My Bible Chapter 0005
Genesis 1:6 through Genesis 1:8
And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate water from water.” So God made the expanse from the water above it. And it was so. God called the expanse “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning – the second day.
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Commentary and what I've learned today:
Before I consult my study guide, let me say what I think about this passage. It would seem to me that the Bible speaks in general terms. It would seem to me that more would need to be done in the beginning than just separating the water from the water. I know there is a few more days to come, but life seems so much more complex than making a few things happen. That is why I believe, at this point the Bible is speaking in general terms. Let's see what the study bible says for this chapter.
Well, the Study Bible speaks generally also, just that God has created a place comfortable for man.
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I am writing the Bible out (word for word) for my own use to try to better understand it. I welcome comments, as this is a learning adventure. The Bible I am reading will put everything into chronological order and offer some studies on the entries. My mind is open and I realize that everyone, including myself, has a different perspective, as well as a different base from which to learn and teach. My initial goal is to enhance my music, and to fulfill a goal to have read the Bible in my lifetime.
Peace Out, Gary Ruff - The Compusician
Monday, May 18, 2009
High Blood Pressure?
I'm investigating something new about me, as I am so happy to discover my back pain problem. Hey, maybe soon I will cure death? (Laugh)
I noticed that when I stand up for a few minutes, and then have my blood pressure checked while still standing, my blood pressure is in the good range.
I have heard people say they like to be quiet and calm and lay down before the doctor comes into the office to check the blood pressure. Have him check it while laying down, and then while sitting. You both will see some fascinating numbers.
Could it be that the cure to high blood pressure, and thus many other ailments, might be related to sitting down so much?
Maybe the veins and flow of blood to the legs are reduced by the form of the body while sitting? The less area the blood has to circulate could possibly cause a higher pressure in the upper part of the body (where the pressure just happens to be checked).
This would be a good study for a University to try.
Peace Out, The Compusician
I'm investigating something new about me, as I am so happy to discover my back pain problem. Hey, maybe soon I will cure death? (Laugh)
I noticed that when I stand up for a few minutes, and then have my blood pressure checked while still standing, my blood pressure is in the good range.
I have heard people say they like to be quiet and calm and lay down before the doctor comes into the office to check the blood pressure. Have him check it while laying down, and then while sitting. You both will see some fascinating numbers.
Could it be that the cure to high blood pressure, and thus many other ailments, might be related to sitting down so much?
Maybe the veins and flow of blood to the legs are reduced by the form of the body while sitting? The less area the blood has to circulate could possibly cause a higher pressure in the upper part of the body (where the pressure just happens to be checked).
This would be a good study for a University to try.
Peace Out, The Compusician
Back Pain?
I just want to pass along a personal story that might help someone else. For years I was troubled with a pain in my lower back. So much so, that at times I could not walk or move without pain. Often I would use a heating pad, perhaps I would stretch my legs at 90 degrees between the floor and the wall.
I never knew when it would hit me. I played basketball and tried to be active when I could. When the pain started to come, I would take some Tylenol or Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. It worked. Then the pain would return a few days later, and I would repeat the same old routine.
One day, not related to my pain, I decided to stop taking all medicines and live naturally on the foods that I eat. Needless to say, that did not work out so well. But I did manage to remove some medications from my daily life. One of those medicines were Acetaminophen.
For the longest time I used only natural aspirin, no fancy concoction. And it occurred to me one day after drinking alcohol the night before, I needed to “cure” this hangover, but I was out of Aspirin. So I found some Acetaminophen hidden back in the darkness of the closet. I took some, and it cured my headache within hours. It worked great.
But then a whole day later, I had a back pain that was very familiar, but also a pain I did not have for a long time prior. Was it the Acetaminophen? How could that be? My pain was well after a day when I took it? My natural inclination to relieve the pain was to take more Acetaminophen. And there lies the cycle of back pain in my life.
Pain --> Acetaminophen --> more Pain --> more Acetaminophen.
I verified this pattern of cause and effect on my own. It was true. The back pain I had was caused by my pain reliever. And as you read the warnings on the bottle, it does warn against this. But it is hard to detect for an average guy like me, when the effect is a delayed effect. For years I suffered. Now I do not suffer anymore. I do not suffer from back pain. If I do have a problem, it is never that horrible “signature” pain.
I talked casually with a doctor and he said there have been cases where the liver or the kidneys are involved in the pain. Again that warning is on the label of the Acetaminophen. My goal here with this article is to simply get out what I found. Maybe it will set off a light for another person who suffers from back pain, and to look at their own medicines.
For the longest time I chalked it up to a bad back muscle. Maybe it was a pinched nerve or slipped disk? No, it was my pain reliever.
I found relief after a whole week of just taking Aspirin for the pain. Slowly the pain would go away forever, only to return in delay fashion if I took Acetaminophen. This is not a slam on this drug, for it helps many people. I was taking it everyday like a vitamin. I am not pointing the finger at anyone for this discovery I made about my own habits and health. I sit a lot at work as a truck driver and at my hobby, music. I hope my personal information helps you in some way.
Peace Out, The Compusician
I just want to pass along a personal story that might help someone else. For years I was troubled with a pain in my lower back. So much so, that at times I could not walk or move without pain. Often I would use a heating pad, perhaps I would stretch my legs at 90 degrees between the floor and the wall.
I never knew when it would hit me. I played basketball and tried to be active when I could. When the pain started to come, I would take some Tylenol or Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. It worked. Then the pain would return a few days later, and I would repeat the same old routine.
One day, not related to my pain, I decided to stop taking all medicines and live naturally on the foods that I eat. Needless to say, that did not work out so well. But I did manage to remove some medications from my daily life. One of those medicines were Acetaminophen.
For the longest time I used only natural aspirin, no fancy concoction. And it occurred to me one day after drinking alcohol the night before, I needed to “cure” this hangover, but I was out of Aspirin. So I found some Acetaminophen hidden back in the darkness of the closet. I took some, and it cured my headache within hours. It worked great.
