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uncleBen feb 12 2005 ohc in #mod_shrine tied for 1st contact me: kingzoloft2_yahoo.com
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I was genuinly impressed with this piece. There is alot to be said for simplicity, and uncleBen really nailed that point with this one (whether it be intentional or not). It doesn't surprise me that this tied for first on a #mod_shrine one hour compo. It starts off by setting up a light and slightly melancholic piano progression. The higher notes help create a brighter, sparklier mood for the thing. As is often done, the different elements come in one by one (progression, bassline, melody), which seems to work here. And then the piece gets interesting: I enjoy one hour compos because the artists don't have time to overwork their melodies, making them raw and impulsive ones. The melody here is the most impressive part of this package, nearly beautiful beyond words. I'm not going to over-analyse it, as that would just destroy everything it stands for; beauty and simplicity (again, whether that is intentional or not, I don't care). It just reeks of emotion and melancholy all over the place. And that's enough said already. Very well done. My only complaint is the ending. But that's because this is a one hour compo, and you stop when time's up. The artist has done great work with the sample pack here. I already mentionned the piano work that I really liked, but I'm even more taken by what's been done to the lead. I wouldn't have expected that sample to be used in this way at all. uncleBen has turned what was probably supposed to be some kind of synth bass sample into something more along the lines of an oboe, while still using it as bass in another channel. Very ingenious! This was achieved using tone portamentos to avoid the ugly sound it makes when the note triggers, and vibratos while the note is sustained. I also really like the use of a portamento down at key parts where the note comes off. As I stated earlier, I am thoroughly impressed with this piece. Simple, beautiful, and perfectly crafted. If that's what you like, and even if it isn't, download this one now!