Music made with Nama

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This site contains music entirely recorded, processed and mixed with Nama. Only special effects were sometimes realised using other text based applications.

A good companion, a small Bach tune played on a real flute. Rather inexpertly and the recording equipment isn't up to the task properly. But I think one can listen to it, without being repelled. :-)
Links: [Download "A Good Companion" MP3 (1.4M)] [Download "A Good Companion" OGG (1.3M)]
It shouldn't be said, that I'm a spoil sport or a kill joy - although I might be :-) -, so here's my contribution to christmas. It was done late at night, so please excuse the two glitches. I used aeolus. It's actually three Bach chorales from the Riemenschneider. "Herzlich tut mich verlangen" (from the Weihnachtsoratorium), "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" (from the Matthaeuspassion) and "Wir Christenleut" (Again from the Weihnachtsoratorium). I know, that the second one is for easter, but it's the same melody as the first one and I just like it. :-)
Links: [Download "Exporting Christmas" MP3 (3.0M)] [Download "Exporting christmas" OGG (3.2M)]
OK here we are with yet another Bach (TM)_. :-) This time the 2-part invention in f major. One of the few major pieces by Bach I know. So savour it, if you happen to like that sort of thing. :-)
Links: [Download "2-part invention in f major" MP3 (1.1M)] [Download "2-part invention in f major" OGG (1.8M)
Bach's 3-part invention in C minor, played on a piano.
Links: [Download "3-part invention in C minor" MP3 (2.1M)] [Download "3-part invention in C minor" OGG (1.7M)]
Raw Magic: A journey through the goegraphical world as through the world of genres. A bit of balkaniser, Metal, glam rock, contemporary piano music, synth-pop and some latin influences. I want to thank Joy Bausch for the guitars, S. Massy, the mysterious Mr. Benett and Gabbe Nord fo being my second pair of ears and Silvia for being, who she is and inspiring me to this. You can find the lyrics here. Just take a listen and judge for yourself, if you find it magical or not. :-)
Links: [Download "Raw Magic" MP3 (21M) [Download "Raw Magic" OGG (18M)]
A lullaby, since I'm here and you're there. :-) It's actually the swinged Goldberg Variation 7.
Links: {Download "Singing In Lullabies, Vowing In Adoration" MP3 (2.2M)] [Download "Singing In Lullabies, Vowing In Adoration" OGG (1.6M)]
A piece for piano. No prog rock and no Bach. That's a change. And that is what this piece is about; Changing, being changed and knowing, what is important. It's called Whisper - Since In Love, Verity Is Altering.
Links: [Download "Whisper - Since In Love, Verity Is Altering" MP3 (5.1M)] [Download "Whisper - Since In Love, Verity Is Altering" OGG (3.9M)]
"Shout - The song, that shall" manages to shout a love from the roof tops, even though the intended punch line isn't in there after all; Well not in lyrics at least. :-) This is a cooperative work and so I shall also shout my deep gratitude to my friends and fellow musicians. Thank you Silvia for the inspiration, the few samples and lots more! Thanks also to Joy Bausch for playing ukulele and electric guitar! Last but not least my gratitude is owed to Mr. Bennett for playing the slide guitar! It was a good feeling to work with you! For this piece there are also lyrics available, since they might be interesting to those, who can read them. :-)
Links: [Download "Shout - The song, that shall" MP3 (23M)] [Download "Shout - The song, that shall" OGG (19M)]
A song, that should have been r3eleased long ago. I waited to see, if I would record some lyrics, but in the end I decided against it, no use. :-( the song is called "(Sometimes) Less is more (than more)" or Slim(TM). :-)
Links: [Download "Slim(TM)" MP3 (14M)] [Download "Slim(TM)" OGG (12M)]
Two in one day, if it wasn't just piano, I'd start to worry about myself. :-) This piece is dedicated to Joel Roth, the author/creator of Nama: Thanks for all your work and happy belated birthday! It is a jazzy piano piece, closely modelled on the g-minor 3-part invention. Although I think a jazz composer might chide me for the nonexistent scale, compositional principle and everything else. :-) It just sounds right and it was great fun.
Links: [Download "A Nama night" MP3 (3.6M)] [Download "A Nama night" OGG (2.6M)]
The 3-part invention in G-minor, by Johann Sebastian Bach, played on a Steinway D. Of course, it's a sample, silly. :-) The sampletekk Black Grand Medium. Enjoy!
