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In my experience, most composers are quite self-centered, probably because the majority of them are men. As any woman can tell you, men tend to have big egos and are terrible…"
In my experience, most composers are quite self-centered, probably because the majority of them are men. As any woman can tell you, men tend to have big egos and are terrible…"
"You sound a little down. I hope I'm wrong. Maybe it's just my annoyingly cheerful self. Anyway, have a great day!"
"This is a tough one for me. I can honestly say I don’t understand it, nor do I enjoy it. However, it made me feel nostalgic. Suddenly, I remembered sitting in the chapel of the conservatory 40 years ago. It was an old monastery, and the former…"
"Composers are very sensitive to criticism. A composition is like a child to its creator, and most parents can’t stand it when someone criticizes their child.
That’s why I rarely participate in discussions on this forum. Besides, I used to get paid…"
That’s why I rarely participate in discussions on this forum. Besides, I used to get paid…"
" I hear mostly Beethoven and that's fine with me. I don't like Mahler :-)"
"The Beatles. They were very popular when I was a teenager. I can't remember this song, so I can't tell if your arrangement stayed true to the original. Perhaps that's not what you're aiming for. It sounds a bit eerie and somewhat contemporary. A bit…"
"Same weather here in the Netherlands. I haven't seen the sun for 12 days. Although there is some color in the sky: light grey, grey, and dark grey. Snow, you say? I wished we had a bit of snow. It's the damp cold that is annoying."
"I've never heard of Peter Mennin, so I looked him up. It seems he was fascinated by the Locrian mode. Is that what you used? I'm not analyzing the score, though—being a retiree, I'm entitled to a bit of laziness."
"Thank you, David. You can download the score for free at Free Music Scores
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"Thank you. These are older compositions I arranged for Piano 4-Hands. I don't write like this anymore unless I need something more 'commercial.' I now prefer free counterpoint—it feels more satisfying.
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"I know how you feel. I bought extra hard drives, so I always have a backup. Once a month, I make copies. A friend of mine, who knows all about this stuff, mentioned that I should use a NAS. However, since her NAS broke down and she lost EVERYTHING,…"
"Sarcasm? No, it’s just a typical pianistic composition for piano four hands. Naturally, it includes a bit of everything. Occasionally, there’s even a speed bump, for instance, because in my country, there are very few places left where you can ride…"
I couldn't find a thread about the upcoming holidays, so I decided to create one. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.I wonder, have you written anything Christmassy yet? Although I usually don't share my work, I feel I shouldn't…
"Funny how people automatically assume that someone with formal training must be a man."
"Apparently, you're a diamond in the rough. Everything's there—you just need more experience. More knowledge too, but that's a fine line to walk. Your talent needs room to breathe, and that won't happen if you prioritize theory too much—except for…"
"Hi, Guy,
You asked for my thoughts on your 4th String Quintet. Since you call yourself a beginner, I thought I might need a stiff drink first—I’ve had my share of scores that required a lot of work... or a nice bonfire! But after listening to your…"
You asked for my thoughts on your 4th String Quintet. Since you call yourself a beginner, I thought I might need a stiff drink first—I’ve had my share of scores that required a lot of work... or a nice bonfire! But after listening to your…"
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