Allison's Infinite Round - B Mixolydian

This ambient drone piece features a very slow tempo and a profoundly peaceful atmosphere, characterized by sustained tones and minimalist structures.  Soothing sounds from my electric dulcimer routed through Logic Pro, enhanced with Valhalla DSP's Planetarium plug-in, creates drones with heavy reverb, repeating echoes, long decay, and slow attack.  The layered textural depth evokes a sense of vastness, making the soundscape immersive and engaging without being overwhelming.  This composition is designed to aid relaxation and enhance focus.

Note: Two songs  - this one and "Bay Area Dreamscape" share the same use of lots of reverb, same tempo, same chords, chords in the same order *BUT* instead of the progression starting with the minor chord this piece has the minor chord in the middle of the progression which changes the nature of the song - which is interesting to me!   Can you hear the difference between the two songs?

I used the Axis of Awesome Chord Progression (I - V -  vi - IV) which has been used across various genres in contemporary music, especially pop music. The progression showcases how simplicity can create compelling music. I used the chord progression G - D - Em - C.  



Echoes in the Punchbowl:  Minor Reflection

A short adventure on the chords from my tune "Prayer For Safe Passage" --- this from July of 2015, but there is quite a bit of evolution going on with this form. Probably revolution is a better word!!

Safe Passage Jam-A-Round (short version)

This is a very slow and moody take on the Drunken Sailor form. There are basically two electric dulcimer parts, sometimes in dialog with each other, and there is a very quiet two-handed tapping track in the background - also on electric dulcimer. I have a slightly more elegant contraption now to hold my humbucking pickup, with no rubber band--- I use four little wood screws to hold the pickup to the blocks (if I ever go into production with these things, I will go to machine screws.

Way Hey and Up She Rises

Shepherd Moons

How Can I Keep from Singing? (2009 Remaster)

Mi Chile Lindo

Gracias a la Vida

Recent visits to Koehler's Pond near Wooster, Ohio have inspired me to imitate some melodious bullfrogs!!

Bullfrogs On The Pond 6 by 8

This one originally came out on Nine Meditations for Dulcimer, but I had it in B minor there. Still, the tuning is the familiar DAD

Cuckoo Elegy (E Minor Ambient Version)

Heart Blossom Sanctuary: learning/experimenting making electronic music using LogicPro, flutes/whistles, an electric dulcimer, MIDI keyboard controller...

Echoes in the Punchbowl: Minor Reflection

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