Playing around with loops a bit more. I like it, although I feel that perhaps its a bit cluttered at time? Please let me know what you think.
To answer some of the questions I got on the last track:
The looper I use is a Digitech DL-8 Hardwire…
This is the first tune I wrote using an actual loop pedal. I really like the rawness of its form. The sound is sharp, it kind of attacks your ear.. but then after it loops around a few times, it calms down and sinks in..
I expect that there will…
Its my first attempt at writing a piece for piano. I think this would probably best be played by two players..
if I ever write out the piece on paper, it might have to be so.
I would value any of your comments greatly, as I greatly want to improve…
Its my first attempt at writing a piece for piano. I think this would probably best be played by two players..
if I ever write out the piece on paper, it might have to be so.
I would value any of your comments greatly, as I greatly want to improve…
My second attempt at writing a piece for solo piano. Quite obviously the inspiration were Philip Glass Steve Reich and Terry Riley.
I hope you like it.
Ha! I couldn't believe it when I heard this. I've got to tell you that I have played this very pattern on my congas many times - it is the quintessential consonant (i.e. congruent, enharmonic) 1.5:1 polymeter – aka 4 vs.6. The higher pitched piano notes playing 6 beats/bar and the lower (basically) 4 beats/bar. "The 4 pushes the 6 like a gorilla pushing a swing". It is easy to get lost in patterns like this because it can be listened to from the vantage point of either the 4 or 6. One of my favorite examples of this effect is "Carol of the Bells". Nice work.
This is the first tune I wrote using an actual loop pedal. I really like the rawness of its form. The sound is sharp, it kind of attacks your ear.. but then after it loops around a few times, it calms down and sinks in..
I expect that there will…
This is the first tune I wrote using an actual loop pedal. I really like the rawness of its form. The sound is sharp, it kind of attacks your ear.. but then after it loops around a few times, it calms down and sinks in..
I expect that there will…
This track hasnt started off sounding anything like this. I had a drum beat in my head, so I keyed it into my laptop, then edited it around and it ended up like this.
then i recorded everything, and just as i was about to save it.. EVERYTHING…
Wow, loving this gorgeous nocturnal playlist! Great you put them all together like this or I would've missed them. Beautiful work! And the night-concept works brilliantly.
Its a song that was inspired by a dream I had. In fact.. it was the soundtrack to the dream. The ending is purposely left with a feeling of being not finished, as I can't remember how the dream ended.
I hope you all like it :)
Its my first attempt at writing a piece for piano. I think this would probably best be played by two players..
if I ever write out the piece on paper, it might have to be so.
I would value any of your comments greatly, as I greatly want to improve…
Its my first attempt at writing a piece for piano. I think this would probably best be played by two players..
if I ever write out the piece on paper, it might have to be so.
I would value any of your comments greatly, as I greatly want to improve…
you arppegiate like a master. your chops are more than admirable. how long have you been playing piano?
also, can i put drums to these pieces by any chance?
I'm very proud of this one, Especially the middle section where the melody drastically changes.
Yes, I know this is very short.. But this one, the 2 preceding it and the next few piano pieces, I use to learn how to compose for piano. After that…
I'm very proud of this one, Especially the middle section where the melody drastically changes.
Yes, I know this is very short.. But this one, the 2 preceding it and the next few piano pieces, I use to learn how to compose for piano. After that…
Its my first attempt at writing a piece for piano. I think this would probably best be played by two players..
if I ever write out the piece on paper, it might have to be so.
I would value any of your comments greatly, as I greatly want to improve…
Parts of it loosely reminded me of the final fantasy theme. The unison run section at the end would be a great tag for a fusion tune, reminded me of some Chick Corea sort of stuff.
Its my first attempt at writing a piece for piano. I think this would probably best be played by two players..
if I ever write out the piece on paper, it might have to be so.
I would value any of your comments greatly, as I greatly want to improve…
Just playing around with my looper again. You can probably tell I love that thing.
I wanted to build up the tension and the harmony using overlapping layers of notes with basically the same rhythm.. so that the whole piece builds up and up and…
thanks guys :) @jarvis, I agree.. I think I may have waited a bit long with the alternate theme.
Although, I believe that the constant variation in the harmony and rhythm can justify the lack of variation in the theme, because the interest of the listener would be held by the variation in the harmony and rhythm. Much like Reich's Music for 18 musicians.
Improvisation on Gon-Bops congas, while thinking of future days gone by.
4/4 180bpm.
LYRICS
A cool wind brings the fall
And the season starts to change.
Outside the sky's steel grey.
Inside my heart is too.
And I don't know how to…
very nice track, however, im not sure about its length. It started getting a bit stale around the 3 minute mark.
I think the voices other than the main one should be a bit more visible, that way you would be much more able to control the dynamics and counterpoint of the melody.
