I have been reading grim fairy tales, twisted children stories and creepypasta when I have some free time.
I figured I would make a song. However, Alice In Wonderland, Snow White, Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, etc. have been overdone. I thought of the merry-go-round and how loud the music was in the background when I was riding it long time ago. I went to search for the background of it and this is what I have found:
Awesome Facts about Merry-go-round
It has inspired me create this song:
Lyrics:
Round and round
Round and round
Always chasing, chasing
Merry-go-round
Riding on the carcass
You're drowning in the pleasure
Luxurious red platform
There're smooth and silky faces
Round and round
Turn around
falling down
mess around
Keep the ride alive (keep it alive)
"I'm here, stay close"
"Don't run away”
Mary-go-round
Laughing, laughing
enjoying the ride
“What a lovely ride”
“It looks so real to me”
Your perception is twisted
(Round and round, round and round, don't stop this happiness)
Your perception is twisted
(Round and round, round and round, don't stop this happiness)
“I want to stay forever”
“Take me to the fairyland”
The setting is as follows:
A Lord owns a big spinning platform machine. It is a private property for his two sons and one daughter to play. They live happily in a grand estate with an elaborate mansion. The children always explore and play hide-and-seek in the garden where the spinning platform machine is. One day, a fat rat was stuck in between the the machine's gears and was crushed to death. The oldest son pulled it out and tossed it on the spinning platform. His siblings thought it was interesting to see the body of the rat keep spinning round and round... They got rid of the rat and thought of something bigger; a horse, a cow, a goat, anything that they can ride on will be very fun.
So they asked the local stables to give them sick horses or dying horses in pretence that their father will take care of it. Because the Lord has such good reputation, the Stable masters agreed to send over their horses. Before the horses reaches the Lord's estate stable, the children directed the delivery to the garden and on the large spinning platform. The delivery boys and men did not ask questions because it is the Lord's orders, or so they thought.
Happy Halloween!
The process behind making this video was intense. I am no video editing pro, or iMovie expert, so the process was prolonged.
I got the idea in the midnight of 27th before I sleep, and quickly got up from my bed to my laptop and PC. KAITO's always there waiting for me to give him something to sing, thank goodness for that.
I finished the song on 29th at 2am, took a nap, then got up before dawn and tried to draw but was unhappy with it so I went to DeviantArt to search for KAITO's recent fanart. I feel the need to collaborate with some artists.
I found hzeo's still picture of her Halloween KAITO model and thought it looks perfect for the song. (Look at this blog, she has amazing models http://nonbirimattari721.blog.fc2.com/)
Then I search for other artists who is using hzeo's model as well to make cool pose and atmosphere. I sent out all the notes to them individually and hope, with all my might, that they reply me before the end of 30th. It was a short notice but I've gotten their replies on 30th! I'm so grateful and thankful for their support and friendly attitude. And thus, I am able to insert their great artworks into this Halloween song of mine.
Then, the next part of headache, putting them together. I've started a little at the introduction using iMovie (since I have all my songs in my MacBook, might as well use it), the subtitles and syncing took me a while. Later, I received my best friend, CresAya's translation of the lyric.
Initially I have one of the Piapro artist's drawing, but when Lizzy (black-neko21.deviantart.com) posted up the one with a skeleton, that matches the lyric perfectly, so I replaced it.
iMovie crashed multiple times during the editing, and I was a little unsure if I could make it before 31st passes in Southeast Asia. Exporting the movie took me a few hours because there is an error so I exported a smaller/lower quality video. I didn't get this error usually for my songs but I think it's because I use so many artworks and transitions that the program can't take it. *shrugs*
Finally, at 1am in the morning, I was able to upload it on Youtube. NND requires a smaller size and I got a video converter to compress for a smaller size.
Even during all this rushing and hustling, I really enjoyed the making of it. And the warm comfort that the artist community of Vocaloid are very supportive puts a smile on my face. Thank you very much!
Night at the Castle.
Enjoy!
