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"Well done for at least having a few fans. That's already a great achievement. I don't think I have any (someone approached me on Soundcloud saying she was my greatestt fan, but it turned out she wanted to sell some promotion service to me....). …"
"Thank you, David. That's an interesting and useful distinction between the 2 aspects of theory."
"In some works, by some people, I have received useful criticism and certainly in the case of what was practically performable, I had the odd bit of advice (in one case octave leaps in the clarinet were too hard as it involved a change of register).…"
"there are two types of theory -- one concerns the practical business of what is possible or comfortable to play in the real world, assuming that composition is designed for live performance by real musicians which is far from invariably the case…"
What is your experience of receiving criticism as a composer and how has it changed over time.I’m still near the start of my journey, and have had some amazingly valuable pointers and advice from posting my music on forums and asking for feedback.…
A contentious question, but I've tried to deal with it in a way that respects all people whatever their preference.https://youtu.be/nT6MTAW33T0?si=93B-qYi-8_8EoDd0
"FYI, the scrolling video of the trumpet concerto was an intermediate version before I translated it into Dorico, so it has a number of empty staves. They aren't in the final score."
I've posted some of my frustrations with learning Dorico before, but I just set my first string quartet in it. It isn't long, so it basically took me 3 days to come up with a satisfactory setting. The piece is from 1987, although I've made some…
"A quick method to check, since you play guitar iirc, is to tune it to the right intervals and then fret the shapes yourself. If they're awkward to you, they will be to the string player. Fifths, for example, are very playable. Outside that, there…"
6 months into my composing journey, I've finally attempted a short allegro movement for the first time. Is it normal that it's SO much more work than a slower piece?It's the opening to my 5th String Quintet, and includes also includes double stops…
"Hi Ivor, you make a valid point. Thanks a lot for listening and for commenting.
Best Wishes,
Saul"
Best Wishes,
Saul"
"Thank you, Ivor, for your appreciation - I am glad that it speaks to you ... :-) "
"no telly allowed where I was for Xmas but the first thing watched when getting back was "Servant of the People" (Sluga naroda) which reminded me Zelensky actually used to be really funny. My composer hat will probably remain on the stand until I get…"
"This is something you're very good at, Gerd. Need I say more?
Most pleasant to listen to.
All the best, Ivor"
Most pleasant to listen to.
All the best, Ivor"
"Nice piece, Saul, easy to listen to. I know we agreed not to review each other's work but I had time to spare. You also know my disdain for 'tonal' even if I fall into it myself at times.
It would have been nicer if the second part was in a…"
It would have been nicer if the second part was in a…"
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