"Here's an idea for you: during one of your cadences, sneak a subject entry into the mix. I forget the exact terminology, I think it's called a "hidden entry" or something like that. Of course, this only works with…"
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Fugue in B minor Tranquillo
Started this discussion. Last reply by H. S. Teoh Jul 1. 45 Replies 0 Likes
Another finished fugue - I think I'm starting to improve after two years of writing them…Continue
Fugue from A minor to F minor
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Jensen May 15. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Finally - a Fugue I'm pretty happy with.https://soundcloud.com/psllbof/fugue-from-a-minor-to-f-minorUtilizing double answers…Continue
Fugue in Inversion and Retrograde
Started this discussion. Last reply by roger stancill May 15. 26 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings all, just a short triple fugue - 3 expositions - first is the subject in its original form, second is an inversion, 3rd is a retrograde. The subject is almost unrecognizable in retrograde -…Continue
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Fugues
Started this discussion. Last reply by gregorio X Aug 2, 2016. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Fugue in D minorI've been writing a lot of fugues recently. A very challenging and fun form to write in!If anyone else…Continue
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Tom Jensen replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"Cheers HST, I agree I have a lot of work to do on developing my subjects, I never really run them through exhaustive manipulations and combinations and usually peter out after a minute or so. I'm trying to work on this and hopefully each fugue…"
H. S. Teoh replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"Hey Tom, took a couple of listens to your new fugue today. I liked the overall structure of a slow and solemn opening leading to a lively 2nd section. I did find some parts in the first section a bit unconvincing, like the awkward rhythm…"
Tom Jensen replied to Marijn Hartkamp's discussion "Sequential" Fugue in B-flat major (work in progress)"Very nice! I look forward to hearing the finished version.
I assume you've studied counterpoint and harmony? you certainly handle sequences and modulation with expertise! much better than I do :)"
Tom Jensen replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"Hi guys, finished the latest fugue. I won't start a new thread, but you can listen to it here if you're interested:
https://soundcloud.com/psllbof/fugue-from-e-minor-to-g-sharp-minor"
"Has anyone noticed the absence of someone in particular here lately?
It is Mr. Fugue himself :>} , I'll bet he is hard at work penning the ultimate 'fractal fugue'.
or should I say the 'penultimate fugue'.…"
H. S. Teoh replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"Looking forward to what you come up with next, Tom!"
gregorio X replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"Great Tom. I look forward to hearing it!"
Tom Jensen replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"Cheers Gregorio, I'm working on the next fugue which should be even better!"
gregorio X replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"I enjoyed this Tom. I really liked that part at 1:30…. It went on for maybe 10 seconds, but was finding id really like to hear that drawn out much more.. and after that, i also felt that the sections could be lengthened - or…"
Tom Jensen replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"You did say you didn't listen to any post with 'fugue' in the title - which implies an aversion. You are a composer, and my guess is if you enjoyed writing fugues you would at least listen to fugues other people have written, so I…"
H. S. Teoh replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"Spot on!
I wonder if I should give my next fugue an innocuous title, like "Piece in E major written in a form with 5 letters starting with F". That should get it past the prejudice. :-P"
H. S. Teoh replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"So by that logic, the very fact that Beethoven titled his 9th symphony a "symphony" is testament to that fact that sole purpose he wrote it was because he just wanted to show off that he knows how to write a symphony? That's an...…"
Tom Jensen replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"I don't think it's any different than using "sonata" or "passacaglia" in a title. It's rare that a composer would write a piece purely to demonstrate a form, except perhaps in their student years or the first time…"
Tom Jensen replied to Tom Jensen's discussion Fugue in B minor Tranquillo"Interesting. I don't think I've ever written a fugue purely for demonstrative purposes. Everything I've written is written for my enjoyment and the enjoyment of the listener. The form just helps me structure my ideas, and provides a…"
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Film, Multimedia, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Songs, Contemporary Ensembles, Other
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Baroque, 20th century and Renaissance
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not Yet
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- New Zealand
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- Dunedin based composer
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- At 1:13pm on June 22, 2011,
Michael Thomas Huspek said… - Beautiful music!
- At 12:29am on June 13, 2011,
Clark Nichols said… - I love your music dude, great job!
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