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Orchestral MP3 Music:
1996
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Riff2 Origin: April 10th, 1996 Lifespan: 11h 35m Attention Span: 5m 00s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: My first complete orchestral piece. The opening bars are from a guitar riff (hence the name) I made up in the middle of the ocean. |
Download File size: Approx. 4.7 MB ©1996 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Temptation Overture Origin: April 24th, 1996 Lifespan: 10h 31m Attention Span: 5m 05s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: I started this piece by experimenting with volume swells. The opening chord progression and melody were written on guitar. |
Download File size: Approx. 4.8 MB ©1996 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
1997
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Contemplation Origin: January 23rd, 1997 Lifespan: 5h 31m Attention Span: 2m 48s Resurrection Factor: 1 |
Etiology: This piece was written before 'Rain March', and much like that one, its inspiration is gone from my memory. I don't even remember why I named it 'Contemplation'... ironic, eh? |
Download File size: Approx. 2.6 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Maggie's Grace Origin: January 31st, 1997 Lifespan: 6h 10m Attention Span: 4m 04s Resurrection Factor: 2 |
Etiology: I wrote this piece for my mother. It is dedicated to her. |
Download File size: Approx. 3.8 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Rain March Origin: February 17th, 1997 Lifespan: 3h 47m Attention Span: 3m 08s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: An early exlporation that went unnamed until it was completed. A phantom piece, its inspiration lies deep in my psyche, unknown to all including its creator. |
Download File size: Approx. 2.9 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Shifting Currents Origin: July 23rd, 1997 Lifespan: 2h 24m Attention Span: 1m 56s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: This composition was simply an experiment with key changes. I wrote a single passage and transposed it a few times to hear what effect would take place. It was a mere building block for future compositions. |
Download File size: Approx. 1.8 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Var. Themes fr. Michael (Orchestral) Origin: July 26th, 1997 Lifespan: 0h 48m Attention Span: 2m 37s Resurrection Factor: 2 |
Etiology: I took multiple passages from my electronic composition named 'Michael' and converted it to this symphonic passage. I eventually combined the two. |
Download File size: Approx. 2.5 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Summer's End Origin: July 26th, 1997 Lifespan: 7h 22m Attention Span: 3m 00s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: This piece started out as a scale study and grew into a full work with key & tempo changes. It's theme is of overcoming fear and having fun. It is dedicated to its most avid fan, my good friend Al. |
Download File size: Approx. 2.8 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Scottish Attempt Origin: August 3rd, 1997 Lifespan: 1h 22m Attention Span: 2m 53s Resurrection Factor: 1 |
Etiology: The title quite simply states the inspiration for this piece. It was my 'attempt' at composing Scottish music, and I do use the word 'attempt' loosely... |
Download File size: Approx. 2.7 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Gallop Dance Origin: August 7th, 1997 Lifespan: 5h 28m Attention Span: 3m 07s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: Based off a simple guitar chord progression, I created this upbeat, almost ballroom-esque piece, though I imagine dancing to it would be a workout. The title should be self explanatory. |
Download File size: Approx. 2.9 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Lamination Origin: September 28th, 1997 Lifespan: 2h 42m Attention Span: 3m 08s Resurrection Factor: 2 |
Etiology: Named 'Lamination' for 2 reasons: the layers of melody I add individually and the phonic likeness to the word 'lamentation'. Its theme is about someone (the oboe) being overcome by fear. |
Download File size: Approx. 2.9 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Symphome Origin: September 29th, 1997 Lifespan: 2h 45m Attention Span: 2m 09s Resurrection Factor: 1 |
Etiology: Just a fast paced symphonic piece with a psycho timpani. A fun piece, but that is about it. Do I really need to explain its title? |
Download File size: Approx. 2.0 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Amy's Confusion Origin: October 18th, 1997 Lifespan: 2h 44m Attention Span: 3m 24s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: This piece was based off a simple guitar chord progression. The title came after completion, based on the reaction of someone who didn't really care for what I thought was enjoyable. To me, they were confused. |
Download File size: Approx. 3.2 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Majestic Voyage Origin: December 1st, 1997 Lifespan: 7h 17m Attention Span: 3m 29s Resurrection Factor: 1 |
Etiology: No real inspiration for this piece, I just wrote it. It is one of my favorite compositions, evoking an image of an wayward king returning to his country after many years abroad. |
Download File size: Approx. 3.3 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Bachish Origin: December 26th, 1997 Lifespan: 0h 32m Attention Span: 1m 18s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: My attempt to imitate J.S. Bach. The pace of this piano piece is constantly flowing, and attribute of Bach's music that I've always enjoyed. |
Download File size: Approx. 1.2 MB ©1997 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
1998
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Orbs Origin: May 6th, 1998 Lifespan: 0h 40m Attention Span: 1m 40s Resurrection Factor: 4 |
Etiology: Suffering from a warm sense of well-being, "Orbs" was born one fateful night in May. The next day I recovered and this piece was put on indefinite hiatus. |
Download File size: Approx. 1.6 MB ©1998 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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pamtim Origin: June 20th, 1998 Lifespan: 4h 47m Attention Span: 1m 19s Resurrection Factor: 3 |
