.::Structures::.
Well, as I didn't see any other topics anywhere about the album, and it seemed to me that this would be the best place to put it, I'm making this topic to discuss Structures! 
I listened to the Malex Minute episode endorsing Structures a couple days after last Christmas, and boy did I like the sound of it! I only happened to come here and buy the CD last week, and it came to my doorstep on Tuesday! Since then, I've put it on play on my iPod and stereo pretty much nonstop, as it works well as a nice soundtrack to drawing and reading. 
I started reading Dune the day I got it, and I noticed that when reading the beginning chapter, it seemed like the beats and sounds from the songs were playing along to the words as I read. It was pretty funny, and thought I don't think anyone else will notice that, I suggest someone try and see if it works for them! 
My favorite part of the album is the way that the songs seem to come together and form one giant song. Most of the albums I get have the styles and stuff switch majorly when finishing and starting another song. Structures flowed very well together in my opinion.
Anyway, any other comments?
There isn't much more to say, is there?
Structures pwns ...
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-Adam Savage, Mythbusters
The normal ones are boring. They all run-off screaming toward sanity. We just sit there at laugh at their sad attempts.
Hey, wow...
Thanks guys! If there's one thing I like more than compliments, it's... I give up!
Seriously though, I'm really glad you guys like the CD.
I should also mention I've started work on some new tracks now that are (almost literally) rocking my socks off. As I mentioned before, I'm not planning on releasing another full-length album for a while. Instead, I'm going to focus on releasing EPs of varying styles and complexities.
So hopefully I'll be able to share some of these things with you guys quite soon.
ttyl
--Alex Markley
"Y'all live long and prosper, ya hear?"
Alex Markley
“Objects in mirror seem closer than they appear.”
Oh.
While it kinda saddens me to not get to expect another album any time soon, I do hope to hear more in those other things.. what did you say? EPs?
What does that stand for?
Also, I agree with all of the comments on the ...As I mentioned before..., ans I would totally buy a box set of Minutes. And I guess you could fit more if there was a bit less theme song.
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I love Structures
I especially like listening to it in the car. Especially, especially if I'm not very happy. Structures doesn't actually cheer me up. It's more like it soothes me. I really love the tracks, Optimistic (Interlude), Smooth, and Tinman (Piano Solo). And my hands down favorite is Once Called Home.
Of course, my favorites change over time, so if I've listed my favorites before, they may have been different. I guess it kind of depends on my mood.
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I get up, I walk, I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing. - Hillel
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I get up, I walk, I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing. - Hillel
Yeah...
My favorites of Structures are "Everything is New", "Turnabout", and "Dark Consequence". I'm not really sure which beats all for me, but I think it might be "Everything is New".
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-Salmonela Drops-
My favorites were Runaround, dnb4themassive, Structures, and Once Called Home.
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- Christoph Jenkins
ditto that
also Soulwell and Horizon 4.0!!!
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I reject your reality and substitute my own!
-Adam Savage, Mythbusters
The normal ones are boring. They all run-off screaming toward sanity. We just sit there at laugh at their sad attempts.
EPs
"I do hope to hear more in those other things.. what did you say? EPs? What does that stand for?"
I believe it stands for "Extended Play". It's an archaic term from the days when vinyl records were mainstream. All it really means today is a collection of music that's too short to really be considered an album.
The idea is that, with a shorter format, I'll be able to release more music, more quickly. And with more varied genres to boot!
In fact, I'm already knee-deep in my next two EPs already. It's impossible to say when anything will see the light of day, but I'm hoping it'll be sooner than later.
Hope that clears it up...
ttyl
--Alex Markley
"Y'all live long and prosper, ya hear?"
Alex Markley
“Objects in mirror seem closer than they appear.”
Yeah!
Once Called Home and Tinman (Piano Solo)!
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"From the great Gales of Ireland,
Are the men that God made mad,
For all their wars are merry,
And all their songs are sad." - G. K. Chesterton
You know how to raspberry, don't you Steve? You just put your tongue out and blow.
-Harlem's Hickory-
Ooo! Wait! Synaptic as well!
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*Blushing*
Gee thanks guys.
I like Synaptic a lot too, it's probably one of the oldest songs on Structures, so I've heard it many times. But I can still listen to it over and over.
--Alex Markley
"Y'all live long and prosper, ya hear?"
Alex Markley
“Objects in mirror seem closer than they appear.”
The historian speaks
In the days of vinyl, records came in 3 forms: 33 rpms, 45rpms & 78 rpms. These were referred to as 33's, 45's & 78's. 78's died out altogether in the 1930's or '40's, leaving only 33's (also called albums) and 45's (also called singles). An album was exactly equivalent to a typical cd of today. Same number of tracks (called cuts back then). Of course a cd could carry a lot more music than a 33 could, but few artists are willing to give you that much.
