Thread: Glynn Vs Howell
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Old July 17, 2010, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Videoman View Post
I Know, it would probably be easier if it was built it up element by element.
It would definitely be easier that way.

Originally Posted by Dr. Videoman View Post
also, one main problem is the pitch difference with both themes. Howell's is exactly F#, but Glynn's is in E and slightly detuned -10 cents (more or less) just like the original derbyshire theme.
I don't know if this was deliberate on Dom's part, but I suspect that it wasn't as I ran into the same problem when I got my Juno-6 (which is the synth Dom used for most of his theme). There's a tuning knob on the back of it and I had it set to the dead center. I didn't notice for several days that it was detuned by a considerable amount and I had to adjust the knob to correct for it. And seeing as Dom was rushed when doing the theme and dealing with a bunch of new equipment, it's entirely possible that the same thing happened to him.

Originally Posted by Dr. Videoman View Post
I really don't why I picked it. Personally I think middle 8 matches better. If I used the 1986 I'd have to shift both pitches more cents to make it blend better.
The middle eight was redone in the 2008 theme, so that makes sense. It's also a more raw electronic sound so it blends better with the Howell theme, I think. I don't disagree with your choice; I think it works pretty well. I probably would have done it with the 1986 theme just because I wouldn't have thought not to. This way it kind of ends up being Derbyshire + Howell + Glynn all together. Just add Keff. (Sounds like instructions off a package.)

Originally Posted by Dr. Videoman View Post
the marvels of having recreated theme elements and knowing famous people.
Indeed.

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rowlands View Post
steady on
I don't know what's happened recently but suddenly your posts have gone from amusing to irritating. Sad.
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