I got the idea in the midnight of 27th before I sleep, and quickly got up from my bed to my laptop and PC. KAITO's always there waiting for me to give him something to sing, thank goodness for that.
I finished the song on 29th at 2am, took a nap, then got up before dawn and tried to draw but was unhappy with it so I went to DeviantArt to search for KAITO's recent fanart. I feel the need to collaborate with some artists.
I found hzeo's still picture of her Halloween KAITO model and thought it looks perfect for the song. (Look at this blog, she has amazing models http://nonbirimattari721.blog.fc2.com/)
Then I search for other artists who is using hzeo's model as well to make cool pose and atmosphere. I sent out all the notes to them individually and hope, with all my might, that they reply me before the end of 30th. It was a short notice but I've gotten their replies on 30th! I'm so grateful and thankful for their support and friendly attitude. And thus, I am able to insert their great artworks into this Halloween song of mine.
Then, the next part of headache, putting them together. I've started a little at the introduction using iMovie (since I have all my songs in my MacBook, might as well use it), the subtitles and syncing took me a while. Later, I received my best friend, CresAya's translation of the lyric.
Initially I have one of the Piapro artist's drawing, but when Lizzy (black-neko21.deviantart.com) posted up the one with a skeleton, that matches the lyric perfectly, so I replaced it.
iMovie crashed multiple times during the editing, and I was a little unsure if I could make it before 31st passes in Southeast Asia. Exporting the movie took me a few hours because there is an error so I exported a smaller/lower quality video. I didn't get this error usually for my songs but I think it's because I use so many artworks and transitions that the program can't take it. *shrugs*
Finally, at 1am in the morning, I was able to upload it on Youtube. NND requires a smaller size and I got a video converter to compress for a smaller size.
Even during all this rushing and hustling, I really enjoyed the making of it. And the warm comfort that the artist community of Vocaloid are very supportive puts a smile on my face. Thank you very much!
Night at the Castle.
Enjoy!
The Glass Tomb
I've uploaded The Glass Tomb on NND and Youtube after some improvement on the overall mix.
Kurisuto is going to record the guitar part for the Vism online Vocaloid album release version. It will be a little different.
I will try.
Kurisuto is going to record the guitar part for the Vism online Vocaloid album release version. It will be a little different.
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I have an idea for the next song. It's hard to know if Kaito will fit in it. It's an adventurous RPG type opening theme.I will try.
Acapella Eversmile Con.
Continuing my exploration in Vocaloid 3 Editor.
Aside from bird calls, mimicking whistling seems possible, although I would not call it whistling. High range is a lot of fun to play around with, but if one is not careful, it could lead to temporary deafness (jk :P but close enough). I tested various note length as well, and gender, brightness, openness, etc. If you don't simply just look at KAITO as a singer, but as a synthesizer, many things can be done.
I compose without thinking much with these pieces. You might find it a bit more cliché than my other stuff, but who knows, maybe that's good.
Result of my experiment:
I am also going to give this series a name, Eversmile.
Here, have a happy KAITO :D
Aside from bird calls, mimicking whistling seems possible, although I would not call it whistling. High range is a lot of fun to play around with, but if one is not careful, it could lead to temporary deafness (jk :P but close enough). I tested various note length as well, and gender, brightness, openness, etc. If you don't simply just look at KAITO as a singer, but as a synthesizer, many things can be done.
I compose without thinking much with these pieces. You might find it a bit more cliché than my other stuff, but who knows, maybe that's good.
Result of my experiment:
I am also going to give this series a name, Eversmile.
Here, have a happy KAITO :D
Acapella Kaito making interesting effect
So, I finally gave in and bought the full Vocaloid 3 Editor. I can do multi-tracks, unlimited bars, create new space within the same track, etc. Definitely a lot more versatile than the Tiny version.
What better way to go on an adventure in a full editor than making an acapella piece? While I faff about, I discovered something that brings sparkles into my ears. Kaito can make bird sounds, a good bird sound at that! :D Also, "ta ta" "ka ka" "kick kick" "pu" "shoo" became the percussion in the piece.
