MogwaiPower

@GazzaGarratt Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed Voodoo.
 
I do tend to write dark music ... I'm not sure why ... it just comes out that way! I do have some happier tracks & remixes, but I think my brain tends towards the dark side!! ha ha!!
 
Thanks for the videos. Orbital is one of my favourite bands, so I know Halycon On and On very well!!! - great track. My favourite Orbital tracks though are The Box (a dark track!) and The Girl with the Sun in her Head.
 
The Rufus du Sol track is cool ... not really my thing, but I always appreciate talent and great tracks!
 
Thanks for taking the time to listen ... very much appreciated 🙂

At least you're trying and as long as you enjoy making it, ultimately it doesn't matter what happens 🙂
 
Really enjoyed Voodoo. I listen to alot of electronic, upbeat, trance/techno music. Happy music though. Have you ever tried to do something with a warm happy melody underneath? This track below is a remix and when the main drop goes at 4 minutes its definitely something I love as others I speak to at work do. Like Phil says, Orbital did Halcyon On and On is great track as well.
 
 
My personal track of the summer. Playing it constantly atm but an extended remix on Amazon Music.
 
 
Oribital Halcyon On and On for quick reference too.
 
 

@Plumbers Crack Thanks! I appreciate its not everyone's cup of tea. To be honest, its not the sort of stuff I'd sit down & listen to myself, bazaarly!
 
Thanks for your comments ... much appreciated. I did write both with a soundtrack feel in mind, so I'm glad you said that! I haven't yet explored getting work from it ... its so difficult to get to the right people, but I might have a go! There's so much music out there now that people are now producing themselves, your stuff gets swamped !!!

@Plumbers Crack Thanks! I appreciate its not everyone's cup of tea. To be honest, its not the sort of stuff I'd sit down & listen to myself, bazaarly!
 
Thanks for your comments ... much appreciated. I did write both with a soundtrack feel in mind, so I'm glad you said that! I haven't yet explored getting work from it ... its so difficult to get to the right people, but I might have a go! There's so much music out there now that people are now producing themselves, your stuff gets swamped !!!

Not reeeaaallly my cup of tea but I can appreciate the quality of the composition and the production. Have you ever tried to get film score work?

Hello!!
 
Just thought I'd share 2 of my music compositions with you (written under the name 'Elusiv').
 
The animation/visuals were kindly created by Fraktalmeister.
 
Comments very welcome ... 
 
 
 
 
 

Hello!!
 
Just thought I'd share 2 of my music compositions with you (written under the name 'Elusiv').
 
The animation/visuals were kindly created by Fraktalmeister.
 
Comments very welcome ... 
 
 
 
 
 

I just checked out The Machine, very cool, reminded me of Orbital in some places.

Hello!!
 
Just thought I'd share 2 of my music compositions with you (written under the name 'Elusiv').
 
The animation/visuals were kindly created by Fraktalmeister.
 
Comments very welcome ... 
 
 
 
 
 

Thanks Phil Bottle.  Sorry if I made you think I'm not genuine ... I'm definitely not a market researcher .... I'm a violin teacher/musician!,  but I totally understand that you have to be cautious 🙂.  I've just added my introduction message and apologies for the delay.  I was just asking about the fan as I'm intending to use the laptop for music production as well as other stuff, so a noisy fan isn't great when you're writing music. Hope this clarifies 😎✌️🙏

@Spacedeck It really doesn't matter what version, orchestra etc. - the music is usually the same, just played very slightly differently by different players (i.e. different interpretations) if that makes sense.  There are different genres of classical music and they're based mainly on periods in time - medieval, baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century and modern. For example, Mozart is a classical composer, JS Bach is a baroque composer, Brahms is a romantic composer etc. etc. 
 
When I get a bit of time, I'll do a beginners guide!

Well, from my research, it seems that if you get a computer with Max-Q Design, they're quieter.
 
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/nvidia-max-q-faq
 
https://en.softonic.com/solutions/what-are-the-best-quiet-gaming-laptops
 
So far, I haven't found a 'quiet' one that's under £1000! 😤

@Spacedeck It really doesn't matter what version, orchestra etc. - the music is usually the same, just played very slightly differently by different players (i.e. different interpretations) if that makes sense.  There are different genres of classical music and they're based mainly on periods in time - medieval, baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century and modern. For example, Mozart is a classical composer, JS Bach is a baroque composer, Brahms is a romantic composer etc. etc. 
 
When I get a bit of time, I'll do a beginners guide!

@Spacedeck It really doesn't matter what version, orchestra etc. - the music is usually the same, just played very slightly differently by different players (i.e. different interpretations) if that makes sense.  There are different genres of classical music and they're based mainly on periods in time - medieval, baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century and modern. For example, Mozart is a classical composer, JS Bach is a baroque composer, Brahms is a romantic composer etc. etc. 
 
