I spent the night out in the field in the hot tent so I could get an early start up the mountain to film the predicted snowstorm.
I was not disappointed.
The blizzard hit just as I was making my way to the fields at Villanova. I was able to fly the drone during breaks in the snowstorm.
This was my first major hike since by battle with long Covid began two months ago. I felt pretty good during the hike and the whole snowy adventure got my energy up for quite a while but unfortunately I crashed for two days afterwards.
Covid Sucks!
The opening track for the camera gear prep part of the video is cool because of the nature of the editing I got use a genre that is not normally associated with nature and hiking videos, namely 'trap beat'.
This royalty free music track is called: The Dilemma
https://www.royaltyfreemusicclips.com/music-download/the-dilemma-$id/
The composer is Joel Loopez
https://www.royaltyfreemusicclips.com/royalty-free-music-composer/joel-loopez-$id/
The music for the rest of the video is more suited for nature and drone footage with it's ambient pads and lone piano melody. The great thing about this track is the composer provided an alternate version of the mix the excluded the piano melody which I used at the end of the video to give it an even more ambient effect.
This royalty free track is called: Snowflakes In June
https://www.royaltyfreemusicclips.com/music-download/snowflakes-in-june-5985/
The composer is Ilya Kaplan
https://www.royaltyfreemusicclips.com/royalty-free-music-composer/ilya-kaplan-101/

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- Acoustic Guitar
- Action / Thriller
- Ambient
- Ambient Chill
- Americana / Blues
- Big Beat / Techno
- Bossa / Brazilian
- Christmas / Holiday
- Comedy / Fun / Kids
- Corporate / Positive
- Country Music
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- Dramedy / Lifestyle
- Dubstep / DnB / Uptempo
- Electro / Breakbeat
- Fantasy / Mystery
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- World - Europe
Future Bass pulsing synths and a catchy synth lead start out the track. Small synth sparkles keep your ears on attention. Big kick and big bass wobble for your chest.
Similar to King Princess, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, CHVRCHES, The Weeknd, M83, Alesso, Goldfrapp, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Flume, San Holo
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 156 seconds
Uptempo arpeggiated finger style acoustic guitar melody on top of driving kick and steady bass gives you a feeling of purpose and motivation. Light percussion and bouncing strings keeps a rhythmic and driving attitude leading to some bigger tribal percussion to amp up the action. The first melody is a spacey electric guitar followed by a piano melody that mimics the original acoustic guitar. Lots of passionate energy at the end.
Fast tempo of 140 BPM
Similar to The lumineers, mumford and sons, of monsters and men, Edward Sharpe, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss, Zac Brown Band, the head and the heart, atlas genius, Fleetwood Mac, The Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, Wilco, the decemberists, the shins, death cab for cutie, the Avett Brothers
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 178 seconds
Pizzicato plucks, finger snaps, claps and fingerstyle acoustic guitar pop in between each other for a pleasant and happy vibe. Light organ accents round out the carefree tune.
Medium tempo of 100 BPM
In the style of The lumineers, mumford and sons, of monsters and men, Edward Sharpe, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss, Zac Brown Band, the head and the heart, atlas genius, Fleetwood Mac, The Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, Wilco, the decemberists, the shins, death cab for cutie, the Avett Brothers
Stems available.
Modern Folk, Contemporary Folk, Acoustic Pop, Corporate Pop, Road Trip, Rural, Country, Folksy, Traditional, History, Corporate, Travel, School, Education, Romantic Comedy, Children, Kids, Childlike, Drama, Dramedy, Lifestyle
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 158 seconds
Pizzicato plucks, finger snaps, claps and fingerstyle acoustic guitar pop in between each other for a pleasant and happy vibe. Light organ accents round out the carefree tune.
