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Open discussion - Why do you compose in the style you do?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Liz Atems yesterday. 29 Replies 2 Likes
Hello colleagues, We have a variety of composers on this site who write music in many different styles, from neoclassical (music in the style of a period of history), modern classical, jazz, ragtime,…Continue
Building the Stage, for viola, cello, and double bass
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gav Brown Jul 12. 4 Replies 1 Like
Hello colleagues,This is one of a series of pieces written as interstitial music for an upcoming concert of the Baltimore Composers Forum. The concert is all dance pieces, and the BCF needed some…Continue
A Poor Child Christmas Wish for Alto and piano
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gav Brown Jul 4. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Colleagues,A project I am currently working on is to get a professional recording made of a cycle of Christmas songs I wrote for Alto and piano, along with poet Miesha Lowery, who wrote the…Continue
I’ve Been Accepted By a Publisher question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gav Brown May 27. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Colleagues,A work I submitted to a publisher has been accepted, and they have sent me a contract to sign. This is the first time this has happened, so I am not familiar with how this works,…Continue
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"Hi Michael, when posting a sound file, please use an MP3, it is the one file format that everyone is likely to be able to use -
Gav"
"Ambitious dreams are good to have - when I was much younger I had a few symphonies planned out, mostly inspired by Nielsen, who was my favorite composer back in the day. Nothing ever came of them. Today I don't think I could ever actually…"
"As far as I know, Gregorio has not posted scores for his fugues anywhere. He has shared one or two with me, though, although I don't know where I've misplaced them. But you could just ask him for a score if you wish, since he's a…"
"Thanks for the link to Gregorio's fugues - so far I've listened to the C Minor Fugue (4 voices) and Chimera. I enjoyed both immensely and will have to give them more listens. I imagine he posted the scores here at some point, but…"
"I listened to your fugue once, but I have to admit that at 20 mins long, it was hard to digest; I will likely need multiple listens in order to have a better grasp of it.
Thanks for listening to Exuberance. It's one of my better works IMO, and…"
"Hi Rich, it's quite nice, in a modern vein. Breathing?
Gav"
"Hi Liz, I followed several of the links, but was having trouble appreciating what I was hearing, so I resorted to my comfort zone and found a piece that involves piano (the Sonata #1 w/violin). He is a substantial composer. Tonal (that's a must…"
"Hi Ingo,
I found this a bit challenging to get through, partly because the hidden staving threw me for a loop, but also partly because at some point after the rapid 16ths the score and the sound file part ways and I get lost. Overall, I found I had…"
"Hi Ingo, thanks for the kind words, and to your point about the potential for muddiness: I'm glad you pointed this out. I have a performance of this coming up and will listen for what you describe -"
"Very nice piece Gav, I'm partial to 3 beat stuff too, it has an irresistible flow. I like your harmonies and the unusual instrument combination as well (well unusual to me at least). The pizzicato passage is very effective, well…"
"Ali, see PM from me -"
">Score is in the YT.
Sorry, my mind is tired I guess... Where can I find the score Gav?
I would like to study it, it impossible to do with a sliding score.
Thanks
Ali"
"Thanks for your nice comment on the piece! Re: chromaticism, I think I often find as you do, that a purely diatonic piece is easily put in the "dull" basket, because that area has been thoroughly explored and my ear wants something that…"
"Gav, just to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your piece The Dancer Stretches. Unpretentious, whimsical, unpredictable. Kudos.
On chromaticism: an emphatic yes. I could not see writing a piece without it and I generally find purely diatonic music…"
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Web
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Modern
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
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- Maryland
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- I've been composing music since I was 19. My main influences include Ragtime, Jazz, and Progressive Rock.
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A delightful piano composition - Peacherine Rag
Posted on December 9, 2014 at 12:47am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I started composing because of the music in the movie "The Sting" - the ragtime of Scott Joplin. His music is not only great sounding, but a fun fit fit for the fingers - physically enjoyable to play. Here's a piece which was not in The Sting, but which is a delightful example of his work - about 3 minutes long -
Shatner of the Mount
Posted on November 22, 2014 at 7:35pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I think it's hilarious, perhaps you will enjoy it too
Some Water Music
Posted on November 6, 2014 at 1:10am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Another composer has posted recently on the forum about a piece he wrote inspired by French music which is about fountains. I won’t post this on his thread, which is about his composition, but thought you might enjoy it - ragtime composers liked to compose on this theme too, and one of my favorites in this genre is a piece written by a guy named Robert Hampton called “Cataract Rag.” (Cataract is a synonym for Waterfall). The middle section (starting at about 1:50) particularly is delightful…
ContinueThe Laser Farm Dialogues
Posted on August 17, 2014 at 5:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
Joe Wall is a Baltimore composer who does interesting things. I once got to see a multimedia presentation of this piece by him, about how, as a small child, he mused on the satellite program. I've never forgotten it. I find it meditative and hypnotic. I've been looking for it for years online and finally found it. The last few words spoken I particularly find affecting. Hope you like it.…
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- At 12:51am on July 23, 2020,
Gary Hetherington said…
Thank you so much Gav, Nice to be here
- At 9:10am on July 7, 2020,
Douglas Locke said…
Thank you. Hope to make some new friends and learn. One of the reasons I joined was hearing all the music and the different styles. Very interesting.
- At 11:07am on June 15, 2020,
Tony Lowther said…
Thank you Gav! Pleasure to be here...
- At 2:56pm on June 10, 2020,
Bruce Irving said…
Thank you! I can't believe I didn't know about this forum before. It looks like a pretty supportive learning environment. I will try to contribute once I learn the ropes.
- At 12:57pm on May 26, 2020,
Jayakumar Ramalingam said…
Thank u, sir! I
- At 2:38pm on May 23, 2020,
Jessica Metaneira said…
Thanks!!
- At 3:55pm on May 11, 2020,
Albayrak mustfa said…
thanks for the welcome.
- At 9:46pm on May 6, 2020,
Daniel Tan said…
Thank you Gav!
- At 6:55pm on April 23, 2020,
Bongo John said…
Hey thanks Gav. I am looking forward to being active on Composers' Forum and excited about the possibilities.
- At 9:52pm on April 12, 2020,
Sassyfrood said…
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