Apollo Lee 52 Tracks in 52 Weeks

Quiescence

In 52 Tracks, Ambient, Music on February 22, 2008 with 1 comment

Title: Apollo Lee – Quiescence
Date: February 22, 2008
Software: Logic Pro 8
Genre: Ambient
Timing: 8:00 @ 40 bpm

What I Like About It

1. I like the harmonic stack (Am7 Dm7 Cm7 F7). It’s consonant and still has some dissonance at the same time.
2. There are a few deep pedal tones, especially F.
3. The chords mesh together easily, no matter which voices I pick in which combinations.
4. The instrument I’m using is beautiful and doesn’t linger on note transitions.

What I Don’t Like About It

1. Some notes distort slightly, even at low volume.
2. I didn’t try to incorporate the mod wheel, or even program it in. This would have been fairly interesting.
3. I could have done much more with the harmony—specifically, building and releasing tension with dissonance.
4. Many of the transitions are either overly loud or chords that dissipate abruptly.

Note: These are rough drafts. Constructive criticism is welcomed, of course.

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