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The Big Blue
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Trying to describe the indescribable.
hawaii maui
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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Electronic • Ambient
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Peak #148
Peak in subgenre #14
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Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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March 27, 2016
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MP3 5.0 MB • 160 kbps • 4:22
Story behind the song
My wife and I had just finished up a scuba drift dive along the back of Molokini Crater, Maui. As we turned to start our slow assent to the boat 1/4 mile away, we took a compass reading, checked our depth & air, then set out away from the wall. As it faded behind us we found ourselves out in front, with nothing for our flashlights to illuminate we turned them off, and the ambient light at that depth settled in, Then it hit us.. I guess you just had to be there.. It's just too hard to describe.. The feeling of vastness and awesomeness that overtakes you, staring into the void at 100 feet below the surface, with more than a mile below you to the ocean floor. And you suddenly realize where you are..
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soundsbyramolly
Aug 29, 2023
Jacques Cousteau would approve!!!
AlexisPatrick
Aug 23, 2023
Great song........Beautiful sounds and musical melodies. Great piano work. It sounds like the listeners are right there at the water, as well. Your musical works are so perfect for movies.......Michael, when I hear background music on most movies, and I watch many......The music is pathetic....really. The soundtrack is never balanced good. They make that awful music they use really loud and then, we cannot hear the people speaking in the movie. The remote has to be constantly going volume up and then down. And they are supposed to be great professionals. That is a laugh for certain. Have a nice remainder of the week my friend.
Nigel Hardy
Aug 13, 2023
This would make a great soundtrack to an under water exploration documentary. Superbly done!
AlexisPatrick
Mar 01, 2020
This composition, Michael....is beautifully compelling and hypnotic...All the delicate details in it. Gradually progressing into an amazing atmosphere of the deep blue ocean, reminding the listener that oceans, lakes and rivers are to be respected, and admired. You are so in tune with nature. I hope your allergies clear up soon. I know what that is like...This year and last year , well, the way that the weather has been... it is bad for anyone prone to allergies. Thank you so much for the collabs we have done. Thank you so much for all your kind comments and support of my music.
Andrew N Project
Jan 08, 2017
Despite seeming simplicity it's a very impressive musical picture with its own pleasant atmosphere - like it a lot! ))
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Jul 27, 2016
One of my new favs here...it first Charms & then just keeps you on with it's almost endless & v.well fitting magical melody Highly recommend SC5***** Elec.Ambient
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Apr 18, 2016
Fantastic piece to accompany a fantastic story. Sweeping vistas and sweeping vsti's? Just kidding, this is a beaut. Just the right touch of bubbles to evoke the sensation.
Rodrica Rudge
Apr 17, 2016
You've captured one of those rare "moments" in time with this piece of music. Very impressed by the visuals this track creates which allows us to see through your eyes and experience something many of us will never actually see first hand. Wonderful composition, superb imagery.
KAUL
Apr 08, 2016
Your description is spot on! I have dove off of my sail boat in the Keys and experienced a similar feeling even so the water depth is not anything like Maui, but that surreal feeling still makes you think about where you are sometimes (especially when you're swimming along and a Hammerhead shows up..lol) A beautiful soundscape that fits this theme I would say absolutely perfect!
Morten Gjermundsen
Apr 06, 2016
Really nice and peaceful composition Michael. Also, nice to read "about the song". Sounds like managed to capture the moment here with this wonderful music. Excellent work!
Bob Forbes
Apr 06, 2016
Voyage to the bottom of the sea ;) Nice aquatic touch Michael - a melody Flipper would flip over :D
Alan L Cole
Apr 03, 2016
Intro captures an undersea vibe. There is that very cool tubal bells vibe following. Great atmospheric track. Captures the great unexplored worlds of space and sea - would make cool background music for a Carl Sagan/Neil Degrasse Tyson/Jacques Cousteau film. Nice maestro!
Pinecats
Apr 02, 2016
I really enjoy well done ambient/new age music. This was a fine listen Michael. Evokes good imagery and takes the listener on a safe and relaxing little journey. A "Great Escape". Nice.....
Swampman And The Machine
Apr 02, 2016
Peaceful ! Core of your soul
Carlo D'Anna
Mar 30, 2016
This reminds me of Hawaii!! Nice atmospherical world you have made!!
gabe stenziano
Mar 29, 2016
back in the day there was a pill made by a guy named Owsley, or something like that , that we titled 'big blue'. this would have been a perfect listen, a vehicle for a celestial ride. once again, as always, i'm impressed by your musicality.
DOOMTRAINmusic
Mar 27, 2016
As I sit here listening on a cold sunday morning, this reminds me of the ebb and flow of a tide on a warm sunny beach. CHILLED !