Links: [Download "J.S. Bach: 3-part invention in G-minor" MP3 (3.6M)] [Download "J.S. Bach: 3-part invention in G-minor" OGG (2.7M)]
"Be mean unto me, please", is not an exclamation I utter every night, but the title of this piece of music. This time its really sort of a wobby piece of music, since for reasons of my own, it had to be completed in less than two days. So I bag your forgiveness. So keep your meanness to yourselves, you buggers! :-)
Links: [Download "Be mean unto me, please" MP3 (7.3M)] [Download "Be mean unto me, please" OGG (6.2M)]
"No use crying over spilled milk" and no use complaining about this title. :-) Just an idea. Some instrumental prog, very 70s reminiscent.
Links: [Download "No use crying over spilled milk" MP3 (3.7M)] [Download "No use crying over spilled milk" OGG (3.3M)]
Jesu meine Freude, a version from the Riemenschneider Bach chorale harmonisations. Played entierly on a digital synth. Only sme reverb applied later.
Links: [Download "Jesu, meine Freude" MP3 (1.2M)] [Download "Jesu, meine Freude" OGG (1.2M)]
"Märzlied" (march song) is one of the different seasons. It's reminiscent of 70s dance or entertainment music with that bit of funk and a real Clav thrown in for good measure. Beyond that, it was th playground for my newest piano sample library, the Black Grand Ambient by Sampletekk. Well just listen and - if possible - be entertained. :-)
Links: [Download "Märzlied" MP3 (4.3M)] [Download "Märzlied" OGG (3.7M)]
Dream of the old land, is something different again. Made only with tron sounds ffrom one gigasample library, thanks to Taijii guy for the samples and methinks the maker of the library still remains unknown, until it's officially released. I was just beta-testing. :-) It's a kind of medieval tune mixed with some generally dark moods. Enjoy!
Links: [Download "Dream of the old land" MP3 (5.3M)] [Download "Dream of the old land" OGG (4.1M)]
And it's time for: Bach again! Bach again! :-) This time the 2-part invention in D minor. Played on a Rhodes with LinuxSampler and processed with the jreverb (LADSPA unique ID: 1778).
Links: [Download "J.S. Bach: 2-part invention in D-minor" MP3 (996K)] [Download "J.S. Bach: 2-part invention in D-minor" OGG (488K)]
Johann Sebastian Bach prelude in Eflat minor from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I. Yes, yet another one today. :-) This time played on the Yamaha 7CG Jr. from sampletekk, again using jconvolver for reverb and of course my true friend and companion Nama for recordng and mixing.
Links: [Download "J.S. Bach: prelude in Eflat-Minor" MP3 (3.6M)] [Download "J.S. Bach: prelude in Eflat-Minor" OGG (2.8M)]
Just to be on the complete side of things and as a kind of appology: Here is the G minor prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I. I used the Old Lady grand piano from PMI and jconvolver for a natural reverb.
Links: [Download "J.S. Bach: WTK Bk. I: Prelude in G-minor" MP3 (1.8M) [Download "J.S. Bach: WTK Bk. I: prelude in G-minor" OGG (1.5M)]
And a new Bach, it has been too long, since I recorded one. I think this one has its flaws, yet Aeolus - the organ - is beautiful! Thanks to the most Utter Kevin I know for the education in registrations! It's the G minor prelude from teh Well-Tempered Clavier Book II.
Links: [Download "J.S. Bach: WTK Bk. II: prelude in G-minor" MP3 (3.0M)] [Download "J.S. Bach: WTK Bk. II: prelude in G-minor" OGG (2.4M)]
The Englishman: A good old funky one. Bass Clavinet Julien, rhythm Clavinet 1 Patrick, rhythm Clavinet 2 Claassen, solo Clavinet the Penguin and drums me. :-) This piece is dedicated to Quirq, who is anyting but! Thanks for the kind help and persistence you put into that instrument!
Links: [Download "The Englishman" MP3 (5.4M)] [Download "The Englishman" OGG] (4.7M)
Enemy April fool: A poppy rogue amongst the rest. Very 80s and very straight forward. There's a lot of instruments in that. The first time Bristol appears, only as a synth bass, but it's a start. Enjoy! For what it's worth, here are the lyrics for Enemy April Fool.
Links: [Download "enemy April fool" MP3 (4.2M)] [Download "Enemy April fool" OGG (3.7M)]
Fazit! The idea started as a small part of a latino-sounding theme. It developed into a bit of prog with some nasty grooves. the drums were immense fun. It's the Studio drumkit from NI imported into hydrogen.
Links: [Download "Fazint!" MP3 (6.4M)] [Download "Fazit!" OGG (5.9M)]
A Gospel for the old world is a mixture of gospel influences and easy listening and 70s music. It was done merely as a test for Nama's newest version.
