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Here’s a piece I wrote about a Utopian place. Rolling fields, no sense of time, warmth and happy solitude… Solo violin by the very excellent Elspeth Hanson.
I would say it’s ambient, but it’s got too many melodic lines. It’s a bit celtic, but it’s not folk. Looking for a good title – any ideas?
If you like this, then try these tunes here.

Click here to subscribe, and you’ll get a free download of it from my mailing list. Thanks – Philip
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  1. Peter Jeffrey Gale Avatar
    Peter Jeffrey Gale

    How about “Erewhon”, as in the utopian novel by Samuel Butler? This may have been based on Butler’s experience of New Zealand, which might fit your description in many ways, and was the home to many Irish immigrants, so also has utopian/Celtic connections.

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    1. radiomovies Avatar
      radiomovies

      Great idea Peter – thanks for that… top of the list so far!
      best P

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    2. tbonetimmons Avatar
      tbonetimmons

      Funny that this word “Erewhon” is ALMOST the backwards version of “Nowhere” although the h and w are switched in the backwards version. I have to say that I’ve never heard of this novel.

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  2. The Simple Life of a Country Man's Wife Avatar
    The Simple Life of a Country Man’s Wife

    Beautiful! This really was so lovely to hear. I have no suggestions that would match up to it, however. Hope you find a perfect one.

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  3. runtobefit Avatar
    runtobefit

    Great music!!! The first title that came to my mind is “Rolling Down A Hill.” It reminds me of the innocence of youth and the joy of being a child.

    http://www.runtobefit.wordpress.com

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    1. radiomovies Avatar
      radiomovies

      Cool idea. That normally ended in injuries for me!!

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  4. Prem2Pram Avatar
    Prem2Pram

    How about “Elysian” as in Elysian Plains the final resting places of the souls of the heroic and the virtuous.

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    1. radiomovies Avatar
      radiomovies

      That reminds me of that lovely vocal in Gladiator with the Tuscan Pines & dream sequence.

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  5. In some other (via r a d i o m o v i e s) | feeling field

    […] Here's a piece I wrote about a Utopian place. Rolling fields, no sense of time, warmth and happy solitude… Solo violin by the very excellent Elspeth Hanson. I would say it's ambient, but it's got too many melodic lines. It's a bit celtic, but it's not folk. Looking for a good title – any ideas? … Read More […]

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  6. hayadith Avatar
    hayadith

    this is nice.
    and that picture above…is the place really exist???

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    1. radiomovies Avatar
      radiomovies

      Yes, apparently so – it’s in Tuscany – will try to link to the excellent photographer

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  7. rubiescorner Avatar
    rubiescorner

    As I listened I imagined happy skipping. That would be hard across an open field, but then my mind imagined dancers skipping together in a room with wooden floors. One couple led and then there were others who skipped to the fast beat and then changed to slower dance movement. The skipping at first might have been with one, then the next joined that person and they skipped together over the wooden floor. It started on the green grass, a happy person in a full, fancy, printed dress. Now there’s my imagination in you Utopian movie. Thanks for sharing it with us. I loved the violin, but it seemed to have a lot of “work” and the rest was not there. This is a get up and dance piece! A get up and skip together like old times, sideways across the floor piece. This is my opinion. Smile.

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    1. radiomovies Avatar
      radiomovies

      Thanks for replying so deeply – my violinist would agree with you I suspect!

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  8. notesfromrumbleycottage Avatar
    notesfromrumbleycottage

    There is a part of me wodering if there is a bridge to the song or did you feel you did not need one?

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    1. radiomovies Avatar
      radiomovies

      Didn’t crop up when I was writing it.. so there isn’t one… yet!

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  9. Pamela Avatar
    Pamela

    Beautiful. Moving.

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    Ilan
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  11. Irene Avatar
    Irene

    FAN-TASTIC! Gave me shivers!

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  12. vanityandselfabsorption Avatar
    vanityandselfabsorption

    very nice! i enjoy the counter melody that comes in later with it… do you compose often? Do you ever make sheet music? I am interested in any other recordings you have, as well as any transcriptions if you’re up for sharing 🙂

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  13. lifeintheboomerlane Avatar
    lifeintheboomerlane

    Lovely. As is the photo. Such a beautiful way to end my day. Thank you.

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    […] Here's a piece I wrote about a Utopian place. Rolling fields, no sense of time, warmth and happy solitude… Solo violin by the very excellent Elspeth Hanson. I would say it's ambient, but it's got too many melodic lines. It's a bit celtic, but it's not folk. Looking for a good title – any ideas? If you like this, then try these tunes here. Click here to subscribe, and you'll get a free download of it from my mailing list. Thanks – Philip [soundc … Read More […]

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  15. mytreetv Avatar
    mytreetv

    Well done! I would call it “A celtic TREE in the field!”
    Bob Ross would certainly love to listen to your music when he is painting… http://youtu.be/i3RYOawNITs
    Let it flow and let it grow! http://www.MyTree.TV
    http://mytreetv.wordpress.com/

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  17. sophielumen Avatar
    sophielumen

    Love the music with the photo. thank you for a restful end to the day.

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  18. sophielumen Avatar
    sophielumen

    Oh, a title idea-when I listen again I see an otter swirling around in the water, playing and diving…its Gaelic name is ‘Dobhran’. There is an accent over the ‘o’.

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    1. radiomovies Avatar
      radiomovies

      Like it a lot!!

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  19. twotoned Avatar
    twotoned

    Lovely!

    I would love to bring my book and lie on that beautiful greenery.

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  20. Mrs. Briteside Avatar
    Mrs. Briteside

    I loved it! When I listened, I could almost feel the sun on my face and breeze running through my hair as I imagined myself skipping along, frolicking.. playing. It has such a positive tone with a sense of hope. How about Sunnyside Up?

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  21. broadsideblog Avatar
    broadsideblog

    This is lovely. Thanks!

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  22. Mark Vervuurt Avatar
    Mark Vervuurt

    Nice and relaxing piece!
    Mark

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  23. mescribe Avatar
    mescribe

    Awesome! I really liked

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  24. wineguider Avatar
    wineguider

    A music blog — brilliant. Loved your piece. Loved the photo too. You are one of “the good ones.” Please keep it up, my best to you,
    -Wineguider, http://www.wineguider.wordpress.com

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    1. radiomovies Avatar
      radiomovies

      Thanks – very kind.. I’ll be sure to read your site too
      best P

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  25. Ed Ju Avatar
    Ed Ju

    This is amazing, Phillip! This piece just lifts my spirits, its brilliantly sharp-sounding, yet gentle and soft. I love it and I consider it one of the best string-song I’ve ever heard, honestly.

    Bless you!

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  26. barb7802 Avatar
    barb7802

    What a pleasant surprise. A nice respet from my work. Thank you so much for sharing. You are now on my favorites list of sites to visit. I would love to share your music as well.
    http://cafetodaymyblog.wordpress.com/

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