It's been quite a while since I've recorded anything.  There was a period where other events in life had my attention; and then there was a period of just practicing how to play; and then a period of focus on tone; and then finally turning back to recording.

This is a piece that I've previously shared with you; however, this time it's a bit of a different approach.  It's heavy on effects; and it is a challenge learning how to play in such a way as to not let artifacts of the effects get in the way, on top of the fact that the piece is challenging enough for me to play anyway.

I worked last night and again today on this, and this take is the best one so far; but there is still much work to get this where it should be.  But I wanted to go ahead and share it with you since it's a reasonably decent take.  There is too much low mid in the chords; and there are a number of imprecise fingering sounds.  This is also the first time I've really used volume swells with a pedal; so while it's second nature to many of you, it's a learning experience for me.

This is a private upload for you and a few friends outside of our community.

https://soundcloud.com/dave-houck/from-beethovens-5th-piano-concerto-2nd-movement/s-u3GRI

Dave:

VERY tasty!  I never would have guessed this was done on a bass.   If you're taking requests, how about Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, Second Movement - one of my all time favorites.

Bill, tgo

Very nice! Though I don't think I've ever heard anything you have posted that wasn't "very nice" and tastefully done.

Thanks; I'm glad you guys thought it came out okay.

Bill; the 7th symphony is one of my favorites, but I haven't listened to it in quite a while; thanks for reminding me of it.

I get "This track is private", Dave; how do I access the wonderment?

Peter

Fascinating... the combination of sound effects evokes the image of an underwater pipe organ. There should be whales and porpoises swimming around in the music video.

Nice job Dave.

I was able to access on my mobile Coz, but not my office confuser. They frown on that stuff down the hall anyway. 

Very nice Dave!

Peter; just clicking on the link should work.  I think making it private means that it can't be played by someone who goes to my soundcloud page.  The direct link posted above is required.  If it's not working, try a different browser.

Greg; I think some of that "underwater"-ness is that I have too much low-mid, which I think is partly my chord voicing and partly my tone settings.  Part of the learning process; I'll have to work on that.  Plus some of those mis-fingerings, and still learning to use the volume pedal, are setting off delay artifacts, which I guess adds a sonar element to the underwater impression.

Thanks for the complements everyone.

Hi Dave,   

Very nicely executed and creative!  I enjoyed listening and thank you very much for sharing! 

Best Regards,

Kimberly 

PS.  Long time no see.  Good to see you Dave. 

Thank you Kimberly; good to see you again too.   

Kimberly another Hi...how are ya?


all my best


(and thanks for the music Dave)

I will join the chorus...very nice Dave!   Did you manipulate the volume manually with a pedal or was it a preset setting?

Rob

Rob; it's an expression pedal controlling a volume setting.in the effects.  I programmed it to be a curve rather than linear, which makes it a bit easier to control.  So yes; I'm manipulating a pedal manually.

Kimberlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!

Loved it, Dave, such inspiring song!