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24th Feb 2010 20:28 - 15 years ago
Description : [High quality DL available on my SoundCloud account] I see this as a long sequence where struggle is overcome by hope, and finally there's redemption. This is my humble attempt at highlighting my appreciation of piano and various string instruments in an attempt at captivating the essence of this beautiful genre. Many thanks to The Fam for some of the loops used - I deleted user identifiers without realizing impact so haven't been able to keep up and give individual credits.

Comments (14)

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

VickyDan
VickyDan 18th Jan 2011 16:47 - 14 years ago
The advantage of using good loops in some compositions, is that you can transform, arrange, almost all the "gravy".
Here, it is true that integration into your interpretation is quite different from mine. You gave him a "life" differently, and I appreciate what you did.

Dan
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
Indeed, thanks for listening and commenting
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 14th Dec 2010 16:15 - 14 years ago
I really really like this. It did accomplish your vision. The combination of the piano and strings and their interaction throughout was simply brilliant. Great use of percussion, not too much, just right.

This one shows a real ability to compose and arrange in a difficult genre. I also loved the dynamics in this. Just a really well done piece. You should be proud, it was captivating.

Bear
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
Thanks a bunch Bear. I was going for a piece that could almost take listeners into a trance ;) Appreciate the feedback holmes, enjoy your holidays. - DF/Jerome
untilspirit
untilspirit 14th Dec 2010 01:45 - 14 years ago
This is a really nice piece of music.Excellent sounds and textures.I think you got what you were looking for.If you will induldge the producer in me, a couple of alternative approaches come to mind.Whilst listening to the track ,I felt the sense of a build up that didn't really come.I thought it was going to explode into a strong beat and rhythm after about the 2.00-2.30 min mark.Possibly condensing the track may add to its impact.Enjoyed the mad,dancing strings at the end.All in all,a highly enjoyable track,that could be even more awesome.Thanks and sorry about the longwinded review...peace and goodwill mate.
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
Long winded reviews are great, so thanks for spending time doing that. Glad you enjoyed the piece and appreciate the feedback. You've given me the inspiration to take another shot, perhaps take the main jist of the track and spin in into more hip hop mellow instrumental, shortened, etc... perhaps a project for the new year. Take care. - DF
theHumps
theHumps 11th Dec 2010 18:16 - 14 years ago
Well done D! This was great, the length was perfect and there were nice changes through the whole song. This is a tough genre and you did a nice job. The description put me in the right frame of mind to listen to this and get into it! Very cool!

Wayne
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
Sounds like a winner if you can give it thumbs up, much respect theHumps! I really enjoyed putting it together and go back every now and then to tweak... wish I knew the feature how look up loop creators before I renamed them and lost the sources, I consider this a Looperman collaboration for this reason. Take care - DF
Glocke
Glocke 11th Dec 2010 18:05 - 14 years ago
This is huuuge! :) an inspirating. ;)

and a damn good arrangement. it feels like waves up and down without beeing brash. except the part from 4.50. this is amazing!

i really enjoyed it, it's also faved! ;)

but one thing: sometimes the cymbals have an very high and annoying frequence... but this doesn't really matters.
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
thanks for the detailed review Glocke, i'll take a listen using a couple different set ups and will see about fine tuning the cymbal.
Mosaic
Mosaic 10th Dec 2010 10:01 - 14 years ago
G'day DFury

As promised I am here to check out your tunes and I must say WOW, absolute beautiful piece, strings are stunning, liking the beat that filters through to breack up the piece, nice piano in the background, good use of FX, man love everything about this piece, heards some massive piece's today on the loop and have to say this one is right up at the top few, this tune takes you on a journey, amazing work..many thanks for the journey, brilliant trip...instant fav right from the very start...Thank you...Much Respect...Estefano....
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
Very kind words Estefano, thanks for taking time to check some tunes out, take care! - Jerome/DF
JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 4th Oct 2010 07:53 - 14 years ago
Wow, what a great piece of work you have created here. The construction is as flawless as the production. It would make for a great cinematic track as stated above.

A definite fav

John
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
Thank you JB, glad you enjoyed the piece.
zappo
zappo 21st Jul 2010 17:34 - 14 years ago
good work my son
high enjoyabble
cheers
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
Thanks for the comment zappo
ShamanStone
ShamanStone 26th Jun 2010 18:24 - 14 years ago
Just breathtaking and enchanting thats perfect.
RayKoefoed
RayKoefoed 26th Jun 2010 00:38 - 14 years ago
It all sounds very terrific. I am guessing every instrument used was digital? If so, that makes it even all the more impressive really.
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
As far as I know, I found most of these loops on the site and backfilled with others I've collected from other channels. Had a ton of passionate fun with this one, glad you enjoyed.
MissMekaProductions
MissMekaProductions 8th Apr 2010 14:44 - 14 years ago
You are my favorite Producer on looperman. I like everything you make. You are making the kind of music I am tryin to make but it never turns out like that! Keep it goin you have a big fan with me!
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
Thanks so much for this kind review, this totally made my day! Glad you're on this site, there are so many talents, I'm just a window you know? Have fun, stay crafty. - DF
Mayz
Mayz 19th Mar 2010 03:45 - 14 years ago
It makes me feel epic, love how its put togather, also puts me in thinking mode!!
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
I'm thrilled you enjoyed it, tx for reviewing, stay epic. - DF
oasisduke
oasisduke 3rd Mar 2010 16:15 - 15 years ago
wow...very pretty...
what youve got here is a beautiful cinematic piece that a hip hop producer would take, lay a hard hitting beat, sung lyrics/hook and/or a sick spit on top and immediate have in his or her possession a top 40 hit. the composition is compelling and commendable. very dramatic...it pulls you right in from note one and doesnt let go until the last timpany drops. Great use and amount of accents thruout. really enjoyed this piece.
amazing work!
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
That made me smile, thanks!
ShamanStone
ShamanStone 24th Feb 2010 21:36 - 15 years ago
Very ambient and cinematic, Well put together the only thing I could suggest is to change up the piano loops during the solo piano parts it might be good for a bit of extra drama. `EEEville
DFury
DFury replied Unknown
-- *Update* Finally came around to it, dropped in some variety in the middle piano segment, think it does the trick. Tare care. --

[Original] Agreed, I'll keep an eye out for a good solo. Thanks for reviewing - DF

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