Calypso by Pianissimo published on 2021-01-11T09:26:42Z ~~~~~~~~~~ Track Notes ~~~~~~~~~~ The name of this piece refers to the nymph from Homer's "Odyssey" that rescues Odysseus after his shipwreck. The piece features a typical staple of medieval instruments, though does also feature a cello which technically didn't exist until hundreds of years later :) The track starts serenely enough, with dueling whistle and bombarde parts in a type of "conversation" with each other. This then gives way to some ethereal vocals backed by a medieval lute and a baroque guitar ... before all hell breaks loose and the song moves squarely into its second act. Put on a good pair of headphones and enjoy! Thank you for listening! ~~~~~~~~~~ Instruments: ~~~~~~~~~~ Bowed Strings: cello, hurdy gurdy drone + rhythm, tromba marina Plucked Strings: bass citole, medieval lute, baroque guitar Percussion: frame drum, snare, dayereh (similar to a tambourine), tom ensemble Wind: soprano whistle, bombarde (a medieval reed instrument) Vocals: 3 female soloists, male shouts FX: waves, thunder Image: "Venus" by Lindsay Rapp (https://lindsayrappgallery.com/products/venus-original-painting) Genre Medieval Comment by Adrian Hallam Wonderful old world charm to this one... Stunning composition Tim! 2023-07-14T21:55:13Z Comment by Adrian Hallam Lovely mix of instruments and melodies... Ocean sounds so nice lapping on the shore🙏🏻 2023-07-14T21:53:17Z Comment by Adrian Hallam Beautiful ! 2023-07-14T21:51:12Z Comment by Pedro Carlos lindo demais!! 2022-03-12T17:27:16Z Comment by rudi wow what an awsome infusion of musical styles 2021-08-07T09:12:11Z Comment by Chrismotion ..like the beat of the drum.. 2021-04-15T13:41:43Z Comment by Edward Cortes composer Very beautiful, inspired and timeless piece. 2021-04-03T04:39:59Z Comment by Orlando51 Love this medieval delight Tim ! 2021-02-22T21:22:38Z Comment by Philleann Really like this! 2021-02-13T23:54:13Z Comment by Philleann Wonderful 2021-02-13T23:51:23Z Comment by Ehma Waw, excellent ! 2021-01-29T12:42:35Z Comment by Fuimadane Perfect final on a perfect track ! You are amazing Tim !! WOW 2021-01-15T09:46:02Z Comment by Fuimadane I really love everything in this beautiful piece ! 2021-01-15T09:45:05Z Comment by Fuimadane wow Tim ! 2021-01-15T09:44:26Z Comment by Fuimadane amazing with all the layers and shift of chords here 2021-01-15T09:44:13Z Comment by Fuimadane aaah yes... Soooo goooooood 2021-01-15T09:43:43Z Comment by Fuimadane Oooh yes !! here we go !!! 2021-01-15T09:43:00Z Comment by Fuimadane very calm and beautiful ! 2021-01-15T09:42:50Z Comment by Fuimadane perfect ! 2021-01-15T09:42:20Z Comment by Fuimadane Again, i love your themes ! So uplifting ! 2021-01-15T09:42:05Z Comment by Fuimadane Super intro 2021-01-15T09:41:35Z Comment by lonesome d string band Vintage Pianissimo. Great to hear it. 2021-01-13T16:24:38Z Comment by MoozgPL Sounds really good!:))) 2021-01-12T21:54:37Z Comment by MarkFields PacNW All I can say is WOW, this is really good. 2021-01-12T01:11:33Z