Etiology: My favorite introduction arrangement. This is my goto piece when I want to say "please allow me to introduce myself..." |
Download File size: Approx. 1.2 MB ©1998 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
2002
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Guinevere Origin: March 17th, 2002 Lifespan: 20h 54m Attention Span: 6m 51s Resurrection Factor: 2 |
Etiology: I was learning to play Beethovens' "Moonlight Sonata (adagio sostenuto)" when this one came along. Also my first time out with live MIDI recording. Lots of fun doing this one. |
Download File size: Approx. 6.4 MB ©2002 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Snapbox Road Origin: July 5th, 2002 Lifespan: 11h 22m Attention Span: 3m 15s Resurrection Factor: 2 |
Etiology: A piece that I consider to be very elegant. Its inspiration is personal, so I won't go into any details about it. Hope you enjoy it though. |
Download File size: Approx. 3.1 MB ©2002 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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G# avotte in A minor Origin: October 27th, 2002 Lifespan: 18h 07m Attention Span: 3m 10s Resurrection Factor: 0 |
Etiology: I wrote this upbeat melody on the guitar one night, and then a harmony line. It came together with ease, but I spent much time experimenting with it timing, hence the long Lifespan. This is lively dance piece. |
Download File size: Approx. 3.0 MB ©2002 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Rival's Revelry Origin: December 29th, 2002 Lifespan: 11h 30m Attention Span: 4m 52s Resurrection Factor: 1 |
Etiology: This peice started as a pipe organ movement, but I changed to a brass section and it took off. Its theme is of two rivals accepting their differences & celebrating the day, all disputes forgotten for the moment. |
Download File size: Approx. 4.6MB ©2002 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
2003
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Meditation I Origin: February 15th, 2003 Lifespan: 2h 17m Attention Span: 2m 01s Resurrection Factor: 3 |
Etiology: This piece has a very sad but elegant sound to it. No real inspiration for this one, I just wrote it. |
Download File size: Approx. 1.9 MB ©2003 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Denouement (Rough Draft) Origin: July 27th, 2003 Lifespan: 10h 57m Attention Span: 7m 30s Resurrection Factor: 4 |
Etiology: A fast paced piece, still in the "rough draft" stage. |
Download File size: Approx. 7.1 MB ©2003 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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"30" Origin: August 26th, 2003 Lifespan: 35h 03m Attention Span: 10m 46s Resurrection Factor: 3 |
Etiology: This composition was written as a gift. |
Download File size: Approx. 10.1 MB ©2003 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Exile (PMV) Origin: October, 12th, 2003 Lifespan: 20h 34m Attention Span: 5m 54s Resurrection Factor: 3 |
Etiology: This piece is a precursor to my 1997 piece "Majestic Voyage." Consider it a flashback sequence. I incorporated elements from many of my previous incomplete pieces. |
Download File size: Approx. 5.5 MB ©2003 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Mimir's Well Origin: December, 6th, 2003 Lifespan: --h --m Attention Span: 7m 55s Resurrection Factor: 5 |
Etiology: A 'complete for now' composition. The title refers to Norse mythology. This piece is meant to describe what a person feels when they drink from said well. |
Download File size: Approx. 7.4 MB ©2003 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Darkseve Quarry Origin: December, 27th, 2003 Lifespan: 23h 36m Attention Span: 3m 38s Resurrection Factor: 5 |
Etiology: This composition is intended to be a sound track to the opening scene of story I have outlined. I will post the events that are occuring with the music at a future date. |
Download File size: Approx. 3.4 MB ©2003 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
2004
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foragirl Origin: February 21st, 2004 Lifespan: 71h 28m Attention Span: 6m 08s Resurrection Factor: 5 |
Etiology: The first installment of a larger dedication I am writing. I wrote many ideas for this one that do not appear in this particular piece, hence the large Life Span. Look for future installments |
Download File size: Approx. 5.8 MB ©2004 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Kismet Origin: April 25th, 2004 Lifespan: 33h 55m Attention Span: 7m 27s Resurrection Factor: 3 |
Etiology: Symphonic attempt to express the wonderfully strange aspects of life that seem to be more than just mere chance. An adventure in embracing fate rather than denying it. |
Download File size: Approx. 6.8 MB ©2004 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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empty... a dirge. Origin: May 9th, 2004 Lifespan: 11h 00m Attention Span: 3m 17s Resurrection Factor: 2 |
Etiology: A somber and simple piano piece. I may embellish on this funeral march later, but something about it just seems right to me for now hence the low resurrection factor. |
Download File size: Approx. 4.5 MB ©2004 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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foragirltoo Origin: May 11th, 2004 Lifespan: 87h 44m Attention Span: 6m 19s Resurrection Factor: 3 |
Etiology: The second installment of a dedication I began in February. Not just a piano piece this time around. Most of the ideas I wrote for this dedication are now used, so future installments are not currently planned but may turn up eventually. |
Download File size: Approx. 8.7 MB ©2004 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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Fly Origin: May 28th, 2004 Lifespan: 5h 20m Attention Span: 4m 08s Resurrection Factor: 3 |
Etiology: This is a birthday piece for Kirsty, a friend I met in my favorite chat room. Since I wrote it for her birthday, I had her give it its title. Happy Birthday and many more to come! |
Download File size: Approx. 3.8 MB ©2004 by Christopher M. Carlson. |
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