Timsons Theme V1

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My good friend Timson is one of the most talented musicians I know. Every time I visit he is playing some catchy little piece on the piano. He's got GB and a keyboard, just no time right now to lay down his music. Plus it would be a learning curve as he is somewhat new to GB.

Tim was here to visit a month ago and while he was here I turned on Logic and said to him, "just play". Play he did. This little melody is a rough variation on one of the pieces he plinked around with during that session.

I asked his permission to play it and see what I come up with. Well here is version 1. I think it still needs some work as I really suck as this orchestration thing. I guess I'm just an old guitar player that wants to have a bassist, a drummer, a keyboard player and a singer. All these complex orchestra instruments just throw me.

Plus I have not come close do doing justice to the beautiful melody that Tim was laying down. He had a certain inflection, timing that made it even more than it is here.

Timson is they guy that did the whistles in my recent "Food and Drink" song. There is more music stored in this guy than I can believe. Most of it is based a round a theme like this piece is. If I could plug him in via USB and get all these pieces out it would be wonderful. I just hope that someday he finds the time to start to use his Mic, Keyboard, and GarageBand.

I will continue to make my own variations of his pieces from the Logic session. So listen for more. I hope you enjoy!

Oh... The ending on this is not done... in fact it just flat stops... I'll fix that in V2!

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Uploaded: May 01, 2009 - 01:53:36 AM
Last Updated: May 01, 2009 - 08:04:45 AM Last Played: Oct 31, 2009 - 09:03:49 PM

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RoughRooster	RoughRooster said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	A lovely piece Mark and a very beautiful melody. Look forward to hearing more. Bob Check out my latest song called Stranger In Your Heart

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Thank you so much Rooster Bob!!! I appreciate the listen and comment Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

jiguma

jiguma said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)

Mark
I've been working on a (rather long) orchestral thing for nearly 6 months now and am miles from being happy with it. I kind of missed out when we did "classical music" at school, and have little idea of the rules etc, making it really hard for me to do. To me, this sounds like you've made some really good choices melody and instrument wise. Karen is better placed to offer suggestions than me, but ..... aaaargh, what happened to the end !

Apart from the end it sounds really well done - congratulations!
N

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Hi Neil Sorry about the ending... this is a work in progress! Thanks for the listen and comment! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

magnatone	magnatone said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Timsons's Theme well what a lovely surprise this morning - mark whips the orchestra into shape! isn't it FUN orchestrating? you have some very cool themes here and good instrument choices. i hope you keep going with this, as it's a terrific beginning and very enjoyable listen! thank you maestro! Check out my latest song called Symphonic Smackdown

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Aw thanks Karen This is a feeble effort compared to your masterpieces! I have tons to learn about getting all those orchestral players to behave! Thanks for the comment and listen! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Patriotpizzaman	Patriotpizzaman said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Very lovely indeed This is an instant classic! Timson must be an incredible person to have themes like this floating around in his subconcious all day. This kind of inner beauty doesn't grow on trees. Check out my latest song called Livin' Lastin' Love

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Wow! I'm glad you enjoyed this. Tim plays these kinds of melodies all day long! I so much hope he can find time to learn GB and get to laying some of his stuff down... He has so many others that are just stunning to listen to! Thanks for the comment and listen! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

davisamerica	davisamerica said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	:-] Nice one mark ... about time a rock and roller challenged the composer types around here ..lol. Looking forward to V2 ... nicely constructed my friend. Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Hey Jack Well sadly I don't even qualify as a true "rock-n-roller"... I'm a hacker. You are a composer, performer, Karen is a composer, performer... Big difference... I'm just trying to make some pleasurable noises here and there! Thanks for the comment, listen and the support. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Relic67	Relic67 said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	sounds good nicely played. I know nothing about orchestration but it sounds good to me! Check out my latest song called Novis Libris

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Well that makes two of us for sure! I'm sure Parichaya, Futz, Karen, or Kassia could pick 10,000 holes and weaknesses in this. I'm also convinced that if this melody were in any of their hands a truly magnificent piece would emerge! Anyway thanks so much for the listen and the comment! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

lavalamp	lavalamp said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	orchestration thing Sounds great to me. You could always fade out. But, sounds complete other than that. LL Check out my latest song called Googolplex Times Zero