Singles were smaller in size than albums and had a bigger hole in the center, which meant you had to use an adapter which stuck into the hole or a spindle which fit down over the center post of the record player itself. Also, they usually only contained one song on each side. There was the A side, which was the hit that received the airplay, and the B side, a less popular song by the same artist. Occasionally, a single would have two or even (rarely!) three songs on the A side. This was known as an EP, or extended play. An EP was a better deal in the jukebox, because you got two songs for a dime instead of just one.
Thank you for your kind attention.
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I get up, I walk, I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing. - Hillel
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I get up, I walk, I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing. - Hillel
Technology
*scuffs foot in technological embarassment* I have a few records, and I listened to them all the time until the player broke
My family has a ton in the basement ... so if anyone could lend me a record player ... 
(seriously though, can I borrow one? Anyone
)
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I reject your reality and substitute my own!
-Adam Savage, Mythbusters
The normal ones are boring. They all run-off screaming toward sanity. We just sit there at laugh at their sad attempts.
Players
You can still buy pretty decent players on the cheap if you need one. In fact, if you want to spend some money, you can buy very nice turntables designed for DJing.
--Alex Markley
"Y'all live long and prosper, ya hear?"
Alex Markley
“Objects in mirror seem closer than they appear.”
My favorite is...
Horizon 4.0! Lol, it's just so catchy, I've found myself humming the tune ever since I heard the first version...
Heck, I've even learned to play it on guitar! I love it!
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Humor is one of the few places in life in which you can fail and not be laughed at.
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say. Fools talk because they have to say something." - Plato
Lol
The first version was so hilarious...
--Alex Markley
"Y'all live long and prosper, ya hear?"
Alex Markley
“Objects in mirror seem closer than they appear.”
-Opulent Frog-
Was it? did it have squacking hippie sounds in it or something?
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Indeed...
It was one of my earliest attempts at "music"...
--Alex Markley
"Y'all live long and prosper, ya hear?"
Alex Markley
“Objects in mirror seem closer than they appear.”
-Xeroxed Pigeon-
Wow.... I can't stop lughing at hw afully idiotic that makes me feel, just listening to it! It's like you tried, but didn't get the computer all the way booted up! therefore, you got KK Slider from animal crossing to do the lyrics!
That's just super...
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LOL!
"KK Slider from animal crossing to do the lyrics!"
Lol! Wow! That's funny!
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"From the great Gales of Ireland,
Are the men that God made mad,
For all their wars are merry,
And all their songs are sad." - G. K. Chesterton
You know how to raspberry, don't you Steve? You just put your tongue out and blow.
*lol*
Yeah...
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Well, hey! That's what it sounds like!
I actually play Animal Crossing. Most people hate it,but I like it very much indeed!
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Yes...
It certainly can be a fun game.
"Well, hey! That's what it sounds like!" -Christoph Jenkins
Yeah, if I'm not terribly mistaken, I think they were both made in a very similar way, technically.
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No, I don't think you're mistaken. There are only so many ways to us a computer to alter a human voice. It was just a nice match-up.
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Aha...
I'm not exactly sound-oriented...
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Oh, no you don't
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
-The Wisconsin Herald of Chaos
I don't hate the 1st version... I thought it was incredibly funny!
I sure hope to see some of theose EP's soon Malex. Good luck with them!
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This thread is screaming -insert chaos in here at will-
As a random side note... ok, it's not so random, actually. I'm pretty sure the song Once Called Home is on this CD... ((Is it? Correct me if I'm wrong.)) I love that song, and I've taken to trying to figure out the notes to play it on my viola. Yes, my vla. Let me tell you, it's turning out to be rather difficult since Malex was whistling.
But I'm trying nonetheless. ^^;;; Hopefully it won't sound horrible when I'm done.
Dad: I consider myself an architect with whipped cream: I build it up and up until it falls over. Then I know I have enough.
Brother1: Then I think you'd be fired very quickly!
This is my Thanksgiving.
Can't wait
I really wanna hear that
The normal ones are boring. They all run-off screaming toward sanity. We just sit there at laugh at their sad attempts.
Hehe
Yeah, cool!
“[Jesus said,] ‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.’” –Matthew 24:35 (ESV)
I do the same thing sometimes...
Except I do it on the orchestral bells
BTW, from what I've heard in the Malex Minute episode, Structures sounds really good.
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"If we are out of our minds, it is for the sake of God." -2 Corinthians 5:13a
Once called home
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“Yeah,” Ilor said, beginning to laugh, “they'd kill us because they're pirates!”
Mhm
It is!
You should get a copy.
“[Jesus said,] ‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.’” –Matthew 24:35 (ESV)
Lilly said: That's my
What clef do you read? I read alto, but also treble... What do you play?
Dad: I consider myself an architect with whipped cream: I build it up and up until it falls over. Then I know I have enough.
Brother1: Then I think you'd be fired very quickly!
This is my Thanksgiving.
