I just realised I look like Darth Vader in the photo - It's the cymbals from my DTXPLORER, not a Sith Helmet!

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This is a tribute to the genius of Johann Sebastian Bach. James created this midi file in Cakewalk Express and I imported it into Reason 7.1 and allocated voices from the Ensoniq ESQ-1 Reboot FREE Reason Refill. I also added the electronic drums (which are all generated by ESQ-1 sounds).

It is a showcase of both James's compositional skills and the range of sounds from the Ensoniq ESQ-1 Reboot FREE Reason Refill. Enjoy!

Free ESQ-1 Reason Refill (Re-Boot) available:
Registered Reason 7.1 users can download the refill from 
http://www.howtoprogramdrums.com/ensoniq-esq-1-refill-for-propellerhead-reason-7-1/

Free ESQ-1 sfz sample pack available:
For non reason users, check out our other post for the raw samples and sfz scripts, for use with samplers like Dimension LE, Rapture, Alchemy player and Cakewalk's old sfz player.
http://www.howtoprogramdrums.com/ensoniq-esq-1-free-samples-available/

Free ESQ-1 Kontakt Pack available:
For Kontakt users, you can now download the FREE Kontakt pack exclusively from Bedroom Producers Blog
http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2014/10/27/ensoniq-esq-1-kontakt/

"BACH" By James Paddock (Ensoniq ESQ-1 )

An original, moody, atmospheric and rhythmic piece utilizing a number of the Reason Refills created by New Atlantis Audio, including Moondrum, MachineDrum Summer Breaks, Darkwater, Subrosa "Pink Moon" and "String - Classical Fantasy" from the Recoustics set.

Fun to do and pretty quick to put together back in mid August 2014. I am pleased with how it turned out. Produced and recorded in Reason 7.1

FYI
Sonata (/səˈnɑːtə/; Italian: [soˈnaːta], pl. sonate; from Latin and Italian: sonare, "to sound"), in music, literally means a piece played  [from Wikipedia]

Moondrum Sonata

An original track featuring a whole bunch of sound generators (Refills) from the "Nucleus Soundlab New Spring Bundle". It was a substantial bundle of goodies for Reason I bought back in June 2013.

I had also been listening to Alexander Brandon, Michiel van den Bos, and the "Unreal Tournament" soundtrack - so that's where my inspiration came from.

Incidentally, the Reason Refills (and patches used) are:
OB Resurrection - Anguish in Synthetics AF
Viral Outbreak - Alien Invasion AF
Pantheon - The Nothing AF
Pantheon II - Pluck ARP AF
Subtractor Essentials [_Analog]
Malstrom Essentials [Bass Tech]
Pantheon III - Ashen Light LO
Thorkit - TPSD - Analololog
NAA Healing Hands - Step Shuffle [Run] / Assorted Dry

And some Reason Factory Sound Bank Beats from Bomb Squad and a Groovemasters Rock Kit

Thanks to all the patch designers for some excellent sounds!
Adam Fielding, Lewis Osborne, Tom Pritchard, Jeremy Janzen, Theo Jordan (NAA),  the guys behind the "Essentials" and the RFSB. Props to you all!

Nucleus Spring

This song is based on the poem of the same name.
You can find more of Roger's poetry at Adverse Reactions - The Blog.
adversereactions.wordpress.com

What’s beneath, Keith,
With your reddened eyes
Your blackened teeth
And beer-breath sighs.
How many lessons from the (old and) wise
Are harboured in that drab disguise?
What potential’s unreleased, Keith?
That lust for life, that enterprise
I can almost hear those inner cries!

What do you bequeath, Keith,
What’s still there to share?
Is there self belief (Keith)
Or is the cupboard bare?
And is that beard and (mass of) tangled hair
Contrived to cover your despair?
Are there still things to unleash Keith?
I see the sadness in your stare.
Try not to take it everywhere!

The music was written and performed by Neil Paddock.

Words Copyright 2014 Roger M Adams. All rights reserved. 
Music Copyright 2014 Neil Paddock. All rights reserved.

The Keith Song (Words: Roger M Adams, Music: Neil Paddock)

Featuring the Neil Paddock ESQ - 1 Cassette SFZ patches.

Image by Eric Castro:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericcastro/1425205585
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/


Dangerous Hills [Instrumental] - Free Download

Heroes (David Bowie Cover)

I covered this magnificent song as a tribute to David Bowie, following his death a few days ago. No infringement of copyright is intended, all the rights belong to the owners and I am not profiting by publishing. I sang, played and recorded all instruments in my home studio. Everything is played on real instruments except the drums (VST plug-in).

J'ai repris cette sublime chanson comme hommage à David Bowie, suite à son décès il y a quelques jours. Tout a été enregistré en home studio sur de vrais instruments excepté la batterie (instrument VST).

[COVER] David Bowie - Space Oddity

David Bowie may be the most important and influential Rock Musician of both the 20th and 21st Centuries. 

Here's a little tribute to him. Rock On David! His music lives on!

Please consider supporting the original artist by buying the original track on i-tunes or Amazon. Thank you.

