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Be Enouraged
Your value is in who you are, not in what you do.
The Story Behind Common Grace
WHO:
Common Grace - Produced by TaurusBeats for The Genius collection
The details for this track were a little confusing at first because of the way LifeScapes does its collections, I guess. Anyway, here is the track info to the best of my knowledge.
Sample Facts
Lotus Moon
Artist: Wayne Jones, Karen Hua-Qi Han, Mark Hollingsworth
Album: Relaxing Orient (LifeScapes: The World Traveler)
Released: 2007
Writer: Wayne Jones
Label: Compass Productions
Producer: Wayne Jones
WHAT:
Common Grace is a RnB Soul Groove Sample Flip Beatreflecting some of my long road trips across the United States.
Music type: sample flip beat, instrumental, remix, RnB, Soul, Groove, world, international, fantasy, travel, driving, road trips
Tempo: 94 bpm Medium
Instruments: drums, upright bass, violins, cellos, piano, electronic keys, rhodes, chimes
RnB, Soul, Smooth Groove, medium tempo, medium energy, quest, journey, rebirth cinematic, Sample Flip Beat for Muzak, Study, Lounge 94 bpm
WHEN:
9/25/2009 2:35:17 PM
WHERE:
Alexandria, Virginia, USA - The Pentagon
My wife was statined at the Pentagon, so we were living in Alexandria, Virginia, in the Kingstown area.
I remember catching the Metro rail to downtown DC to go to work at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
I grew up in Southeast, Washington, DC, but I wasn't fond of being back in the city. (I love slower-pace living.)
Met some great people and had some wonderful experiences.
Here are some snapshots from my life story at the time I made this song.
WHY:
I made this sample flip beat after listening to a wonderful piece of music from the "LifeScapes" collection that I bought from Target.
This GRACE is extended to you from God our Father through Jesus Christ our Lord.
One of my "epic beats" from "The Genius" collection.
HOW:
Created with Propellerhead Reason, Akai MPD32, M-Audio Oxygen 8 MIDI controller
Moods
You already know that I create moody instrumental music, but you may not know that I always want to hear how what I create affects other people.
Here is how I attempted to describe the moods for this music:
abstract, repetitive, atmospheric, ambient, dreamy, elegant, graceful, ethereal, heavenly, hypnotic, lush, magical, shimmering, swirling, grows, busy, catchy, adventurous, emotional, heartwarming, Positive, optimistic, bright, carefree, happy, inspirational, uplifting, satisfied, contented, upbeat, punchy, quirky, relaxed, laid back, peaceful, calm, romantic, strong, confident, epic, majestic
Your feedback is very important to me me. What do you thin?.
What mood does this mood put you in? How does this music make you feel? Please, let me know in the comments section below.
Themes
I think about my music in story form. Every song or beat I make is telling a story or part of a story. Here are some Music Storylines or Plots for this song.
Voyage and Return
- Main character travels to unfamiliar place, meets new characters and overcomes a series of trials, while trying to get home.
- The new friendships and new-found wisdom allow them to find their way back home again.
The Quest
- Hero sets out in search of a specific prize, overcoming a series of challenges and temptations.
- Hero has hindering flaws to overcome to succeed.
- Hero is accompanied by a group of comrades with complementary, supportive skills.
Music for Movies
Do you think my music would fit in one of the movies below? Let me know what you think in the comments section below.
Movies Now Playing
Kung Fu Panda 4
Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.
Damsel
A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.
No Way Up
Characters from different backgrounds are thrown together when the plane they're travelling on crashes into the Pacific Ocean. A nightmare fight for survival ensues with the air supply running out and dangers creeping in from all sides.
Argylle
When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway's fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by her cat Alfie and Aiden, a cat-allergic spy, Elly races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers as the line between Conway's fictional world and her real one begins to blur.
The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon
The arrogant, third most-wanted criminal in Taiwan, decides to get rid of the top two competitors and crowns himself the most-wanted criminal before dying.
Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate
Megamind's former villain team, The Doom Syndicate, has returned. Our newly crowned blue hero must now keep up evil appearances until he can assemble his friends (Roxanne, Ol' Chum and Keiko) to stop his former evil teammates from launching Metro City to the Moon.
Use Suggestions
I would love fo my music to be used in films, commercials, videos, video games. But I can also see my music being used in elevators, waiting rooms and lounges - you know, the background music in those places.
I can see people listening to my music on long road trips. The coolest vision I had was of a symphony orchestra playing my music. That would be DOPE!
My daughter commented that I make "steady study music" - music she would listen to focus while studying.
What do you suggest? Where can you picture my music being used? In what ways and what venues can you see people using my music? Tell me in the comments section.