But then a whole day later, I had a back pain that was very familiar, but also a pain I did not have for a long time prior. Was it the Acetaminophen? How could that be? My pain was well after a day when I took it? My natural inclination to relieve the pain was to take more Acetaminophen. And there lies the cycle of back pain in my life.
Pain --> Acetaminophen --> more Pain --> more Acetaminophen.
I verified this pattern of cause and effect on my own. It was true. The back pain I had was caused by my pain reliever. And as you read the warnings on the bottle, it does warn against this. But it is hard to detect for an average guy like me, when the effect is a delayed effect. For years I suffered. Now I do not suffer anymore. I do not suffer from back pain. If I do have a problem, it is never that horrible “signature” pain.
I talked casually with a doctor and he said there have been cases where the liver or the kidneys are involved in the pain. Again that warning is on the label of the Acetaminophen. My goal here with this article is to simply get out what I found. Maybe it will set off a light for another person who suffers from back pain, and to look at their own medicines.
For the longest time I chalked it up to a bad back muscle. Maybe it was a pinched nerve or slipped disk? No, it was my pain reliever.
I found relief after a whole week of just taking Aspirin for the pain. Slowly the pain would go away forever, only to return in delay fashion if I took Acetaminophen. This is not a slam on this drug, for it helps many people. I was taking it everyday like a vitamin. I am not pointing the finger at anyone for this discovery I made about my own habits and health. I sit a lot at work as a truck driver and at my hobby, music. I hope my personal information helps you in some way.
Peace Out, The Compusician
Friday, May 15, 2009
Higher Standards for Politicians
(May 15, 2009 Dallas, Texas USA)
We need to raise our standards for our leaders to follow. This will be an effective way to rid our system of the many abuses we see by our leaders.
Republicans, Democrats and Individual Free Thinkers can at least agree that our Congressman and President should follow the same laws they set forth for the public. I would even go further and have them EXCEED those standards.
For example; many Americans are required to be tested for drugs as a “safety” matter. Maybe it is time we ask our Political Representatives to lead the way by setting even higher standards on drug testing them?
When a leader such as Nancy Pelosi votes FOR a Bill to allow water boarding (whether she believes in the Bill or not), then she back tracks on the issue, is it not a great time to see if water boarding really is safe and effective? Do you think we could get the truth out of her in this safe and family fun way of extracting the truth? Or did Congress and the President just want to water board us and not them?
The important thing is not whether you or they believe in the laws they make, but that they are willing to abide by the laws just the same way that they are asking the public.
I'm not even asking that these leaders give away their vast fortunes (most of which was made in office) to become elected leaders. However, since they should be held to higher standards, why not require them to release their financial information on a monthly basis? This way we can see “curious entries” early on.
I will go one further as they are responsible for making laws we can live with. When they submit a Bill for review, in the Bill must be what the Bill relates to. All laws must have an “expiration” date, other than our Constitution. And speaking of the Constitution, I like the idea of requiring a lawmaker who submits a Bill to show how this law is “Constitutional”.
Lastly, and I know you will like this one. We need more input from the citizens (legal citizens) of America. When the Electric bill comes, maybe there will be a questionnaire about the job our Congress is doing. If they score 10 percent, then maybe we should only pay them according to their performance?
I know all of these ideas are far fetched, ridiculous and impossible. But, many Americans live by these standards every day already. What is wrong with raising the bar so our Congress will be up to our level?
To have power is an honor bestowed by the American people. Do you think our leaders have used this power wisely? What changes or improvements would YOU like to see? Blog about it. It's time we start having this discussion. Who in our leadership already lives up to the American people's standards?
Peace Out, The Compusician
You have permission to reprint this article and distribute it whole. Send it out to all of your friends all over the world. It is like a message in an “Internet Bottle”. See if it comes back, and how it traveled.
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(Your name here)
Gary Ruff
(May 15, 2009 Dallas, Texas USA)
We need to raise our standards for our leaders to follow. This will be an effective way to rid our system of the many abuses we see by our leaders.
Republicans, Democrats and Individual Free Thinkers can at least agree that our Congressman and President should follow the same laws they set forth for the public. I would even go further and have them EXCEED those standards.
For example; many Americans are required to be tested for drugs as a “safety” matter. Maybe it is time we ask our Political Representatives to lead the way by setting even higher standards on drug testing them?
When a leader such as Nancy Pelosi votes FOR a Bill to allow water boarding (whether she believes in the Bill or not), then she back tracks on the issue, is it not a great time to see if water boarding really is safe and effective? Do you think we could get the truth out of her in this safe and family fun way of extracting the truth? Or did Congress and the President just want to water board us and not them?
The important thing is not whether you or they believe in the laws they make, but that they are willing to abide by the laws just the same way that they are asking the public.
I'm not even asking that these leaders give away their vast fortunes (most of which was made in office) to become elected leaders. However, since they should be held to higher standards, why not require them to release their financial information on a monthly basis? This way we can see “curious entries” early on.
I will go one further as they are responsible for making laws we can live with. When they submit a Bill for review, in the Bill must be what the Bill relates to. All laws must have an “expiration” date, other than our Constitution. And speaking of the Constitution, I like the idea of requiring a lawmaker who submits a Bill to show how this law is “Constitutional”.
Lastly, and I know you will like this one. We need more input from the citizens (legal citizens) of America. When the Electric bill comes, maybe there will be a questionnaire about the job our Congress is doing. If they score 10 percent, then maybe we should only pay them according to their performance?
I know all of these ideas are far fetched, ridiculous and impossible. But, many Americans live by these standards every day already. What is wrong with raising the bar so our Congress will be up to our level?
To have power is an honor bestowed by the American people. Do you think our leaders have used this power wisely? What changes or improvements would YOU like to see? Blog about it. It's time we start having this discussion. Who in our leadership already lives up to the American people's standards?
Peace Out, The Compusician
You have permission to reprint this article and distribute it whole. Send it out to all of your friends all over the world. It is like a message in an “Internet Bottle”. See if it comes back, and how it traveled.
