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Here's the first piece I've composed for 2009. It's a little one minute ditty in G Mixolydian that's one of an ongoing experiment on combining electronic/modern sounds with orchestra. Since there's a listing that mentions Thomas Newman and he's one of my favorite composers (and influences), this one has a taste of TN's sound but hopefully sounds a little like Mazz too. Also, my goal was to create layered textures in the background parts, where some things are felt more than heard. There's a lot of details inside the textures, lots of doublings and things like strings playing alternating 8th notes. I love using mallet percussion, celesta, strings and woodwinds. You'll also hear Stylus grooves with filtering on them and some heavy drums from Evolve and a Stylus synth sound from Textural Rex (Nine Volt Audio).I wish it was longer but the second section I had just didn't work and I ran out of time. Enjoy and Happy New Year!!Mazzhttp://www.taximusic.com/stream/197542/River%20Road.mp3EDIT: Fixed the link, thanks Dean!

Great job! It has a nice Christmas feel to it!Thanks and Happy New Year to you too!- JH

ahh good ol' mixolydian...action packed: )i hear this in a modern (not the cheezy 80's ones mind you) movie montagedont be bummed about lack of time to makea longer version...i think the timing is goodyou put allot of work into thisand i think it will pay off! peace!geoff

Hi Mazz,I tried to listen, but the link did not play for me. Then I took out one of the 'stream' words and it worked, like this:http://www.taximusic.com/stream/197542/River%20Road.mp3 I really like this piece, especially the first 35 seconds. There are some very nice and interesting 'water-like' sounds .. well placed in the mix. Progression is good.Dean

Hi Mazz,Well 2009 is definitely off to a great start for you, I liked it very much.Thanks for sharing!Bob

I really like this Mazz. I listen to your stuff & get mesmerized . . . I'm not smart enough to even understand what you're doing but I like it. BTW I think I was given mixolydian for a skin condition & it seemed to work fine

Mazz, this is awesome! Even though you've added techno elements to an orchestral piece it still has a very organic sound the same way Thomas Newman is able to do. It has a really fun and energetic groove to it. It sounds exactly what the listing is asking for.Best of luck with it. What a great way to begin 2009.Steve

Great Mazz,The orchestration sounds fantastic!! Good Luck!!Kitz

What a great start for 2009! Sounds great!Garrett

Hi Mazz! Wow this is a wonderful piece of film music! It's very Mazzish indeed and formidably forwardable. I love the blend of orchestral and rhythmic elements. Great for the listing. Thanks for sharing the first of what I'm sure will be many in 2009 and I love the way you introduced it before I listened! I learn so much from you, thank you! Georgie