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gregrorio j replied to Ivor's discussion A little fugue (just over one minute)
"I enjoyed this as well.  I like your harmonic movement. (I do remember this from sometime back when you had posted, so it retained a presence in my memory!)"
Nov 4
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Fugue in A flat
"A lot of fun, HS! Energetic, with some wry humor thrown in .
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Nov 4
gregrorio j replied to Guy Shahar's discussion Invitation to "Intuitive Composers" (& resources coming soon)
"For me, analysis is about being able to see structures on large and small scale. To see how they fit, or how they defy fitting. Perhaps you are already able to see this. But, reading music creates a definite picture of those structures. 
If one…"
Oct 21
gregrorio j replied to Steven Linden's discussion Clarinet Quartet in B flat
"I was just questioning the voicing of the F7. Your idea would resolve the voicing dissonance  - but,  If the violin plays C instead , as you mention, you lose the ascent of the violin line.
Yes, I thought the F9 chord would sound sweet - though…"
Oct 10
gregrorio j replied to Steven Linden's discussion Clarinet Quartet in B flat
"Hi Steven. I listened to the 1st mov't . I think it is very well written and enjoyable. My only quibble would be in bar 166, where I feel the clarinet (concert pitch) high F is at odds with the violin high Eb (in the context of this piece). I would…"
Oct 10
gregrorio j replied to Ivor's discussion Music for Orchestra - Peggy's Garden
"Hi Ivor.  I liked how this unfolded so naturally, with connecting poetic gestures gradually increasing in intensity, and then ebbing back for the close.
The orchestration I found very effective and engaging moment to moment. I like your harmonic…"
Sep 20
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Fugue in A
"ps... You might consider transposing a 1/2 step up to Bb - for brass arrangement. "
Aug 25
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Fugue in A
"It seems that you could get by w 2 trumpets, french horn, and trombone.  The trombone lowest (non pedal tone is E2, and can play at least up to Bb above middle C). 
If you have notes below E2, you might consider a tuba as well.
Thinking of brass in…"
Aug 25
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Fugue in A
"Hey HS. Bright, cherry, a lot of fun!  Yes, it reminded me a bit of B's 9th, 2nd mov't.  The rapid fire repeated notes a little tricky to play with the lines in the same hand, though doable. I do think this would sound great with brass ensemble!…"
Aug 24
gregrorio j posted a discussion
Hey Guys. This one took months for it to finally settle...  As always, your impressions much appreciated.Thanks for listening.  https://soundcloud.com/gregoriox88/fugue-labyrinth-revised
Apr 6
gregrorio j replied to David's discussion Piano Nocturnes 6-9
"Yes,  Janacek - (at least I was geographically close :) -  Kodaly and Bartok from Hungary - and from similar time frame).
I was just meaning a folkish quality from that region - though mixed with impressionism - . You do mention Faure :)
You might…"
Mar 29
gregrorio j replied to David's discussion Piano Nocturnes 6-9
"Hi David. My favorites are #6 and #8 - which I quite enjoyed. They seemed a bit impressionistic mixed with a folkish quality like Kodaly or even Bartok in some spots.  Stylistically I felt they were more cohesive than #7 - where I felt the romantic…"
Mar 29
gregrorio j replied to Ivor's discussion Sextet for Oboe + String Quintet - (3min 33 sec)
"A lovely piece. The melodic contours have a wistful yet bouyant quality - very attractive. The oboe (so 'vocal') works so effectively with the string quartet.
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Mar 20
gregrorio j replied to gregrorio j's discussion Venus - for piano (5'15")
"Hi David. Thanks for lending your ear!   (I didn't put 'fugue' in the title purposely, but forgot the link had that word:) 
I appreciate your reflections - as they confirm my intention.
Thanks for your curiosity and giving 'Dear Sophie' a whirl!  …"
Mar 16
gregrorio j replied to gregrorio j's discussion Venus - for piano (5'15")
"Hi Ivor. (I just wrote a long reply, but it got deleted)... Thank you for offering you thoughts on this! Coincidental that you are using the Venus archetype as well! With regard to the 'formulaic' - my approach is very open or expanded. Mostly, I…"
Mar 15
gregrorio j replied to gregrorio j's discussion Venus - for piano (5'15")
"Thanks, HS! 
Your thoughts on this are interesting to me.  Of course, as I was  writing it - it seemed like I was bringing elements in that were not used  in other fugues - which enhanced a certainly 'personality' - but it didn't hit you that way.…"
Mar 14
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  • Gx, long time no speakie...hope all is well.
  • Hi Kris. There was a technical problem and couldn't remember my password on the first account . Had to reconfigure the account.
    Please delete my Other account for clarity's sake.
    My apologies.
  • Welcome again, Gx. Am I seeing double?
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