whoa, thanx for the smashing reviews guys!
I really dunno what has gotten into me these past few days.. I may have to do with becoming a fire breather. hehe.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: kensuguro on 2004-09-12 13:12 ]</font>
wow, really nice!
do you think that the types of sounds in traditional japanese music really lend themselves to modern electronic music? 'cause i really hear that. i think a piece like that sounds right in any period....
interesting notion gary. I think it's definitely true for taiko drums. As you may know, taiko drum pieces are made only of short long, strong weak timbre variances. I think this tune uses some of those colors. Also, since Japanese traditional music is very minimal in terms of melody, it's probably why it has links to electronica. (lots to do with timbre) So you get lots of note repetitions and phrase looping and such.
Not that I had it mind while I wrote it tho. This tune was sort of a spontaneous thing.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: kensuguro on 2004-09-12 23:57 ]</font>
wow! the creativity is definately flowing in this song... the drums definately make for the liveliness of this song. makes me want to go on an adventure or something...
Interesting. I like the percussion programming. Not so sure about the main synth sound. Generally this piece has a quirky quality that is nice. It might work well with film.
On 2004-09-12 12:01, nprime wrote:
Upon second listen I am really getting an Isao Tomita vibe, only played much better and recorded perfectly.
LOL!!! I totally agree. I'm a huge Tomita fan. Sounds Like the results of night on the town with Tomita & Plaid. Someone must have spiked the shochu... Love it Ken!