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Oh yes, I've looked through many of the other entries, commenting on any that particularly stood out to me. One can't help but be curious about the competition while also discovering how others approached the same source material with…"
Oh yes, I've looked through many of the other entries, commenting on any that particularly stood out to me. One can't help but be curious about the competition while also discovering how others approached the same source material with…"
"Sorry, David—I seem to have missed your comment as it came in while I was responding to Dave Dexter. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and share your feedback.
I initially shared your sentiment regarding the emotional implications of the…"
I initially shared your sentiment regarding the emotional implications of the…"
"I listened to the trumpet concerto—it’s quite episodic and indeed deeply original. It doesn’t strike me as atonal, though my ears are not yet developed enough to fully perceive the tonal center or harmonic relationships you’ve described in your…"
"Hey Dave, thanks for taking the time to check this out and share your thoughts. You bring up a point I struggle with in competitions- the challenge of interpreting emotional beats without a director. In the (few) scoring gigs I’ve done, there’s…"
After reading Dave Dexter’s latest comments in the other thread, I realized I haven’t shared much of my work lately.The main reason is that I’ve been in a period of intense study and haven’t written much beyond a few 'academic exercises.' I did…
"Criticism is arguably the most significant driving force in my personal development. I am perpetually in the process of cataloging the reservations and critiques others express about my work. With these observations, when valid, (and doing my due…"
"Dave- If you're on Facebook, I highly recommend you join the group "Music Engraving Tips." It's going 59,000 members strong and people enjoy arguing over obsessive details such as this on a daily basis, many of them professional engravers. It's…"
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1 – Are the movements appropriately named?
If the titles reflect your intended musical ideas, then they are appropriate. However, you need not adhere to classical-era naming conventions unless you are intentionally crafting a pastiche. There is…"
1 – Are the movements appropriately named?
If the titles reflect your intended musical ideas, then they are appropriate. However, you need not adhere to classical-era naming conventions unless you are intentionally crafting a pastiche. There is…"
"It's quite well written. Neat and tidy, catchy, and cheery- I liked it and would very much enjoy playing it with another at the piano. Thanks for sharing this and spreading a little holiday cheer."
"While I appreciate your perspective, I’m largely in agreement with Mike / Teoh here.
There may always be a theory versus non-theory debate, especially in today’s culture of instant gratification, an expectation of instant results- but I do believe…"
There may always be a theory versus non-theory debate, especially in today’s culture of instant gratification, an expectation of instant results- but I do believe…"
"Tonight was the night, and I finally had a chance to listen to your piece all the way through. To outline the process: I opened a beer, found a copy of the Hans Christian Andersen text, and loaded up the score. I read through the text first and was…"
"I've had the pleasure of coming across several of your works, and each time it has been an enjoyable experience. This piece is no exception. The instrumentation and orchestration are thoughtful, and I can imagine how beautifully it would come to…"
"I really loved this, thanks for sharing. In my opinion, of the more abstract and obscure compositional mediums to work within, microtonality stands out as a promising way forward. It allows composers to explore the intricate nuances of pitch beyond…"
"Hey Teoh, thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you found the modern harmony with Baroque instrumentation unique enough. Your observation about the flute’s volume is noted, possibly correct- as I initially stated, I'm not confident the recording…"
"I agree with what you've suggested here already. Typically, the less cluttered you can make a score, the better—as long as you're not sacrificing clarity. A good example of this specific situation is the 2nd movement of Beethoven's 15th piano…"
"Excellent, congratulations on finishing this, David. An hour of non-stop music is quite an achievement.
As you might remember, I really enjoyed your Cinderella fairy tale. It was a lot of fun to read along with the text while your piece played. I…"
As you might remember, I really enjoyed your Cinderella fairy tale. It was a lot of fun to read along with the text while your piece played. I…"
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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.
https://musescore.com/user/28524096/scores/15738967
Thanks a ton!!