M.M.M. # 27: Shadow Man-Dala - Collaborative Art Journey With @Everlove (Original Beat)

verbal-d (71)in #originalmusic • 8 years ago (edited)

Inspired by @dreemit, who probably will be surprised that I made a beat, which is representative of her amazing literary novel "Reborn" and I'm only in the 11th Chapter and if you haven't read it, it is a paranormal thriller that involves Shadow Men and other things. It is quite a journey and thrilling adventure. Begin at the Prologue here Reborn:Prologue & Chapter One Reborn: Chapter One - Seven Weeks Earlier

Thanks again to @everlove who presented yet another great photo. I had to research Mandala and came across Buddhism and since I'm a follower of Jesus Christ, I can just say that I can appreciate the cultural flavors and beautiful sounds that the different instruments I used for this instrumental, which consisted of Japanese, Indian & Chinese instruments that I played on my music software manually, creating the melodies for each one. All locations where Buddhism is heavily practiced, taught and traditionalized. The title "Shadow Mandala" was just perfect to use to fuse @dreemit's own novel characters into this beat and she had just recently discovered the Collaborative Art Journey and I wanted to give back to her since she is always so supportive and showing appreciation, this is a gift from me to you. It has a bit of suspense, mysteriousness and tension all locked into both a interchanging fast and cautious pace of music.

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Now @dreemit, you have a new "Reborn" cover by @therealpaul and an instrumental track to play with your novel, it would be funny if Anna and the other characters ended up traveling to any of the three countries mentioned above but if not, I know you said Wisdom Of Ancients beat was one of your favorites, so since the title Mandala tied back into the Middle East, I wanted to cover all bases. I hope you and @everlove enjoy this to the fullest.

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dreemit (71) 8 years ago

This is so awesome!! What an incredible gift and surprise :) Your words made me a little teary. I love everything about this post. You have such a beautiful spirit. There needs to be more people like you spreading the gospel, practicing what they preach. Understanding that it's all about love and giving. I am blessed to know you @verbal-d, thank you so much for your friendship, and for this fantastic symbol of it!
Obviously I'm resteeming ;)

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Currently re-reading Chapter 11 before I continue to Chapter 12, and I must say the beat is enhancing the experience on the mysterious parts :)

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dreemit (71) 8 years ago

What a fantastic idea! I will definitely be listening to it as I continue writing book three!!

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Oh that's so cool! Very inspiring to hear this indeed! I'll be catching you quickly, just giving you more time to post more chapters :)

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dreemit (71) 8 years ago

My husband listened to it and said to tell you it's excellent, he's been listening to a bunch more of your stuff since, he says you're very talented :) He doesn't throw out compliments unless he means them!

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

That's a wonderful thing to hear, definitely a big compliment. Tell your husband I said I truly appreciate it and thanks a lot. Very humbling and gracious of him to say so.

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

So glad you enjoyed this. It all came together so conveniently too. I'm happy to have made a positive impact on you. Thank you as well for your kind words and generosity. Blessed to know you too my friend, thanks for resteeming. I appreciate it.

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therealpaul (69) 8 years ago

That is a frightfully cool groove-- it does fit with the story, the movie will need this track, to flavor the supernatural feats!
Maybe people will think of the Beatles when they hear the sitar and that little horny thing, and those guys were English, so it all fits geographically enough!
Thanks for the mention, and I'll add my many thanks to @dreemit for allowing me to be part of her creation here as well, she's given me a chance to shine with her.

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dreemit (71) 8 years ago

Movie! Now that would be something ;) Little horny thing...ha, my mind is definitely in a gutter like place today, God, it's terrible lol!
And I will say again, it couldn't have been anyone other than you. At some point I will see that painting on its canvas, if you don't object to a couple of houseguests that is! Howie talks like its an inevitability. He really enjoys reading your stuff, he thought your post about 'Merica was exceptionally clever and wondered how many people caught the underlying meaning in your words.

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therealpaul (69) 8 years ago

Wow I didn't think ANYbody knew what that article about a 'truck' was saying! That's nice to hear, I appreciate it. (now I have to go read it again to see from fresh view)
That painting is on illustration board, and I don't know how to mail something like that, so yeah either I have to bring it to you, or you come and get it, you should have it one way or another.

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dreemit (71) 8 years ago (edited)

Oh no, I didn't mean I was going to take it LOL. No, I meant we want to visit you sometime! The painting is yours ;)

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therealpaul (69) 8 years ago

Ok then I want to trade it for a signed copy of the book, when you visit!

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dreemit (71) 8 years ago (edited)

Now that sounds like a deal (that I'm getting the better end of)!

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you for the update

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jedau (67) 8 years ago

Nice beat, brother! Great of you to give @dreemit's awesome series a shoutout as well. This turned out to be a two-fold collaboration then! From art to fiction to music. It all meshes well, especially with @everlove's photo. The grim open was quickly accentuated by that melodious beat. It's really catchy and has the makings to be a real earworm. I even imagine this being used as the background music for the main menu page of video games.

As someone who dabbled in Buddhism (or at least read extensively and practices some of its philosophies), I can't say that it perfectly captured it. But, as an Asian, I could definitely say that this fusion of melodies worked better than I had hoped. The true ethnicity of the beats are lost in their amalgamation, which turned out really great. You have such a good ear for music, and anyone should jump at a chance a collaborating with you in a heartbeat. Spectacular work, my bro!

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you very much bro. I was more than happy to give @dreemit some appreciation back with this musical gift. I definitely enjoyed making the grim open lol and yeah it's fast paced base would be good for like a Turok or free landscape exploration jungle/naturistic game.

Yeah I'm no expert in Buddhism, I haven't the slightest clue. I just aimed to use the instruments from each region and fuse them together. I could only imagine that Buddhist music is more so calming and relaxing and slow paced with long intervals of silence and long resounding echoes and stretched vibrations. But I was just having so much fun with all the instruments, I'm really glad you enjoyed them. And yes, as an Asian, being part Chinese, Hawaiian and Filipino, I always like to incorporate some of my ethnic roots in my music making. :)

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jedau (67) 8 years ago

Oh, wow! I didn't know you were part Filipino. That's so cool. Maybe that's why we get along so well.

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Yes I believe so! I love Filipino food, oh mannnn I need to find a solid restaurant where I live here. I also need to learn how to cook it too :/

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jedau (67) 8 years ago

Learning to cook it would be the most sustainable choice. Between you and your wife, your family has such a rich, diverse history to pull from!

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Definitely I completely agree bro, been so swamped with life, I've fallen behind on my responses. Forgive the delay. But yes I'm grateful to be in such a culturally diverse family, both from my marriage and my intermediate family as well.

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everlove (72) 8 years ago

Oh you two!!! What a fabulous combination of artistic expression. I'm in love with another creation from @verbal-d. Quite the surprise this one is--holds me in suspense from the first note on. I love how intense it becomes. A great dancing in the kitchen creation!! Thank you thank you for sharing your passion @verbal-d. It's always a blessing to receive gifts from you!

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verbal-d (71) 8 years ago

Thank you so much @everlove, I'm glad you are in love with this new creation. I had a lot of fun creating this infusion of cultural sounds. I picture you dancing with joy in your kitchen, what a fun thought. You are most welcome and I'm glad to be able to gift back in the moments I can.

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