From The Centre

davajonah

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Another short ambient tune. I made this one from a TuneToys midi file. An awful lot of tweaking and pencilling to try and make it tuneful!

I've used The Zebra 2 and Zebralette soft synths for the sounds, and a Logic bass setting.

Have a listen, why not! Cheers.

And you can have a look now too. A little movie to go with the music. Music is 256kbps, but film obviously optimised.

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Hits: 454
Comments: 32
Fans: 15
Plays: 37
Downloads: 30
Votes: 1
Uploaded: Jul 24, 2009 - 09:53:02 AM
Last Updated: Jul 25, 2009 - 07:33:07 AM Last Played: Nov 19, 2009 - 08:05:37 PM

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Hardware:

G5 iMac, Korg Nanokey, Rokit 5s, teapot, cigs and ashtray.

Software:

Logic, Zebra 2, Zebralette, DubStation AU

Comments

davisamerica	davisamerica said 125 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	your tweaking... .... was magically successful! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

davajonah	davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Thanks I have a problem with my ears right now, maybe tinitus, so I'm always aware that there may be horrid noises that I'm not hearing. So it's nice to get positive comments. Thanks! Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

ic42

ic42 said 125 days ago (July 24th, 2009)

it is a memory of a dream
there is a taste of satsuma orange. a crisp sky of childhood floats above. it is close enough to touch. the trees paint clouds on the blue canvas. a touch of breeze. a tickle of grass. laughter chases children up the hill. the satsuma peel is left behind.

i hear much work behind this music to create the result. it is skillful. is there a word you used in tunetoys to create this? thank you. 0x0

Check out my latest song called futatsu 0x01

davajonah	davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Wordsmith As well as a songsmith! Your writing provides wonderful imagery, as ever. I can see what you are saying. Thank you! Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 125 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Yes successful indeed. Nice! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

davajonah	davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Thanks Mark It's always good when people stop by and comment. I don't do it enough myself, shamefully. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

Skean	Skean said 125 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Oh yes Nice and clear as always when it come from you, thanks for sharing..Dl,d.. Cheers Check out my latest song called Let's Go Trippy

davajonah	davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Thanks Kenta I spend forever trying to place everything in the mix. I don't really know what I am doing, as I keep telling people, so it's really nice to get comments like this. Makes all the hours worth while. It's always a bonus when someone tells you they've downloaded too. Thank you. Maybe I should go on a Logic course or something! Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

Feter	Feter said 125 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	From The Centre fair enough to call it dreamy ...! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

davajonah	davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Dreamy eh? I'll take that! Thanks Feter, as ever. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 125 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Sweet nice tune and very nice sounds. Check out my latest song called Desert Stars

davajonah	davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Thanks Vic I've been listening to your latest this morning. It's a cracker, btw! Cheers for stopping by. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

lengold	lengold said 125 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	There is quite a contrast between the sombre bass and the bright/sparkly synths that gives this lovely piece an unusual counter balance. Enjoyed. I had to google TuneToys - interesting. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

davajonah

davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)

Contrast
That's what I always try to do. I think it makes sounds stand out when you do that, especially with synthesised sounds.

Tune toys provides you with raw material to work with, but it's a bit hit and miss. And the midi you get needs a LOT of work usually to make it musical. I've had a lot of failures! Here's the website url:

http://www.nosuch.com/tjt/tunetoys.html

Thanks Len.

Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

kassia	kassia said 125 days ago (July 24th, 2009)
	Zebralette what a cute name. i love that main tinkly synth sound - the bell-like chimey thingy. how's that for technical terminology? this is a sweet little tune you've developed and a wonderfully delicate and breathy combination of sounds. very nice work. i especially like the fade-out ending. Check out my latest song called Deep Majesty

davajonah

davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)

Thanks Kassia
Cute name! It's a cute little synth too, that came along free with its big brother, The Zebra 2. "Bell-like chimey thingy"!! That's what I call them too. I know not the technical terms either. There are two of them in this tune, if you listen. The other, more echoey one, is panned slightly right. It was the hardest track to get right. I'm still not altogether happy with it, I must say. I couldn't get it sitting in there just as I would have liked. There ya go!

Many thanks.

Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

Reinholt56

Reinholt56 said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)

Hi....
I think this is a wonderful arrangement. I like all what you have done with the mix.

You can't beat algorithmic music, unless there's too much editing and tweaking involved. Then it can become tedious. This piece was, I think, well worth your effort.

I've had the cheek to try this sort of generator for myself. I hope you don't mind.

