Olympic Bells/2
The recordings from the monastery were used to create two Logic EXS 24 sample programs.
1. The performance set :
This is a multi layered bell set featuring 3840 separate bell tones. Each bell dynamically changes from ppp to fff over the complete range. Every note is adjustable from staccato to the full natural bell tone decay (up to 30" depending on bell type).
2. The automatic set :
This is a single hit bell set featuring a bell set of 25 bells. The bell were struck with an electrically powered striker. The tones are in the main fuller and brighter than the performance set though of a single dynamic (fff). Both sets cover a natural range of E below middle C to G an octave above middle C.
Correct use of both sample sets can create a high definition recording that faithfully represents the original bells. There are also scoring opportunities beyond what can be achieved with the bells alone.
Demonstration samples:
Track 1 was composed using the automatic set and is 1:04 to the end of the decay. There are some deliberately clashing tones within this track.
Track 2 was composed using the performance and automatic sets. It is an arrangement for bells of a piece to illustrate that, despite the complex harmonic structure of each bell, they can be used for melodic composition. Track duration is 2:09.
Audio downloads
Track 1 (High Definition) MP4 (2.4MB)
Track 2 (High Definition) MP4 (4.9MB)
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Bell framed against the surrounding mountains
Some of the first level bells