Firefly Musicians?
POSTED BY: ApostropheVerse
UPDATED: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 18:23
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Originally posted by Techtrekker:
My "nit-pick" is that the characters/plots/storylines in Firefly are not repetitive. That's why I like it so much, it constantly throws curve balls to keep the audience off-guard. And learning/looking for all those nuances is what keeps us coming back.
When I first started listening to your first track, I was engaged and was really enjoying myself, seeing Kaylee's yearnings/frustrations with Simon. But by the end of the track, the music started moving into the background and, although I was still enjoying the music, it was pushed to the side as I started thinking of something else.
Throw some curve balls, mix it up a little, take us on a journey beyond the single feeling that you effectively establish at the beginning of the song. The majority of your inspiration for "They Fall Right Out of the Sky" was from "The Message" and "Safe"; episodes which show Kaylee trying to overcome Simon's stubborn reserved nature. Your song can take us farther than those episodes can.
For example, at the end of "The Message" Kaylee takes hold of Simon's hand when they deliver the body to the parents showing a journey and change of those two characters from the beginning scene. Could your music/lyrics make a subtle change to show a journey as well?
Sorry if I seem preachy or long-winded. I give critiques on artistic work for a living and I tend to fall into that "mode" sometimes.
No apology necessary. I'm glad to get a critic's words this soon.
You're right, this isn't exactly the perfect genre for conveying a Firefly character's true personality; but that wasn't my goal at all. I just wanted to take one particular set of emotions, one moment in their life, and make it completely my own. Don't think of Kaylee singing the song. It's me singing about the guy that could never accept my lifestyle, even though I was the one person that made him happy. Or, another perfect example: a friend of mine stationed in Iraq, without ever seeing or even knowing it was Firefly related, related to it. He didn't feel at home; he felt far from civilization. I want these songs to be interpreted by everybody in their own way. Firefly fans will just get a better experience. :D
It's all a tribute. There has to be a perfect blend of extreme fan and normal electronic artist for it to appeal to both sides and take off, I think.
Although, you're not the first person that's basically said "uhhh, this song doesn't go anywhere", so maybe I should look into writing a bridge for it. >_<
You nailed my lyrics, btw. I didn't think it would be that easy. Firefly fans are just too good.
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Thank you for being such a wonderful person! 
With your explanation of your goal and the examples you've given, the song makes much more sense. And you're right, I did think of Kaylee singing the song when I listened.
I love that you're trying to "secretly hide the Firefly" to give us Browncoats more of an experience by seeing the hidden meanings.
Marian Call does that too with a couple of her songs (It's Good To Have Jayne On Your Side) and I listen to her stuff all the time and love every minute of it.
Keep us posted on your progress! And submit your work to the podcast "The Signal". They put out an album once one year with Browncoat music and would love it as well. I personally can't wait till the other songs get finished. 
Thanks for keepin' us flyin'!
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This is very interesting and rather shiny.
And yes, please do contact us as we'd love to feature some of this on The Signal (ta for the plug folks!) - we're always interested in new Firefly inspired music. If you can send us fully produced mp3s, so much the better.
We have to date made 2 albums available of Firefly inspired music that has aired on The Signal. Songs From The Black in 2006 with tracks aired in Season 1 and 2 of The Signal and The First Rule of Flying: Songs from the Black II last year with stuff from seasons 3 and 4. So not exactly one a year, but we are hoping to do a third collection at some point with stuff from Seasons 5 and 6, so stuff aired this year (Season 6) would be eligible for inclusion.
SFTB I: http://signal.serenityfirefly.com/classicshownotes.php?e=2240
SFTB II: http://signal.serenityfirefly.com/classicshownotes.php?e=5220
(These are the links with the hi res copies of all the individual tracks and the album's artwork to allow you to make your own CD album, not all of which has been ported to the new site just yet)
Will be interested to see how these tracks develop!
(PM sent)
Nick
The Signal < www.serenityfirefly.com>
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wow...you do some amzing stuff. i so want a copy when it's completed...
crazy, determined, stubborn...BROWNCOAT
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What you're doing is remarkable. It should be commended. I love the feel of each piece, and the fact that you incorporate the show's dialogue into the lyrics furthers the storytelling aspect that is so prevalent in the Firefly saga.
What I especially like is that you've taken a different tact to the Firefly music, making it your own without totally destroying the essence.
I look forward to hearing the finished project.
Thanks for sharing.
SGG
Tawabawho?
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What I like most about your work is that it breaks the mold of Firefly fan music, while standing right beside everything which came before. You accomplish, in your own words and in your own way, a love and a nod that deserves a place on the shelf with all of the good, inspired works that have come along since the fandom was born.
Don't stop now. You've struck a chord. Pander to us.
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This is not the style of music I generally listen to, but I like the lyrics. I can't understand everything you're saying, but I like what I can decode of it
Oh, and I definitely hear the Out of Gas feel in Mal's song, which I'm eager to hear finished.
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