work. Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

blaky smith	blaky smith said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	Enjoyed Nice tune Doug. I love celtic music and this piece is very well done, nice vocals too. Bravo... Marc Check out my latest song called Sur le sable (w Jiguma)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	Bonjour Marc I can't claim credit for the vocals as they are all loops, but I am glad you like how I selected the sounds and baked them into this result. Merci encore, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Char	Char said 285 days ago (February 14th, 2009)
	I remember this. I love Celtic best. It sounds authentic as it moves through the different ethnicities. Enjoyed it. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 279 days ago (February 20th, 2009)
	Wow, a good memory considering all the music you listen to!! I really like Celtic as well and yet have not produced any more on MJ - yet. I have some ideas in the works that I hope will see the light of day. Thanks for your kind words Char! Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

dirigent	dirigent said 284 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	From Shetland to Syria What a fascinating journey - love the Celtic sound combines with the oriental vocals and the modern electro-percussion sound. A felicitous mixture. There are some wonderful niceties, as the excellent use of vocal samples and the Didgeridoo. We are one world, yeah!!! Check out my latest song called Autumn

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	Yes, a smattering of tones from all over and we are one world indeed. Thanks for your encouraging comments! Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

DWL	DWL said 284 days ago (February 15th, 2009)
	Groovy tune Reminds me very much of Martyn Bennett (who I would strongly recommend if you don't know him) Good hypnotic groove and the mix of the instruments and vocals is excellent. Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	Thanks for the reference I checked out Martyn and his work is brilliant. Very much right up my street. Thanks too for your comments Dick! Cheers, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

dajama	dajama said 283 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Very cool Nicely done. This is a great arrangement. I like the way you blend the different styles and instrumental "colors". The overall effect is superb. NIce sound too - everything nicely balanced. Very impressive. Nicely done. Peace. Check out my latest song called Across the Wire (MJRF)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	Thanks David I'm so glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for such positive remarks. I liken some of the magic here to beginner's luck which then got polished up with the feedback I received. Many thanks, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Diviner	Diviner said 283 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	Balanced Well All the levels seem to be right, and love the mix of folk music with the synth beat driving and keeping everything together. Nice one Doug. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	right then from this student creator of driving beats to the master, your kind words are most appreciated here. I find that in Celtic music bringing out this kind of beat just seems to be an easy target. All the best, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

richard13	richard13 said 283 days ago (February 16th, 2009)
	A fine first composition an enjoyable listen and, I hope, a worthy contribution to MJRF. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Dancing on the Head of a Pin

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	Thanks Richard I have been over at your site as well and it is brilliant. Thanks for your support here. Glad you liked the tune. Peace, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Roxylee	Roxylee said 282 days ago (February 17th, 2009)
	Seamless integration of Celtic to Eastern. This was your first composition? You sure learn fast, Doug. This sounds expert to me! I like the layering you did here, and the voices. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	Thanks for the compliments Roxy This piece has been reworked to adjust levels and a bit of reverb but the instruments as laid down are original. I'm glad you stopped by! Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Bowman	Bowman said 280 days ago (February 19th, 2009)
	Multi layered - Multi cultural - Multi beautiful. A skillful and lively gathering of music that in your hands Doug, becomes a unique, stirring, foot stomping storm music. Best, Charlie Check out my latest song called The Orion Express - MJ Space Race 2009 by Bowman

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
	Wow, that's a powerful comment Charlie. Thanks very much - I really appreciate it! I'm enjoying going back through your work as well. :o) Be well Sir, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

SISTERS	SISTERS said 267 days ago (March 4th, 2009)
	sword dance, anyone? glorious textures against the droned bottom thoughtful placement of looped voices - coulda fooled me! i like your energy, decisions, spirit, and that lovely picture. thank you, anne Check out my latest song called MORNING SUNRISE

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 266 days ago (March 5th, 2009)
	Thanks Anne It's great to hear from you - and with such very kind things to say! I love your work and plan to get back to hear more soon. Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Trillian	Trillian said 210 days ago (April 30th, 2009)
	Very nice piece : ) I'm very fond of Loreena McKennitt's work also. This is a very nice arrangement - beautiful - up-beat - very nice vocals.

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 195 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	Thanks Trillian, but I can't take credit for the singing. Still, I think the assembly of sounds is what I wanted to express and I'm so glad you liked it. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts, and it's always nice to hear from another Loreena McKennitt fan. Cheers, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Rebsie	Rebsie said 210 days ago (April 30th, 2009)
	Wooooow!! This is wonderful Doug! So sorry it's taken me so long to get here. Very creative use of culture fusion ... the various strands really sound like they belong together, and the overall effect is a delight. Thank you. Check out my latest song called Amongst The Colours (w/ Luna Trick)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 195 days ago (May 16th, 2009)
	Wow back at you! I'm honoured to have such strong support from a musician I so admire. The fusion was great fun I must admit. And sorry to be so late coming to find your post here. Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

Outtaorbit	Outtaorbit said 50 days ago (October 7th, 2009)
	This is what I love about Macjams.... Nicely done...... Check out my latest song called Sea Shell Blues and Alannah

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 29 days ago (October 28th, 2009)
	High praise in few words Many thanks for the kind comments. I haven't checked back here recently and it's like finding a $20 bill in an old coat when people still comment on older works. Thanks! Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

blindsidedpoets	blindsidedpoets said 50 days ago (October 7th, 2009)
	From Shetland to Syria Really cool mix of stuff in this, and it works! Nicely done. Check out my latest song called Sorry (Bracelet of Hope Version)

Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 28 days ago (October 29th, 2009)
	Another new listener I thank you for your taking the time to go back through my catalog and listen to this piece. I personally like it (not to sound arrogant, I hope) and am always happy when the melding of the styles also works for other listeners. Be well, Doug Check out my latest song called Desiree (MJ Space Race 2009)

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Name: Doug Somers

I make music for pleasure, usually on my own. I do sometimes jam with a local celtic group, playing bodhran and 12 string guitar. In my 4th year of university I had a project with some friends to make a synthesizer which produced chords by detecti... [see more]

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Celtic music is a broad grouping of musical genres that evolved out of the folk musical traditions of the Celtic peoples of Western Europe. The term Celtic music may refer to both orally-transmitted traditional music and recorded popular music with o

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