The Waterbearer
Today was in the landscape of sound – I have put together my first professional song and am now calling it “The Waterbearer.”
Hours since making it, I listen to it again and it sounds new and different from while I was making it. I am declaring it a pleasant success, and am moving on to my second song.
How was it made?
In a similar way that Bjork makes her music – all electronically, alone, herself. I am using Garageband – every note is played by me – in this song, there are 15 tracks – I play them individually on a keyboard and layer them on top of eachother, selecting very natural-sounding electronic instruments. For example! In this song, I’ve used the Chinese Erhu Violin, yes – and if you listen to the song, the violin is unmistakable. I’ve also used an African drumkit, a tripped-out Sitar, Tibetan Singing bowls, a Celtic Harp, an Indian Bansuri Flute, and my very own African Choir. They’re friends of mine. They like to eat mega-bytes and they’re staying in a guest house inside of the Macintosh.
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nice! love it!
I heard it in my dream first.
I love the violen.
It’s lovely! I have to say I like the music somewhat better than the choir, but then again… the choir is kind of haunting in its own way, and I have a hunch it will grow on me. Lots of love to you. ~C
Love it…. and “Hair Club for Men” too
I enjoyed that, Roger! Wonderful to paint by.