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A Half Remembered Hallelujah

Machinations

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Turn Around

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I Need To Know

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Ahead Of The Storm

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Respite

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Holographic Paintings

Happy And Contented Music Pack Sampler

After hearing this charming and haunting tune just once, I couldn't forget about it. Since my Polish language skills are non-existent and I was afraid to mangle the words in sung form, I made a VERY basic keyboard version. One English title of this song is "Oh Little Star That Shone So Bright"...but if any kindly Polish listeners can advise me on a more accurate suggestion, feel free to comment! 

FREE Download: Polish Christmas Song O Gwiazdeczko Coś Błyszczała/O Little Star That Shone So Bright

I think it's safe to say that the piano and I came to an accord that day. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/yMz-Lm77HyQ


Piano Cover: From Where I Am (Enya)..."Slightly" Arranged

I decided to let my freak flag fly...but just a little bit for starters. This is exactly what the title says it is: a short piano sketch which I then simply reversed the sound on (no other instruments, filters, or added effects).

One-Minute Backwards Piano Triviality: Waiting

Another vocal relic from who-knows-when (there do seem to be a few of those bumping around). At one time, I was so taken with the Mediaeval Baebes' rendition of this Elizabethan poem that I went ahead and made my own. Yes, I know it would sound better with some FX, but my "new" computer still refuses to open almost all of my audio programs. I couldn't think of instrumentation that would complement the tune without taking away from the vocal line, so it never got a full arrangement. I think of this one as "neo-Elizabethan"...

Acapella: My Care Is Like My Shadow [Raw Audio]

I noticed that there weren't really any harp solo arrangements yet, so I went for it. Yes, I know it's a bit simple. If I had more time, I would have tried a few more verses/elaborations or something, but alas, I could only devote a couple of hours to this (yes, hours...I never claimed to be quick :-)). I added the little bit at the beginning because it occurred to me that bards might not always constantly have their instruments 100% tuned (too drunk/tired, instruments in need of repair, not enough time, etc), so the first little flourish would be their version of a sound check and/or a way to get everyone's attention before the song started up. In the spirit of bardic music, this is NOT meant to be a verbatim transcription. There are slight differences in rhythm and even melody from other written versions I've seen (because let's face it, this tune has a lot of wiggle room in that way).  Image courtesy of the French TES Wiki site. Absolutely all composer credit goes to Jeremy Soule, Bethesda/ZeniMax, and the original/official Skyrim creator team.  

Youtube version: https://youtu.be/mgmVuwxEruA

UPDATE 3-10-2016: wow, 500 plays in 3 weeks - you guys are awesome! 

UPDATE 4-2016: you fine people continue to amaze me by raising the play count to over 1,000 in less than 2 months.  XOXO :=) :=)

Skyrim "Age Of Oppression" Harp Solo Instrumental Arrangement (cover, sort of)

Here's the reward for everyone who got the play count on my "Age of Oppression" version (https://soundcloud.com/the-novel-composer/skyrim-age-of-oppression-harp-solo-instrumental-coverarrangement) to 1,000 in less than 2 months. In case you didn't know, this is a huge feat for someone who isn't a DJ, rapper, or habitual singer. Soundclouders can be awesome!

This time, I did everything by ear and imagination since there are basically no arrangements out there right now (except for some TAB if you *really* hunt around). Man oh man, I won't be repeating that experience anytime soon (I'm embarrassed to admit how many hours I put into this fairly simple arrangement!). I started out with a single instrument, but there were just too many notes for one person to realistically play, so it became a duet - sort of. Generated with software.

So enjoy, Ebonhearts. Absolutely all tune credit goes to the copyright owners (Bethesda Softworks/ZeniMax) and trobairitz extraordinaire MALUKAH!!!!!!!

For the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwIyb8k19ro

FREE Download: "Three Hearts As One" - Instrumental Harp/Piano Duet (ESO/Elder Scrolls Online Cover)

Ex-novelist and former classical singer, now an indie composer. Primarily focusing on instrumental music ranging between neoclassical, ambient atmo, New Age, folk, and whatever the kids call adult contempo these days. Currently undergoing some Soundcloud profile and URL adjustments, bear with me while I tidy things up a bit.

Firjii (Kathy Warnecke, a.k.a. The Novel Composer)

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