Kaito in high range with low gender value is very "chipmunk"-ish so I made it more natural by raising the gender value. His voice is smooth in the high register too, that is good. And even in high register, it maintains a unique characteristic (what the community calls as Kaiko), which I am really pleased about.
The bird sound comes from me trying to break my monitors by putting really high notes and a quick jump down.
What better way to go on an adventure in a full editor than making an acapella piece? While I faff about, I discovered something that brings sparkles into my ears. Kaito can make bird sounds, a good bird sound at that! :D Also, "ta ta" "ka ka" "kick kick" "pu" "shoo" became the percussion in the piece.
Kaito in high range with low gender value is very "chipmunk"-ish so I made it more natural by raising the gender value. His voice is smooth in the high register too, that is good. And even in high register, it maintains a unique characteristic (what the community calls as Kaiko), which I am really pleased about.
The bird sound comes from me trying to break my monitors by putting really high notes and a quick jump down.
Starting the Chidori Score
Hello! I am pretty excited to say that I am starting to write the Chidori full orchestra score. I've talked to Robin about it last Thursday during the weekly rehearsal. It's not 100% confirmed but at least there might be a chance that the piece will be performed.
I've also been looking into some information about video games audio implementation and borrowed some books from the library. Even though DirectAudio is not as prominent as it was few years back, there are still some interesting points that are relevant to my studies.
About the song, The Glass Tomb, I did not realize how bad the mix was when I was mixing with my headphones back in Malaysia. Now, with my monitors, it sounded so confined and unbalanced. The bass frequencies were low and the mid does not have enough volume. It really shows that the headphones has a lot of boost in certain frequencies. I've decided not to trust my headphones anymore but only for checking and casual listening.
We've been learning about electronic music in the class. The one that really stood out was the Manifesto of Futurist Musicians. The extreme views and requirements were actually quite understandable, even though at first it sounded outrageous. One thing though, we should never forget our roots in music. It is because of the constant evolution and development from the ancient times that we are where we are today.
Another point was noteworthy. The introduction of machines influenced the creation and growth of music because people's ears get used to the sounds which were not born into the world before that. So musicians seek a different way to stimuli the ears and emotions of the audience.
Which brings me to conclude that we, in this day and age, tend to listen to louder music than people back in the days. The size of orchestra is bigger and the speakers play louder. Young people like to go clubbing listening to deafeningly loud (at least to me) music to stimulate and elevate their emotions.
I've also been looking into some information about video games audio implementation and borrowed some books from the library. Even though DirectAudio is not as prominent as it was few years back, there are still some interesting points that are relevant to my studies.
About the song, The Glass Tomb, I did not realize how bad the mix was when I was mixing with my headphones back in Malaysia. Now, with my monitors, it sounded so confined and unbalanced. The bass frequencies were low and the mid does not have enough volume. It really shows that the headphones has a lot of boost in certain frequencies. I've decided not to trust my headphones anymore but only for checking and casual listening.
We've been learning about electronic music in the class. The one that really stood out was the Manifesto of Futurist Musicians. The extreme views and requirements were actually quite understandable, even though at first it sounded outrageous. One thing though, we should never forget our roots in music. It is because of the constant evolution and development from the ancient times that we are where we are today.
Another point was noteworthy. The introduction of machines influenced the creation and growth of music because people's ears get used to the sounds which were not born into the world before that. So musicians seek a different way to stimuli the ears and emotions of the audience.
Which brings me to conclude that we, in this day and age, tend to listen to louder music than people back in the days. The size of orchestra is bigger and the speakers play louder. Young people like to go clubbing listening to deafeningly loud (at least to me) music to stimulate and elevate their emotions.
The Glass Tomb and Places Between Spaces
I have been spending a lot of quality time with my father and mother. Soon, I will be leaving again to UK to start my Master course. This time going back, I will be aiming to get a full time job in the games industry. I still insist on my goal to be a video games soundtrack composer. Although I am not an 8-bit composer, I believe there is a place for the style of music I compose to linger.