Just add your name to the top of the list below, email it out (or Blog it).
(Your name here)
Gary Ruff
Monday, May 11, 2009
JOKES THAT CAN BE TOLD IN CHURCH
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, 'Why is the bride dressed in white?''
The mother replied, 'Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.'
The child thought about this for a moment then said, 'So why is the groom wearing black?'
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A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, 'Dear Lord, please don't let me be late! Dear Lord, please don't let me be late!'
While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again! As she ran she once again began to pray, 'Dear Lord, please don't let me be late...But please don't shove me either!'
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Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, 'My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.'
The second boy says, 'That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it a song, they give him $100.'
The third boy says, 'I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!'
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An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, 'They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead.'
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A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?' He answered, 'Call for backup.'
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A Sunday School teacher asked her class why Joseph and Mary took Jesus with them to Jerusalem . A small child replied, 'They couldn't get a baby-sitter.'
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A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to 'Honor thy father and thy mother,' she asked, 'Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?'
Without missing a beat, one little boy answered, 'Thou shall not kill.'
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At Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs.
Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, 'Johnny, what is the matter?' Little Johnny responded, 'I have pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife.'
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Two boys were walking home from Sunday school after hearing a strong preaching on the devil. One said to the other, 'What do you think about all this Satan stuff?'
The other boy replied, 'Well, you know how Santa Claus turned out. It's probably just your Dad.'
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You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing! Take heed and pass these along to people who need a laugh. Peace Out, The Compusician
Thought you would enjoy this....times are tough right now...for all of us...so we need something to make the day a happy place. 'They' haven't found a way to tax you for laughing yet.
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, 'Why is the bride dressed in white?''
The mother replied, 'Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.'
The child thought about this for a moment then said, 'So why is the groom wearing black?'
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A little girl, dressed in her Sunday best, was running as fast as she could, trying not to be late for Bible class. As she ran she prayed, 'Dear Lord, please don't let me be late! Dear Lord, please don't let me be late!'
While she was running and praying, she tripped on a curb and fell, getting her clothes dirty and tearing her dress. She got up, brushed herself off, and started running again! As she ran she once again began to pray, 'Dear Lord, please don't let me be late...But please don't shove me either!'
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Three boys are in the school yard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, 'My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.'
The second boy says, 'That's nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on piece of paper, he calls it a song, they give him $100.'
The third boy says, 'I got you both beat. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a sermon, and it takes eight people to collect all the money!'
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An elderly woman died last month. Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers. In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service, she wrote, 'They wouldn't take me out while I was alive, I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead.'
~~~~~~~~~~~~
A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?' He answered, 'Call for backup.'
~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Sunday School teacher asked her class why Joseph and Mary took Jesus with them to Jerusalem . A small child replied, 'They couldn't get a baby-sitter.'
~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to 'Honor thy father and thy mother,' she asked, 'Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?'
Without missing a beat, one little boy answered, 'Thou shall not kill.'
~~~~~~~~~~~~
At Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs.
Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said, 'Johnny, what is the matter?' Little Johnny responded, 'I have pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife.'
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Two boys were walking home from Sunday school after hearing a strong preaching on the devil. One said to the other, 'What do you think about all this Satan stuff?'
The other boy replied, 'Well, you know how Santa Claus turned out. It's probably just your Dad.'
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You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing! Take heed and pass these along to people who need a laugh. Peace Out, The Compusician
Thought you would enjoy this....times are tough right now...for all of us...so we need something to make the day a happy place. 'They' haven't found a way to tax you for laughing yet.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
I'm going green 100bpm
Song Lyrics Development
I'm Going Green
I'm going green
Makes me feel lighter
Growing my perspective
On planes much higher
Inner peace is more productive
Nirvana seeks those who enjoy
God gives us Mother Nature
Grow your mind then redeploy
Relax expand the mind
Expanded boundaries of the divine
Ease the daily rain in life
Non violent, less crime
I'm going green
Get outside the line now
Keep direction in control
Moderated time's how
We come back as whole
Going green is the way to go
Light'em up , let the carbon flow
Don't forget to pass it around
Bogart lives in other towns
When society's out of hand
You calmly reach, reach for the can
Smokin' green is less mean
Peace is Green's fan
I'm going green
by The Compusician 2009
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I write my own lyrics to my songs. I allow others to use most of my lyrics, share them, and change them. I write the Lyrics, move them to Poetry, then maybe create a Song. You can develop your own inspiration from my lyrics at http://sundayisfunday.blogspot.com .
When my version of the song and/or poem is done, it can be heard on BL8ant's band page at: www.ReverbNation.com/bl8ant .
Sometimes I include some rhymes and alternative lyrics to help with inspiration.
Peace Out, The Compusician
Song Lyrics Development
I'm Going Green
I'm going green
Makes me feel lighter
Growing my perspective
On planes much higher
Inner peace is more productive
Nirvana seeks those who enjoy
God gives us Mother Nature
Grow your mind then redeploy
Relax expand the mind
Expanded boundaries of the divine
Ease the daily rain in life
Non violent, less crime
I'm going green
Get outside the line now
Keep direction in control
Moderated time's how
We come back as whole
Going green is the way to go
Light'em up , let the carbon flow
Don't forget to pass it around
Bogart lives in other towns
When society's out of hand
You calmly reach, reach for the can
Smokin' green is less mean
Peace is Green's fan
I'm going green
by The Compusician 2009
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I write my own lyrics to my songs. I allow others to use most of my lyrics, share them, and change them. I write the Lyrics, move them to Poetry, then maybe create a Song. You can develop your own inspiration from my lyrics at http://sundayisfunday.blogspot.com .
When my version of the song and/or poem is done, it can be heard on BL8ant's band page at: www.ReverbNation.com/bl8ant .
Sometimes I include some rhymes and alternative lyrics to help with inspiration.
Peace Out, The Compusician
Music Producing Checklist
The Compusician's Checklist (version 4)
This checklist is what I'm using to make sure that my future songs have all of the necessary elements. As I learn, grow, and share, the list changes. Please comment and/or use the list to help you in your adventure.
