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Novgorod
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Classical • Contemporary
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Peak #23
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
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January 23, 2010
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MP3 3.3 MB • 128 kbps • 3:36
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This was written for the Coconut Blues Club "Russian" challenge, Jan '10 To me, Russian music will always mean the great Romantic composers of the late 19th century, so it was a great excuse to try out my new toy, GPO4. I decided to look for a beautiful image of old Russia to act as inspiration. I would urge caution against typing things starting with "beautiful Russian ..." into Google - the results can be diverting and often rather, erm, unusual, but eventually I found this fantastic picture of a 17th century monastery near the city of Novgorod. Once again massive thanks to Jude and Bobby at CBC for making us stretch just that little bit further each time and try some music we wouldn't normally think of. I dedicate this piece to my dad, whose passion for music is still as strong now as it ever was and probably inspired me more than anything else did (even though I'm sure he feels I'd gone over to the dark side when I got that guitar).
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MichaelDuran
Mar 31, 2021
The great tracks never get old, that's the beauty of Classical compositions like this.
Roger John
Apr 01, 2010
Mike your a composer eh. And pretty good .
DOOMTRAINmusic
Feb 02, 2010
Must say Steve, this came as a bit of a shock !!! just shows how versatile you can be, nice bit of composing delivered in your usual professional way !!!
Mikejazz
Jan 31, 2010
I know you're a great musician, but never expected such abilities for classical composition and arrangements. Dramatic rising and yet etheral soundscapes whistles and bells, stunning staccato cello bass lines. Beautiful string section and later horns ... woth a movie soundtrack No words nor enough stars....
littlegreenman
Jan 31, 2010
A stunning way to showcase your new toy, Steve-ski! Captures the 19th century feel brilliantly, huge sound and great composition. I is a-jealous ;)
Kurt Lewis Neufer
Jan 26, 2010
Hello Steve, So beautiful...!!!! Truly !!!! Have a Great week my friend, :) Kurt
Effekto
Jan 26, 2010
The orchestral is growing like mushrooms at last on SC LOL You know a lot about this, its a real journey, a great tune!
Carlo D'Anna
Jan 25, 2010
Fantastic Steve!! Wonderful arrangements!! I agree with others: this would be a great film score!
Jonsson
Jan 25, 2010
Beautiful piece of music. Nicely arrangement of classical instruments, and you sure know how to use the horns right :) Brilliant !
Michael Duran
Jan 24, 2010
Beautful string orchesration Steve, the contrabass & bells are a GREAT touch too! Roll the credits ;) this is ready for Hollywood :)
Michael Bennett
Jan 24, 2010
Thanks for the tip on not googling beautiful Russian ;) However, you were able to produce this wonderful and beautiful classical piece, Steve, and loved the sounds of your new 'toy' :)
Stoob
Jan 24, 2010
Nicely done. Showing off your versatility once again. Great composition.
Morten Gjermundsen
Jan 24, 2010
Really nice composition and excellent orchestration. Great work!
Major Snagg
Jan 24, 2010
This is indeed a big surprise Steve. You are a man of many talents. This is VERY very good. Jiri will be jealous, there's a new classical composer on the block ! This is a brilliant new 'toy' you've got here. Used with the absolute skill of a master composer.
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 24, 2010
Excellent!! I can certainly feel the drama with this track. Brilliant composition and instrumentation, highly authentic and produced/arranged with great skill. Top class classical piece of music.
Finnski
Jan 24, 2010
Seth this is spot on!! Great composed and atmosphere!!