Welcome, Adrian Allan!

My condolences, Adrian, on the passing of a great woman. she was greatly respected in this country, even by her critics. It was axiomatic: you didn't mess with the Iron Lady. Her status is second in modern times only to Churchill. We are still waiting in America for a woman of her stature. Take care, man.

michael

Thanks man, I'll ask the Master.

michael

Glad you liked Skating, Andrew. I don't really play the piano, although I know my way around it, in terms of chords and scales. I actually played a little guitar once upon a time, mostly in a folk vein. I have tried writing chamber music, but I always end up orchestrating the pieces. I just seem to think in terms of the orchestra. At some point I may try again. Perhaps a violin sonata. What a great sound, those two instruments were made for each other. I agree, people will always prefer tonal music. Those who write atonal music are primarily writing for each other! Still, you have to admire their resolve. I do sometimes find that kind of music interesting, but the emotional response is lacking, for the most part. What emotion I get from it is usually very dark. But sometimes that's ok. Anyway, I'm going to have to  check into augmenting my sample libraries, after hearing that wonderful trombone in your duet. Do you know of any that have a cornet, or a mellophone?

michael

Just listened to several of your pieces, Adrian. Enjoyed them all. The one I'll comment on is the Trombone piece. Interesting choice of instruments. I always knew the trombone could sound like this. so soft and expressive, like a French horn, but with more reserved solemnity. Trombones are actually my favorite brass instrument, but I haven't been able to get one to sound like this! What sample is it? (Or what is it a real trombone?) I use Garritan and East West. The only criticism I'll make is that there are some technical glitches - low rumbling, for example. Why not take care of these? The music is exquisite, and deserves perfection.

Thanks for the friend invitation.  I enjoyed listening to your music!  You have some guitar pieces - very nice.  Do you play as well?

It wasn't hard Adrian,

Actually I didn't listen to any of the others, you must have your own style, that's got to be a plus. 

Hey Adrian!  Congrats on the people's choice win!  A perfectly valid setting. :)

Yeah its still in the process of being written at the moment, but I look forward to hearing the piece even through Sibelius. Kevin has a good musical vision, much like yourself.

Congratulations on your win! I wouldn't be surprised if your piece won in the other categories , it was quite the piece ;)