On the technical side of things this is not a Digital files, Altiverb, S1 but rather me wrestling at a mixing console (which is trouble right there.) After I mixed it I realized it was well shy on Reverb but adding to the original mix just muddied it up. I'm going to go with the Dig, Altiverb, S1 etc, set up in order to get a better sound (and control) and perhaps even more important to have all the parameters stored in the computer. I've wanted to remix this a thousand times but it means a major time commitment at a mixing console dialing up a ton of settings and I haven't had time. I think the criticisms here are right on the mark (I have been all too aware of the drawbacks.)

Musically I was a bit surprised that the piece is not so easily apprehended at the outset. To me it seems: intro, build, epic statement, transition, fugal section. But everyone has said the same thing, that it's unclear - hardly a coincidence. So I'm listening again to hear it in that light. As far as the construction of one idea quickly to the next, it really is a composed demonstration very deliberately done that way. It's written more for a producer or directors ears than a musicians. Those guys just don't want to listen to 20 minutes of music to know what you can do. They need to know in a matter of seconds. So it's frustrating because all those sections could be 20 minutes each.

Thank you gentlemen. I may remix it after all this but I don't know.

Dave

By the way, this is the panning corrected version which Dave sent me:
www.mathis-nitschke.com/dpcon/New_Life.mp3

I listened to it today again after some days and was really surprised about my complete opposite perception. Now everything felt in good proportion and in clear tonality. Strange, hä? Maybe it´s because I learned it some days ago or my perception is more clear today. Maybe both. Really, these few days ago I understood nothing.
It´s curious how different I´m listening from day to day. The Ravel demo I couldn´t listen to some days ago, today I really like it. Maybe with DKala it´s the same? I wanted to try it but he removed the file already.

I´m curious, Dave, how do your clients react on this demo?

Bests,
- Mathis

@mathis said:

By the way, this is the panning corrected version which Dave sent me:www.mathis-nitschke.com/dpcon/New_Life.mp3bests,- Mathis

Thats different by comparison! [:)]

@mathis said:

I´m curious, Dave, how do your clients react on this demo?

Very good question. The trailer industry people don't think it meets their standards. It doesn't meet mine either. Generally most people like it and actually think it sounds good. I may remix it and address some of the obvious problems such as more appropriate samples for the performances. Also reinforce some parts with orchestration. And more reverb!

Dave

I'd like to hear those sections fully developed as you mentioned. Maybe you can do that when you're sitting around eating bon-bons and collecting royalties next year.

I personally don't know any royalty.

I hear you on the Bon Bons Bill. I won't eat any but I 'd like to compose a few. Perhaps some serious works as well. It would be interesting to start a thread on the life of the artist in America. Europe traditionally has been for more supportive - even of American artists (including jazz players, as you probably know.)

Don't know any royalty? Isn't that Paul guy a knight or duke or something?

DC

Oh yes, Sir Robbins. But he was stripped of his title. He's now living in an ancient stone tower on a forbidding cliff above the stormy sea where he's been confined by the local duke. Something about "Crimes against Nature" - that sort of thing. Apparently he'd been reading "The Monk." Anyway, it's to our benefit since he gets lots of time to post here.

"Crimes Against Nature" ?

What did he do, score a big Hollywood movie?

DC

@dpcon said:

"Crimes Against Nature" ?

What did he do, score a big Hollywood movie?

DC

[:D]

No, what happened was he talked to some people about providing backing for Britney. He was actually planning on using VSL string samples! Can you believe that? That's why he's locked in that tower. The duke had no choice. He's a sample user himself. Has a great EXS24 setup and so of course has some respect for the VSL. But anyway I hear Old Robbie's fingernails and hair are getting really long. And there's a strange look in his eyes now. Or so the locals say. Of course they're a superstitious lot around there. But I shudder to think of what's going to happen when they let Old Robbie out. Probably be a great subject for a new Hammer film.

Bit of transatlantic chirp aye? Bit of teutonic chirp thrown for good measure in as well! Was it something I said? I can take it, and I can dish it! Haven't got time now unfortunately. Maybe later though! Bit of trouble with the old mem saib actually. Played a bit of trick tonight on her in the shower. There could be a court case! She screamed the bloody place down! I blame you lot and all that talk about Psycho! Becoming a monk could be closer than you think.

Later

Mel Brooks

You just can't beat Paul (Sir Robbins) after he's had a few.

DC