Add In / Sub Out – This is very important. Keep my mind free to try new things (ADD IN). But what isn't working with the group of sounds or idea, then take it out (SUB OUT).
Mood – Look at list of Emotions. What “mood” do I want to try to convey?
Adventure – Have I explored all possibilities in the short story of my point or perspective?
Panning – The song gains depth by proper panning. Left, Right, Middle.
Scat – In my Lyrics Tool box I have every 2 letter combination. Use different combinations to develop a melody.
Peak Limiter – I like this effect for Mastering SOME of the tracks.
Equalizing – This is how the vocals “fit in”. Vocals are in the “MID” range. I'll try to use pan left and pan right for the instruments, thus creating a space in the mid range for the vocals. Example: I kick out the instrumental as a wav file, bring it back into a new sequencer. Make three copies of the track (so I have 4). Pan one track slightly left and equalize out some of the middle. Pan one track slightly right and equalize out some of the middle. Set the vocals in another track and equalize to emphasize the middle AS MUCH IS NEEDED TO MAKE IT “FIT IN”. Mute the unnecessary tracks, or use one to experiment with effects. Bring back some “mid” from the instruments if needed from an unused copy of the track. Balance volume levels and get to Mastering.
Opening Riff – Almost every song has an “Alert Riff”, to let the listener know that their favorite song is coming on.
Each Instrument Riff – I can Add in or Sub out what is not working.
Each Instrument Showcasing – Add In or Sub Out what is not working.
Tool Boxes – Look over my “Toolboxes” (Vocal and Lyrics) to visualize any new ideas that come to mind.
Vocal Loops – I want to be known for great vocal FX and ideas. So, the old days of Joan Jett's, “I love Rock and Roll”has a great riff loop, I need to have an equally great riff loop with vocals and effects.
Song Structure – Intro | V1 | V2 | C1/C2 | V1 | V2 | C1/C2 | V2 | INST | C1/C2 | C1/C2 | Outro ** note that this is basic and can be changed up. (Verse, Chorus, Instrumental)
Interchanger's – I use these shorter transitions to be carefully placed in the song structure. Moving from complex to simple building back to complex or vise versa is a good use for interchanger's. A breather or an exciter.
Trailers – This is important. Every hit song has what I call “trailers”. Usually there is a vocal expression, then a short musical burst afterward. “I'm not your stepping stone”, by the Monkees makes good obvious use of “trailers”.
3 – The triangle. I can go up, down, or stay even. With 4 instruments playing at once, it is part of what makes music have the ability to be limitless.
4 – With vocals and instruments in 2 separate groups, I should have LOW – MID LOW – MID HIGH – HIGH. Now you start to see the endless possibilities of music composing. Couple this with “The Triangle”, and you can see the to near infinity. Putting your artistic touch (imagination) on the song is what takes your music PAST infinity, and beyond.
Pulsator – Whether it's the Bass, the Synth, the Drums, or another instrument, I want to add a Pulse to this song, and bring it in and out of the “Rotisserie”.
Tic Tac Toe – Imagine 3 words written down. High, Medium, Low. Then imagine 3 words written across. Fast, Middle, Slow. This should form what looks like a “Tic Tac Toe” diagram. When an instrument or vocal is playing “Fast and High”, another instrument or vocal needs to balance it by playing “Slow and Low”, or other choices not already used in that section of the song. In other sections of the song, an instrument may change it's make up, which should usually change the make up of the other instruments.
Contrasting – That “Tic Tac Toe” thing I made up is a great example of “Contrasting”. At the end of this article I made some “contrasts” to illustrate what I mean. Imagine you hear a cricket in the forest. Maybe an owl in the background. Contrasting would be the immediate sounds opposite to the current feeling. A lightning bolt, or a bears slight and low growl. It is how a story is told. Emotional swings using “contrasting”. (You won't believe what happens next, or “oh oh!”) (You CAN explain Love by describing hate. When you describe HOT, it helps explain COLD).
DJ – Do add loops, effects and samples to enhance the feeling in the song.
SFX – Sound effects. Yes. I have a tendency to over do it. Remember: ADD IN / SUB OUT.
Sell – Remember I'm trying to sell or convince the listener about my point of view.
Graint – It is not a word, “Graint”. And that is the point. Make up some words. Ain't Great, “Graint”!
Tangent – Go OFF tangent. Yes! In the old days you had about 3 minutes to make your point if you wanted to be heard on the radio. But now the canvas has a different color and your world is yours to explore. Are you painting this picture like Picasso or Rembrandt?
Similarity – Similarity to familiarity brings them in. You never want someone to say you sound just like one band. “You sound just like Pink Floyd”. Well, great. The world already has a Pink Floyd. But on the other hand, “You sound like Pink Floyd mixed with Nine Inch Nails”, is something else! Try Cindi Lauper with Leanne Rhymes. You want a similar sound, but different.
Rotisserie – Your song is an artistic performance. It is on stage. Get to the action, feeling and mood immediately. A play usually has more than one actor, and your performance should be like a chicken cooking on a rotisserie. Bring out the drums up front, then slowly set them back to the opening riff, which is slowly set back to the vocals, which then the drums come back, etc... (This is one example).
Mastering – I put Engineering and Mastering into the same category. You want to make sure your levels are right and not causing distortion. Over time you will develop a sound you like that comes from the Mastering process.
Mistakes – Mistakes can be good. Use them in your adventure. Often what happens is that a person hears your mistake, then comments or tells other people. Is that what you want? Free Publicity?
Poetry – Does my song work out fine Lyrically or Poetically? Repetition is GRAND in commercial music.
Drama – Add in a “skit”. Have a skit with that scat :) I like to tell a story in a play, (drama) fashion. The song will then have more meaning as to what I'm talking about.
List – Keep a list of bands you like to listen to, or to emulate, for specific reasons to your cause.