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Hi Dave Thanks for the listen and comment. Ya I need to re-structure things a bit and finish the end. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Char	Char said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Quite lovely. Like a walk in the park on a summer day when you give yourself time to notice everything that is just beautiful and there, to enjoy freely. Thank you. I'll be anxiously awaiting the final piece. Check out my latest song called Do Any Thing

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Thanks Char I will take note of your suggestions you sent in the note! Thanks for taking the time to do that! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

awigze	awigze said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Timson / Mark Man, what a find! You must be very pleased to ahve caught this... music is like a breeze that passes by. Looking forward to more from you both! Andy Check out my latest song called We got to Jive in Blues by (Feter)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Hi Andy I kid you not... he is full of this stuff! Some of it even better than this! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

drakonis

drakonis said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)

very nice start...
and yes, I hear this as a sketch, but one from a great subject, you have some room to make this swell to great heights.

My suggestion for the next step is to work on counter-harmonies and rhythm... in the beginning you just have main instruments (strings and oboe?) playing in unison together over the piano, playing the same notes. I would let them diverge from each other a bit, and alternate (hand the countermelody off from one to the other).

Nearer the end you have horns carrying a nice swell as things build. Don't forget to let the performers breathe, add some space (rests) between notes here and there :-)

Sounds very nice, I see why you like his work... but then, you are not giving yourself much credit for doing this awesome "variation" on his tune. I loved the piano work here.

ttfn,
Drakonis

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks Drak This is exactly what I need... Some ideas. I'm going to do a version two and see what happens! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

guitapick	guitapick said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Very nice theme, Mark... ...which develops sweetly through the tune. Looking forward to V2... Check out my latest song called Outside the Corral

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks! I will try some new things for version 2! I'm getting lots of great feed back on the things that should be improved! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

thetiler	thetiler said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Really enjoy how this piece starts out, really sets the musical scene for the upcoming music. Really pop catchy to me. Nice use of orchestration. This one of my favs of yours. All the instruments seem to work quite nicely together. Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Aw thanks Bill! Well this is really Timson's music... I have just taken what I heard of his piano piece and hacked it into this orchestral piece. I'm going to hit this with a few more versions and what I can do to bring it to a real completion. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

gail60

gail60 said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)

Way to go Mark!!
I knew you had it in you kid! You have tons of talent my friend, you just hate to admit it. :) What a nice start...I hear many great things coming from this. It is your first orchestration and only "you" would know that!! You should be very proud that you are talented enough to do anything that you set your mind to do. This is nice and I enjoyed the listen. The ending is a bit abrupt, but oh well. You are allowed tiny mishaps, right?? You are really good and I see you continuing to grow so much in your music! Kudos friend!!

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MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)

Ya know Gail
I almost sent this piano piece to you asking for help with it! I had so much trouble getting the feel I wanted. I knew that you would whip it out in one take like always.

Thanks for the support... I'm going to do even better with this I promise. I know I'll never be a Parichayaka, Magnatone, Kassia or even yourself but hopefully this will be an enjoyable piece.

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Moviz	Moviz said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Sounds Very pleasant indeed to me Mark and as you say it's a lovely melody, with nice piano too and your additions sound fine, regards M Check out my latest song called A Soldiers Dream (Remix/record)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Thanks so much! I really appreciate the listen and the comment! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Sigmund

Sigmund said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)

Timsons Theme
This is really a great piece to get your feet wet orchestrating. This simple yet beautiful chord progression offers all kinds of orchestrating opportunities. You did a great job creating your wall of sound, now you just need to let the instruments vary off one another. I think this is an excellent first effort at orchestrating - I look forward to hearing the next version. Thank you for sharing this!

