Lakeland Fells

[LumenLux]

I am a little amazed how some very good presentations don't garner any comments from our friendly, active PTE forum. Is it because there are so many creations worthy of comment that we are all too busy to voice appreciation or opinions? I don't comment on all I would like to either, so I do understand some of the possible reasons - but I for one would really enjoy hearing more comments. Maybe there are many comments to the "author" that don't come through this forum. If so, there are many more who could benefit from the comments if they are posted here.

It was my viewing just now of Terry's Lakeland Fells that brings this to mind. Beechbrook shows it has been downloaded some 200+ times - without a single comment that I have seen.

I like the presentation Terry. I like the drama of the light that was present in many of your shots. I must admit, for much of maybe the first half, of the show, I was bothered or perhaps distracted (?) by the music. What I might call the Euro-Techno paced sound did not seem to fit my viewing. Then when you brought in the broader orchestration and slowed for effect, nicely timed with your transitions and photo choices, I began to understand. I also began to realize you had probably composed and played (?) the music yourself. From there I not only appreciated your talent but found myself liking the earlier part better once I experienced it as part of the bigger picture, ie., the whole show.

Finally, the written explanation at the end is worthwhile. Thanks, hope we will see more.

[Spike]

Hi Bob - Thank you for your very welcome and constructive comments about Lakeland Fells. I thought the music would be a little controversial but pleased you got the idea behind my thinking as the show progressed. Those Fells have very different moods through the seasons, sometimes lively, sometimes very tranquil and I was hoping to capture a little of that with the music. At the beginning I deliberately went for an upbeat approach. When I start out on a journey into the hills I feel very fresh, lively and full of energy and as the day wears on weariness sets in and it is inevitable that I slow down on the journey home. I was hoping the music would portray some of that by starting out lively and gradually slowing toward the end.

My first presentation The Cleveland Hills was very different, it runs at a fairly tranquil pace through the entire show and that governed my thinking for the next one. I didn’t really want to create something similar for my second attempt. My next project will probably be another tranquil mood show because of the subject material more than anything.

Thanks again for your input - much appreciated.

Terry