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Steven Linden posted a discussion
I wrote this little miniature today.  I'm not usually an "express yourself through art" person, but this is a raw reaction to current events.Score: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xQ4M-pdsmG6J7TMmuQwTeGX2CKTJS9oz/v...
3 hours ago
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Clarinet Quartet in B flat
"Thanks - I appreciate your comments!  I agree that the slow movement and the development of the first movement are the most effective sections."
Oct 11
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Clarinet Quartet in B flat
"Thanks for listening, and for your comments!  I can see what you mean about it starting to sound like Average Generic Classical Theme, though I think I'm more of a fan of pre-Beethoven Classicism than you, so perhaps I'm less sensitive to that. 
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Oct 10
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Clarinet Quartet in B flat
"Yeah, I see what you mean.  Maybe I will try it with a ninth chord."
Oct 10
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Clarinet Quartet in B flat
"Thanks for listening, and for your comments!  That chord in bar 166 is a dominant seventh, and I think making it a ninth by raising the clarinet to concert G might sound strange.  But I can see how the dissonance with the seventh in the violin might…"
Oct 10
Steven Linden posted a discussion
This is a Classical-style clarinet quartet I've spent the past month or two writing.  Any comments or criticisms would be most appreciated!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUpdB0H3zB0&feature=youtu.beScore: Clarinet Quartet.pdf
Oct 9
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Orchestral Suite in D
"Thanks!  This audio is from Noteperformer running through Finale, which I've largely been happy with (definitely an improvement over Finale's native Garritan), but I have been thinking about investing in a DAW with better virtual instruments.
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Sep 6
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Orchestral Suite in D
"Thanks for listening.  This is a bit different in style from what I usually write (which is more Classical in style).
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Sep 4
Steven Linden posted a discussion
I recently finished this pseudo-Baroque orchestral suite.  I think the results are mixed, but I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts.  It's a bit, long, but I'd welcome comments on any of the movements.  Thanks!Score: I. Overture.pdf II.…
Sep 2
Steven Linden posted a discussion
A set of variations for orchestra on the familiar "Happy Birthday" song.  I wrote this for a friend's birthday.  Not an especially serious piece, but I'd be interested to read people's feedback.https://youtu.be/jA6Kw2A79doBirthday Variations -…
May 2
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Air from an orchestral suite
"I tried a version with a little more variation in the accompaniment, but I'm not sure it accomplishes much.
Air - alt.pdf
Air - alt.mp3"
Apr 8
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Air from an orchestral suite
"Again, I appreciate the opinion, but - while I certainly would never call myself a good composer - I did not write this very simplistic string accompaniment because I didn't know any better.  It was a choice - perhaps a bad choice! 
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Apr 7
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Air from an orchestral suite
"I appreciate the advice, though I assure you I'm aware that there's more to music than a melody plus chords.  This movement was intentionally written in a very simple style.  But you're quite right that it probably goes too far in that direction.  I…"
Apr 4
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Air from an orchestral suite
"Yeah, I kept it simple intentionally, but I may have gone too far.  Maybe I'll change the accompaniment pattern to arpeggiated chords or something for the sections where the oboe has the melody."
Apr 3
Steven Linden posted a discussion
I wrote this air last week for an orchestral suite I've been working on.  I'll post the whole suite for critique when it's done, but I'm curious to hear any comments or feedback on this movement.  It might be a bit on the schmaltzy side.  Obvious…
Apr 2
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Two duets for flute and oboe (recording)
"Agreed, the fast movements are definitely a bit messy, and if I could have spoken with the performers, I'd have suggested taking things a little more slowly to get a cleaner performance.  I also agree that I should have notated dynamics a bit more…"
Dec 29, 2023
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  • Welcome Steven. The name is vaguely familiar, but from where?
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