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David replied to Ollie King-Britton's discussion My First Symphony
"I'd probably agree that the first movement is the weakest -- something I'm often familiar with in my own pieces (the recent 18th symphony is, I think, a rare exception). I'm quite sure that with your next symphony, you'll be able to build on what…"
yesterday
Ollie King-Britton replied to Ollie King-Britton's discussion My First Symphony
"Wow, thank you for listening to the whole thing with so much attention and providing detailed feedback. It means a lot!
I feel the first movement is by far the weakest, and definitely a learning curve for me. I feel I rushed through sections without…"
Thursday
David replied to Ollie King-Britton's discussion My First Symphony
"nice to have some activity on this forum for a change -- I thought it was more or less dead, even if Rowy said it's only pining for the fiords. I had somewhat mixed feelings about this symphony. The opening was charming but I'm not quite sure what…"
Tuesday
Ollie King-Britton posted a discussion
Hi everyone, just sharing with you a composing milestone! My first Symphony, entitled 'Elysium' in 4 movements. It is musically diatonic, with an early-romantic style, loosely based on the glorification and romanticisation of war and a warriors'…
Apr 20
David replied to Gerd Prengel's discussion Gustav Mahler - Completion of an amazing draft for a symphonic Scherzo
"unfortunately I can't be of much help. Although I enjoy this music and it was interesting getting to know it, it doesn't sound Mahlerian (far more Beethovenian as others have said) and I can understand why no-one else has bothered to try and revive…"
Apr 5
Gerd Prengel replied to Gerd Prengel's discussion Gustav Mahler - Completion of an amazing draft for a symphonic Scherzo
"I need your help! A Korean Conducter wants to perform this Mahler Scherzo based on my completion, but he did a "revision" of it with the result, that I hardly recognise my work ! Would you please give me your assessment of both versions…"
Apr 1
David replied to Ken Lindner's discussion A musical Cryptogram - Variations on KRLjr
"OK - that might explain why I didn't recognise them. It's a while since I heard anything composed with Notion.
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Mar 23
Ken Lindner replied to Ken Lindner's discussion A musical Cryptogram - Variations on KRLjr
"The musical samples I use came with the notation software: Notion 6.
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Mar 22
David replied to Ken Lindner's discussion A musical Cryptogram - Variations on KRLjr
"thanks for the offer but perhaps I'll just focus on listening again once or twice when things should become clearer. Which library(ies) do you use out of interest.
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Mar 22
Ken Lindner replied to Ken Lindner's discussion A musical Cryptogram - Variations on KRLjr
"Hi David
I'm glad you enjoyed the piece! Yes, this was definitely written in a light-hearted frame of mind. It was a fun experiment for me. I'm glad the underlying sense of fun is conveyed to the listener as well. Thanks for your comment.
If you'd…"
Mar 21
David replied to Ken Lindner's discussion A musical Cryptogram - Variations on KRLjr
"there's an infectious sense of fun which comes across very well I think here and the instrumentation sounds highly individual. My main issue is probably with the rendering which seems rather synthetic and perhaps lacking in the contrasts needed to…"
Mar 21
Guy Shahar replied to Robert Kennedy's discussion Why do I (you) like Baroque music?
"I feel the same.  It's always the individual composers who stand out over and above the era they lived in and the style they used.  I find Baroque in general to be cerebral, predictable and empty, but Bach often uses it in a way that's so…"
Mar 20
David replied to David's discussion Salu lament
"that's very kind of you, Guy -- this little piece seems to greatly split opinion. In my somewhat expressionistic mode, it's possible you might like something like the 2nd "Easter" string quintet if you like the Lament although there's nothing really…"
Mar 20
Guy Shahar replied to David's discussion Salu lament
"David, I've listened to this quite a lot now (I downloaded it as I liked it so much)) and I really find it the most interesting and satisfying music I've heard from you.  I think of it as a work of genius.   You should take the time to listen to it…"
Mar 19
Ken Lindner posted a discussion
Hi Folks. It has been a while since I posted, but I thought some of you might enjoy listening to a new piece of mine based on the letters of my name, it being a musical cryptogram. Of course, this is a continuation of an old tradition, one of the…
Mar 14
HS Teoh replied to Robert Kennedy's discussion Why do I (you) like Baroque music?
"I actually don't enjoy listening to Baroque music very much, in spite of my reputation around here of being a fugologist.  The only Baroque music I really like are some of Bach's fugues from WTC I & II.  I actually prefer Beethovenian-style music…"
Mar 12
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  • Oh, and please welcome our new members, if you have a chance.
  • I've allowed a few new prospective members through. If you should observe signs of bother, abuse, or any other matter that arouses suspicion, please advise me promptly.. Thanks all.
  • Indeed, it has been solved. Thanks for the prompt response!
  • HS, I believe I've isolated the HTML issue mentioned, and I believe it's now resolved. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
  • Thanks HS. I'll investigate the matter.
  • Hmm, interesting. I just noticed that replies under the Discussion Forum do allow full HTML capabilities, but replies under Analysis & Critique don't. Maybe this is a section-specific setting that needs to be toggled?
  • It's been a while since somebody wrote something here. So I thought I'd bring up this request to allow links and attachments in comments, not just in posts. It would make it easier to have in-depth discussions without needing to create a new thread every time somebody wants to attach something to illustrate their ideas.
  • ok - that sounds like a good setting so will be interesting to see what the explanation (if any) is.
  • David, puzzling, because the site's settings at present bar members who aren't "friended" from sending private messages. I'll look into it.
  • As newest member Erica Woodward sent a message to at least one member wanting to urgently discuss something privately, it is to suspected that we have another spammer. If I remember correctly, on the old forum, prospective members had to submit a couple of sentences (which weren't posted publicly) explaining why they wanted to join the forum. I suspect spambots and others who are not serious about contributing would fall at this hurdle and I suggest something like this for possible consideration by the membership.
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