BigIslandYU2 Can...Play the Piano?

[BigIslandYU2]

Greetings, citizens of the BumbleKingdom!

If you read the topic title, you understand the purpose of this thread: me bragging on myself like a conceited trumpeter!
Click this to discover that you have no choice but to fave everything you find here!

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[Frostria]

Nice art

[BigIslandYU2]

Nice art

Thank you! You're on my watch list!

[NiTROACTiVE]

Wow, those pictures look awesome! You must have worked real hard to make those!

[BigIslandYU2]

Wow, those pictures look awesome! You must have worked real hard to make those!

Well, it was not exactly easy. It certainly wasn't fast! Sometimes I see some masterpiece on deviantArt, and then read the description.
"Oh, sorry for the rushed picture; I had to finish it in an hour!"
What? An hour??!!!!!

Anyway, more pictures!

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This one is from about five years ago. It is admittedly not my best work.

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This is from about a year and a half ago.

[BigIslandYU2]

"Wow, this guy's still here?"

Okay, this was the piece I commissioned myself to produce for the first issue of Wisdom Crieth Without.



Oh, and in posting this I announce that the embargo on Wisdom Crieth Without #1 contributor's work is now lifted; the new issue is out, and you can start posting your work from the first issue elsewhere! Please do include a link back to the issue on the website, though!
(Shameless Plugging + Begging Contributors To Advertise)

[BigIslandYU2]

Entry for Frostria's currently running contest.

[BigIslandYU2]

Hurray!I now have my very own art site!
That's right, BumbleCitizens! RJRobledo.com has launched, and to celebrate I'm posting this....disturbing picture of villains!


Which isn't scheduled to appear until March 20...

But anyway! What do you good folks think of this website? Should I call it quits on this whole sitebuilding craze, or should I continue my plans to give our family cats their own personal blog?

[BigIslandYU2]

Hey guys hey guys guize guys looklooklook!

I know you all simply adore my art page ---that's why I'm bringing it back from the DEAD! WITH MUSIC!

That's right folks ---I'm linking to some YouTube videos that contain my music. Nothing special, but they may catch your fancy.
Feel free to criticize, commend, or merely comment on their execution.

Oeshus - Composed around 2007
Sunrise and Rain - Composed around 2009

[BigIslandYU2]

Yes, you read the OP right --I make movies! Sometimes...

Anyway, without further ado, I present to you the science-fiction thriller The Invader (hurray for original names!)! Hide the children; this bit of cinema is intense!

Disclaimer: Sarcasm may be prevalent in previous sentences.

[BigIslandYU2]

Mist of the Full Moon's Valley!

More of my music, BumbleFolk! This time, you actually see me playing! Hurray, right?

Anyway, take a listen, if you find it in your generous hearts to do so. This piano solo is less than three minutes long --and you get to laugh at me fumbling the outro!

[BigIslandYU2]

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More art for your viewing enjoyment.

[BigIslandYU2]

Yes, you've read he Topic Title aright --my dabbling in the musical arts has finally paid off to some extent! I have been hired to compose the score (aka music) for an upcoming documentary/film concerning perception, Re, by Neizar Nassar. You can see the project page here. (caution: some mild language present in small quantities in the related articles.)

Now, being that this is a "student film", there is no "pay" up front. I've been granted a share of any potential profits, but the main draw of this development is that I will be a composition credit in my musical endeavors. One project like this often leads to work with other film students, which may lead to festival appearances. Getting my name out there with music that people like would certainly be something nice!

Anyway, Neizar Nassar had posted the position on a film sight I frequent, and I submitted some of my work. He enjoyed it, and asked me to compose a rough cut of a theme fitting for the purpose of his film. Three days and two rough cuts later, I produced this short piece, featuring a Double Bass and two Cellos. Within two hours of his receipt of the music, he hired me.

Needless to say, I am overjoyed by this recent development. I thank God and my family for the support they've provided and continue to provide.

[ShadowBat20]

Wow, that's awesome! Congrats!

[BigIslandYU2]

Wow, that's awesome! Congrats!

Thank you very much!