Do you make music?

Richard M · 06-07-2004, 22:52

If so, which instrument do you play or if you use a computer, which software packages?
Have you ever had any success with your music?
If you have any music on the net feel free to link to your sites with the mp3s on.

Chris W · 06-07-2004, 23:00

Grade 8 piano is the main one, but i play a few other instruments as well, but not to the same standard... can play most of the brass instruments.

Halcyon · 06-07-2004, 23:39

Had piano lessons when I was younger but then stopped. Now I know the basics I just go for it and experiment when playing.
I mostly use the computer as my main recording medium and centre it around the software Reason by propellerhead.
I used to use this other program called Buzz but didnt really get on with that.

Most of my sound work has been for Uni really.
I did a piece for a scene in 24 I selected as a uni project, and then this piece of ambientness for a city Vs the country video thing that got broadcast at the Uni open day.

My ambient / experimental stuff is in pieces at the moment and I have like a few bits here and there that need work on.

As I've mentioned elshwere I'm going to be working on it over the summer and hopefully get an EP sorted out end of Summer / October and then if people like it, I'l try and send it off to a label.
Lots to do on it though.
Expect a site with my music soon too.

MovedGoalPosts · 06-07-2004, 23:41

Used to play Trombone. Could just about hold my own as the second or third player in a section. Did really enjoy the Big Band type stuff, but lost touch with the group I used to play with when I moved about 10 years ago. Since then it's gathered mildew and all sorts of nasty fungus stuff inside it's tubing

philip.j.fry · 06-07-2004, 23:48

I once formed a noise band, it featured me on wok and oven door and on vocals, does that count?

MovedGoalPosts · 06-07-2004, 23:54

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Originally Posted by philip.j.fry

I once formed a noise band, it featured me on wok and oven door and on vocals, does that count?

Hope you live in a detached house in the middle of nowhere. Glad I'm not your neighbour

Bifta · 06-07-2004, 23:57

I used to do vocals for a band, as well as all the electronic production, drum machines, sequencing, synths etc. I still do some today, All midi-fied still, either with Nuendo or Cubase, a shed load of VST's and a couple of controllers.

Richard M · 07-07-2004, 00:31

Good to see so many people into computer-based music making.
I know the software packages that you've all mentioned so far but I prefer to use a tracker called Renoise which is just as powerful as something like Cubasis.
As well as making my own D&B, I'm involved in a music project called Longtrack which is a bunch of highly talented people making one very long track with lots of different styles.
My part is finished although the website hasn't been updated yet and can be downloaded here:
http://www.richardm.co.uk/music/mp3/...tion%201.4.mp3 (mp3, 8MB @192kbps, angry D&B

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07-07-2004, 00:37

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Originally Posted by philip.j.fry

I once formed a noise band, it featured me on wok and oven door and on vocals, does that count?

yes - I once took part in a similar exercise - my weapon of choice is the bongos, but I have experience with any resonant object, empty wine boxes a speciality

greencreeper · 07-07-2004, 01:18

At school the Head of Music asked what instrument I wanted to learn. I said "violin" because I've always liked music for the violin. I was given a cornet instead. I'm not joking. The mating call of a horny bull elephant is about all I managed. I just listen to music now.

Bifta · 07-07-2004, 09:20

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Originally Posted by Richard M

Renoise which is just as powerful as something like Cubasis.

That's like saying Dell boys three wheeler is as powerful as push bike.

Dave Stones · 07-07-2004, 09:36

i have grade 1 keyboard and i can play smoke on the water on the guitar

scrotnig · 07-07-2004, 09:53

I am proud to say I am totally unable to play a single instrument. Not even a teensy bit. I literally cannot play a note!

TheBlueRaja · 07-07-2004, 09:58

I can play the pi-a-no, pi-a-no, pi-a-no,
I can play the pi-a-no, pi-a, pi-a-no

Not.

Ach - i have loads of great tunes in my head but no knowledge of how to get them out. Rulled out a drill.

Would love to learn, but its the same old excuse - i just dont have the time.

Halcyon · 07-07-2004, 11:05

I'd love to add more modules and hardware equipment to my set up its just so damn expensive, especially as Im a student.
One day... it will be complete.
When you see those Roland and Korg demo cd's showcasing their equipment and stuff....Drooool.