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Steven Linden posted a discussion
Another little ragtime piece, this one is modelled more on the novelty ragtime of people like Zez Confrey, Arthur Schutt, and Rube Bloom than on the "classic" ragtime of Joplin, Joseph Lamb, and James Scott.  Any comments or feedback would, as…
16 hours ago
Steven Linden replied to Steven Linden's discussion Earl Grey Rag
"Thanks to both of you for listening!  
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Aug 27
Steven Linden posted a discussion
Greetings, everyone.  I've hardly composed anything for months, but the other day I sat down with a cup of tea and wrote this little ragtime piece, which I've named for the beverage I was enjoying.  Any thoughts or feedback would be welcome.
Aug 20
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...
Nov 6, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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  • Welcome Steven. The name is vaguely familiar, but from where?
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