Analysis & Critique

"Mars" - fugue for piano (4 minutes)

Posted by gregrorio j on December 20, 2023 at 4:30pm

Hey guys, this is my latest.

I'd be very curious about your impressions.

Thank you for listening!

https://soundcloud.com/gregoriox88/mars-fugue

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- - - - John Driscoll > gregrorio j December 29, 2023 at 10:57am
        
        Another option might be some variation on "The Art of the Fugue". Something like the "The Art of the Modern Fugue" or "The Art of the Fugue in L.A."?
        
        And maybe even you could combine with "Tempus Fugit"? "Tempus Fugit: The Art of the L.A. Fugue"...? :D
        
        HS Teoh > John Driscoll December 29, 2023 at 11:00am
        
        Maybe L'art de L.A. fugue? :-P
        
        John Driscoll > John Driscoll December 29, 2023 at 11:00am
        
        Sorry, one more. "Tempus Fugit: The Lost Art of the Modern Fugue"
        
        gregrorio j > John Driscoll December 29, 2023 at 3:18pm
        
        These are great suggestions to chew on.
        
        I was also thinking of fugue as a vessel, perhaps something akin to the 'flying dutchman' (ghost ship).. A timeless vessel by another name. If you guys have anything in that vein, Id love to hear.
        
        But, as it stands now, I think 'Tempus Fugit' has a nice ring to it.
Test Member December 21, 2023 at 7:44am

Ah, melodic inversion;) you sneaky rascal.
- gregrorio j > Test Member December 21, 2023 at 12:56pm
  
  Yes, guilty as charged. Tried to slip it in as the second utterance :) . Good catch! Thanks so much for listening, Kristofer!
Raymond Jacob December 28, 2023 at 11:02am

Nice, Gregrorio. I can't comment on structure as I lack the analytical capacity. As an emotionally captivating work it held me and it moved me. I've listened to it several times since you posted it. Your work always compels multiple listens over a period of time. That what it does to me. --Ray
- gregrorio j > Raymond Jacob December 28, 2023 at 6:54pm
  
  Hi Ray. The structure is incidental, and the words you offer are far more meaningful. Thank you for your sympathetic ear! I appreciate your willingness to listen multiple times. Thanks so much, Ray.