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gregrorio j replied to John Driscoll's discussion Songs for Departure - FEEDBACK REQUESTED
"This is beautiful, John. I wouldn't change anything. I love you choice of 2 bass clarinets to accompany the mezzo-soprano. The poem is very evocative and intense, and I'll need to sit with the words longer for a better understanding. 
I feel I am…"
Nov 19
gregrorio j replied to Jon Corelis's discussion Oh-oh
"Dave:  "Open the Pod bay doors, please, HAL."
HAL:   "I know you and Frank were planning to disconnect me, and that is something I cannot allow to happen.""
Nov 15
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Notation of accidentals
"If the B's are not in the same clef, it isn't necessary to write the natural - unless it is the same pitch. The rule is: flats don't cross clefs."
Nov 14
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Notation of accidentals
""What about if the same pitch occurs in two separate staves? E.g., C# in LH and C# in RH in the same bar (but different beat) in a piano score: should the second # be printed?"
Separate staves,  same exact pitch: yes. 
"Also, what about a chord that…"
Nov 13
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Notation of accidentals
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"For example, let's say in measure 10 beat 1 there's a C#, and in beat 4 there's another C#. Should the # be printed for the 2nd note as well?  " I would say no - unless too many notes are written in-between and you want to be certain the player…"
Nov 13
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Notation of accidentals
"Ps. Oh, yes, the cautionary accidentals - when allowed, the software overuses this - to ridiculous extent, sometimes. "
Nov 13
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Notation of accidentals
"Hi HS. Although Im a pianist, I only have general guidelines in this regard. For more traditional harmonic structures which clearly have tonal centers, I would use accidentals that show the nature of harmonic relation, which include double flats and…"
Nov 13
gregrorio j replied to HS Teoh's discussion Fugue in C minor
"Hi HS. Yes I think this latest version works best. When I had listened some days ago, the dramatic arc seemed to be lost on me at certain spots, but as I listen now, it all holds together convincingly. Speaking of that arc, I would put in a…"
Nov 9
gregrorio j commented on Jon Corelis's blog post Call for scores: THE 2024 NIHILISMO COMPOSITION CONTEST
Nov 6
gregrorio j commented on Jon Corelis's blog post Call for scores: THE 2024 NIHILISMO COMPOSITION CONTEST
"I guess the joke is on me. I actually wrote a saloon piano concerto which featured slide whistle, kazoo, hurdy-gurdy, and souvenir gift-shop-grade bagpipe... "
Nov 6
gregrorio j replied to Raymond Jacob's discussion "Apartment Five" for jazz-rock group
"Interesting juxtapositions of sections. I found the first 2 minutes playful and mercurial, reminded me a bit of a V. Guaraldi vibe. Then, it seemed to go more minimalist (Bb minor-esque tonality which held for a while ) with some jamming that for…"
Nov 6
gregrorio j replied to gregrorio j's discussion 'Apparition' - Fugue for Piano - (3'30
"Im glad you liked it, Ray! Thanks so much for listening."
Nov 5
gregrorio j replied to gregrorio j's discussion "Dilemma"
"Hi Ivor! A belated "Welcome Back!"
Your words are very encouraging. There was a somewhat loose, and generalized score, and played through only a few times before recording. So, yes, there was a spontaneity factor, but I think 'lucky' , also.
Oh…"
Oct 19
gregrorio j replied to gregrorio j's discussion "Dilemma"
"Thanks, David, for giving this a whirl! Ray had mentioned the idea of a tango rhythm ('Dilemma') - which I also think helped with giving it some 'earth'. (maybe a 1/2 bar tango, half tuples or some such;)
Yes, King Crimson at one time got into my…"
Oct 19
gregrorio j replied to gregrorio j's discussion "Dilemma"
"Im so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, mentioning a progressive framework may not have been the best characterization for a positive listening experience :) There was a group called 'Quartet Music' - way back in the 80's? - that had an effect on my…"
Oct 19
gregrorio j replied to gregrorio j's discussion "Dilemma"
"In case you're curious, here's another piece I wrote which features Austin. (elec. violin, double bass, perc. , elec. guitar, keys)
"The Red Cloak"

https://soundcloud.com/gregoriox88/the-red-cloak-714152"
Oct 19
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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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