AC/DC, Joan Jett (I love Rock and Roll), Rob Zombie (Living Dead Girl), Sponge (Plowed), INXS, Cameo, K-Rhap, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Garbage, Opera, Big Audio Dynamite, Fat Boy Slim
Contrasting examples -
Hot – Cold
Fast – Slow
Wow! - Calm
Sweet – Sour
Dark – Light
Beauty – Ugly
Love – Hate
Hard – Soft
Yes - No
When you have made the foundation of the house strong, as strong as a pyramid, then it will support any creativity you will add to it. You will want to “dress” your creation with paint, wood, shutters, or whatever, on top of your creativity. Step back, let a few days pass, and look again. Is it what you imagined? Is it acceptable to you? If so, then welcome your new baby (your song) to this world.
Peace Out, The Compusician
(You can reprint, link to, teach from, or use this article IF you use the whole article.)
Checklist v4
The Compusician's Checklist (version 4)
This checklist is what I'm using to make sure that my future songs have all of the necessary elements. As I learn, grow, and share, the list changes. Please comment and/or use the list to help you in your adventure.
Add In / Sub Out – This is very important. Keep my mind free to try new things (ADD IN). But what isn't working with the group of sounds or idea, then take it out (SUB OUT).
Mood – Look at list of Emotions. What “mood” do I want to try to convey?
Adventure – Have I explored all possibilities in the short story of my point or perspective?
Panning – The song gains depth by proper panning. Left, Right, Middle.
Scat – In my Lyrics Tool box I have every 2 letter combination. Use different combinations to develop a melody.
Peak Limiter – I like this effect for Mastering SOME of the tracks.
Equalizing – This is how the vocals “fit in”. Vocals are in the “MID” range. I'll try to use pan left and pan right for the instruments, thus creating a space in the mid range for the vocals. Example: I kick out the instrumental as a wav file, bring it back into a new sequencer. Make three copies of the track (so I have 4). Pan one track slightly left and equalize out some of the middle. Pan one track slightly right and equalize out some of the middle. Set the vocals in another track and equalize to emphasize the middle AS MUCH IS NEEDED TO MAKE IT “FIT IN”. Mute the unnecessary tracks, or use one to experiment with effects. Bring back some “mid” from the instruments if needed from an unused copy of the track. Balance volume levels and get to Mastering.
Opening Riff – Almost every song has an “Alert Riff”, to let the listener know that their favorite song is coming on.
Each Instrument Riff – I can Add in or Sub out what is not working.
Each Instrument Showcasing – Add In or Sub Out what is not working.
Tool Boxes – Look over my “Toolboxes” (Vocal and Lyrics) to visualize any new ideas that come to mind.
Vocal Loops – I want to be known for great vocal FX and ideas. So, the old days of Joan Jett's, “I love Rock and Roll”has a great riff loop, I need to have an equally great riff loop with vocals and effects.
Song Structure – Intro | V1 | V2 | C1/C2 | V1 | V2 | C1/C2 | V2 | INST | C1/C2 | C1/C2 | Outro ** note that this is basic and can be changed up. (Verse, Chorus, Instrumental)
Interchanger's – I use these shorter transitions to be carefully placed in the song structure. Moving from complex to simple building back to complex or vise versa is a good use for interchanger's. A breather or an exciter.
Trailers – This is important. Every hit song has what I call “trailers”. Usually there is a vocal expression, then a short musical burst afterward. “I'm not your stepping stone”, by the Monkees makes good obvious use of “trailers”.
3 – The triangle. I can go up, down, or stay even. With 4 instruments playing at once, it is part of what makes music have the ability to be limitless.
4 – With vocals and instruments in 2 separate groups, I should have LOW – MID LOW – MID HIGH – HIGH. Now you start to see the endless possibilities of music composing. Couple this with “The Triangle”, and you can see the to near infinity. Putting your artistic touch (imagination) on the song is what takes your music PAST infinity, and beyond.
Pulsator – Whether it's the Bass, the Synth, the Drums, or another instrument, I want to add a Pulse to this song, and bring it in and out of the “Rotisserie”.
Tic Tac Toe – Imagine 3 words written down. High, Medium, Low. Then imagine 3 words written across. Fast, Middle, Slow. This should form what looks like a “Tic Tac Toe” diagram. When an instrument or vocal is playing “Fast and High”, another instrument or vocal needs to balance it by playing “Slow and Low”, or other choices not already used in that section of the song. In other sections of the song, an instrument may change it's make up, which should usually change the make up of the other instruments.
Contrasting – That “Tic Tac Toe” thing I made up is a great example of “Contrasting”. At the end of this article I made some “contrasts” to illustrate what I mean. Imagine you hear a cricket in the forest. Maybe an owl in the background. Contrasting would be the immediate sounds opposite to the current feeling. A lightning bolt, or a bears slight and low growl. It is how a story is told. Emotional swings using “contrasting”. (You won't believe what happens next, or “oh oh!”) (You CAN explain Love by describing hate. When you describe HOT, it helps explain COLD).
DJ – Do add loops, effects and samples to enhance the feeling in the song.
SFX – Sound effects. Yes. I have a tendency to over do it. Remember: ADD IN / SUB OUT.
Sell – Remember I'm trying to sell or convince the listener about my point of view.
Graint – It is not a word, “Graint”. And that is the point. Make up some words. Ain't Great, “Graint”!
Tangent – Go OFF tangent. Yes! In the old days you had about 3 minutes to make your point if you wanted to be heard on the radio. But now the canvas has a different color and your world is yours to explore. Are you painting this picture like Picasso or Rembrandt?
Similarity – Similarity to familiarity brings them in. You never want someone to say you sound just like one band. “You sound just like Pink Floyd”. Well, great. The world already has a Pink Floyd. But on the other hand, “You sound like Pink Floyd mixed with Nine Inch Nails”, is something else! Try Cindi Lauper with Leanne Rhymes. You want a similar sound, but different.
Rotisserie – Your song is an artistic performance. It is on stage. Get to the action, feeling and mood immediately. A play usually has more than one actor, and your performance should be like a chicken cooking on a rotisserie. Bring out the drums up front, then slowly set them back to the opening riff, which is slowly set back to the vocals, which then the drums come back, etc... (This is one example).
