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    • Fugax Contrapunctus
      Prelude and Fugue in D minor.

      By Fugax Contrapunctus · Posted

      At last, after a languishing period of scant inspiration (though still modest in comparison to previous instances of composer's block I frequently suffered in the past), my creativity has once again blossomed into yet another prelude and fugue. This time, however, I decided to finally put my organ soundbanks to good use, and I cannot deny finding the results even more pleasant to the ear than otherwise relying on my harpsichord soundfont as usual in most of my renderings. The a-posteriori title in German ("Heldenreise") is a reference to the Jungian concept of the "hero's journey", since I apodictically considered the prelude's dotted rhythms to convey a more hesitant demeanour than the fugue, as hinted by the character markings at the beginning of either movement. Enjoy! YouTube video link:   
    • Aw Ke Shen
      Any free music synthesia apps to recommend ?

      By Aw Ke Shen · Posted

      Just one that allows one to make unlimited Synthesias for free ( from any of one's music files in MIDI and MusicXlm ) with just the most basic functions. I am trying out piano Vfx and its kinda complicated for me. Synthesia free version only give a short preview of ur piece. Anything free, simple ones to recommend?
    • Cafebabe
      Sonata No. 1

      By Cafebabe · Posted

    • Aw Ke Shen
      Vals Horrible

      By Aw Ke Shen · Posted

      Hi! @arpeggia. I really enjoyed this piece too! the chromaticism, dissonance, the use of accents which makes it sound as if the strong and weak beats subverts what is typical of a waltz, yet still stay consistent enough to be easily recognizable as a waltz, which makes it a very interesting and engaging! A lot of drama within a short span of around one and a half minutes. Well Done!  I agree with @PeterthePapercomPoser that would be a good extension if you want, a middle, contrasting part to what already is there. Thks for sharing!
    • PeterthePapercomPoser
      Vals Horrible

      By PeterthePapercomPoser · Posted

      Hello @arpeggia! I really like this piece!  To me, I don't see a problem with the title as I think it really fits the pathos of the piece - I would also describe it as perhaps "demented".  I think for a piece with only one main section it still manages to stay interesting and create contrast with changes in dynamics and how you subdivide the beat.  If you ever think of extending the piece I think it could work as an ABA form with the B section as maybe a slower and more eerie waltz in another key.  I can definitely imagine that.  Thanks for sharing this really enjoyable demented dance!
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