New music

[Alex]

I've composed another tune, it's still being polished but here goes:

http://www.soundportfolio.com/compon...htdemons_7.mp3

It's an orchestral production, starting with pianos, bringing in some wind instruments, then a staccato string section followed by... well... I'll just let you listen to it and make your own minds up

[KAT]

Wow, many thanks Alex. I am downloading. ;D

[KAT]

:o You really are talent, Alex. Why don't you make an album (with better quality sample sounds. Or maybe it's your intention) and put up for sale. I love this compose. :P

[Alex]

It is my intention to eventually work as a soundtrack composer for movies and computer games.

As for sample quality - I want to get EastWest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra for my computer, but it's about $2000... So I'm making do with crappy cheap sounds at the moment.

Anyway I am glad you enjoyed the music.

[oath]

OMG I love the added parts Alex!!!! :o


It's like easy meets west or something... crazy!

Nice work man

P.S. Still say I like the rough sounds

[Alex]

Thanks Derek... About the name though, Midnight Demons was what I called it when I was up late one night messing around with a piano tune, and it just grew by itself from there... I've had a couple of people ask about the name and I can't think of any alternatives...

People associate demon with destruction and chaos, wheras this track sounds quite the opposite... However demons can also be internal issues such as the need to write music at 4am, the frustration of insomnia... So maybe the name can stick?

What do you guys think?

[KAT]

;D But from the beginning I think MidnightDemons is .. Midnight Demonstration ;D. I found lovely melody and tinglings in my top of head. So I don't think it relate to demons :P

[oath]

I like midnight demons because it's romantic and mysterious

[Spectral Dragon]

You've gotten a hell of a lot better since the last time you asked me to listen to one of your pieces (some 5 years ago or so ;)) And even then I thought you were good.

[Alex]

Chuckles..

So what do you think I should take the world by storm?

I get a kick out of the fact that my friends enjoy listening, seriously...

I write all this stuff for me first, I'm not sure if I ever told the story in public, but here goes.

As a child, then a teenager, things were not so good at home. I wanted to be an artist, a a creator, but my parents always had the biggest influence in what I did, so I ended up doing, chemistry, physics, geography, english literature, etc etc etc.

I was basically forced into doing something I didn't feel like doing. They only wanted the best for me, so I had to get the best grades. When I wasn't showing enough interest in my studies, I'd be lectured for hours by my dad on how much of a failure I would be in life.

Dad is bipolar (manic depressive) and mum also is depressive, and often I would be on the recieving end of their outbursts. It wasn't a happy childhood. One time, my father took out a cricket bat when I was on the computer. I thought he was going to beat me with it, but instead he smashed the computer all around, telling me how much of a loser I was for not doing my studies and spending all my time "playing" with music. A few other times have been worse, but it was essentially years of continuous psychological trauma.

I had very few friends, I couldn't talk to my parents, and I kind of withdrew into a world of my own.

The only emotional outlet I found was in music. Sure, I was crap at music to begin with, but it's something that's always been a part of me.

When there is something inside me I can't get out, I say it with music. Music is my first love, it is my life, the only thing that keeps me going. Sure, I have my wife and child, and I love them both very much, but if I had to spend the rest of my life without music it would be a very empty life for me. I know that sounds sick but it's true, and it's who I am. If you had to give up the core aspect of yourself for a loved one, would you?

So I really appreciate the fact that people like the music I am writing. It makes me feel like all those years mean something. It gives me the courage to keep writing, and I love you all for giving the time to listen and enjoy what I'm doing. I also appreciate the feedback and suggestions, and the comparisons and objectons... I'm just glad it means something to someone.