Dreams of Seagulls - Pandora [epic synthpop]

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Dreams of Seagulls - Pandora

Music: Staffan Melin
Voice: Kajsa Olsson
Samples from Missa pro defunctis - 1. Requiem used by permission (CC BY 3.0), see https://musopen.org/music/44142-missa-pro-defunctis/

Bandcamp: https://dreamsofseagulls.bandcamp.com/track/pandora
YouTube: https://youtu.be/JL98VCCDveI

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[jeanette_c]

Epic is the right adjective to cover this song. The sampled requiem helps, but overall is not even half the story. I like the harmoniesand Kajsa's vocals are lovely!
Contrary to all evidence, I'm not a big 80s fan. But this piece is great. There are many modern elements in it. I'd love to hear a remix with a more modern drumkit, especially with this D&B like bass sound this could transform the music again.
Which synth did you use for the filter-modulated sound, starting around 45 seconds?

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Epic is the right adjective to cover this song. The sampled requiem helps, but overall is not even half the story. I like the harmoniesand Kajsa's vocals are lovely!

Thanks you @jeanette_c, I'll be sure to tell Kajsa!

Contrary to all evidence, I'm not a big 80s fan. But this piece is great. There are many modern elements in it. I'd love to hear a remix with a more modern drumkit, especially with this D&B like bass sound this could transform the music again.

That is an interesting idea. If you or anyone on this list wants to take a shot, I am happy to provide the raw files.

Which synth did you use for the filter-modulated sound, starting around 45 seconds?

Do you mean the kind of gated 16ths or the more squelchy? Either way, all sounds are made with Surge. It is the only softsynth I use (except for drum sounds).

Thank you for listening and your kind comments, I'm glad you liked it!

Staffan

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A very interesting track. Enjoy the contrast between the song and choral backgrounds.

[OccinticLady]

Wow! Just discovered this! I love it, no stress, just smooth vibes...
Thanks so much for that music...

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A very interesting track. Enjoy the contrast between the song and choral backgrounds.

I have always wanted to try sampled choirs. I was afraid it was going to be a bit cheezy, like some stuff made in the 90s by M Cretu (not that his stuff was cheezy, just that it is already done well by him, if a bit overdone maybe ).

It is fun to incorporate something with harmony, not just melody, and see if you can borrow from it.

Thanks a lot for listening and commenting!

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Wow! Just discovered this! I love it, no stress, just smooth vibes...
Thanks so much for that music...

Thanks a lot! It was fun to make! Kajsa did a great job on the vocals, very relaxed.