One of my hobbies is creating music. As a musician my main instrument is the violin, but I also play around with guitars and keyboards. To make these tracks I used multi-tracking software and a midi keyboard to record and arrange software instruments and also have a rudimentary mic / mixer set up to record various live instruments (including the violin). Whereas previously I was using software called Garageband, I am now using Logic to arrange and record my music - a semi-professional tool that has allowed me to give a greater depth to my compositions.
Lo-Fi Versions
Hi-Fi Versions
Sakura
My trip hop take on a traditional Japanese song.
Heartache March
A building, orchestral trip hop piece with live violin.
Twilight Footstep
Another orchestral trip hop song with a running Japanese-style step that gives way to some live violin towards the end.
The Walking Dream
Electronic beat with an erhu-sounding instrument (actually violin with a digital effect applied) in the 2nd half.
Adagio For The Fallen
A slow string ensemble piece with a piano melody, set to a chilled-out beat.
An End To The Story
A straight up classical piece with a slightly dramatic feel.
Underwater Romance
A classical piece with a soft, heartbeat-like rhythm in the background.
Jon, You are such a complex creature. This music really moves me. I’m impressed! Will you marry me? Oops, wait… I’m already married! Looks like you’ve dodged the bullet THIS time.
Good Music! Very soothing and touching to the soul. Very good for listening to when you are studying.
Like the blog as well, keep up the good work!
Came across your site on a late night surfing run. Excellent music. Great articles. Great humour. A man of many talents. My wife (who’s French) noted our son has physical (facial) features very similar to you. Just what the world needs, another Yongfook clone! Just kidding. Keep up the good work.
its on my ipod for studying at ze biblioteca :D
mildly drunk.
Mr. Fuk
Do you have a pay pal connection. I would love to send some cash your wau to pay for your album.
And perhaps encourage more.
Gayle
You should release an album because I would definately download it from kazaa, I mean purchase it.
dude, do more! these are good. my fav = … all? lol.
More music! Please…..pretty please?
Dude, you should really acknowledge the fact that more people will appreciate your music, if you atleast release an album. Im getting stiff at the prospect of you releasing an album.
There, I said it.
Hey mate, Just wanted to say thanks for the music -listened to the first 3 and am downloading them all now. U remind me of my Eurasian mate here in Australia - bitter, twisted, yet mildly amusing & self deprecating. And yes, he too is a pretty boy and has an ego the size of a house - in a good way of course.
Fuck!Fuck! Guy wich eat strange things, I liked your photos very much!And NOW I like your music very much!!! I read also some posts and you are funny! Fuck! I told you in another comment that you are silly, moron…! I had to see more of your blog before writing these thingsss!FORGIVE MEEE! Anyway, do you like italian girl which speak japanese and also cook very well and also…also…a lot of other things? Do you want to marry me?? I know, I know!!! The problem is that you’ll always love yourself more then me, right?
Shit!
Dude… I’m so blown away with your music! Its a surprise esp after your ‘A whole new world’ duo with your friend. Lol.. Love the ambient feel man… Can’t believe you only used a software to create all those drum tracks. Cheers
[…] I need better recording equipment than this cheap “NSTel” microphone. Which is good for nothing other than Skype. Was trying to add some guitar strums to Heartache March. The end results were nothing short of horrible. Too much bass. Sounds like a ricer parked his car loaded with subwoofers in the boot right in the studio and started blasting. […]
Jon, Your compositions are comparable to those of award-winning composers, if not better. Your music is beautiful and I become so relaxed listening to it. Please! Make more music or publish an album!
-Lauren
Ok, I know I JUST commented, but… “An End to the Story” has brought me to tears. Please, compose more.
I’m french and……… I LIKE YOUR MUSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC !!!! it’s splendid , super , beautiful with many style. I LIKE , I LIKE and ….I LIKE !!!!!
I WANT YOUR ALBUM !!!!!!!! ( >_
Very beautiful music!!! Keep up the wonderful work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think you should talk to some game developers, your music will fit rather nicely in some Metal Gear or maybe in some movies…who knows, the skys the limit
heartache march rocks my socks. goes well with booze.
[…] Some songs are just too darn good it’s so addictive you have to listen to it day and night in all moods and situations because it echoes what’s going on inside. And now I can. With my new toy. It was my bedside radio last night. Works better than warm milk. Sent me to sleep like a baby. Go and download Heartache March from this link. […]
Your music blows the mind. Now blow me.
Hey, Just had to comment that I love your music too. Listen to it all the time. I’d buy your album definately. Do you have paypal account? =D
Isn’t your title a bit copycat of William Orbit’s Pieces in a modern style ?
http://www.williamorbit.com/
it’s supposed to be. Huge fan of that album.
Lovely. I really favor string instruments, with violin as my eternal favourite. Keep up your creativity and wonderful work!
j’ai aimé la musique.
I’ve been moved to tears. Simply Beautiful!
Yongfook,
You’re such an inspiration!
really awesome :)
esto es de lo mejor que escuchado en mi vida, y puedo pasar todo el dia sin que hay un momento de cansacio de hacerlo, felicidades tu trabajo es de lo mejor.
This is one of the best things that I ever heard, and I can hear all the day without stop, great job is really good.
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Great music dude. Release some more ;)
Your music’s awesome. :) I’ve downloaded them yesterday and I kept looping Twilight Footstep. :) Thanks for sharing.
You should consider using real musicians for your music. It will cost you some $$ but the results will be more appealing and more moving that using Logic or Garageband. Also it will add a legitimacy to your work (which you clearly deserve) to have you music performed rather than played. I’ve been interested in classical music combined with live drum machine or DJ for a while and it seems like that’s where you’re going with your style. Just something to think about.
I’d be willing to play for you anytime.
amazing, awesome, incredible. It’s an incredibly original sound. where can I buy it?
just download it - buy it if I ever get a record deal.
Merci beaucoup l’ami, j’adore ta musique!!! Ou est passé “Hindu cow”?
is it me or has sakura changed????
Your music is truely amazing! I could listen to it over and over again! It gives such imagery! I found you while searching to see if Ochestral Trip-hop existed, I was interested in writing a piece of music in that style! Your page was the first on the list of sites, I’m glad it was, I really enjoyed listening!
I love your songs. Thanks so much..
Hey, i just came across this website. I think your music is nice, i play the piano. I hope to leave London and move to tokyo some day when i leave college and finish a degree.
Good luck, i hope you manage to get a record deal,
Daniel.
It would be amazing if I could download it