The Burden (Sad, Piano/Strings only)

[johndalenow]

This was done with muted Viola and muted Cello. Lots of expression and modulation. Any comments are welcomed.

https://soundcloud.com/john-dale-music/ ... al_sharing

SAD, MINIMALIST PIANO & STRINGS INSTRUMENTALS and/or INSTRUMENTAL CUES are needed by a NEW International Music Licensing Company started by highly experienced, successful founders!

TAXI TIP: This is a hot new Library that's BRAND NEW to requesting music through TAXI, so chances are you don’t have any material in their catalog yet! This company is all about "new, fresh music," so this is a great opportunity to get in first and create a new outlet for your music and begin a new relationship with an awesome new company!

This Company is searching for Instrumentals and/or Instrumental Cues in the general ballpark of these references:

"Reminiscence" by Ólafur Arnalds & Alice Sara Ott

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktp2Tjfi5ko

"Compassione" by Cavallo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKWcfb4GsY0

"Into The Abyss" by Jackson Mullane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8HDPqVcuXw

Quoting the Company: "We are looking for greatly produced tracks with excellent performances that are representing the style and genre very well, while still staying within 'production music' rules."

Please submit modern, minimalist Piano and String Instrumentals (or Cues) with an overall sad sound and feel. Your submissions should have compelling melodies and a combination of Piano and String instrumentation. If you plan on using virtual piano or string instruments, they should sound like the real thing – anything that sounds synthetic, low quality, or obviously MIDI-driven won’t work for this request. Please be sure that your production is high-quality and modern, as well.

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All submissions should be at least 1:45 minutes long and no longer than 2:45 minutes, with non-faded, buttoned endings. Do NOT copy the referenced examples in any way, shape, or form. Use them only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed.

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[DouglasKnight]

Hi John, great job creating a really sad melody, it really bummed me out! I especially like the start of the second section at 1:12 where the low string part comes in. At times I felt the strings overpowered the piano a bit volume-wise, so that would be my only critique. Very nice piano playing on this, and great job overall. Good luck with it!
Doug

[johndalenow]

Hi John, great job creating a really sad melody, it really bummed me out! I especially like the start of the second section at 1:12 where the low string part comes in. At times I felt the strings overpowered the piano a bit volume-wise, so that would be my only critique. Very nice piano playing on this, and great job overall. Good luck with it!
Doug

Thanks Doug, glad you liked it and mentioned the string to piano balance at one point. I'll listen again carefully. Best!