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Anton Botes left a comment for Andy Schofield

"Andy, I'm honored that your "Ambient Life" was done after listening to my "Dreamland". And I agree with you, Ambient shouldn't just be slow and mushy. "Ambient Life" is great! I like the clarity of each instrument, as well as the interaction between…"

Anton Botes left a comment for Andy Schofield

"Andy, I love Ambient Moon. You've taken some really nice-sounding drones and atmospheric sounds and blended them into a very soothing whole. And you've spread them nicely over the whole keyboard. Good work!"

Anton Botes left a comment for Fredrick zinos

"Dear Fredrick

Thank you so much for your nice comments about my song: the song is fairly new, so I am happy to hear that you like it.
I read your biography here: very entertaining!"

Anton Botes left a comment for Jason Ward

"Jason, thanks for your kind words! I will definitely join the New Age Group. I've read your biography before and it was really entertaining. Your music is tops too!"

Anton Botes posted a video

ANTON BOTES 2009 AUDIO SHOWREEL

Anton Botes left a comment for Bob Safir

"Bob, I really like your "Arabian Dream". It reminds me a bit of Mike Batt's Caravan soundtrack. Your music is great - hope I can learn from you!"

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Anton Botes left a comment for Antonin Charvat

"Antonin, your music is amazing! I love Last Man Standing. Good luck to you!"

Anton Botes left a comment for Lori Sweeney

"Thank you for your beautiful and encouraging comments, Lori. Love your style!"

Anton Botes left a comment for Andy Schofield

"Andy, I like your experimental work, especially African Dream: I feel at home listening to something like that, because it's unique and fresh. I'm tired of listening to the same old sound from most film composers. Good luck to you!"

Anton Botes left a comment for Andre Heuer

"Dear Andre

Love your music and your studio! I am also the proud owner of a Yamaha Motif ES8 and love it. Hope we can be friends!"

Anton Botes commented on Adrian Allan's video

"Adrian, I love your Symphony 1: it's really an amazing work and your orchestration is fabulous. I also enjoyed the footage: where did you find it? I'm always looking for free (or cheap and legal) footage for my music. Thanks a lot!"

Anton Botes left a comment for Lori Sweeney

"Hi Lori

Thanks for inviting me as a friend here. I read your "Unemployment" blog and really enjoyed it!"

Gender

Male

What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?

film, television, web, multimedia, Songs

What is your favorite genre or style of music?

ambient, romantic and epic film scores

Is music your main income source?

No - Not Yet

Where do you live?

Hsinchu, Taiwan

About Me (Must include at least one paragraph of biographical information about you as a composer) - blank or minimal answers on this line will cause your request to be rejected. Include a link to your website if you have one.

I grew up on a farm in the Karoo , a very isolated part of South Africa, where our nearest neighbors were 5km away. I persuaded my father to buy the only guitar in our small local store, and taught myself how to play from the age of ten. I ferociously wrote songs with my brothers, Hennie and Riaan, and we performed our songs for anyone who would listen. In high school we formed a band and played at school functions, churches and old age homes. I also learned how to play the trumpet, and was responsible for training the school's military band. During this period I obtained my limited knowledge of music theory and became quite proficient on various instruments, including drums and piano. I went off to university to study law, and bought my first keyboard and PA system with the money I got from study loans. This enabled me to pay my way through law school by performing in restaurants and coffee shops. I also wrote about 100 songs during this period. With all the musical activities going on, I have no idea how I passed all the exams to get my law degree. After law school, I joined the South African Air Force as military lawyer, and my music career was put on the back burner. After seven years I was tired of law and the Air Force and decided to pursue my other passion: teaching. I came to Taiwan to teach Kindergarten and Cram School and this enabled me to save enough money to finance my home recording studio. I started writing songs again and began the process of educating myself in the art of recording my own material. About three years ago I was introduced to the film music scene by my friend, Melissa Buys, and since then I've composed a lot of music aimed at the visual media industry. I love the combination of picture and sound, and due to my lack of formal musical training, I create music based on feeling, rather than being influenced only by convention. As a result, I am kind of genre-blind, and might use orchestral strings with a house beat and a ukulele in one song. I find the whole process of creating music to accompany visual media extremely exciting, and just shy of my 40th birthday, I am ready to fulfill a lifelong dream of making a living from my musical efforts. I still have a long way to go, but I'm eager to learn from all the talented and generous people making up this thriving industry.

Website:

www.antonsmusic.com

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Andy Schofield July 26, 2010 at 10:21pm

HI Anton
Thank you for your kind comments on Ambient Moon. I've just been having a listen through your playlist ..... very nice ...... and confirms for me that ambient doesn't have to be all slow amd mushy .... I particularly liked 'Dreamland' with the variety of sounds which inspired me to have a go at something more mid- tempo .... and came up with Ambient Life (just uploaded). Keep up the good work.
Sizzler
Andre Heuer March 29, 2009 at 12:17pm

Hi Anton,
thank you for the request and sorry for my late accept!
Very nice tracks here! And yes, the Motif is a great and inspire synth, but most I like the piano keys.

Best wishes from Germany
André - Film Composer
Jason Ward January 30, 2009 at 1:19am

Anton! I listened to Audio Showreel 2009 three times! I love all the parts. Each is a fantastic work. I am listening to your MP3 roster now and they sound wonderful as well. You have a definite new age touch and it would be great to have you join the New Age Composers group.
Antonin Charvat January 29, 2009 at 9:48pm

Hi Anton, thank you for your nice comment. Your Golden Flower is kicking... :-) Great piece of music!
Take care my friend!
T.
aelliscomposer January 28, 2009 at 5:47pm

Hey Anton!

Re: the photo of you in studio with a glass of wine in hand - AHHHH - yes, a man who knows how to do it RIGHT!

Thanks for checking out my work and for your comments. Your bio is pretty interesting, you've certainly been some places. I'll drop by again and check out the music!

Cheers,

Adrian
Adrian Allan January 28, 2009 at 11:03am

thanks for your kind comments. I'm not too sure if the footage is really "free", but most of it is off a DVD called The British Empire in Colour - I used a DVD ripper to extract the chapters. Will listen to your music now.
Lori Sweeney January 28, 2009 at 1:17am

Hi Anton,
Great stuff! Away From Her is my favorite I think (I've kinda got a "piano thing" going on) but the others are quite impressive also! Good luck with your quest! I think you have a lot of talent!
Lori