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8th Sep 2022 08:28 - 2 years ago
Description : The idea for this piece originated with, of all things, a quote from Harry Truman. He wrote: "Did you ever hear an overture played by a fine orchestra and imagined that things were as they ought to be instead of as they are?"

Musically this is some kind of unholy mix of film score, opera aria, electronics and American minimalism. But as usual, all meant very sincerely. Hope everyone enjoys it.

Comments (17)

If you have time take a listen and give Killick some feedback.

SaintLoreyn
SaintLoreyn 20th Oct 2022 16:08 - 2 years ago
Very depeche mode vox, I love it so much. No one sings like this anymore
Killick
Killick replied 22nd Oct 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks! Much appreciated.

Cam
Maj2
Maj2 10th Oct 2022 02:23 - 2 years ago
Hi Cam.
Mate, I can't get enough of this track it is so great.
Really well done my friend.
Great job more of this, please?
Maj
Killick
Killick replied 11th Oct 2022 - 2 years ago
Maj, you are far too kind. But I appreciate it. Means a lot coming from a producer of your caliber. I have another one in the works but it's fairly different. I'll try to come back to this place (musically) after that.

Cam
pseudoble
pseudoble 5th Oct 2022 12:02 - 2 years ago
Ha yeah - epic indeed - I was actually thinking of 2001 a space odyssey listening that start but then you settle into some very serene melodic place that had me thinking of Kansas (the band not the home of Dorothy) especially once that great vocal kicked in. Has a little of a rock opera feel about it and that might be a criticism (in my book at least ) if it wasn't so well done. Nice mix too. Congratulations : )
Killick
Killick replied 5th Oct 2022 - 2 years ago
Lol I'm not sure how one could sound like Kansas the state, I'm imaging a lot of wind and twangy guitar. Anyway, thanks so much. I'm an Opera singer by training but rock has since surpassed it as my favorite genre. So... I suppose Rock Opera is kind of inevitable.

Cam
phantomproduction
phantomproduction 4th Oct 2022 08:55 - 2 years ago
Hey dude! great vocal work! not easy to sing! great success!
Michael
Killick
Killick replied 5th Oct 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks Michael, much obliged.
Spd2
Spd2 23rd Sep 2022 04:44 - 2 years ago
Great track Killick, one of the better ones I've heard on here. Strong vocals, stellar arrangement equals home run. Congrats! Thank you for sharing.

IN
Killick
Killick replied 5th Oct 2022 - 2 years ago
You are too kind. By thank you, I appreciate it.

Cam
xstokes
xstokes 16th Sep 2022 23:12 - 2 years ago
well, i’v had to wait a few days to have the right listening space for this, and so — my god, man what a show! the imagery has me seeing the ravens morphing with atomic bombers and flight on some black helicopters. the composition and orchestration are superbly affective, and that singing is like, on stage. john adams meets ultravox. very, very fine stuff, my friend.
Killick
Killick replied 18th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
In your comments you always give the most amazing imagery. I would've never thought of birds morphing into atomic bombers but it's a h*ll of a cool thought. Thanks so much man, as always.
BaoBou
BaoBou 16th Sep 2022 08:38 - 2 years ago
Ok, now I know where the great comments on the vocals came from, you are an actual singer. If you live in London, Send me your rate and your phone number, that's awesome my man.
The operatic elements are fantastic. Beautiful opening, great composition; 8 minutes is long but it never bored.
You didn't ask for "helpful" comments but given how lovely your comments were, I will give it a try; I lived absolutely everything, but for me the piano parts can be even better (given how incredibly high the standard is for everything else in this track). The piano sounds like you play it at maximum volume, and I would like it to be more dynamic - it would be a great counterpoint to play it almost pianissimo, so the listener perks up. Just like you can get a classroom to shut up by whispering, rather than screaming :)
Cam, this was an amazing ride. Fav'ed and looking forward to more stuff!
Killick
Killick replied 18th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. Alas I don't live in London, but I'm very flattered that you'd make such an offer.

