"Most pieces will have some apreggios sooner or later. From the top of my head,Chopin's nocturnes, the major section of his march funebre, the first piece of schumann's kinderszenen (and propably a few more in that collection),…"
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Scherzo
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Taqsim
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In what ways has the evolution of distribution and recording mediums affected music composition?
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Spiros Makris replied to Vivaldi's discussion Yet Another 30 minute piece (hopefully better than the last two)"You are using a few things that I believe a baroque composer would usually avoid. For example, tri-semitones to semitones (C to D# to E, F to G# to A etc) figures were, to my experience, not used much (there are a couple of examples inside…"
Spiros Makris replied to Gav Brown's discussion Potential "Theme and Variation" Contest Announced"I think I'll join the fun."
Francisco Garrido commented on Spiros Makris's blog post A random, pleasant find"I've got some FLACs of Vedernikov playing Bach (15 Sinfonias BWV 787~801). If you are interested I can send them to you."
Spiros Makris posted a blog postA random, pleasant find
Pianist Anatoli Vedernikov. I happened to buy a vinyl of him playing mozart, Haydn and Schumann. Soviet musician, the record printed in the USSR in 1987 (I think?). Excellent condition, very high quality recording and a very clear, precise style, it is classical yet has some emotional touches to it, keeping a very good balance, everything Mozart needs and I admit, his sonata no. 11 did make a good impression on me (it's one of those sonatas by mozart that i actually like, lol). I wonder what…See More
michael diemer replied to Spiros Makris's discussion Scherzo"I find the piece echoing in my mind, which means you have written a memorable melody!"
Spiros Makris replied to Tyler Hughes's discussion A music's message that rubs the wrong way"You're not fair with the 3rd michael. I find it is a real masterpiece, in terms of development, ideas, ferocity, innovation. I believe it has climbed up to the top positions of my fav. works. I'm not sure if the political background has…"
chris replied to Spiros Makris's discussion Scherzo"The piano sounds great, so kudos on the engineering part. Most of the piece makes me thing of a mixture of baroque dance with a bit of etude study thrown in. Mostly classical in form, but there are parts that are more expressive and more…"
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I'll add here some description for anything I upload,so while you listen,be sure to read :)
Petit Nocturne:
Something slow,recorded by me,thus the crappy sound,intented to be the first of a series of works,in the same atitude. It's greek title is "Μικρο Νυχτερινό".
Nocturne in G minor:
Continuing the Nocturnes,here comes another one,a bit brighter I think,richer in modulations and themes.However,for the time beeing I submited a version played by finale-when I have time I'll record it myshelf.There is a ritenuto which shouldn't be there (sounds too much),and I am a bit sceptical about the end. Above,I talked about a "series of works".Well,I think I made my mind,It'll be a series of Nocturnes and maybe a fantasy or two,time will tell.
Waltz of the Wishes:
This piece dates back to the summer of 2008...Originally written for piano and violin/flute, but later on changed my mind. This was propably the first piece to complete and be proud of. It reminds me of some fine years in highschool, and it's really asking me to get down to recording it. Also I decided to put on my name instead of nickname.
Profile Information
- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Other
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Classical
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
- Where do you live?
- Patra, Greece
- About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
- I'm 20 yo, I live in Greece,I'm studying Electrical and Computer engineering at the University of Patras, and I have been studying piano and Harmony at the National conservatory of Greece for about 12 years. I've been writing small compositions, with a tendency to rely on traditional harmony and aesthetics, instead of contemporary sound and style. My favourite composer is Beethoven, with Chopin And Schumann coming after him.
Comment Wall (18 comments)
- At 5:41pm on January 29, 2013,
michael diemer said… Hey Spiros, I just listened to some of your stuff on Soundcloud. Very interesting. I enjoyed the Nocturne, Chorale, Invention in C and the Funeral March. Your music is defininetly recognizable as yours, you have your own style. It's very enjoyable. Have you done any orchestral stuff? Just curious. Oh, and I also heard the harpsichord piece, that was very cool. I'm assuming you're posting fragments of your work. I'd love to hear a complete piece. Off the subject, but how did you get your page to look so cool?
michael diemer
- At 5:45pm on January 28, 2013, michael diemer said…
That's cool, Spiros, I'll check out your pieces on Soundcloud and I will look forward to any feedback you have on Skating.
