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Sudden Change Too Sudden?

I have a sudden change in the feel of this piece and, to me at least, it sticks out. Opinions on the change at about 0:32? I think it needs improvement, but I'm unsure how that can be done. If it were going from quiet to bombastic then I'd feel more at home, but I'm not familiar with going from quite full-on to quieter (excuse my musical terms). How can I smooth the transition?

And it's unfinished, so ignore the last bit...

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Permalink Reply by Greg Brus on August 17, 2011 at 8:17am

What I'd do is use a cymbal roll (crescendo) instead of a single strike. Preferably pretty quiet; timpani mallets would make it even better. Also the cymbal should be big / lowpitched imo.

Btw I wouldn't consider the part before 0:32 sounding "quite full" ;>

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Permalink Reply by Father Jason Emerson on August 18, 2011 at 1:19pm

I think the change at 0:32 is great. I was ready for a contrasting idea and introducing it suddenly at a different volume attracts my attention, keeps me wondering where you will go next.

God's Peace,

Jason+

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Permalink Reply by Fredrick zinos on August 19, 2011 at 1:45pm

I think its ok. BUT.. maybe 8-10 seconds into the harp thing, add the galloping horsemen (violas and cellos) under it so there is some sense of continuity.