Ts&Ts Update.

I'm really sorry to say but I'll be taking a break from ocarina performing for a little while.

"Why?" You ask? For 2 reasons.

1: my poor little laptop is in need of some hardware updating including a new monitor (someone *accidentally* spilled something on it and now it has these weird splotches all over it),  a new battery and possibly a new screen bezel.... what ever that is. @_@

2: along with hardware updating my computer has been suffering from serious overheating issues for a while. My tech-savvy brother says "We'll take it apart and clean it once all the new parts come in." That alone could take a while.

3: I really need to do some heavy duty studying for something important until October. After that I'll be making new videos like crazy....... at least once I'm done the dishes..... which I need to go do right now so....


Later! A.M. XD

Tenrai pendant overview and update.

Ok I know I'm SERIOUSLY behind in keeping up with things when I remember to talk about something I got for bloody EASTER! >_<"

Either way, I've finally gotten around to taking some pictures of my Tenrai pendant ocarina....... here you go!

 It's color is called "Monsoon Seas".
I new that my mom was going to get me one after showing her the Ebay listings but I told her she would still have the element of surprise because I said she could pick the color.  
To be honest though, I really wasn't expecting that color but I'm REALLY happy she chose that! ♥

"A Brief review"
Considering it's size I was really surprised by how clear it was and by how shrill it wasn't. 
This is easily one of the best pentants I've owned and in my opinion one of the best on the market and for a surprisingly reasonable price. 
24.00 plus shipping? Good by me! 

If you are only going to own 1 pendant, I'd seriously pick THIS one! Whether you're just starting out and want to pick up a good quality pendant for practice but can't afford to break the bank or you're a serious player (like me)  who only believes "You get what you pay for" then take my word for it, THIS is the perfect embodiment of "affordable quality"!
This is one Ocarina investment you won't soon regret. 
It's the only ocarina I own that can play "Flying Dreams" from the Secret of NIMH. A hint for a later performance you think?...... maybe. ;)

On a side note here's my collection of ocarinas so far that are performance grade.  
(Everything but the tea-carina. It's cool but admittedly it's not very clear sounding so it's not something I'd use for a performance.....sorry.)  

Castle In the Sky song "Pazu's Morning Salute"

This is just something I threw together on a weekend for giggles because it's a really cute and happy little song. ♥
I apologize however, about it not being really great or spectacular and that it was done in Video Pad. There should be Text at the beginning saying what the song is and what it's played on and the end of the vid saying thank you. I don't know how to fix it so just bare with it. :( 
I also apologize about it being kind of a bare-bones level performance. I had thought of having a 2nd recording for just holding notes but it just didn't seem to want to work. >_>

Enjoy!

Later! A.M.

One Piece original Soundtrack "Storms and Stars" on ocarina

This is another one of those cute little songs from my projects shelf that I finally managed to finish.

It's funny, I let my mom listen to this and she asked "THIS is form One Piece?!"....... "Surprisingly, Yes!" I replied.

So, either way, I hope you enjoy and I do apologize for neglecting Ts & Ts for the past few weeks. Things have again been very busy, I haven't had time to stockpile any new videos and I hate running on empty.

Later! A.M.

Nausicca of the Vally of Wind on Ocarina

I hope you guys have as much enjoyment listening to this as I did making it. 

To be honest I'm really happy I mastered this song before a certain someone else on the internet beat me to it. (is it wrong for me to try and be a little competitive?)
Though, I suppose the flip-side to this video is that it only proves further I should have a multi chamber Ocarina in my arsenal..... but I really don't want one. 

Either way, enjoy!
Later! A.M. ♥

Fields of Hope from Gundam Seed Destny on Ocarina and World Ocarina Day!

I for some strange reason feel compelled to help Mr. Docjazz4 push and really get going the idea of a World Ocarina Day. A day for all ocarinists to come together and share their love of the instrument and the beautiful music that it creates!

So, here's my small contribution to World Ocarina Day! Enjoy!

Okami OST Kamiki's Sorrowful Tradition On Ocarina

Here's another one from the Okami song vault. This is one of few songs I play that can ONLY be played on a pendant. Haven't quite figured out how you'd play it on a sweet potato yet. @_@ Oh well, Se la vi.

Sorry I haven't uploaded anything in the last week and a half. I've been trying to catch up on my recording stash as well as kick my self in the butt to get some other things done so don't be surprised if things get a teeny bit slow around here over the summer. *Stupid GED* >_<

On the up side though I've been practicing and learning some new songs so who knows: I may have some new songs ready for your listening pleasure come the end of July.