IvoryDreamer

Keyboardist, plain and simple.

I can, sort of, improvise a song. My method includes music theory and chord progressions. I choose a chord progression; C F G C for example. I follow a rhythm My left hand plays the root note. My right hand experiments. voila insta-song. Some notes: Chord progressions can really complicated or incredibly simple. My left hand can play chords, arpeggios, or just a single note. As long as each note fits into the chord, and the root note is at the bottom, it should be fine. My right hand plays a melody. Usually this melody goes into the next chord. Say my melody starts on C and goes to F, I can play any notes in a measure, barring accidentals, as long as when the chord changes I am either playing the note of the chord, or not playing anything. I can stay on a single chord for a long time, it doesn't matter when I change it. Experiment with this. Experiment! Nothing I said is set in stone. Yes improvising takes practice, but it can sound decent if you follow a progression.

@@TheJLeeTeam, So true! What are some of your favorites? @everyone else While I seem to make a big deal about controversy. That doesn't mean I discourage discussion. I don't mind your opinions at all even if they disagree with mine.

something non-controversial! Hopefully. :okiedokielokie: I haven't been here for very long, but in my intro post I mentioned I really like anime. The reasons why are going to be covered here in this blog post. SO GET READING!!! >: ) But first a little about my history with anime. I think this is enough about my anime history. Now it's time for what I think about anime: I think it has a very diverse range of story concepts (canadian wizard, I mean come on! ) The art style, while seemingly simple, amazing things have been done with it. (any anime) It is not afraid to challenge social norms. (Kill La Kill.) It makes me laugh. (Comic Book Artist and his Assistant) It makes me cry (Madoka Magika) It asks the hard questions. (Sunday Without God) It also asks the silly questions (Squid Girl) I probably have more thoughts somewhere. I just don't know where? Maybe you readers can squeeze more out of me by asking questions *wink* *wink* *nudge* *nudge*. If you are interested dear reader. Than here is a list, in no particular order, of most of the anime I watched in this convenient little spoiler box. As for future posts, what do you guys want me to think about? Anything goes provided it fits within the forums global rules. Also constructive criticism is welcome.

Now that I think more of it more, it makes more sense that the first religions were born from poor understanding of the natural world, rather than being failed science. I think science explains both, like how does a tree grow? And why are its leaves green? There are the harder questions like: How and why did the universe start? How and why do we have consciousness? How and why is there more matter than anti-matter? Thank you fellow science lover. I've seen to many mindless comments on various websites that I sometimes forget that there are a lot of people who are actually very intelligent.

First blog entry and I am already going to spark some controversy Here is some of my life story if you want to know where I come from. Disclaimer: This is what I think of religions. I will seem to generalize, but that doesn't mean it applies to all religious people, or even all religions. I am sure there are great religious people out there. First off I think religion has done a lot of harm in the earths history. I won't condemn any current believers for what happened in the past. You all are different people. Second, I think religion is a failed science, and as such, a human creation. Science is trying to understand and explain how nature works, and religion has tried to do just that. Although, sometimes it was to get power over others. Third, I do think religion has done some good. For example, the compassion project and other charities. More even I think they do want good to happen in the world. Finally, I think some religions need to retire. They were useful in the past, but now seem to be trying to hard to stay relevant in a ever changing world. Ask me questions if you like. If you must point out grammar errors, please add something to the conversation while you do it.

Well of course you exist. If you didn't I wouldn't be writing this post to you. (sill pony ) Silliness aside, welcome to the forums! Hope you survive the friendship.

Canada is a great country to have as a hero! I'm biased of course, but at least part of my view is grounded in reality. I recently finished Neil's Cosmos and thoroughly enjoyed it. Neil is such a great speaker.

I started with grey fur, with red and blue hair. Changed it to Blue and dark blue hair. Finally here I am at white fur with blue hair. I think we all can agree on something... "Ya gotta have blue hair!"

Vixen and Aya for DC heroines. A marvel heroine I would put Danger. I would also put Jubilee in the marvel section.

This requires thinking. I don't know if I'm up for it... Just kidding, BRING IT ON! My greatest strengths would be my caring personality, being intellectual, and being open minded. My weaknesses are: I find it hard to start conversations with people. I can carry one just fine, but starting one is really hard. Other then that I am scared of the future.

The game I played the most growing up was Donkey Kong Country 2. I still listen to the soundtrack it is that good. Other than that I played Marble blast, and Sonic Adventure 2 in my early teen years.

Skyactiv stood beside his smoken ride.

It sounds really nice. Good job! There is one thing you may want to think of though, the use of dynamics. Most of the song sounded very nice, but the part where you repeated a chord it sounded a little like a machine. If you were too slightly alter the volume of each chord according to the beat, I think this will make your song sound better than it already is. Have a listen to this video by axes of awesome. Hear how the guy playing the keyboard doesn't play every chord at the same volume? Just experiment and see what sounds good. You don't have to change this song. It is just something to keep in mind with future works.

I main Zero suit Samus, Palutena, Zelda, and Megaman. My favorite characters that I don't use as much are Rosalina & Luma, Sonic, and Robin.