I just released my first album, Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

[Vets]

I just released my first album, Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

I took the photo for the album cover while patchskiing at Forestdale Divide last month.
Yes, that is Penny behind me on the snow.

I'll post some links below.
Please listen, feel free to share, and of course download. I'll have a CD version coming out early next month.

Website with sound clips and links to Spotify, Amazon and CD Baby:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

A YouTube page for my album, Soundtracks In Search Of A Film, with full versions of all 22 tracks:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...owDkwGWrw5Mfuv

A 3-D Proof View of my upcoming CD:
http://duplication.cdbaby.com/AVLFla...D#.W2t4oi2ZM_V

Cheers,

Stev

[OregonDead]

Thanks for sharing. That's a lot of tracks. I cicked through a few of the youtubes last night on my phone. Some fun sounding stuff in there. I can see it being a soundtrack or something.

Is that all you on some sort of organ or synth or something or other instruments/players too?

[Vets]

Thanks for sharing. That's a lot of tracks. I cicked through a few of the youtubes last night on my phone. Some fun sounding stuff in there. I can see it being a soundtrack or something.

Is that all you on some sort of organ or synth or something or other instruments/players too?

Thank you. All the tracks were created using GarageBand. I played all of the "instruments" myself using three different types of keyboards. On most tracks I used my actual computer's QWERTY keyboard. I only recently added a two-octave CME Xkey and a four-octave M-Audio Key Studio. I played all of the "drum" parts with the exception of part of a couple of tracks, where I used some of the drum loops GarageBand provides.
I'm thrilled that you heard soundtracks when listening. That is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks again.

[Harry]

Wow. That is very cool.

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan
I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Conjunction
This is the opening track of Soundtracks In Search Of A Film. I would describe it as having connecting or intersecting themes.
Instrumentation – Synthesizers, Bass, Clavinet, Strings, Electronic Drums
Direct YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pcJ...w5Mfuv&index=2

Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan
I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Trail Ride
This started as a drive toward rockabilly that shifted into sort of a “Western Twang” sound. I’m pretty happy and take pride in the guitar sounds I was able to achieve on a computer keyboard.
Instrumentation – Drums. Upright Bass, Clavinet, Guitars
Direct YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8WY...w5Mfuv&index=2

Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film is definitely snow and ski related.

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan

I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Zarameyuki Cycles

Zarameyuki is the Japanese word for “corn snow.” Corn snow is my second favorite type of snow to ski, with fresh powder being my favorite. For corn snow to develop there needs to be cycles of melting and freezing of snow which often occurs in the spring. This song goes through three sections or cycles representing the early morning freeze followed by a melt or thaw and then ends with a refreeze or setup in the evening.

Instrumentation – Synthesizers, Orchestral Kit, Harp, Marimbas, Orchestral Choir Voices, Upright Bass

Direct YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwv6...owDkwGWrw5Mfuv

Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan
I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Theme Book

This track explores turning pages and transitioning through different themes.

Instrumentation – Clavinet, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Orchestral Kit, Strings, Acoustic Guitar, Harp

Direct YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ofY...w5Mfuv&index=4


Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[SumJongGuy]

Video game music is a popular outlet for these types of projects. Also, Presidents of The United States of America ended up doing porno movie soundtracks after sales of their hit album petered out..

[Peruvian]

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan

I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Approaches

This is one of my favorite tracks. It reminds me of being in sort of a rhythmic trance while hiking up to find snow patches to ski.

Instrumentation – Synthesizers, Marimba

Direct YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E25w...owDkwGWrw5Mfuv

Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan

I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

This Robe

What I would imagine hearing if a Rasta version of Ric Flair was entering the wrestling ring.

Instrumentation – Drums, Organ, Guitar, Bass, Chinese Kit, Marimba, Vibraphone, Piano, Clavinet, Brass

Direct YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_czH...owDkwGWrw5Mfuv


Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan

I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Recovery

I recorded this track immediately after oral surgery. I hope it sounds better than I felt that day.

Instrumentation – Drums, Synthesizers
Direct YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZaK...w5Mfuv&index=7

Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan

I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Consecutive Catch
This track moves in circular motions and has the feel of being in the zone to throw and catch Gel boomerangs. This might also work well for a time-lapse piece.
Instrumentation - Synthesizers
Direct YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3pI...w5Mfuv&index=8

Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[deepsouthmafia]

Listening now- sounds great!

How does one get a release on Spotify?

[Vets]

Listening now- sounds great!

How does one get a release on Spotify?

Thanks!
The release on Spotify was taken care of by cdbaby. I went with their pro level release which also includes publishing, a UPC code, and more.

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan
I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Let’s Go Bowling
This song has being playing in my head in its entirety for many years. It feels so good get out this demo version. This is the only vocal track on Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.
Instrumentation – Drums, Brass, Strings, Upright Bass, Piano, Organ, Guitar, Vocals
Direct YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaMM...w5Mfuv&index=9
Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan
I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.
Cicadas Crawling
This could be a macro photography soundtrack for moving insects.
Instrumentation – Electronic Drums, Piano, Synthesizers, Orchestral Kit
Direct YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b35K...5Mfuv&index=10
Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film
Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan
I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

West By Southwest
This track with a jazzy feel was recorded while flying across the country back home to Nevada on Southwest Airlines flights.
Instrumentation – Pianos, Synthesizer, Vibraphone, Orchestral Choir, Marimba, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass
Direct YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZaZ...5Mfuv&index=11
Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[Vets]

Today’s Track from Soundtracks In Search Of A Film

Liner notes and links by Stev Fargan
I hope to provide interesting background information about each track as well as get you interested in other tracks from the album Soundtracks In Search Of A Film.

Tunnel
Driving up to, through, and then out of a tunnel.
Instrumentation – Synthesizers, Electronic Drums, Drums
Direct YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihXu...5Mfuv&index=12
Album website:
https://stevfargan.hearnow.com

[nateski]

how do you get your stuff on spotify?

[willywhit]

good start. my buddy Stubbs has a bunch of stuff that would work great for a movie soundtrack. check this out. you might be inspired
El Segundo

[Vets]

how do you get your stuff on spotify?

The release on Spotify was taken care of by cdbaby. I went with their pro level release which also includes publishing, a UPC code, and more.

[Vets]

good start. my buddy Stubbs has a bunch of stuff that would work great for a movie soundtrack. check this out. you might be inspired
El Segundo

Willywhit, Thanks for sharing this. I love the guitar sound your buddy Stubbs has. The drum sticks on bongos is pretty cool too.

[willywhit]

Willywhit, Thanks for sharing this. I love the guitar sound your buddy Stubbs has. The drum sticks on bongos is pretty cool too.

it reminds me of this scene in pulp fiction. the Music in twisted movie scenes really makes it. I'll put up some more relavant Stubbs stuff. He's a good buddy, tours with charlie musselwhite. Love that surf guitar sound sound. Dick Dake, The Centurians, etc