You're also very right about the piano part, upon re-listening a couple of days ago that's one of the things I noticed as well. Good ear!
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 14th Sep 2022 02:46 - 2 years ago
Your vocal abilities are a gift Cam and so perfectly delivered. This is one of the best tracks I have heard on LM...well chosen rich sounds and fabulous work all round (really like that flute like synth bit too)...very pro. A well crafted mix that seems to cross several geners....superb....BRAVO...big fav..Ed
Killick
Killick replied 14th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Ed, you are far too kind. I was a bit worried that the mix of genres would make the piece seem unfocused, so I'm glad to hear you think it worked!

Cam
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 13th Sep 2022 22:41 - 2 years ago
Wow, Cam.
What a great competition my friend.
Really beautiful and your voice is the cherry on the top my friend. I'm all with Manuela in this SUPERB.
Well done.
Maj
Killick
Killick replied 14th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks so much Maj! Much obliged. It's so nice to have a whole bunch of high calibre producers, such as yourself, enjoying my work.

Cam
Kirkoid
Kirkoid 13th Sep 2022 07:25 - 2 years ago
Beautiful, I got lost in that, amazing headphones moment.
Killick
Killick replied 14th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thanks!

Cam
bringerofDOOM
bringerofDOOM 13th Sep 2022 04:25 - 2 years ago
Nice leading tones in the beginning. Nice non-diatonic chord choices as well (that stuff gets tricky).

Almost has a Type O-Negative quality to it (les the metal).

Nice synth palette and voice placement.

Well done, faved.
Killick
Killick replied 13th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks man, much appreciated as always. I promise I'll do something rockier next time lol.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 11th Sep 2022 12:55 - 2 years ago
Dramatic and a bit sad but in one word great.
The vocal is also perfect.
This track is a hit and ready for a movie.
Very well done!!
Killick
Killick replied 13th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks so much Rita, glad you enjoyed.

Cam
2Sisters
2Sisters 10th Sep 2022 16:53 - 2 years ago
Hello, the intro is really overwhelming! Great ! You feel like you are in a large concert hall. The transition from the strings to the keys, superb. Just like the great, warm voice that sets in later. "Andrew Lloyd Webber" would have enjoyed this piece. I am delighted, delighted and overwhelmed by this sonority! Great! This song shows what music can trigger and effect. Thank you for this good work! Kind regards Manu
Killick
Killick replied 10th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks so much Manu! Much appreciated. Overwhelming wasn't a response that I had expected but I'll take it.

Cam
kingmt77
kingmt77 10th Sep 2022 00:22 - 2 years ago
Cam! Yep definitely loving that cinematic entrance. So now the synth’s chord progressions with the string arrangement lift’s this to the stratosphere. It’s excellent how you put that production spotlight on the vocal. Impressive throughout, very impressive!

Mark
Killick
Killick replied 10th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks so much Mark, glad you enjoyed. I wasn't sure how the LM group was going to feel about this one so I'm relieved that it seems to be landing alright so far lol.

Cam
dimestop
dimestop 9th Sep 2022 15:46 - 2 years ago
wow Cam what an intro, love the title too. oh god that synth at .35 brilliant, its an electronic aria mate, jean michel jarre esq the soft side, he had a brutal side too with drum machines the keys are great with that great male vocal, theres something Majestic about it, that maybe me only, my thought train at present our two countries have just lost our queen and the worlds grandmother. we felt it was close but still stunned by the shock. faved mate.
Killick
Killick replied 10th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Oh yeah I don't know Jean Michel Jarre, I'll have do some googling. Thanks so much as ever for your listen and warm comments. I was pretty sad to hear about Queen Lizzie, I'm not much of a monarchist myself but had to respect the lady on a personal level. Much love!

Cam
Jynxz
Jynxz 9th Sep 2022 00:32 - 2 years ago
I had no idea where you would go after such an Epic Cinematic
intro.
Piano, Synth and Vocals are perfectly on point.

Great track. Faved..

PEACE from the East....
Killick
Killick replied 10th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Neither did I lol. Writing this one was a game of taking the bits that I had ideas for and stitching them together.
ClickbaitCabaret
ClickbaitCabaret 8th Sep 2022 18:46 - 2 years ago
That was quite the track. Rather "epic) I should say. Love the vocals. Good one.
Killick
Killick replied 10th Sep 2022 - 2 years ago
Thanks Clickbait, much appreciated!

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