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Sept 2026 Challenge – Sunjamr Steve

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  • This topic has 21 replies, 20 voices, and was last updated 5 hours, 40 minutes ago by sunjamr.
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    • October 17, 2026 at 5:39 pm #424941
      sunjamr
      Participant

        I chose the “Chill” genre of music, since it looks like the world needs to chill out quite a lot these days. It’s basically just background music, kind of boring. I shot videos of me playing the tracks, but they were so boring I figured nobody would want to watch them. So instead, I shot some videos of relaxing places around where I live in New Zealand. Nothing special.

        Sunjamr Steve

      • October 17, 2026 at 10:29 pm #424952
        AndréM
        Participant

          Nothing boring about this composition.
          You could have use smaller video of you on top of your video.
          Smooth and relaxing.
          Well done.

          AndréM

          AndréM

        • October 18, 2026 at 2:13 am #424964
          Ben C
          Participant

            Definitely not boring. Perfectly chilled. Nicely done

          • October 18, 2026 at 2:32 am #424966
            Juxi
            Participant

              You live in a beautiful place of the world, Steve. I enjoyed watching and listening. Looks like summer is approaching fast. We have a beautiful autumn here in southern Germany.

              The “Chill” definitely came through 😎

              Bluesige Grüße
              Juxi

            • October 18, 2026 at 3:47 am #424975
              Denise
              Participant

                Your playing isn’t boring at all! I like your acoustic guitar and how you add different sounds from Logic Pro (I have started to make my own backing tracks from sounds in GarageBand and it’s fun).

                The rhythm goes very well with the floating of that beautiful river.
                I am sure, this is no AI, it is real nature. I know it because I have been to New Zealand.

                More Blues!

                • October 18, 2026 at 6:08 pm #425239
                  sunjamr
                  Participant

                    Haha, most of New Zealand just automatically looks like AI!

                    Sunjamr Steve

                • October 18, 2026 at 5:18 am #424991
                  Mike W
                  Participant

                    There’s nothing boring about that Steve. It’s very relaxing music that’s also very inventive. The layers of sound makes a very full composition that I suppose could be described as textured. I can’t really think of the right word to describe that, but it has the quality of the individual layers being heard separately (and sounding good) but also being heard as part of the whole (and sounding even better).

                  • October 18, 2026 at 5:25 am #424993
                    Richard G
                    Participant

                      Nothing wrong or boring about a restful melody to accompany restful and pastoral scenes. I enjoyed it Steve.

                      Richard

                    • October 18, 2026 at 5:51 am #424996
                      Martin W
                      Participant

                        I agree with the above , not boring at all , you’ve hit the challenge brief perfectly
                        Creating a serene atmosphere with your composition which compliments the beautiful scenery of your homeland.
                        The simplicity of this is where it shines .
                        Well played I enjoyed it .

                      • October 18, 2026 at 6:24 am #425008
                        Alan L
                        Participant

                          Great stuff, I like all the layers. You create interesting by changing the hook at just the right moment. Feeling the chill! 😎

                        • October 18, 2026 at 6:49 am #425019
                          Bill
                          Participant

                            Great chill vibes on this for sure Steve. You kept it interesting by passing the tune around to different instruments. Very nice.

                          • October 18, 2026 at 8:18 am #425052
                            Mark T
                            Participant

                              Mellow and meditative, Steve – I particularly liked the mix; it made me want to put the headphones on, close my eyes and drift away. – Mark 👍🎶😎

                            • October 18, 2026 at 8:44 am #425058
                              John H
                              Participant

                                Nicely put together Steve. This is audio/visual eye candy. An all encompassing and enjoyable listen. Are you playing the keys? I like the melodic balance going on here.

                                John

                              • October 18, 2026 at 8:44 am #425059
                                Michael Krailo
                                Participant

                                  Peace and Serenity is what I’m getting from this soundscape. The video of your natural oasis is very calming to look at with your well played musical score.

                                  Root note patterns >>> CAGED shapes >>> TRIAD'S. Just put in the work and watch your guitar skills soar.

                                • October 18, 2026 at 9:49 am #425072
                                  Andy N
                                  Participant

                                    I didn’t get ‘boring’ but I did get “tranquility and calm”! I was listening on headphones while doing a bit of painting (as in decorating) and I’m sure it improved my straight edges ✌️. That oscillating drum machine felt like a relaxing heart beat which further enhanced the mood. Nice one

                                  • October 18, 2026 at 10:10 am #425080
                                    charjo
                                    Moderator

                                      Steve, you must be bored of all that lush greenery.
                                      Beautiful composition and video. You put the parts together so well.
                                      Did you play the piano part?
                                      John

                                      • October 18, 2026 at 6:13 pm #425240
                                        sunjamr
                                        Participant

                                          Yes, I played most of the piano part, but the first short bit was an Apple Loop. The beauty of MIDI keyboard input is that when (not if) I make a mistake, I can open the Editor and change the pitch, length, or location of a bad note.

                                          Sunjamr Steve

                                      • October 18, 2026 at 12:43 pm #425127
                                        James B
                                        Participant

                                          Very nice, Steve. I agree, our world needs to chill out. You’re doing your part in creating a peaceful world with your music and video. Great job.

                                          James

                                        • October 18, 2026 at 12:52 pm #425134
                                          JoeD1
                                          Participant

                                            That was truly a peaceful tune to listen to and sounded like Lori or New Age to me. I loved it. And I disagree with you that the video was nothing special…it was truly beautiful.

                                            Joe

                                            The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
                                            Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
                                            --Graeme Edge

                                          • October 18, 2026 at 12:59 pm #425142
                                            Don Patton jr
                                            Participant

                                              Hi Steve,
                                              Yes, chill for sure !
                                              I like the spacing between phrasing to add to the slower tempo. Love your video . New Zealand looks beautiful! 🎶👍

                                              Don P

                                            • October 18, 2026 at 1:42 pm #425173
                                              Wayne Nunez
                                              Participant

                                                Nice,chilled, and relaxing, great job Steve!

                                              • October 18, 2026 at 2:13 pm #425196
                                                Manfred M
                                                Participant

                                                  Really great chill music, Steve. There’s agonizing boredom and delightful boredom. And your music falls 100% into the second category. Especially with those awesome pictures.

                                                  Take the chance to meet your AM friends on Zoom.
                                                  The next Meetup will take place on October 31

                                                  For more information click here

                                                  I look forward to meet you.
                                                  Manfred

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