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Yes Thank you! I will continue to try some variations and see if I can turn this in to a true orchestral piece. Thanks for the support! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Feter

Feter said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)

Timsons
Its just fabulous to see two friends (musicians) sit and share their
passions(music) makes me smile ...and this is certainly an awesome
music let me just feel how wonderful ...how giving ..and emotional ..
kudos Sir ..you certainly cherished us with a brilliant piece ...the
orchestration is just well written ..like a unison choir ..thnx alot
for sharin such gem !!!!

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Thank you for the listen Sir Feter! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

sloparts

sloparts said 191 days ago (May 1st, 2009)

For an ole picker playin' in the Orchestra section
this ain't half bad Mark. As a matter of fact it's pretty impressive if you ask me. I really ;ike where you're headed Mark and can't wait to hear the next edition, which I'm sure is in the works as we speak. This is such a lovely piece, I just can't tell you how good it is.

Keep up the good word Mr. Guitar Man,

Ed

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Ha Ed you got that right... I feel like I strode in my kicker boots dragging my amp and chord into the middle of the philharmonic and said "Hey ya all... play this!" Hee hee... Thanks for the support my friend! I will continue to try and get some variations working and try to turn this into something really special. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

guygrooves	guygrooves said 190 days ago (May 1st, 2009)
	Sounds pretty good to me. I think you may underestimate your own ability. This being what it is, an orchestral piece, most certainly does not suck. I didn't care for how it ended, although it did leave me wanting more. I hope to hear more of your friends pieces as well as anything the "old guitar player" can put together. Peace Guy Check out my latest song called Last Day Here

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Hey Guy It is a WIP... and yes the ending was more of a "aw crap it's 1:00am already... I better hit the sack" kind of ending. I really posted it to get some valuable feedback on where to go with it. There will be another version or two without a doubt. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

woofer3	woofer3 said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	hi Marc well I did comment on this earlier but when I checked it - there it was - GONE- anyway- I think this is a very attractive piece, and the production sounds great too. A well developed idea. John Check out my latest song called coalhouse blues

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	No problem John... Like I've said before a listen and comment from you is like gold in the bank so I'll take even those that don't appear! :-) Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Reinholt56	Reinholt56 said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Hi Mark..... I really enjoyed listening to this arrangement. It seemed very fresh to me and airy. Excellent. Take care. Paul Check out my latest song called The Nightmare on Dream Street

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Hi Paul Thanks so much for the listen and comment. I'm going to change things up in version 2 and try to learn something new. I hope you'll take a listen when it comes out. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

musichead	musichead said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	stings I played in symphony and this sound s find as far as the wring and playing go. Id bring down the over all strings and horns down a bit in the mix. I know its a work in progress. Have you given any thought to percussion ? maybe some timp or something with low end. But it is a very nice piece. Good work! Check out my latest song called Lets Take a Holiday

MarkHolbrook

MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)

Hi Steve
Yes I pretty much ran out of time at 1am and wanted to get some feed back. Just before I posted it I was plinking on the timpani trying to think about how to use it.

My plan for V2 is this: A little more intro before launching into the primary theme. Start the theme small then perhaps on the second pass add intertwining melodies and some backing.

Continue to build it perhaps with some kind of percussion. At the primary break I want to come back down again to a simple piece and then build it one more time to the end.

Thanks so much for the comment and listen!

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mowguy3	mowguy3 said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	You have moved to the head of the class with this one Mark. EVERYTHING sounds fine in my ears. What a surprise when I first listend. I will be looking forward to V2. Check out my latest song called A Different Shade Of Moonlight

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Hi Russ Well that's great... I been in the D and F section so I'm happy to have the shot at the A finally! Thanks so much for the listen and comment. BTW I simply cannot get over your "Simple Song"... In fact I'm gonna go listen to it right now! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

T_Being_esq	T_Being_esq said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	A Vey Gentle Piece, nicely thought out and arranged. I think you could afford a little more woodwind an oboe and flute would soar well as a counter point and a French Horn could add well to the mix. Play with it. Check out my latest song called I have Been Away (LIOLI, Late Entry)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Yes! I'm hoping to get more counterpoints for V2! Thanks for the comment and listen! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

alan_

alan_ said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)