An alternative track recorded for the WA Fire Relief Fund to raise money for victims of the WA bushfires in Waroona and Yarloop.

https://soundcloud.com/davidbowiewemissyou

Check out the link above for the other entries so far...A bunch of WA musos challenged with recording a Bowie song in 3 hours!
They are FREE to download, but if you do, please donate at least $5 to the Fire Relief Appeal for those in Yarloop. Donations to the Waroona and District Fires Appeal can be made:
•Via electronic funds transfer: BSB: 306-035, Account: 2014474.
•Over the counter at any BankWest branch or agency to the dedicated appeal account BSB: 306-035, Account: 2014474
•On person at the Customer Service counter at Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace, Perth
•On the phone via credit card on 9461 3886 during normal business hours

China Girl (David Bowie Cover)

World type groove/instrumental created entirely in Reason 6. Artwork by: Saskia van Schagen (daughter of https://soundcloud.com/bastiaan-kooman)

Miles at the End

Idk how to clasify this track, one of the weirdest things I've done, hope you like it, just music!

Sigil

James Paddock - Adrenaline in the blood (Reav remix)

An orchestral soundtrack attempt which started like an orchestration practice.

Made in Cubase 6.5 using 5 instances of Miroslav Philharmonik (not fully loaded), 1 Sonik Synth 2 and 1 Retrologue.

Evil's coming

This is Version 3 of a song I originally recorded as a demo with my friend from school, Phil Andrews on an old Teac 144 (4-track) portastudio we hired on 20th December 1982. We did the whole thing in a day, including another song called Sunrise, so it was a bit rushed to say the least. 

I played drums, guitar and sang and Phil played all the keyboard parts.  This new version has been tweaked to be sung by a character in a musical in the works ("Getting Ahead"), an embittered King-to-be, called Richard. Hence the modified lyrics reflect that. 

This new version was recorded using Reason in July 2012. I have re-created Phil's original keyboard solo as best I can. I always liked it. 

I plan to re-record Sunrise over the next few days to coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of us doing that very first demo (20.12.2012) so watch this space! 

INTRO (DRUMS)

1) This situation’s a disgrace!
So many obstacles it’s time things ran at my pace!
I’m the forgotten one - my talents go unused…
The implications of the matter are… I’m not amused!

CHORUS
There’s always the same possibility
Time passes me by and it bothers me!
I must reach out and seize my opportunity
Before my moment has passed.
I’ve got all these dreams, ulterior schemes, 
It’s gotta be my own way!

2) It’s got to end this time of in-decision…
I’m clearly much more than an object of de-rision!
We need a shake-up - time to wake this dynasty!
Soon those in charge will have to sit up and defer to me! 

CHORUS
There’s always the same possibility
Time passes me by and it bothers me!
I must reach out and seize my opportunity
Before my moment has passed.
I’ve got all these dreams, ulterior schemes, 
It’s gotta be my own way!
... be my own way!

INSTRUMENTAL

3) I’m not a pessimist or a fool…
To get the right breaks you’ve got to be resourceful!
I’ve had enough of simply going with the flow…
There’s winners and losers
Boy! I’ve gotta make it big you know!

CHORUS
There’s always the same possibility
Time passes me by and it bothers me!
I must reach out and seize my opportunity
Before my moment has passed.
I’ve got all these dreams, ulterior schemes, 
It’s gotta be my own way!
... gotta be my own way!

INSTRUMENTAL (Repeat)

***

ALWAYS THE SAME (Chords - Original version)

Verse

C F C F Gm C

Chorus

Ab Gm7 Gm7 Eb

Ab Gm7 Fm Eb Gm

Ab Gm7 Gm7 Eb

Ab Bb6 Ab Bb6 Ab Eb Gm7 C

***** END *****

(C) Music by Phil Andrews, 1982-2014
(C) Words and Drums by Neil Paddock, 1982-2014

Always The Same

Free DD-5 Reboot pack not currently available due to selz closing down! Wav files, samples and rex loops 
https://
Click the "Buy" button. It's FREE to download.

If you would like to receive 150 free full midi drum tracks then check out this link:
http://www.howtoprogramdrums.com/?p=2867

Here's all 30 of the pre-programmed patterns from the Yamaha DD-5 Drum Machine. Recorded into a Focusrite Saffire USB 6 and Reason 6.5.2 with a single guitar lead.

Look out for a soon to be released DD-5 software emulation at http://howtoprogramdrums.com using this loop, chopped up into smaller wav files and rex files, and the individually sampled sounds. Subscribe to the RSS feed to be notified when available. You can subscribe by clicking on the link below and clicking the "Subscribe" button when it pops up.:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/howtoprogramdrumscom

A popular thing to do with these nowadays is "circuit bending" - bolting on additional electronic gubbins to the old unit to make the original sounds distorted. 

This one is as it would have been when new - with no circuit bending whatsoever.

There is a demo on YouTube of a similar machine at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4aqw1JPm2A

The manual in PDF format is available from:
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/pdf/emi/english/port/DD5E.PDF

If you would like to receive 150 free full midi drum tracks then check out this link:
http://www.howtoprogramdrums.com/150-free-midi-drum-tracks-by-james-paddock/

Yamaha DD-5 Demo Patterns

A collaboration between myself and Tom Pritchard. All synths and the main song structure are by Tom Pritchard, with additional arrangement, drums & percussion, guitars, vocals and atmosphere by myself.

I'd been put off of collaborations for a while as I always ended up getting stalled when working on something, either through lethargy or just not feeling where the idea was going. I figured it was about time I had another crack at it, and last year asked Tom if he'd be interested in working on something together. He already had a rough song idea to work with, so he sent that over and I did my thing with it and we bounced it back and forth a few times until we ended up with this.

Download link is in WAV format, if you'd prefer an MP3 then please use this link.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9860948/CollabMP3/Contrails.mp3

Adam Fielding & Tom Pritchard - Contrails

Neil Paddock is a multi instrumentalist and songwriter. 

Selz stuff is on (neilpaddock.gumroad.com) now.

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