Take care.

Paul

Check out my latest song called Ambient Soundscape #1

davajonah	davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Hi Paul Thanks - your comments mean a lot. And heck no - why should I mind you using TuneToys? I'll look forward to seeing what you can do with it. Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

peacepiano	peacepiano said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	True Ambience I have to say you accomplished "tuneful" and also a nice ethereal ambience. Might be nice to extend this a little. Ambient music like this is unhurried, and can take it's time. Take Care Bill Check out my latest song called I Should Have Known

davajonah	davajonah said 125 days ago (July 25th, 2009)
	Thanks Bill Maybe I will make it longer. At the moment, I'm making a little visualiser movie to go with it! Should be here soon. Cheers! Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

Ex_Silentio

Ex_Silentio said 124 days ago (July 25th, 2009)

From the center, I mean centre
This will sound terrible to you, but my favorite part is the first 15 seconds. Beautiful little cascade and the resolution at 0:15 is really choice. Not to say the rest isn't nice, as well. You're covering much more harmonic space than usual, with mode changes on the tinkly thing. At 2:42 there's a jarring dissonance that takes the tune off into a slightly different direction, but only momentarily. Very clever. I agree with peacepiano to an extent, about making it longer, but it has a finished and self-contained quality already. Very enjoyable listen.

Check out my latest song called Loneliness Becomes Pandora (MJ Space Race 2009)

davajonah	davajonah said 124 days ago (July 26th, 2009)
	Thanks D 15 secs! Now really. Just not long enough I'm afraid. Maybe I should loop the first 15 seconds just for you! Seriously now - thanks for your thoughts on this. Appreciated. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

Moviz	Moviz said 124 days ago (July 26th, 2009)
	I like the ethereal sounds of this Dave.... sounds like a trip around the galaxy might sound.... for someone who once told me he wasn't very musically inclined.... you make some pretty good music, cheers M Check out my latest song called Come Back Billie

davajonah

davajonah said 123 days ago (July 26th, 2009)

Hi Mo
Thanks!

Now; I don't think I ever said I wasn't musically inclined. I believe I am, very much! I love music a great deal, in all it's guises. Maybe I mentioned not being very skilful with fingers or voice in the music making department, but again, I make up for it [imho] by what's inside my head. And a great deal of software "cheating", if that is what it is. In the end, it's all music, isn't it? I like making it and I like listening to what I've made. If other people like it too, then that's a fantastic bonus.

Anyway - nice to hear from you, and thanks again for your kind thoughts.

Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

mowguy3	mowguy3 said 123 days ago (July 26th, 2009)
	From The Centre What a blend of sounds. Excelent. Thank You. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

davajonah	davajonah said 123 days ago (July 27th, 2009)
	Thank you. I'm having a nice blend of coffee at the mo, having just got up. Now that is excellent! Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

Henke	Henke said 122 days ago (July 27th, 2009)
	To die for At least this sounds heaven to me! Dynamics, space, sweet 'melody', great mix - it has it all. Sigh... And it's free too?! Thanks a million!!! Nice video too, much to the (center) point! /Henke Check out my latest song called Heading for Alpha Centauri (mj space race 2009)

davajonah	davajonah said 122 days ago (July 27th, 2009)
	Thanks Henke :) Yes all free. Wouldn't it be nice to make some money doing this? I've made exactly $3 in five years! And I can't touch it until it becomes $20. :( Thanks as ever for stopping by. New tune coming very soon. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

Diviner	Diviner said 122 days ago (July 27th, 2009)
	Sweet I like all those twinkling sounds, it worked really well. Another nice ambient piece. Check out my latest song called Space Program (Space Race 2009)

davajonah	davajonah said 122 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
	Cheers Keith I'm still in an ambient mood! Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

T_Being_esq	T_Being_esq said 121 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
	I gave it a listen And I liked it. My kind of noise. Drifting toward a vanishing horizon. Liked the film too. Check out my latest song called I have Been Away (LIOLI, Late Entry)

davajonah	davajonah said 121 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
	Thanks Martin Glad you stopped by. I'll have to do the film again. About 15secs in, you can hear the sound of an e-mail arriving! I should have switched mail off. :-( Thanks again. Check out my latest song called Pavlov's Dog

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Name: Dave Jones

I'm from Merseyside. I was born a while ago and I'm still around. ... [see more]

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Ambient music is a loosely defined musical genre that incorporates elements of a number of different styles - including jazz, electronic music, new age, rock and roll, modern classical music, reggae, traditional, world and even noise.

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