Locust Storm

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Maybe I should have titled this "Over The Edge."
I have been listening to the amazing soundscapes of Paul Reinholt for several years now, and take my inspiration for this soundtrack score from his wonderfully inventive extraterrestrial creations. This one, however, is a vision of a locust storm/swarm...but perhaps it easily fits into a scene from the "Dune" series, too. It is a departure for me, though probably not a trend. I'm curious what you think of it. (Don't judge me too harshly, Ed. And Gail: while the scene is ugly, I am hoping you won't think the visual/audio effect is.
Peace to all.

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Uploaded: Jul 11, 2009 - 12:02:39 AM
Last Updated: Jul 11, 2009 - 12:02:39 AM Last Played: Nov 16, 2009 - 07:16:58 PM

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Nausia	Nausia said 139 days ago (July 11th, 2009)
	keep up the good work! Check out my latest song called Dr Milf says 'deepest bows'

MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)

Well
It is not the gorgeous Pageon piano I normally expect but it does simply and effectively put "the swarm" feeling into my mind.... Now I'm all itchy and twitchy as I hate bugs of all kinds... locusts gross me out!!!

Excellent work... I need to go take a shower I think and get that clean (no locust) feeling! :)

Paul I do believe sincerely that there is no genre that you could not dominate in one try. This is stunning and very effective! (swipes a locust off the shoulder and streaks for the shower!)

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Boundless	Boundless said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)
	Eery intro . . . Phweeh, what a ride. What soundscape. Over the edge. Indeed. Some hedge. My. Very effective, Paul. Finely crafted. Powerful. Thanks ! Check out my latest song called Here to Hear - collab

Char	Char said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)
	It was so very quiet at first that I wasn't sure it was playing. I could definitely see this backing up a scene where men are arriving in a desert with some reprehensible mission in order. I guess I'm seeing military driving into a less than welcoming place. Thanks. Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Moviz	Moviz said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)
	Strangely very listenable and eerie in a nice way and relaxing too..... it really does have an extra terrestrial feel for me though, as though I was entering every room in my house tentatively waiting for something to jump out of the shadows or from behind the shower curtain or something. Beautifully atmospheric, regards M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

ShadowofNine	ShadowofNine said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)
	FANtastic I see them coming NOW...Yikes... Check out my latest song called Brothers and Sisters

Reinholt56

Reinholt56 said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)

Hi Paul......
A change is as good thing in anyone's life.

This is not such a different change. The strings are there so there are classical elements, then there are the evocative sounds. The locusts, swirling wing, tension, apprehension, all arranged into the soundscape very well and everythings fits with your description and ideas.

Thanks for the mention. If I inspired you in any way it has made my day.

I just bought the Dune book once again, so am reading about Arrakis and Paul after 35 years. It's about time!! Hope your wife enjoys the books herself.

Take care.

Paul

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Feter	Feter said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)
	Locust Storm This is fabulous ...there s no boundary for art and creativity ... and you proved that even the orchestra can give sound of nature with ambient and deep wall of sound for a virtual scene ...very nice and thank you for the thrill scene ...!!!! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

davisamerica	davisamerica said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)
	well hello Paul ! .... this was a total surprise .... and a very cool one indeed. the sonics are unreal. was listening thru headphones and kept popping them off first listen truly believing there was something just behind me. Cool stuff Mr. Page! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

egobandit

egobandit said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)

It was if
My ears popped and I heard a ringing then I realized you put it in the background.. So much suspense those loud crackling sunds do givean Image of a thousand bugs off in the horizon and up close! I dont catch all your songs, but I think this is different for you. I think it worked out on every level. I like the silence then the comeback at the end, my favorite part

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gail60

gail60 said 138 days ago (July 11th, 2009)

um ugly? no....scary?
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This gave me the chills so bad. I cannot handle bugs, locusts, worms, flies, I do not care what it is....if it moves...I'm outta there and screaming!!! This gave me the jitters and all I could think about was running away. So eerie....My heart is beating fast as my imagination dooms me! You are truly so creative and good at anything you do Paul. Good job once again.

