Solo piano, kind of improvisatory, using a favorite rhythm: 7/8 interspersed with a basic duple for contrast. I like modulating in the modes, and this is no exception. It starts in C# Dorian, goes to E Dorian; G Dorian, D Dorian. (No real logic there, it just what sounded good to my ear!). Feedback is welcome!
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I listened to it and thought it was spirited and enjoyable. Good use of an underlying train rhythm throughout.
Thanks for your response, Jon.
Very nice.
Good old Amtrak! You certainly catch the energy and speed of a train ride. Brilliant performance too.
My only concern was that the ending was a little weak and sudden. Far be it from me to suggest it but did you ponder on bringing the train to a halt? However, that doesn't matter in that it's also a piece about fleetness and energy and stands alone as that.
Altogether a great piece.
Thanks for your comments, Dane! Re: your idea about bringing the train to a halt, I guess I was thinking it disappeared around the bend!
You've captued the image of a high speed train ride well. It's easy to imagine sitting in that train watching the world rusy by, well done.
Regards,
Rob
Thanks for listening Rob!
Very nice and fun piece Emily, thanks for sharing.
I have also written a work with a similar name called 'The Train'...
Perhaps I'll share it on the forum later on.
Regards,
Saul
Thanks for listening, Saul! I look forward to hearing your piece!