Fast Tempo of 130 BPM
In the style of Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, Nick Jonas, Justin Bieber, Adam Levine, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Allessia Cara
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 129 seconds
Shimmering echo synth stutters ease you into a dreamy future bass love cloud. Bouncing soft bells rise in the background to bring you higher and make you feel warm and high. Modulated synth melodies tell you that you are right where you need to be.
Similar to artists such as King Princess, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, CHVRCHES, The Weeknd, M83, Alesso, Goldfrapp, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Flume, San Holo
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 135 seconds
Gentle acoustic guitar fingerpicking melody takes you to a heart warming place. Backed up by strumming acoustic guitar and light percussion. Light piano melody in the middle to complement the guitar’s intro melody. Ending with big percussive drums on the finale.
Similar to artists such as The lumineers, mumford and sons, of monsters and men, Edward Sharpe, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss, Zac Brown Band, the head and the heart, atlas genius, Fleetwood Mac, The Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, Wilco, the decemberists, the shins, death cab for cutie, the Avett Brothers.
Good for Corporate, Real Estate, Travel, School, Education, Cooking Show, Leisure, Wedding, Road Trip, Folksy, Traditional, History, Family.
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 223 seconds
Opening wall of cinematic synth! Laid back, fun indie electro dance groove. Big sound and catchy synth melody. Includes half time breakdown.
Artists using this style include: King Princess, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, CHVRCHES, The Weeknd, M83, Alesso, Goldfrapp, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Flume, San Holo
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 130 seconds
Filtered electric piano echos around while stand up acoustic bass lays down the foundation. Vibraphone melody is on top. Delicate kick and side stick start to spell out a beat. Eventually some very muted horns drop in a few reverb drenched stabs.
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 177 seconds
Happy strumming acoustic guitar, stomps and claps start off. Muted acoustic guitar counter melody to the simple piano melody. Brushes on the snare create a nice shuffle feel until a straight kick and snare beat comes in. Fun acoustic guitar fingerpicking breakdown with stomps and claps.
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 160 seconds
Droning piano notes over soft electronic breakbeat before bittersweet acoustic guitar arpeggios take you into the main rhythm. Uplifting bell vibraphone melody brings a smile. Soft orchestration in the background.
Slow tempo of 72.5 BPM
Stems available.
children's show, wedding video, Acoustic Guitar, Kids, Corporate Positive, Travel, Documentary, rural, folksy, traditional, history, relaxing, nature, family
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 125 seconds
Heavy bass and stuttered synth open over a uptempo breakbeat. Vocal oohs and heys punctuate the track. Vocoder voice and vocal sounding synth melodies dip in and out. The end synth chord stabs to add intensity.
Tempo of 140 BPM
In the style of Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Flume, San Holo, Whetan, RL Grime, Draper, Kasbo, Seven Lions, WRLD, ODESZA.
Good for: teens, tween, college party, fashion show fraternity, dance club, bar, video game, lounge, erotic, adult entertainment, young, summer fun, fitness, marketing, advertising, extreme sports, video games, festival, youtube, slideshow, presentation, motivational, modern promo, technology, travel, documentary, High Tech, Industrial, Instrumental, future bass, electronic, synth pop
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 152 seconds
Lots of acoustic guitar intro with strumming and dueling melodies. Steady kick drum for every beat with claps accenting throughout. Nice half time breakdown in the middle to let things breathe before the big happy finish!
Fast tempo of 135 BPM
In the style of The lumineers, mumford and sons, of monsters and men, Edward Sharpe, Gillian Welch, Alison Krauss, Zac Brown Band, the head and the heart, atlas genius, Fleetwood Mac, The Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, Wilco, the decemberists, the shins, death cab for cutie, the Avett Brothers.
Stems available.
children's show, wedding video, Acoustic Guitar, Comedy, Fun, Kids, Corporate Positive, Country Music, Dramedy Lifestyle, Pop Music Uplifting, Travel, Documentary, road trip, rural, backwoods, folksy, traditional, history
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composer: PhonoFreq Studio | duration: 162 seconds