Okay folks and now back to our regularly scheduled program...... please! :)

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peacepiano	peacepiano said 137 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Movie This sound would work well in the original Alien movie also. Eerie stuff. Good to hear you branching out. Take Care Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

Ed Hannifin	Ed Hannifin said 137 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	I'm impressed.... You continue to be a guy who brings focus and intelligence to music, regardless of what form it takes... I hope that people who think they know what you do stumble upon this one... Check out my latest song called Next Time Around (w/jiguma)

davajonah	davajonah said 137 days ago (July 12th, 2009)
	Dune... ...desert planet. Never a drop of water on Arrakis. This music would fit in well with the film's excellent soundtrack. I am obsessively addicted to Lynch's interpretation of Dune, btw, though it is far from perfect! I too must re-read the books sometime soon. Great work. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

guitapick	guitapick said 136 days ago (July 13th, 2009)
	Hmmm... ...that's a very funny sounding piano, Paul... I love stuff like this. Very cool that you'd be at home with it. Extremely well done, Paul... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

kassia

kassia said 135 days ago (July 14th, 2009)

the sign of a good ambient tune
i kept looking at the player to make sure i had pushed the play button, and then without my even being aware of it, there was sound there. exquisite use of the strings. compositions like this take so much control and restraint, while also trying to create a free, unstructured sound. you've done a perfect job. incredible use of fading. this is quite an accomplishment Paul, definitely a departure to be proud of.

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bud	bud said 134 days ago (July 15th, 2009)
	Heart of Darkness - quite a change and a truly wonderful surprise. I'd like to encourage you to bring your formidable talents and well trained ear for composition to this type of music more often. The plucked strings are wonderful and the whole atmosphere is extremely rich and evocative. Great work Paul. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Ex_Silentio	Ex_Silentio said 134 days ago (July 15th, 2009)
	He who controls the spice.... A foray then, is it? Task set, task accomplished, in masterful style. I know this isn't your thing, but I would LOVE to hear more in this vein. Fantastic. Check out my latest song called Loneliness Becomes Pandora (MJ Space Race 2009)

LunaTrick	LunaTrick said 133 days ago (July 16th, 2009)
	Nice change up Paul I'm a big fan of Paul Reinholt too.... I'm sure he loves this! I do! Check out my latest song called Luna Gypsy Heart II (Eternal Firelight)

Roxylee	Roxylee said 132 days ago (July 17th, 2009)
	Wow, Paul The slow build sets the stage for the ominous intensity of this creative piece. I think they are alien locusts. I don't know how you made this, but it was very effective. I'll flinch next time I see a grasshopper. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

filmscoremike	filmscoremike said 109 days ago (August 9th, 2009)
	Definitely film music... Of course while this would work much better with picture, the fact I kept listening, and didn't stop, says something. :) This creates an atmosphere very well. I couldn't have the patience to do this. Great job! Check out my latest song called It's Not Too Late

sschedra	sschedra said 84 days ago (September 3rd, 2009)
	Absolutely! Paul, it achieves the desired effect. I kept looking around to make sure the buggers weren't crawling up my pants leg. Very creepy and eerie too. Nice job, Stephen Check out my latest song called Love's Fingers Fall

Doug Somers

Doug Somers said 67 days ago (September 20th, 2009)

The build of suspense is masterful
Such simple elements convey so very much here. The high strings make it almost unbearable to know what is coming next. As you get into the pizz strings and the low rolling pads it is quite claustrophobic. And just when it seems to be all clear at the 3:00 mark back they come again. The longer denouement is unexpected and most effective as it gives the listener time to recall the horror of the swarm as it moves to devastate more distant places.

In a word: Eeeeeeeeeewwwwwww!

Most evocative. And I could hear the hommage to Paul's ambient work and I certainly agree with his being an inspiring composer as well.

Cheers,
Doug

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maxruehl	maxruehl said 19 days ago (November 7th, 2009)
	Paul This is great. A very subtle and ominous build to this piece. Thanks for letting me know about it. Check out my latest song called Shaolin Munk Funk (w/ musichead & awigze)

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