Multi-dimensional Acoustic Time and Space

Experiencing music, instead of just listening passively, is the ultimate goal. The multi-dimensional experience of a live music performance is what I would rather have. I was recently recalling the experience of sitting as a flutist in the orchestra, and depending on how the seating of the musicians in the orchestra is arranged, the experience would change from piece to piece. For example, the violins could be sitting front and right to me. Percussion, in particular the timpani, would be behind me. Brass and string bass would be to my left. This puts me in the music. I am surrounded with what extends outward in time and space, in time and space. It should be this way every time.

Listening to recorded music has it’s place, but it seems to be only a simulation of the real world. I want to be immersed in the music, with the ability to move anywhere in the space the music occupies.

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David

Layering for Orchestral Effects

My Hiding Place is one of my favorite tracks on the With All My Heart CD.  This track was composed and produced by Claudius Cazan.  The melody is gorgeous and so is the arrangement.  One effect that Claudius tried to achieve is the sound of a true string section without the use of string orchestra.  He played sixteen tracks of backing violin parts to accomplish the sound heard in this track.  The effect is a unique and luscious sound.

Claudius was born in Romania, and the Romanian influence can be heard in this piece.

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Superimposing

I was reminded how much I enjoyed listening to I’ve Seen That Face Before, by Grace Jones.  In her version of Libertango lyrics and an altered melody are superimposed over this Astor Piazzolla piece.  This concept is not new, and it is quite effective.  Another very good example would be the Ave Maria, by Charles Gounod, where the basis for the piece is the first prelude from the Well Tempered Clavier, by J. S. Bach.  The jazz piano improvisation below is played over a track that I produced using a piece by, Oretade Ravanello.  The piece has a tempo marking of Andantino expressivo.  I started with a keyboard sound and then added bass guitar and drums/percussion.  I love playing to this track.