Links: [Download "A gospel for the old world" MP3 (2.2M)] [Download "A gospel for the old world" OGG (1.9M)]
Carlos' Night is a christmas song, but an unconventional one. Between progressive rock and easy jazz. Instruments used were hydrogen with the Studio Drumkit from NI, LinuxSampler with the PMI Old Lady grand piano, Beatrix and external mellotron patches from a hardware synth. I hope you enjoy it. Merry, beltaed Christmas!
Links: [Download "Carlos' night" MP3 (4.2M)] [Download "Carlos' night" OGG (3.7M)]

Johann Sebastian Bach's B minor prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I, recorded using LinuxSampler and commercial brass samples. Done in three tracks. This time the natural IR reverb from jconv was recorded not using Nama. This piece was before its insert capabilities.
Links: [download "J.S. Bach: WTK Bk. I: prelude in B-minor" MP3 (1.9M)] [download "J.S. Bach: WTK Bk. I: prelude in B-minor" OGG (2.1M)]
Johann Sebastian Bach's C Major invention, played using a commercial sample of an old Hammerklavier (forte piano). Again the natural reverb was recorded in Ecasound without the use of Nama, because the insert feature wasn't there, yet. It's a one track recording.
Links: [download "J.S. Bach: 2-part invention in C-major" MP3 (1.4M)] [download "J.S. Bach: 2-part invention in C-major" OGG (1.2M)]
Johann Sebastian Bach's E Major prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book I. Instruments used, were the Aeolus organ simulation, a commercial sample of a harpsichord and strings and oboe from a hardware synth. Except the organ, all instruments were processed by jconv using a natural sounding IR reverb again. Again it was before Nama's insert feature.
Links: [download "J.S. Bach: WTK Bk. I: prelude in E-major" MP3 (1.8M)] [download "J.S. Bach: WTK Bk. I: prelude in E-major" OGG (1.8M)]
Mr. Marple, an origianl composition. A very 60s sounding tune, cmpletely recorded, processed and mixed in Nama. Instruments used were commercial samples of drums, harpsichord and brass, a free bass soundfont using Fluidsynth and a hammond sound from a hardware synth.
Links: [download "Mr. Marple" MP3 (3.3M)] [download "Mr. Marple" OGG (4.4M)]
Bar Pathetique, another original composition. This time a mixture of 70s jazz/funk rock and a bit of Bethoven's Pathetique 3 movement. Instruments used, were commercial Gigasamples of drums and brass, the free bass soundfont and a hammond sound from a hardware synth. Again all work was done in Nama alone.
Links: [download "Bar Pathetique" MP3 (3.5M)] [download "Bar Pathetique" OGG (4.4M)]
Feisty Dinner, composed by me(TM). :-) Again completely done in Nama using the typical mix of commercial and free samples, as well as the hardware synth for organ and Rhodes e-piano this time. An 80s jazzrocky tune.
Links: [download "Feisty dinner" MP3 (3.2M)] [download "Feisty dinner" OGG (2.9M)]
The Vision of Love, by me again. I called it raggae, others called it a mix of Raggae and Humpa or something new entirely. I don't go with that though. :-) The typical assortment of sounds was used. the voice was partly edited with praat to achieve the higher vocals, but all other effects and processing was done in Nama exclussively. You can also read the lyrics of the Vision of Love.
Links: [download "The vision of love" MP3 (3.2M)] [download "The vision of love" OGG (3.1M)]
We Failed, on of the first bigger compositions I did in Nama. No variation in the instruments, I'm afraid. It was all done in one night, that might account for the sometimes off tune vocals. Still I believe, all in all, it sounds quite acceptable. It's a darker sounding ballad, somewhere in between 70s and 80s. Rather aiming towards a bigger sound with simple arrangments. You can find the lyrics for We Failed here.
Links: [download "We failed" MP3 (4.0M)] [download "We failed" OGG (4.8M)]
Moonlight Cinema, again an original tune. At this point 25th of November 2009, the last one I've done. It makes use of the insert feature using a natural IR reverb via jconv. This piece has two parts to its name. A piano only part at the beginning, where you can hear the natural reverb nicely. The second part is an ensemble, with the piano still very present and always leading. It's a ballad with notions of film or theatre music, hence the name. :-)
Links: [download "Moonlight cinema" MP3 (6.0M)] [download "Moonlight cinema" OGG (5.2M)]
Dreams of Music (for a New World). I'm still not decided where to put it, in terms of genres. Starting with an orchestral, movie-like intro and then progressing to big pop, probably electro? Again the voice is a bit off, but I was told it's durable, if I promise to do it again. :-) and here are the lyrics for Dreams of Music.
Links: [download "Dreams of music (for a new world)" MP3 (6.3M)] [download "Dreams of music (for a new world)" OGG (5.8M)]

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