Mastering – I put Engineering and Mastering into the same category. You want to make sure your levels are right and not causing distortion. Over time you will develop a sound you like that comes from the Mastering process.
Mistakes – Mistakes can be good. Use them in your adventure. Often what happens is that a person hears your mistake, then comments or tells other people. Is that what you want? Free Publicity?
Poetry – Does my song work out fine Lyrically or Poetically? Repetition is GRAND in commercial music.
Drama – Add in a “skit”. Have a skit with that scat :) I like to tell a story in a play, (drama) fashion. The song will then have more meaning as to what I'm talking about.
List – Keep a list of bands you like to listen to, or to emulate, for specific reasons to your cause.
AC/DC, Joan Jett (I love Rock and Roll), Rob Zombie (Living Dead Girl), Sponge (Plowed), INXS, Cameo, K-Rhap, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Garbage, Opera, Big Audio Dynamite, Fat Boy Slim
Contrasting examples -
Hot – Cold
Fast – Slow
Wow! - Calm
Sweet – Sour
Dark – Light
Beauty – Ugly
Love – Hate
Hard – Soft
Yes - No
When you have made the foundation of the house strong, as strong as a pyramid, then it will support any creativity you will add to it. You will want to “dress” your creation with paint, wood, shutters, or whatever, on top of your creativity. Step back, let a few days pass, and look again. Is it what you imagined? Is it acceptable to you? If so, then welcome your new baby (your song) to this world.
Peace Out, The Compusician
(You can reprint, link to, teach from, or use this article IF you use the whole article.)
Checklist v4
Questions to ponder...
Frequency
Refresh Rate
Something can keep the frequencies apart, and something can keep them together.
Vibration and Gravity and Centrifugal Force
Resonance, using it for work
Imagination, God
If I wanted to separate Hydrogen from Oxygen I could use electricity. But maybe there is a a more efficient way to do it? What if I were able to vibrate Hydrogen at its frequency while simultaneously vibrate Oxygen at its frequency (without mind to number of atoms for this first test).
Would this be enough to split the atoms? Would this make more water? What would actually happen?
I think one more frequency might be needed, because once you have both atoms resonating at their frequency, you would need “something else” to dis join them. In essence, I guess that is what electricity is doing anyways. Maybe the friction heat is what separates the molecules?
I always thought that the opposite force to Gravity would be Centrifugal force. And maybe that does play a factor in releasing the Hydrogen atoms.
I mention “refresh rate” in my list up above. I only mention this because when I wake up from sleep, I notice from the darkness to the light a pulsing vibration much like the effect a strobe light has in the darkness. Pulsing is not that far off from describing frequency, if not exact.
Maybe everything is pulsing to it's own frequency, but still related to it's basic frequency?
Hydrogen is different from Oxygen. If I were to split H2O I would get 2 parts Hydrogen, and 1 Part Oxygen. Then why does it not recombine as HO or HO2? Does frequency play apart in what becomes joined, and what does not?
Maybe in 2012 Earth travels through a frequency region in outer space which will change how matter combines and separates?
Back to the issue. It seems to me that many reactions require some sort of catalyst. Is the frequency the catalyst or actually part of the compound? When scientist try to smash atoms together in a collider, do they realize that they will not be making a black hole (as some fear)? However, it would be much more efficient to rotate two or more frequencies in opposing directions and let speed increase centrifugal force to overcome the effects of gravity.
But to make a new compound you would need to overcome the laws of physics (which is possible once we understand how the laws work in different environments).
I imagine the secret to be in this question; “How do we assign a new frequency to an atom so that it will not act according to the laws of physics present in today's environment?” When will come the day when I can separate Hydrogen from Water, and have it recombine into oil for my car?
Peace Out, The Compusician
PS There is something out there (and here) and everywhere that allows things to “start” once combined. There is something in the ether. When biology combines, something is signaled to let the pulse of life begin. If the frequency is not correct, then all we have is two biological entities combined. A bacteria is living, while a Virus is not. Is the difference just in “frequency”?
I do not pretend to know if the frequency is God, but I do think that God made everything, and made frequency for a far bigger reason than we understand today. In the beginning there was only God. It is just fascinating to me to ponder this stuff. I often wonder why science seems so far apart from religion in a scientific world when it is obvious to see that the physical world is connected to the spiritual world.
If I imagine a big green hairy hippo, and then set out to draw one, then build one, where did the hippo come from? It's only a matter of time before I will be able to manipulate DNA to “make” one. But where did it's spirit come from? It's attitude and involuntary actions came from where? I did not imagine any of those things, so it had to come from somewhere.
And with that you now see that I believe in God, and know that he exists in a different form that can be explained by the laws of physics (which by the way makes sense since “physics” comes from the word “physical”). Our imagination is where I think God is. And without our imagination, God is still there. It is all just very intriguing. By the way, what color was the hippo I created?
Frequency
Refresh Rate
Something can keep the frequencies apart, and something can keep them together.
Vibration and Gravity and Centrifugal Force
Resonance, using it for work
Imagination, God
If I wanted to separate Hydrogen from Oxygen I could use electricity. But maybe there is a a more efficient way to do it? What if I were able to vibrate Hydrogen at its frequency while simultaneously vibrate Oxygen at its frequency (without mind to number of atoms for this first test).
Would this be enough to split the atoms? Would this make more water? What would actually happen?
I think one more frequency might be needed, because once you have both atoms resonating at their frequency, you would need “something else” to dis join them. In essence, I guess that is what electricity is doing anyways. Maybe the friction heat is what separates the molecules?
I always thought that the opposite force to Gravity would be Centrifugal force. And maybe that does play a factor in releasing the Hydrogen atoms.
I mention “refresh rate” in my list up above. I only mention this because when I wake up from sleep, I notice from the darkness to the light a pulsing vibration much like the effect a strobe light has in the darkness. Pulsing is not that far off from describing frequency, if not exact.
