Incompetech http://incompetech.com/static/ For Royalty-Free music, and whiz-bang documents. en Copyright 2009 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:26:05 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Dream Composing I usually have a soundtrack when I dream. This time, I was able to get it recorded before it flew off into the ether. It is a simple piece with an odd feel... in that it is mostly a 3/3/2/3/3 feel... but not always.

Dances and Dames

So, if you've been sending music commissions to my dreams... congrats, you found an effective way to jump the queue.

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/07/dream_composing.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/07/dream_composing.html Music Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:26:05 -0600 Epic Sounds Truth of the Legend - one of my favorite new pieces.

Rising Game

Living Voyage - Eastern fusion

Willow and the Light

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Captain Stargood


A neat retro piece. Brilliant! BRILLIANT, I SAY!


Tamu Öyküleri Bölüm I - Kan ve Vanilya




This is an amazing piece.
It is like a modern film noir.
Strangely, I'm the only guy in the credits who is not Turkish. You should check this out just to hear the voice acting. This may be my new favourite language.


iPhone Apps



Just a couple of interesting apps from the iPhone App store. Kolonists, and AirCoaster 3D.


NASA


Plus, NASA Blueshift asked me to put a direct link in for those people who listen to podcasts - but don't have iTunes. So, for both of you; Here you go! :-)

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Yay, NASA!

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/06/blueshift.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/06/blueshift.html Sightings Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:27:33 -0600 New Friendly and more... Here's a new featured piece:
New Friendly

It is similar to the smash hit "deliberate thought", but with a lot more harmonic motion.

Also new, 2 pieces with solo voice...
Long Road Ahead in 2 versions.
Private Reflection


And...
Fast Talkin a noir-like piece.

Cheers all!

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/06/new_friendly_and_more.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/06/new_friendly_and_more.html Music Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:19:36 -0600 Afghanistan! Are you in Afghanistan with a camera?
Do you know anyone in Afghanistan with a camera?

Join in and use the your talents in a contest!

http://contest.afghanistanmatters.com/

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/06/afghanistan.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/06/afghanistan.html Sightings Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:58:32 -0600 A short Case Study for a short piece

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/a_short_case_study_for_a_short.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/a_short_case_study_for_a_short.html Sightings Sat, 30 May 2009 19:47:24 -0600 Melodica Demo

From the blurry nether regions of YouTube, comes an awesome little iPhone app called "Melodica".
It is $0.99. Seriously people. I don't care how musical you are or are not - this app is a blast. Go get it!

You can get the file under a Public Domain license at FreePD.
Did I say Public Domain? Oh yeah. Public Domain.

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/melodica_demo.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/melodica_demo.html Music Sun, 24 May 2009 21:33:08 -0600 New Paper? Yeah, its been a while since that headline came up!
Behold!


Grid Lined


Grid-Lined PDF Generator - - Multiple boxes per each writing line.

It doesn't need to be as big as it is shown there... you can really cram in the little lines if you want! ...for your more-exacting rambling manifestos.

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/new_paper.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/new_paper.html Documents Thu, 14 May 2009 02:09:15 -0600 Awesome new sightings! The always entertaining "Damsel in this Dress".


Damsel In...This DRESS! Rhe De Ville: CUTLETS ~ Chapter 3
by Rhe_De_Ville

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THERE'S MORE!

The super informative and pleasant podcast from NASA:
Blueshift

And a... related(?) podcast - wherein the host comments on my music in the ep for May 9:
UFO Thinktank


- Cheers, all!

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/awesome_new_sightings.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/awesome_new_sightings.html Sightings Wed, 13 May 2009 21:18:33 -0600 Stuff I Use > I was wondering if you would do a blog post that mentions all of the
> different software and hardware you use to create your music.
> - Ken

Sure thing!

Hardware:
I have 2 computers, one iMac, and a white MacBook. 4 gig of RAM in each (depends on location)
MIDI controller: Axiom 61 from M-Audio
Audio Interface: 1 Firepod, and an AudioBox (depends on location)
Monitors: Mackie 824s

Software:
Logic Studio (sometimes Garageband)
Garritan sample sets, all the Apple Jam Packs, Steinberg Virtual Guitarist 2, and East West Symphonic Choirs.

Huh. I thought it was more complicated. Well, there you go!

- Kevin MacLeod


]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/stuff_i_use.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/05/stuff_i_use.html Music Thu, 07 May 2009 19:16:00 -0600 Overdue New Music Oh, I've been working - just not posting much... here's round one of catch-up posting.

Soporific
Cambodian Odyssey

New choirs:
Schmetterling
Darkness Is Coming

Meditations:
Winter Reflections
Tranquility


]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/04/overdue_new_music.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/04/overdue_new_music.html Music Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:35:31 -0600 A Prayer

In the time of great economic turmoil comes a momentary reflection.

]]> http://incompetech.com/static/2009/04/a_prayer.html http://incompetech.com/static/2009/04/a_prayer.html Sightings Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:58:52 -0600 Do you have a pile of my music? I received a request from Mark in Ireland who would like a DVD of my music. Somehow there is a monthly limit there that is insanely low for bandwidth.
For tax reasons impossible for me to understand - I can not ship a physical product (without incurring a pile more paperwork).

But you can! Let me know if you have a collection of music from my site that you're willing to ship to Ireland.
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Update! Paul from Scotland has everything, and says he'll send it out!
In less than 5 hours - hooked it up. Awesome everyone! Especially awesome to Paul.

Cheers.

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Damsel In...This DRESS! Rhe De Ville: CUTLETS ~ Chapter 2
by Rhe_De_Ville

A perfect setting for the Danse of Questionable Tuning. Sadly, Bryan is currently on tour with his cello, and I expect this performance will not be able to be repeated ever. :-)

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