"My approach would be piano, string and flute or oboe. I think woodwind instruments in general carry a romantic tune well."
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The formula for Romantic Music
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mikolaj Holowko Jun 2, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have a commision to fulfil by August 15th. It's my 10th wedding anniversary and I've promised my wife I would compose and record a piece of romantic music for her. I know I should use piano and…Continue
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Bernard Duc replied to Gary Randall's discussion The formula for Romantic Music"Romantic era or love music?? If it's the first case read Tyler's comment and if it's the second listen to some pieces like Edward Elgar's "Salut d'Amour" and try to understand why this music is so romantic."
Tyler Hughes replied to Gary Randall's discussion The formula for Romantic Music"There is no one formula for writing romantic music. There are however, common traits that can be found in the romantic era of music. A few trails is an increase use of chromatic chords, increase of developing materials, virtuosic playing, ect. To…"
Gary Randall posted a discussionThe formula for Romantic Music
I have a commision to fulfil by August 15th. It's my 10th wedding anniversary and I've promised my wife I would compose and record a piece of romantic music for her. I know I should use piano and lush strings but what other elements contribute to a piece of romantic music? I would be interested in your ideas.See More
Gary Randall replied to Chris Merritt's discussion Your Music is Still YOURS!"Thanks for your answer Chris. I live in the UK so there might be different arrangements for getting copyright. I'll look into it.
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Gary Randall replied to Chris Merritt's discussion Your Music is Still YOURS!"I've been wanting to ask about this for some time. I'm very paranoid that if I put a piece on the internet it will simply be stolen and someone else will claim they made it. I'm not saying my music is so good…"
Gary Randall commented on pete whitfield's blog post Score Preparation"I've been putting off converting some of my recorded stuff to notation for ages. This will be a great help."
Chris Merritt left a comment for Gary Randall"Hi Gary! You can post audio files to your music player here to let other composers check out your music!"
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Web, Small Ensemble, Contemporary Ensembles
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- I like good music, the style or genre doesn't really matter.
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
- Where do you live?
- Chelmsford, United Kingdom
- About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
- I'm an amateur composer with a few pieces composed.
'Tranquility' is a track I recorded sometime ago. I'm thinking of expanding it into a bigger piece.
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- At 10:48am on November 9, 2010, Chris Merritt said…
- Hi Gary! You can post audio files to your music player here to let other composers check out your music!
- At 7:25am on November 9, 2010, Tyler Hughes said…
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