Maybe everything is pulsing to it's own frequency, but still related to it's basic frequency?
Hydrogen is different from Oxygen. If I were to split H2O I would get 2 parts Hydrogen, and 1 Part Oxygen. Then why does it not recombine as HO or HO2? Does frequency play apart in what becomes joined, and what does not?
Maybe in 2012 Earth travels through a frequency region in outer space which will change how matter combines and separates?
Back to the issue. It seems to me that many reactions require some sort of catalyst. Is the frequency the catalyst or actually part of the compound? When scientist try to smash atoms together in a collider, do they realize that they will not be making a black hole (as some fear)? However, it would be much more efficient to rotate two or more frequencies in opposing directions and let speed increase centrifugal force to overcome the effects of gravity.
But to make a new compound you would need to overcome the laws of physics (which is possible once we understand how the laws work in different environments).
I imagine the secret to be in this question; “How do we assign a new frequency to an atom so that it will not act according to the laws of physics present in today's environment?” When will come the day when I can separate Hydrogen from Water, and have it recombine into oil for my car?
Peace Out, The Compusician
PS There is something out there (and here) and everywhere that allows things to “start” once combined. There is something in the ether. When biology combines, something is signaled to let the pulse of life begin. If the frequency is not correct, then all we have is two biological entities combined. A bacteria is living, while a Virus is not. Is the difference just in “frequency”?
I do not pretend to know if the frequency is God, but I do think that God made everything, and made frequency for a far bigger reason than we understand today. In the beginning there was only God. It is just fascinating to me to ponder this stuff. I often wonder why science seems so far apart from religion in a scientific world when it is obvious to see that the physical world is connected to the spiritual world.
If I imagine a big green hairy hippo, and then set out to draw one, then build one, where did the hippo come from? It's only a matter of time before I will be able to manipulate DNA to “make” one. But where did it's spirit come from? It's attitude and involuntary actions came from where? I did not imagine any of those things, so it had to come from somewhere.
And with that you now see that I believe in God, and know that he exists in a different form that can be explained by the laws of physics (which by the way makes sense since “physics” comes from the word “physical”). Our imagination is where I think God is. And without our imagination, God is still there. It is all just very intriguing. By the way, what color was the hippo I created?
Music Checklist
The Compusician's Checklist - My overall Music Production Techniques.
Add In / Sub Out – This is very important. Keep my mind free to try new things (ADD IN). But what isn't working with the group of sounds or idea, then take it out (SUB OUT).
Scat – In my Lyrics Tool box I have every 2 letter combination. Use different combinations to develop a melody.
Opening Riff – Almost every song has an “Alert Riff”, to let the listener know that their favorite song is coming on.
Each Instrument Riff – I can Add in or Sub out what is not working.
Each Instrument Showcasing – Add In or Sub Out what is not working.
Tool Boxes – Look over my “Toolboxes” (Vocal and Lyrics) to visualize any new ideas that come to mind.
Vocal Loops – I want to be known for great vocal FX and ideas. So, the old days of Joan Jett's, “I love Rock and Roll”has a great riff loop, I need to have an equally great riff loop with vocals and effects.
Song Structure – Intro V1 V2 C1/C2 V1 V2 C1/C2 V2 INST C1/C2 C1/C2 Outro ** note that this is basic and can be changed up.
Interchangers – I use these shorter transitions to be carefully placed in the song structure. Moving from complex to simple building back to complex or vise versa is a good use for interchangers. A breather or an exciter.
Trailers – This is important. Every hit song has what I call “trailers”. Usually there is a vocal expression, then a short musical burst afterwards. “I'm not your stepping stone”, by the Monkees makes good obvious use of “trailers”.
3 – The triangle. I can go up, down, or stay even. With 4 instruments playing at once, it is part of what makes music have the ability to be limitless.
4 – With vocals and instruments in 2 separate groups, I should have LOW – MID LOW – MID HIGH – HIGH. Now you start to see the endless possibilities of music composing. Couple this with “The Triangle”, and you can see the to near infinity. Putting your artistic touch (imagination) on the song is what takes your music PAST infinity, and beyond.
DJ – Do add loops, effects and samples to enhance the feeling in the song.
SFX – Sound effects. Yes. I have a tendency to over do it. Remember: ADD IN / SUB OUT.
Sell – Remember I'm trying to sell or convince the listener about my point of view.
Graint – It is not a word, “Graint”. And that is the point. Make up some words. Ain't Great, “Graint”!
Tangent – Go OFF tangent. Yes! In the old days you had about 3 minutes to make your point if you wanted to be heard on the radio. But now the canvas has a different color and your world is yours to explore. Are you painting this picture like Picasso or Rembrandt?
Similarity – Similarity to familiarity brings them in. You never want someone to say you sound just like one band. “You sound just like Pink Floyd”. Well, great. The world already has a Pink Floyd. But on the other hand, “You sound like Pink Floyd mixed with Nine Inch Nails”, is something else! Try Cindi Lauper with Leanne Rhymes. You want a similar sound, but different.
Rotisserie – Your song is an artistic performance. It is on stage. Get to the action, feeling and mood immediately. A play usually has more than one actor, and your performance should be like a chicken cooking on a rotisserie. Bring out the drums up front, then slowly set them back to the opening riff, which is slowly set back to the vocals, which then the drums come back, etc... (This is one example).
Mastering – I put Engineering and Mastering into the same category. You want to make sure your levels are right and not causing distortion. Over time you will develop a sound you like that comes from the Mastering process.
Mistakes – Mistakes can be good. Use them in your adventure. Often what happens is that a person hears your mistake, then comments or tells other people. Is that what you want? Free Publicity?
Poetry – Does my song work out fine Lyrically or Poetically? Repetition is GRAND in commercial music.
List – Keep a list of bands you like to listen to, or to emulate, for specific reasons to your cause.
