Échappé En Pointe (“Escaping On Point”) is a musical journey of beauty, mystery, and freedom. The flowing piano and passionate string performances are realized through the delicate yet invigorating visions of ballet dance. Escape into the realm of beauty and dreams.
The piece is “Cinematic Style.” Written on a dreary, rainy day… my vision for the track was to create a beautiful landscape of sound using piano and solo strings. After writing the piece, I envisioned ballet dancing as a visual and thus was the video’s inspiration.
About the Piece
The piece has essentially two sections: dreamy and mystical in (unusual) 7/4 and 6/4 times, and a second that is hopeful, invigorating, and optimistic (6/4 time).
The piano takes center stage here with multiple tracks: an ostinato, melody, and other effects. The violin and cello are introduced in the hopeful section to give a more harmonious and lyrical sound. Other instruments to support the soundscape are analog synths, string pads, cymbals, bassoon, french horn, and double bass.
How the Piece was Made
Virtual Instruments used were Cinesample’s Piano in Blue and Spitfire Audio’s Solo Strings. Analog synthesizer sounds were programmed and performed on a Nord Stage EX.
“Piano in Blue” is wonderful to use in this type of piece with its artsy vibe. I especially like changing the brightness and velocity responses with the mod wheel (usually in separate passes) to give more dynamic contrast for sections or different parts.
The solo strings took a bit of programming to get to sing correctly, however, I am happy with the result.
I hope you enjoy the piece. Appreciate your thoughts on the music and video.
Music written and produced by Brandon Walker.
Video footage courstesy of Pixabay, Pexels, and Adobe Stock.
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