Trantor - Kper

23rd May 2009 22:05 - 17 years ago
Tags :
Heavy Metal
3.97 MB
Description : I just finished reading Asimov's Foundation and wanted to create a song that reflected the dicotomy of the planet Trantor. This planet is encased in hard metal yet has its own strange and metallic beauty. I mixed the metal sounds (from Sony's Metal Construction Kit) and piano and string sounds from loops on this site to reflect this. Thanks to those who take the time to create loops for the rest of us to be creative with.

Comments (11)

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

KtA
KtA 7th Jan 2010 10:30 - 16 years ago
Well I would never have thought of putting piano and heavy chugs together...but it really does work well...kudos.
Another highly creative piece...inspired:)
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks, KTA. I have fun trying to find ways to put the metal and other sounds together. It is a challenge. I appreciate your support. Kper
Brann
Brann 22nd Aug 2009 08:31 - 17 years ago
I think you achieved what you set out to achieve by a good margin. The piano sounds are exquisite, and the instrumentation realy does make me think of an alien planet covered in metal. I haven't heard of the book before, but I feel compelled to read it if it is nearly as satisfying reading it as it is listening to this track. The guitars could have been panned diffrently imho though, as already pointed out, but that's just me.
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Wow, sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for taking the time to review. I am glad the song created the picture for you that I was trying to create. Thanks again. Kper
CalifKen
CalifKen 14th Jul 2009 00:06 - 17 years ago
Yeh I love what I have read of Asimov, and that definitely peaked my interest in both your track and his story. So right now as I am listening to it, I am really visualizing and fully interpreting what you are expressing in the track, and then I will check the story out and follow-up. Great job though b/c I can really pull a lot from it just listening to it. A lot of feeling, sense of space and place, function, drama and time. Nice job. Isn't it wonderful as art moves through one form to another?
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Sorry for the really delayed response to your review- I was going back through my tracks and finding out that I missed responding to some reviews which is embarassing. Thanks for your kind words and for all the great music you put out. Kper
GhostPIG
GhostPIG 9th Jul 2009 17:34 - 17 years ago
Must...have...Metal Construction kit.

Kper, this is again top quality prog metal. I feel Dream Theater all over this, and that is a huge compliment from me.

Again, another favorite...look forward to hearing more.
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks again for the review. Dream Theater is a big influence for me so I appreciate you mentioning them-I take it as a huge compliment. Yeah, that Metal Construction Kit makes me sound a heck of a lot better than I am- but I'll take it. Just another sound palette to work from. Thanks again for the review. Kper
n0mad23
n0mad23 19th Jun 2009 07:38 - 17 years ago
I had to listen after seeing the title. It's very cool that you based the music on an internal image - something I do as well. I like how the strings reflect the Imperial Aesthetic and the metal gives the 'foundation' of the reality of the place. Nicely done.
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Sorry for the late reply. That internal image give me a framework to work off of- otherwise I'd be all over the place. You must be a reader of the books, which is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to review. Kper
littlebittyducky
littlebittyducky 2nd Jun 2009 22:12 - 17 years ago
this is really tight(:
i just have one question...
what is the sony metal construction kit?
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the review. The official name is "Metal:The Ultimate Construction Kit." This is a loops and samples collection from Sony Creative Software for Acid. It's been a great sound series to work with since I have no guitar or drums talent. Highly recommended. Got mine on Amazon. Thanks again.
JDOT2006
JDOT2006 29th May 2009 23:47 - 17 years ago
Sick track bro ... regardless of me producing hip hop tracks and chillout beats most of the time, I absolutely love listening to Metal and Hardcore grooves - you definitely got some skills my friend and thre production value is awesome. Nice job with this track. Keep em comin'

J DOT ~ 2006
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the review, J Dot 2006. I enjoy listening to other styles as I can pick and choose some of those elements to integrate in to my own music. I will definitely be checking out your tracks. Thanks for the kind words. Kper
fiery
fiery 25th May 2009 16:26 - 17 years ago
I really like the fact that you've drawn inspiration from something you read in a book... it says a lot about non-linear thinking. This was really cool, I love the progression with the strings and guitars up to that crescendo. Enjoyed this loads.

Lisa
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Lisa. I suppose using a sci fi book as inspiration reveals my nerdiness. I'm hoping to keep going with this and try some other songs inspired by people and places in the book. Once a nerd, always a nerd. :-)
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to review.
alkie
alkie 25th May 2009 04:16 - 17 years ago
This was very cool, i`d like the guitars a little wider but that`s just MPO.
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the advice. I will keep this in mind. It helps me to keep moving forward. Thanks for the review.
Steinaa
Steinaa 24th May 2009 10:53 - 17 years ago
It couldnt be said any better than Toddj did it. I loved the setting with the strings and the piano along with the guitars.
And the part with only strings where the guitars come in was pretty awesome.
Bring me more of this!

-Steinaa-
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the review, Steinaa. It means much because it comes from someone whose work I admire. Keep putting up those tracks for me to get inspired from! Kper
toddj
toddj 24th May 2009 06:27 - 17 years ago
Splendid! You've perked my interest in 'Foundation.' The planet Trantor sounds intriguing. I liked this arrangement. Very artfully done. The Piano opens this piece up nicely and then the metal hits. It paints a picture of metal beauty. The strings and piano set well with the metal guitars. I like the little break with the strings. It builds up into wonderful climax. It makes me want to fear and respect this planet Trantor.

Thanks for sharing,
Toddj
Kper
Kper replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks Toddj. I have much respect for your ability to create soundscapes in your tracks. I try to do the same but just in a different genre. Thanks for the review.

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