New stuff

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)

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)

This is a different, more bluesey version of Incidental Lover. Words from an original poem by Roger M Adams, music arranged and performed (guitars, bass, keyboards and vocals) by Neil Paddock. 
I was thinking of Albatross and Fleetwood Mac when I created this.
Recorded in July 2015 using Reason 7.
I may have tweaked Roger's words a little here and there.
Once again I was inspired to create some music by Roger's wonderful prose. You can find more of Roger's poetry at Adverse Reactions - The Blog.
https://adversereactions.wordpress.com

Incidental Lover V.2 (By Roger M Adams and Neil Paddock)

Poems that I have written, which mark events and observations over the years, with a little bit of humour thrown in.

Neil Paddock is a multi instrumentalist and songwriter. 

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