When I get a bit of time, I'll do a beginners guide!

Welcome aboard @MogwaiPower, you're in a good company here, as most of the forum regulars love a bit of a fiddle.
 
Thanks also for proving me wrong
 
 

I'm listening to the first video and I'm sure I've heard another version before.  This is the thing that gets me about classical music.  There is so many different variations with all these long confusing names, different orchestras, composers etc.  Compared to other types of music, this is the hardest to actually understand. I second what @Plumbers Crack suggested and you give us all a classical music thread.  I'd love to hear your favourites or even the more obscure pieces you listen to.

Thanks Phil Bottle.  Sorry if I made you think I'm not genuine ... I'm definitely not a market researcher .... I'm a violin teacher/musician!,  but I totally understand that you have to be cautious 🙂.  I've just added my introduction message and apologies for the delay.  I was just asking about the fan as I'm intending to use the laptop for music production as well as other stuff, so a noisy fan isn't great when you're writing music. Hope this clarifies 😎✌️🙏

Thanks for your welcomes all. @Spacedeck - have you heard the Bach Violin Sonatas & Partitas? The 'Chaconne' is one of the best and if you like the cello, check out the Elgar Cello Concerto played by Jaqueline du Pre. Also check out some of Arvo Part's stuff - 'Fratres' is pretty mad.  And Shostokovich if you like something a bit weirder. When I was a teenager, I was into metal & thrash metal ... moved onto techno, hard house & old skool later on, but appreciate all sorts of music (except Motown 😫 and Disco 💩). Good luck with the guitar - I had to practice violin in the bathroom so I didn't disturb the neighbours.
 
Haven't even thought about where to start with games ... was going to ask my nephew ... he's hooked on them. Any suggestions for a novice very welcome.
 
 

 
 

Thanks for your welcomes all. @Spacedeck - have you heard the Bach Violin Sonatas & Partitas? The 'Chaconne' is one of the best and if you like the cello, check out the Elgar Cello Concerto played by Jaqueline du Pre. Also check out some of Arvo Part's stuff - 'Fratres' is pretty mad.  And Shostokovich if you like something a bit weirder. When I was a teenager, I was into metal & thrash metal ... moved onto techno, hard house & old skool later on, but appreciate all sorts of music (except Motown 😫 and Disco 💩). Good luck with the guitar - I had to practice violin in the bathroom so I didn't disturb the neighbours.
 
Haven't even thought about where to start with games ... was going to ask my nephew ... he's hooked on them. Any suggestions for a novice very welcome.
 
 

 
 

Listen to hardstyle like normal people ffs.
 
oh and welcome to the forum

Welcome to FG @MogwaiPower! Hope you enjoy your stay - make sure you take a look around and get involved where you can/want to.
 
Fingers crossed you find a decent laptop soon. What games are you looking into playing?

Hello @MogwaiPower, welcome to FG.
 
While I couldn't name you any pieces, I love classical music and listen to a lot of Johann Sebastian Bach, and when out and about I usually listen to Classical F.M.  Violin is probably one of my favourite classical instruments, along side cello.  I'm opting to currently learn electric guitar for metal music mostly, and also the ability to use an amp with headphones and and not disturb others.
 
 

I had an Atari STFM with a ram upgrade running cubase on a monchrome monitor alongside a Korg M1.  I'm using a Roland FA08 now with ableton live and sometimes cubase on my laptop, but mostly just enjoy playing live stuff and messing with the internal workstation features on the synth.  Bought a Korg krome, but sent it back because the the keys were terrible (my roland is weighted).  I also play drums in a band doing rock covers.  I'm really into retro synth stuff at the moment, as a result I'm pretty much the only person enjoying Muse's new album.  there is a music thread around here somewhere, feel free to drop in and post anything you have created.
 
Regarding Laptops, keep an eye on Hot UK Deals (google hukd)  it's where you'll find some good bargains.

Nice one! I tortured my parents practicing violin for a year when I started secondary school....they were quietly relieved when I gave it up. Beautiful instrument when played by a pro...
 
 
Don’t be a stranger!

Hello & apologies for the late intro. I'm a new person on here, so here's a little bit about me.
 
I'm not a gamer at the moment, but I'm looking for a laptop with a high refresh rate as I think my brain doesn't like 60Hz and gives me banging headaches. I figured that gamers seem to be clued up on techno computer stuff so thought someone on here might be able to recommend a tried & tested budget gaming laptop as I don't really know where to start - so many to choose from. Having said that, if I'm getting a gaming laptop, then I'll probably start gaming .... hmmm
 
I'm into retro stuff and use an Atari for music production and I work as a violin teacher, so music is my main thingy.
 
Thanks to everyone who's helped and sent me links etc.  I particularly like crispymorgan's suggestion of an Etch a Sketch 😂🤣😂🤣
 
Bye for now ✌️