AC/DC, Joan Jett (I love Rock and Roll), Rob Zombie (Living Dead Girl), Sponge (Plowed), INXS, Cameo, K-Rhap, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Garbage, Opera, Big Audio Dynamite, Fat Boy Slim
When you have made the foundation of the house strong, as strong as a pyramid, then it will support any creativity you will add to it. You will want to “dress” your creation with paint, wood, shutters, or whatever, on top of your creativity. Step back, let a few days pass, and look again. Is it what you imagined? Is it acceptable to you? If so, then welcome your new baby (your song) to this world.
Peace Out, The Compusician
(You can reprint, link to, teach from, or use this article IF you use the whole article.)
Checklist 1
The Compusician's Checklist - My overall Music Production Techniques.
Add In / Sub Out – This is very important. Keep my mind free to try new things (ADD IN). But what isn't working with the group of sounds or idea, then take it out (SUB OUT).
Scat – In my Lyrics Tool box I have every 2 letter combination. Use different combinations to develop a melody.
Opening Riff – Almost every song has an “Alert Riff”, to let the listener know that their favorite song is coming on.
Each Instrument Riff – I can Add in or Sub out what is not working.
Each Instrument Showcasing – Add In or Sub Out what is not working.
Tool Boxes – Look over my “Toolboxes” (Vocal and Lyrics) to visualize any new ideas that come to mind.
Vocal Loops – I want to be known for great vocal FX and ideas. So, the old days of Joan Jett's, “I love Rock and Roll”has a great riff loop, I need to have an equally great riff loop with vocals and effects.
Song Structure – Intro V1 V2 C1/C2 V1 V2 C1/C2 V2 INST C1/C2 C1/C2 Outro ** note that this is basic and can be changed up.
Interchangers – I use these shorter transitions to be carefully placed in the song structure. Moving from complex to simple building back to complex or vise versa is a good use for interchangers. A breather or an exciter.
Trailers – This is important. Every hit song has what I call “trailers”. Usually there is a vocal expression, then a short musical burst afterwards. “I'm not your stepping stone”, by the Monkees makes good obvious use of “trailers”.
3 – The triangle. I can go up, down, or stay even. With 4 instruments playing at once, it is part of what makes music have the ability to be limitless.
4 – With vocals and instruments in 2 separate groups, I should have LOW – MID LOW – MID HIGH – HIGH. Now you start to see the endless possibilities of music composing. Couple this with “The Triangle”, and you can see the to near infinity. Putting your artistic touch (imagination) on the song is what takes your music PAST infinity, and beyond.
DJ – Do add loops, effects and samples to enhance the feeling in the song.
SFX – Sound effects. Yes. I have a tendency to over do it. Remember: ADD IN / SUB OUT.
Sell – Remember I'm trying to sell or convince the listener about my point of view.
Graint – It is not a word, “Graint”. And that is the point. Make up some words. Ain't Great, “Graint”!
Tangent – Go OFF tangent. Yes! In the old days you had about 3 minutes to make your point if you wanted to be heard on the radio. But now the canvas has a different color and your world is yours to explore. Are you painting this picture like Picasso or Rembrandt?
Similarity – Similarity to familiarity brings them in. You never want someone to say you sound just like one band. “You sound just like Pink Floyd”. Well, great. The world already has a Pink Floyd. But on the other hand, “You sound like Pink Floyd mixed with Nine Inch Nails”, is something else! Try Cindi Lauper with Leanne Rhymes. You want a similar sound, but different.
Rotisserie – Your song is an artistic performance. It is on stage. Get to the action, feeling and mood immediately. A play usually has more than one actor, and your performance should be like a chicken cooking on a rotisserie. Bring out the drums up front, then slowly set them back to the opening riff, which is slowly set back to the vocals, which then the drums come back, etc... (This is one example).
Mastering – I put Engineering and Mastering into the same category. You want to make sure your levels are right and not causing distortion. Over time you will develop a sound you like that comes from the Mastering process.
Mistakes – Mistakes can be good. Use them in your adventure. Often what happens is that a person hears your mistake, then comments or tells other people. Is that what you want? Free Publicity?
Poetry – Does my song work out fine Lyrically or Poetically? Repetition is GRAND in commercial music.
List – Keep a list of bands you like to listen to, or to emulate, for specific reasons to your cause.
AC/DC, Joan Jett (I love Rock and Roll), Rob Zombie (Living Dead Girl), Sponge (Plowed), INXS, Cameo, K-Rhap, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Garbage, Opera, Big Audio Dynamite, Fat Boy Slim
When you have made the foundation of the house strong, as strong as a pyramid, then it will support any creativity you will add to it. You will want to “dress” your creation with paint, wood, shutters, or whatever, on top of your creativity. Step back, let a few days pass, and look again. Is it what you imagined? Is it acceptable to you? If so, then welcome your new baby (your song) to this world.
Peace Out, The Compusician
(You can reprint, link to, teach from, or use this article IF you use the whole article.)
Checklist 1
Friday, May 08, 2009
VST Plug In
A great new idea for a music program “plug in” for sequencers.
A great new idea for a music program “plug in” for sequencers.
The VST Program might start off by asking me the Beats per Minute. Then ask for the loops. The “range” should be equal on each track.
For example, I put in 2 loops that are 4 bars long, and 1 loop that is 1 bar long, and 1 loop that is 8 bars long. If I select my range to be 1 bar long, it will play each track simultaneously, at 1 bar length for each track. In essence, it is a sequencer that allows me to play the sequencer marker at different points on multiple tracks. It also allows me to FX each track, creating some new and wild sounds for the future of music.
I included a picture to help explain this idea a bit better. Just think of your regular sequencer, but the only difference is that each track I can start at a different location. It allows me to select a “range” in each track. And, it produces a perfect 1 bar, 2 bar (whatever I choose) loop. Which allows for a greater freedom in riff making.
I am giving this idea free of charge to the world so it can be developed by another more experienced programmer. If you like the idea and want to pay me, great. If not well just know that I have thousands of ideas for any quality music company which would like to pay for my imagination as a creative and imaginative employee.
Peace Out, The Compusician
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