Superman: Daily Planet Suite

[trisonic]

I got approached by the NYU/Tisch guys again.
They are working on a (what I call) a multi-media Superman website (approved by DC Comics, apparently, because it will be non-profit making).

This is the "audition" I supplied. It was approved. I've already expanded the section 0:35 to 0:47 into a full blown 3:00 epic. As a matter of interest the section 1:06 to 1:20 will form the basis of Clark turning into Superman. I have also finished the main theme but I cannot post it yet.

All of it was recorded internally using an IMac with 4 gigs of RAM. Utilizing all VI's (and some loops) bundled with Logic Pro 8 and Garageband controlled by a M-Audio KeyRig 25 - nothing outlandish. Final recording was handled by Garageband because I work fastest in that.

I've only got into this kind of production a year ago and I want to thank hansoloist (Jeff) and Frankenstrat2 (Barry) who provided much needed criticism, suggestions and best of all encouragement when I started down this route. Makes a change from churning out 12 bars, believe me!

Here it is:http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7427093

Thanks for listening.

Best, Pete.

 

[hansoloist]

Pete, that is perfect. Evokes the spirit of the golden age of superheroes very nicely. And technically it's tight as hell. Danny Elfman eat your heart out!!!!!

Bravo!

peace
-jeff

 

[decay-o-caster]

Damn Pete - I am such a fan of your music, even if it doesn't have screaming guitars!

Another really fine piece - thanks for putting it up.

 

[trisonic]

Thanks guys, I think you'll be proud of the main theme - 'cos I plagiarized one of my other toons! I'm turning into "A L-W".................

And David, a special thanks to you and Ann too.

Just about to start work on the "Fortress of Solitude" theme - once I get a theme worked out then I do a full blown version then will take sections out and expand on them so they can pick and choose for each "cue"



Best, Pete

 

[Frankenstrat2]

Damn that was cool!
Pete- you continue to amaze me!
barry

 

[mike walker]

Very evocative Pete.

Keep it up, man.

Mike

 

[trisonic]

Thanks you two!
Here's the funny thing my contacts at NYU/Tisch are all down at Daytona Beach - Spring Break!!! Apparently I'm older than their Fathers........

Best, Pete.

 

[mowatsmith]

Brilliant! Love the xylophone!!!

:AOK

 

[trisonic]

Thanks, It's the stock "typewriter" thingy.................

Best, Pete.

 

[Guitar Slinger6]

Love your stuff Pete, you always paint a great picture!

 

[trisonic]

Thanks GS6 (I have some catching up to do with your stuff too).

It's easy to forget that you are writing to a formula devised by someone else i.e. the music has to fit in with the visuals - and that determination is often out of your hands. I find the challenge stimulating; others could find it stifling, creatively. Besides, working in a genre totally different to what you grew up with expands the mind!

Thanks for taking the time everyone, Pete.