Timsons Theme
Mark,

It's both fun and frustrating to be around such talent isn't it? If you plan to do another mix on this I'd bring your orchestrations down volume wise, as they tend to cover the piano playing. However, that being said your backing orchestrations are a good compliment to the song. Interesting ending, a bit cut off, but I'm guessing that is what you had to work with, but I do like you ending with your backing orch on the note that you did. I do hope you get your friend to take time to put more of his music down for us to hear. Alan

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hi Alan Yes... Its like the student and the master... sigh... I hear you on the piano... I'm going to pull everything apart and relayer everything again! I'm hoping to have a much better version 2! Thanks for the comment and listen! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 190 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	done good Mark that is a great piano composition your friend came up with. good for you on taking on a classic composition. it can be a challenge to think in harmony with various instruments Check out my latest song called One Step Over The Line

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hi Vic Thanks so much for the comment and listen... Ya well for three chord Marky doing much else than that is really tough but I'm trying to learn something new! Loved your recent post man! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

bud	bud said 189 days ago (May 2nd, 2009)
	Wonderful meod and I think you did a fine job with the orchestration. Experimentation and time will improve those skills I'm sure but you did the right thing here bringing this song to life. Check out my latest song called Expanding Toys (Halloween Remix)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hey Bud! Thank you so much for the comment and listen. I sure hope I get better... man it is really hard for me! I just felt the melody was so cool that it needed life! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Roxylee	Roxylee said 189 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	Yes, a beautiful melody Wistful and so pretty. I love the chord changes and how you added instrumentation. Thank you and Tim for taking the time to work with this, so we could hear it. If the ending notes were sustained, it would be perfect. Check out my latest song called Sweet Grace

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hi Roxylee! Thanks so much for the time to listen and comment. I really appreciate it. Version 2 will have a real ending... That ending was pretty much me falling asleep at 1am! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

lengold	lengold said 189 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	Lovely playing and instrumentation Mark. Very enjoyable listen. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hi Len Thanks so much for the comment and listen. Man your recent was a total smash hit my friend! Awesome! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 189 days ago (May 3rd, 2009)
	Sweet I like the direction it goes into, also how it has a hopeful yet not sappy tone o it, if you might get what I mean? Great playing, this guy is talented! Check out my latest song called Roll Your Bones

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Thank you sir! I do appreciate the comment and listen. V2 will be even better I hope. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

VicDiesel	VicDiesel said 188 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
	Sweet You play around with that phrase quite nicely. Small scale composition, but very charming. Check out my latest song called Pipe Spring at Dusk

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hello Sir Diesel! Well it is a start! I do plan to try and branch out from this and make V2 something even better! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

kassia

kassia said 188 days ago (May 4th, 2009)

sorry it took me so long
what a beautiful theme. this is a really gorgeous beginning, mark. it has a very stately, majestic feel to it. perfect tempo - not too fast and not too slow. I think some percussion would really help move this along and you could also use it to really emphasize some of the natural swells in the song. the way you have layered this and gradually add instruments is absolutely lovely. in the beginning, when the strings and woodwinds are playing in unison with the piano - you have horns underneath holding chords - bring those up a little in the mix. they are a gorgeous support under the moving theme.

sigh...mark this is so beautiful. another idea to help differentiate sections of the song is at certain points, instead of adding instruments you could take some away. right now it sounds like once something starts playing it stays playing. this theme has a natural wonderfully flowing phrasing to it. you can really emphasize that with entrances and exits - transitions. you have such a wonderful start here - i can't wait to hear what you do with version 2!

oh - and the piano is absolutely gorgeous mark!