Here are the two new songs I've composed for KAITO to sing.
Here are the two new songs I've composed for KAITO to sing.
~ * ~
Places between spaces
Why do they choose to fall
Stress is temporary
Don't let it pull you down
Refuse is aight, but not your life
Do you know how many people
will weep for you secretly?
Never, never, never, give up
No more, no more, no more, crying
This is the time to overcome
Step up, outwit, beat it, win it
Please wait, one moment
And take, one deep breath
You are not alone you know
I am here to give you comfort
Here hold my hand I will take you there
to the places in your dreams
Promise me that you will come back happier than before
Places between spaces
Why do they choose to fall
Stress is temporary
Don't let it pull you down
~ * ~
Notes: The inspiration I get to compose this song is from the news of college students committing suicide because they were unable to receive or achieve what/who they want or love. I want to give them some comfort and morale support to get back on their feet.
Places between spaces
Why do they choose to fall
Stress is temporary
Don't let it pull you down
Refuse is aight, but not your life
Do you know how many people
will weep for you secretly?
Never, never, never, give up
No more, no more, no more, crying
This is the time to overcome
Step up, outwit, beat it, win it
Please wait, one moment
And take, one deep breath
You are not alone you know
I am here to give you comfort
Here hold my hand I will take you there
to the places in your dreams
Promise me that you will come back happier than before
Places between spaces
Why do they choose to fall
Stress is temporary
Don't let it pull you down
~ * ~
Notes: The inspiration I get to compose this song is from the news of college students committing suicide because they were unable to receive or achieve what/who they want or love. I want to give them some comfort and morale support to get back on their feet.
~ * ~
So this is where you will leave me
To be asleep for eternity
My duty is complete
and my heart no longer beats
All my struggles and sacrifice
is a void in the frozen time of ice
You are a selfish person
to take the timeless ransom
No second thought of me
who cannot gladly leave it be
In front this cold tomb of stone
you left a sad angel alone
Lingering only with your memories
Living on in his looping fantasies
Ah, in the cruel world of mortals
Homeless angels slowly turn into monsters
Licking their wounds
Crying in front the tombs
They are bound for eternity
with the sins of fatality
A journey to recover you
A path that leads deeper
into the abyss of blue
Our fate is still alive
Catch it and open your eyes
Before I become vile
Let me see your one last smile
la la la la
(Don't pray for me, don't pray for me)
(See you some day, take care, good bye)
~ * ~
Notes: This is the continuation of Kaito As Angel series.
A story of another angel, saddened by the sudden death of his master. A strange person made a trade with his master, promising to give something eternal in return. His master, who had always pursued immortality accepted it but little did he know the promised eternity is death.
The angel goes through the deep abyss to pull his master back, but is tainted and slowly turning Foul. Before the angel loses his sanity, he saw his master returns and he disappears with a smile.
So this is where you will leave me
To be asleep for eternity
My duty is complete
and my heart no longer beats
All my struggles and sacrifice
is a void in the frozen time of ice
You are a selfish person
to take the timeless ransom
No second thought of me
who cannot gladly leave it be
In front this cold tomb of stone
you left a sad angel alone
Lingering only with your memories
Living on in his looping fantasies
Ah, in the cruel world of mortals
Homeless angels slowly turn into monsters
Licking their wounds
Crying in front the tombs
They are bound for eternity
with the sins of fatality
A journey to recover you
A path that leads deeper
into the abyss of blue
Our fate is still alive
Catch it and open your eyes
Before I become vile
Let me see your one last smile
la la la la
(Don't pray for me, don't pray for me)
(See you some day, take care, good bye)
~ * ~
Notes: This is the continuation of Kaito As Angel series.
A story of another angel, saddened by the sudden death of his master. A strange person made a trade with his master, promising to give something eternal in return. His master, who had always pursued immortality accepted it but little did he know the promised eternity is death.
The angel goes through the deep abyss to pull his master back, but is tainted and slowly turning Foul. Before the angel loses his sanity, he saw his master returns and he disappears with a smile.
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