"Hi Stanley.
I was raised a Catholic but now I am an atheist.
But I am surprisingly a pro lifer but probably for different reasons than you.
I wish you well in your endeavour.
Unless you would like the challenge of working with me....."
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Seeking collaboration
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Lofting Sep 15, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi all.I am Catholic and I have written a poem about the wanton destruction of human life in the world. It is important to me to work with someone who has strong Catholic, or Christian values and…Continue
Nebula
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stanley King Apr 15, 2019. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Another sketch, but a little more complete than previous weeks I think. I have been having computer and hard drive problems so this is why the delayed weekly submissions.This one was composed from…Continue
Reworked Light and Airy
Started Apr 1, 2019 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have taken direction from Tony Manfredonia who is very knowledgeable and skilled with composition. I have tired to incorporate many of his suggestions and corrections so I hope you find this a much…Continue
Frivolous Phrygian Waltz (WIP)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marcel Müller Mar 22, 2019. 16 Replies 0 Likes
OK this is supposed to be in phrygian mode. Did I do this right?It is for flute, English horn, bassoon, French horn and tuba. What do you think of my choice for the ensemble?It is a lighthearted…Continue
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Hi all.I am Catholic and I have written a poem about the wanton destruction of human life in the world. It is important to me to work with someone who has strong Catholic, or Christian values and supports the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.I have a melody and a song in progress, but I need help. I would like to work privately with someone to produce it. I can sing it, but if you are a trained singer that would be better. I am using Studio one5 but I can export it to any…See More
"Firstly, thank you to all those who gave me 14 points in total. I am so joyful to be in the top 3 :D
Secondly, thanks so much Gav for all the effort you put in to hosting the competition and your generosity of the prizes. I had been disheartened…"
"I am glad I raised the issue as it has brought out useful discussion. It also seems to me most would agree that voting for your own piece is somewhat self congratulatory. I have narrowed it down to 4 pieces and since I won't vote for my own…"
"Yes of course! I am not sure if I will vote for my own piece yet. I was just asking if voting 1, 2, or 3 for you won work was considered poor form."
"What is the conventions with regard to voting for your own composition?"
"Hi Gav. Is the contest going to be judged on composition primarily, or production and composition?"
"I take it that is 7 Feb not 2 Jul?"
"I have not entered such a competition before, but I will try.I have been disheartened for months now and done no composing, so I guess this will be a good kick off."
"A very Lovely gentle piece Markus. I always feel like a hypocrite when I make suggestions because I am a rank amateur. There are two places where the left hand felt too repetitive to me so when I looked at your score I can see that from 9-12 and…"
"Thanks Colin. It is, at this stage, not leading anywhere it is just my ideas about a nebula. Give me about a billion years and I may be able to bring it to an end. :D Seriously though, thanks for the direction on direction."
"Hi Stanley
Sounds very nice indeed. This piece is actually well-named since its a bit nebulous in the sense that its hard to grasp where its leading us. They do say that it's the journey, not the getting there that counts. But it would be nice…"
"Thanks Michael. Your comments are most helpful. I am curious as to which piece you felt was an exercise. If you are thinking of Light and Airy you are spot on the money."
"Thanks Graeme for your very positive comments. I think it would be a good discipline for me to try and build this in to a piece without a huge climax as that is often what I tend to do. I also think if I keep the strings playing those bars and…"
"Thanks Keith. I notice that most of my pieces tend to build to a climax at the end. I am not sure yet what I will do with this piece, but if I build a climax it would have to be for some cosmic event."
"Thanks Kjell The idea is to paint a picture of space. I tried to keep it thin and spacious and ponderous. I even thought of calling it nebulous. I see what you were thinking about in Smetana's Moldau piece especially the second movement/theme.…"
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Orchestra, Songs
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Classical
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
- Where do you live?
- South Africa
- About Me (Must include at least one paragraph of biographical information about you as a composer) - blank or minimal answers on this line will cause your request to be rejected. Include a link to your website if you have one.
- OK I have always had a desire to write something as grand as Beethoven's 3rd symphony. I messed about trying to play the clarinet, trumpet, guitar and piano. Failed at all. I have written songs / hymns for Church. I sang in the ad hoc choir in a production of Turandot in my youth. I tried composing back in the days of windows 95 but gave up. Now that I am retired I am trying to put some serious effort into composing, but I have no formal training, just a desire to write classical music. I have taken some cheap on line music courses and can read music but not fluently. I am joining this group to be more driven and involved.
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- At 11:56am on January 23, 2019,
Gav Brown said…
Welcome Stanley!
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