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"when I switched to notation software, I didn't change my actual composing method at all - I still used the MIDI keyboard to do step input of the notes as before. The only real difference is that decent notation software like Dorico will produce a…"
"Until I'm fairly sure my new computer is actually fixed which will take a few days at any rate, I'm not going to reinstall Cubase. I don't use it much but surely dynamics is just a matter of drawing lines or curves using the appropriate dynamic…"
"I'm sure you will get some fans as you start increasingly to find your own personal style and voice. Something like that rarely comes right at the beginning!
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"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…"
"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…"
"I had actually thought about the VSL solo voices when on sale as they're certainly better than their substandard choirs but I'm still reluctant to get anything which doesn't sing free text (with one small exception). VSL seem to offer the option of…"
"Ah, i'm with you Guy. Sounds a bit like my first attempts to compose with Cubase many years ago. Playing in live and producing a readable score is not the easiest which is why I soon abandoned the idea of recording live in the first place. Using…"
"for me, this is your most interesting piece to date with some deliciously queasy harmonies throughout. Just one question about the score -- in some places (especially just near the end) there are chords in the individual lines and I'm wondering…"
"the last real sun was 5th Dec, like with you. I'd prefer snow and frost like in a proper Scandinavian winter -- only problem is they last a bit long for my taste.
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"this could be regarded as almost an anti-Christmas piece. It's both lonely and rather disturbing at the same time -- much as many people actually experience the season as opposed to how we're all supposed to be jolly. "
"I guess I must just be in a bad mood then with all the things which have been going on recently.
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" I haven't written anything for a while and can't really until the situation becomes clear with my computer. The new one doesn't work properly (currently being checked out by the shop) and I temporarily put an old hard drive in the old one so I can…"
"OK -- when listening straight after the original, one can see that its based on the Beatles tune but without being told it, I very much doubt that many would see the connection to be honest. Obviously your harmonic world is very different (and, to…"
"of course one has to put everything in context -- as you only started a few months ago, you've already developed quite an interesting style and I'm sure you'll continue to make progress. And I doubt there was much particularly symphonic about my…"
"this Symphony of Bees is certainly a new departure for you. I was much struck by the opening with its quarter tones in the strings and from time to time there were very interesting effects and counterplay between the instruments-- there was…"
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you had given me some very valuable feedback on a earlier orchestral work, particularly noting the absence of a cohesive theme. I have since decided to break the piece up into a full length symphony and in this context, I'd appreciate your comments about how the first movement sounds.
Thanks!
https://composersforum.ning.com/blog/please-critique-the-first-move...