Overall however, I very much enjoyed it :)
just finished this one, represents a slightly new direction i am taking i think.
i am particuarly proud of the polyrhythmic sound i achieved. i was worried it mite become too cluttered (at the beginning) but i think i achieved clarity.
*totally rough
absolutely no clue what to do with this. i figured if i released it, maybe it would garner some good ideas of how to continue the song and also just force me to have it on my mind in an attempt to motivate me to finish it.
This song was inspired by the heavy rains of the past two days, and my wife and I biding our time waiting for them to subside a bit so we could leave the house. The guitar is my old Alvarez classical with a microphone, then run through my RP350…
Welcome to the Beauty and Truth Lab. Describe what you want more than anything else.
The song is part of the soundtrack from my book, "PRONOIA Is the Antidote for Paranoia: How the Whole World Is Conspiring to Shower You with Blessings," which…
Straight ahead stone city electric blues for an old friend who used to spend hours spinning BB King and Mike Bloomfield records for me. Recorded back sometime at the end of 2006 on old analog equipment
I recently bought the Imperfect Samples [Braunschweig Upright](http://www.imperfectsamples.com/website/samples/braunschweig/braunschweiguprightpiano.php) (Pro) sampled piano for Kontakt after falling in love with the sound of the demos.
I have…
I recently bought the Imperfect Samples [Braunschweig Upright](http://www.imperfectsamples.com/website/samples/braunschweig/braunschweiguprightpiano.php) (Pro) sampled piano for Kontakt after falling in love with the sound of the demos.
I have…
I tried to utilize the swelling of sound that can be created with a guitar to re-create the atmosphere around me (its been rainy all day, with some thunder in the background). This piece is semi improvisational, in that none of it was planned…
Comments on Max Sipowicz's stuff
Nice!
nice tones.
Love that melody that comes in after the one minute mark.Cool!
Excellent - what pedal are you using?
this is excellent - I love what you do with the chord stabs towards the end especially!
I find it fascinating that your first attempt at writing a piece for piano is in 7/8 time signature! Cool beans!
Ha! I couldn't believe it when I heard this. I've got to tell you that I have played this very pattern on my congas many times - it is the quintessential consonant (i.e. congruent, enharmonic) 1.5:1 polymeter – aka 4 vs.6. The higher pitched piano notes playing 6 beats/bar and the lower (basically) 4 beats/bar. "The 4 pushes the 6 like a gorilla pushing a swing". It is easy to get lost in patterns like this because it can be listened to from the vantage point of either the 4 or 6. One of my favorite examples of this effect is "Carol of the Bells". Nice work.
sustain or loop FX's can be hard to work with at first pass but you did a really good job here and the result is a fantastic and unusual trip
Excellent! A loop pedal - how fun! Nice work here!
interesting... yes this would be fun to listen to on a quiet evening
Cool...nice rhythms, and I agree with kirk that the bass + whatever is on top of it sounds great
Wow, loving this gorgeous nocturnal playlist! Great you put them all together like this or I would've missed them. Beautiful work! And the night-concept works brilliantly.
Love this. Both dark and dreamy.
Very cool! Love the bass sound
Very nicely done
you arppegiate like a master. your chops are more than admirable. how long have you been playing piano? also, can i put drums to these pieces by any chance?
He is like a young Mozart, before all the crazy
interesting, i hope to hear more
Parts of it loosely reminded me of the final fantasy theme. The unison run section at the end would be a great tag for a fusion tune, reminded me of some Chick Corea sort of stuff.
Really interesting! Love the progression
Comments made by Max Sipowicz
pretty cool. i like the overall aura of the piece. beautifully done!
I like your stuff. A lot. What's your setup?
oh man. i love this tune. john downland is a champ, and this is a great rendition.
thanks guys :) @jarvis, I agree.. I think I may have waited a bit long with the alternate theme. Although, I believe that the constant variation in the harmony and rhythm can justify the lack of variation in the theme, because the interest of the listener would be held by the variation in the harmony and rhythm. Much like Reich's Music for 18 musicians.
i like your guitar sound.
i enjoy your work sir. very much so.
fantastic track.
very nice track, however, im not sure about its length. It started getting a bit stale around the 3 minute mark. I think the voices other than the main one should be a bit more visible, that way you would be much more able to control the dynamics and counterpoint of the melody. Overall however, I very much enjoyed it :)
brilliant.
really awesome track. thoroughly enjoyed the vocal part.
great voice. amazing :) i hope you upload more soon :)
love it. from the first to the last note :)
beautiful.
beautiful work kirk.
i liked it. good job :)
very tasteful tune. i like it.
good stuff kirk. just what i needed tonight. im loving the tone on your guitar.
by all week, i just realized, i mean all of last week. and this week so far :P seeing as its only tuesday.
very nice. love it. ive been listening to glass' piano work almost non stop all week.
@synaptic disturbance - it was a volume pedal in the beginning, but later in the tune i believe i used a reverse delay.