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A symphonic poem for the CBC spritual challenge Nov '11
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Trash-pop, guitar rock and melodic miscellany.
Not so much a band as a bloke with a guitar and a laptop, The Smivets deliver a genre-bending blend of pop, rock, punk, prog and many other monosyllables.
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Classical • Symphonic
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#262 in subgenre Peak #3
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Peak #18
Author
Steve Smith
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Steve Smith
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November 26, 2011
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MP3 5.4 MB • 128 kbps • 5:53
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I'm not religious I'm not even a believer But I'm completely in awe of the creations human beings have made as a direct result of spiritual belief. Art, music, and particularly architecture are at their most powerful when sacred. Churches, temples, mosques, synagogues and cathedrals are the most wondrous structures on earth in my opinion. This was inspired by Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire near where I grew up. Its ruins are still jawdropping half a millennium after Henry VIII sacked it, by which time it had already been standing for 400 years. You just can't comprehend what it must have been like in its heyday. Once again big big thanks to Jude Law for setting another intriguing challenge and making us poor musos attempt styles of music we normally wouldn't - and having a hell of a time doing it too. Not hell sorry :)
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MichaelDuran
Mar 31, 2021
10 years on, Brilliant!
Roger John
Feb 14, 2012
Greta one Steve!
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Dec 01, 2011
Seth, I'm half English so I guess I can say of this outstanding song: BLOODY FABULOUS! In other words, this music is exquisite from organ to strings to all of the many symphonic elements so blended into one masterpiece of the Spirit. Thank you for this musical pleasure, and for the download of this memorable song.
DOOMTRAINmusic
Dec 01, 2011
Class class class, love the build and that majestic depth of sound TOP NOTCH !
Joe Hill
Nov 30, 2011
Certainly made your mark with that organ! There is so much talent and creativity here. Great job!
Ken Sacco
Nov 29, 2011
Great Tune! Very relaxing
Keyshardy
Nov 29, 2011
Beautiful synth work here Seth..The organ is amazing, even the bass pedals are convincing!!
Rodrica Rudge
Nov 28, 2011
Stunning stuff. Loved the organ and strings.
Michael R7 GT
Nov 27, 2011
Fabulous in all categories Steve! Love the strings and organ! Was that Brian May at 4:46 to the end? ;-)..Hats off my friend, Wonderful!!
Michael Bennett
Nov 27, 2011
Love the layering here and pro performance really captures the essence of the theme. Nice work!!!
Ziggophon
Nov 27, 2011
Nice tune and production, love the blend of different instruments :o)
Carlo D'Anna
Nov 27, 2011
Soars to some cool heights! Wonderful moog and organ mix!!
Yninoarrane
Nov 27, 2011
One of my favorites. You captured some of the sacred geometry of the universe in your song :)
Finnski
Nov 27, 2011
Great composed Steve - what a journey - thanks
Michael Duran
Nov 26, 2011
Grandness on an epic scale Steve, and that violin... very well done!!
sum of the daze
Nov 26, 2011
very powerful Steve
Jonsson
Nov 26, 2011
That churchorgan sounds incredibly real !!!! Progressive relaxation :) REALLY Great work here !