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hi Shay! Wow... Thank you so much but I know this doesn't hold a candle to the works you do... I'm trying my best. I do hope to make V2 something a little better with more variation and yes percussion! Thanks so much for your support! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

DeputyDoofy	DeputyDoofy said 187 days ago (May 4th, 2009)
	I really like this... ...and am constantly amazed that people can compose stuff this nice. Great, great piece. Look forward to v2 and I have no complaints about v1, despite the lack of ending. Check out my latest song called Sweet Smell Of Success

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hi Sir Doofy! Well if I could take credit for the composition I would... I just built on the basic theme Timson had. I don't even play the piano part as well as he did... He has a natural timing and flare that I simply could not capture. Thank you for the comment and listen! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

thoddi	thoddi said 187 days ago (May 5th, 2009)
	A good melody The mood is calm and peaceful. Just enough variation in the chord progression and melody to keep it alive and interesting all the way. I like the orchestration you have added. It enhances the mood and adds energy to the melody. Check out my latest song called Don't tell me what I can't w/KTB and Ingve

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hi Thor Thank you so much my friend! I do appreciate the comment and listen! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Ibstrat	Ibstrat said 186 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Really musical and well done! Check out my latest song called Blues in Bm

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hello Mark Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment and listen. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Axgrinder	Axgrinder said 186 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Awesome! I really enjoyed this piece very much! It really dug down deep and jerked loose a whole lot of feelings..... Great production all around! Thanks for sharing. (};-Peace, Ax Check out my latest song called Dark Circus

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 6th, 2009)
	Hello Sir Ax! Hey thanks for taking the time to listen and comment! I really appreciate it! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

RyanHolbrook	RyanHolbrook said 185 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
	wow dad really good song really awsome I like it hope you make more. :-) Check out my latest song called Getting Left Behind

Axgrinder	Axgrinder said 185 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
	Hey, Ryan! So.....your the son of Mark, eh? Cool! Nice to meet you bro.... (};-Peace, Ax Check out my latest song called Dark Circus

Calchas	Calchas said 185 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
	Sorry I'm late Mark... !!@#@!$#%! collabs have been keeping me rather tied up! Man, this is LUSH and downright gorgeous. Like the theme to a classic cinematic drama! Tim is one fine keyboardist. Nice supportive work done by you Mark. Be well! Check out my latest song called Days Go By w/ Relic67 & Andy Mackle

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 167 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
	Thank you sir MW!!! I hate to tell you but I played the piano... Tim's version is better but did not fit well into a real piece. I basically took his idea/theme and built this around it. My keyboarding is not even close to his level. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Sea Monk Seven	Sea Monk Seven said 185 days ago (May 7th, 2009)
	stunning this song actually gave me goosebumps. a real powerful feel. catchy chords and i nice change to the other part Check out my latest song called bed wetter music (rough)

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 167 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
	Wow That is excellent and I'm glad it took you to the goosebump stage! Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

paul f. page

paul f. page said 183 days ago (May 8th, 2009)

Kassia...
...has given you some really excellent and thoughtful advice on this number and where you might go with it. I, too, feel a certain majesty to the general "feel" of the number,but would like to hear it GO to more places. Orchestration is quite a tricky business that everyone has to deal with over and over again. I like the idea of stripping away to create some variety in the overall sound. Oops...the mix just...ENDS... gotta take care of those details. (This is a great place to try out ideas and get feedback. I don't mean to be critical and hope you take it all in a spirit of helpful critique, not criticism.)
Peace.
Paul

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MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 167 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
	Absolutely Paul It was posted as a WIP so the ending was a known glaring issue. I do plan to work on a V2. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 183 days ago (May 8th, 2009)
	pretty I think this sounds good. I think a lot of people have the idea that it has to be incredibly complex. This sounds good to me, and that's the point from where I see it. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

MarkHolbrook	MarkHolbrook said 167 days ago (May 25th, 2009)
	Excellent advice! Keep it Simple Stupid! I don't plan to add much. My plans include a little more variation, some percussion, and an ending. Check out my latest song called Never Say Goodbye - Bond Challenge

daibhre	daibhre said 129 days ago (July 2nd, 2009)
	I hear more power coming... Like, the full orchestra takes this theme to a more powerful level, maybe even with an electric guitar lead. Very cool. Check out my latest song called Tell Me A Story

maxruehl	maxruehl said 64 days ago (September 5th, 2009)
	Nice little theme he came up with, and I really like what you did with it. Check out my latest song called Shaolin Munk Funk (w/ musichead & awigze)

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