Awesome idea
I can't wait to hear it, Rina. I just love the sound of stringed instruments. And Malex's whistle is so sonorous that a viola might be the perfect instrument to complement the sound. Certainly no wind instrument could do it justice.
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I get up, I walk, I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing. - Hillel
>w<
Thanks! Unfortunately, I've been really sick (I'm better now, thank goodness), but now I'm busy with tests and projects and quizzes.
-sigh- And I don't even get this weekend - we're going out of town. T-T When I get some free time I'll start trying stuff out. I've already got a little bit down.... ^^;;;;;
Dad: I consider myself an architect with whipped cream: I build it up and up until it falls over. Then I know I have enough.
Brother1: Then I think you'd be fired very quickly!
This is my Thanksgiving.
Hmm...
Really? That's awesome! I wanted to play Tinman on the piano. Malex said he might get me a midi file, but I don't know if he got my email. Structures rocks! It makes me go to sleep if I can't. It's so relaxing and awesome! dnb4themassive sends shivers down my spine sometimes.
Light a man a fire, and you keep him warm for a day. Light a man ON fire, and you keep him warm for the rest of his life.
Ah! Tinman.
Malex got sheet music for Tinman today! I'll get it to you, Mad Hatter, next time we cross paths.
♥♫♪◉☼
The funeral was boring till the Irish dancers came in.
Mad Hatter said: Really?
Oh you got a copy? That’s great!
I’m really glad you like it! ’Tis some great stuff.
“[Jesus said,] ‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.’” –Matthew 24:35 (ESV)
Many Thanks
As a follow-up, I did receive Hatter's email, and I did eventually get a chance to send a MIDI and a PDF of some sheet music for Tinman. (Hatter, I'm dying to know how that sheet music works out for you.)
And I really have to say, everybody, I really appreciate all of your incredible compliments. For a composer like myself, there really is no greater honor than for someone to want to play one's music.
Not to mention, positive feedback like this is great encouragement for me to continue work on the next album.
ttyl!
Alex Markley
“Objects in mirror seem closer than they appear.”
Wonderful!
The sheet music is great!
Hey, I heard on one of the early Malex Minutes that you were doing a music video for Structures. Did that ever turn out?
Next album!?
COOOL!!!
Light a man a fire, and you keep him warm for a day. Light a man ON fire, and you keep him warm for the rest of his life.
Video
Malex did a video for a song once. It's REALLY COOL! Enjoy!
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I get up, I walk, I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing. - Hillel
Me, failing at making music. Again. =.=
Wait, next album? That's awesome! ^^
I have to double-check this, but I think that I can write Once Called Home in dm [D minor for those of you who don't know] with the fewest accidentals. ^^ *sarcasm* Yay for bad orchestra teachers not teaching me anything about key signatures! */sarcasm* It's the one with B-flat as the only flat/sharp... anyone want to help me with the answer...?
Dad: I consider myself an architect with whipped cream: I build it up and up until it falls over. Then I know I have enough.
Brother1: Then I think you'd be fired very quickly!
This is my Thanksgiving.
Sorry
My knowledge of music is minimal.
“[Jesus said,] ‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.’” –Matthew 24:35 (ESV)
Music Fun :-D
I have to wish you good luck there. My knowledge of standard music notation is practically non-existent, and to make matters worse, I don't remember anything about what key, etc. the piece is in. (I would go and look it up, but the lead part was just me whistling. Which means I probably never took down any notes on the music. So I would be forced to reverse-engineer the part the same as you.)
ttyl!
Alex Markley
“Objects in mirror seem closer than they appear.”
replying finally
I play violin, sometimes... <.< >.>
I would love to have the music when or if you figure it out! I think it would be alot of fun to be able to play that song!
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“Yeah,” Ilor said, beginning to laugh, “they'd kill us because they're pirates!”
=.=
A'kay, Lilly. I'll end up writing it in alto clef, but I can transpose it to treble.... Of course I'll give it to you! The only issue is 1: I really don't see you that often (as much as I love Ane, I'm afraid she'd loose it), and 2: it'll be hand written. I don't have a spiffy program to make it into actual sheet music. TT^TT
Sigh. I know that you're whistling, Malex. That's why it's hard to figure out. -.- I think it's dm, because b-flat major has 3 sharps.... My orchestra class is terrible. I learned more on my own, and the pieces are ridiculous. -.-* Whatevvs. ^^U But, I am principle viola! (I'm the only viola to, but that's besides the point.) (('principle viola' means I'm first chair. It's officially called 'principle' if you're not a violin.))
Dad: I consider myself an architect with whipped cream: I build it up and up until it falls over. Then I know I have enough.
Brother1: Then I think you'd be fired very quickly!
This is my Thanksgiving.
Wow
I gotta say, it sounds like you really know your stuff when it comes to music theory.
I’m excited to see so much diversity on the MMN!®
“[Jesus said,] ‘Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.’” –Matthew 24:35 (ESV)