- At 2:33pm on January 28, 2013, michael diemer said…
Spiros, I just lsitened to your pieces on your page (actually I had listened to the cello sonata previously). I liked the Nocturne in Gm best. for some strange reason, I keep wondering what it would be like on a harpsichord. Have you tried it that way? It might be interesting to post it on that instrument, and see what others think. If not, that's cool. Just a thought. I enjoyed it as it is, in any case.
michael diemer
- At 11:26am on January 2, 2013,
Sukhpal Darshan said… Waltz of the wishes.......... nice composition,,,love it a lot :)
- At 12:19pm on December 30, 2012,
Charles Mazarakes said… Thanks Spiros for listening to Dance of the Clowns and though it may not evoke clowns to you I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Cheers,
Charlie
- At 12:34pm on December 29, 2012, Charles Mazarakes said…
Just listened to your Nocturne Spiros and enjoyed it very much. Love the pace and soulfulness of this. Well done.
Charles
- At 8:42pm on June 15, 2012,
Charles Greco said… I like your music very much. Your creativity really shows through. I am especially fond of the Nocturne in G minor. Keep up the good work -- you are very talented.
- At 4:48pm on December 15, 2011,
Dankk said… fo shizzle my nizzle.. Good stuff on your playlist... Quite enjoyable.
- At 9:42am on October 12, 2011,
Fredrick zinos said…
Spiros.. OK I misunderstood. The D minor Fugue and all of my junk is available online at wwwscorexchange.com
When the homepage opens, look over to the top right for a "search" box. Enter my name fredrick zinos and hit the little magnifying glass off to the right.
Page 1 of 3 of my scores opens up. The Fugue in D minor is about the 19th item on that page.
Click on the title and the score should open for you. There is a "print" icon in the tool bar just above the score. It should print 6 pages of 8.5" X 11" and possbly 5 pages if you are using "A" size paper.
I use "score exchange" as a dumping ground for the crap I write because I don't want it around the house where it might make the cat (who has exquiste taste, by the way) sick.
- At 8:55am on October 11, 2011,
Spiros,
thank you for your comments. Certainly much appreciated. Re: the fugue for strings, I presume you mean "Outside the Bachs" I have not made an arrangement for keyboard but if you wish to do so please feel free. If you can make it for one perfomer that would be splended but if it needs to be for two keyboards that would work pretty well too, I imagine.
I listened to you cello sonata.. very nice writing.. keep at it.
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A random, pleasant find
Posted on May 11, 2013 at 9:59am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Pianist Anatoli Vedernikov. I happened to buy a vinyl of him playing mozart, Haydn and Schumann. Soviet musician, the record printed in the USSR in 1987 (I think?). Excellent condition, very high quality recording and a very clear, precise style, it is classical yet has some emotional touches to it, keeping a very good balance, everything Mozart needs and I admit, his sonata no. 11 did make a good impression on me (it's one of those sonatas by mozart that i actually like, lol). I wonder what…
Continue Oh, I love junk shops
Posted on May 4, 2013 at 11:22am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Some months ago I had gone for a walk to the junk shops downtown. Among other things, those places are pure heaven for getting vinyl records. So while browsing through, I stumble upon this 21 record colection of Beethoven's piano works (all of them), played by no other than the mighty Alfred Brendel. "How much", I ask. "1 euro each. You want them". "Damn yes I do.". The package included the record notes and the box, and 21 records in pretty much good to excellent condition. The most curious…
Continue Hammerklavier
Posted on April 20, 2013 at 3:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Oh my. It's quite the beast. It trully is revolultion. In everything. At the same time it is like a textbook written for the piano-everything you can do with it is in that sonata. Every possible range of the clavier, every dynamic, is there. The music has so many layers that makes you wonder, was he perhaps planing a symphonic work?
And the spirit of the music. So forceful and vigorous, yet unstable, sometimes overjoyed and pompous, sometimes strugling, shouting in agony. Pure…
Continue A lullaby
Posted on April 1, 2013 at 9:05pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I hope you like it. Quite wonderfull.
Carnival Report
Posted on March 17, 2013 at 11:26am 0 Comments 0 Likes
For the past 2 days the city is a freakin' huge and crazy party.
Greeks may not have money but the sure know how to blow some steam.
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