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My piece is more serious in tone, but I do like PDQ Bach. "Found a peanut!" Least expected opening line of an opera ever. 🙂

Wow that was incredible! The modulations in the second half of this invention seem incredibly smooth. 40 seconds in you really start to experiment with the harmony, and I think you do a really good job at making the transitions as seamless as possible here. I just wish this was longer, because I feel like you really start to take advantage of the microtones around 40 seconds in, but then you conclude way too fast after that, just when things were getting juicy!

Hey thank you very much! I just realized that the subtitle track was wrong. It's fixed, we can activate English subtitles without problem. In any case, thank you for listening.

Yet another microtonal invention. This time using syntonic commas to better approximate just major and minor 3rds. Although I am a bit puzzled why I had to use a three-syntonic commas sharp sign to make playback closer to a just major 3rd in this. Maybe it's some kind of Musescore glitch? If any microtonal aficionado knows, I'd be grateful for your help! I'd appreciate any of your comments, critiques, suggestions or observations. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!

I am playing a slightly simplified version of the blue Danube waltz on the violin, and the peace requires me to switch from pizz to Arco quite a lot actually, and I was just wondering, how on earth should I hold the bow if I have to keep pizz-in and then take a quick rest and then quickly go to Arco again? Should I do it with the index finger or the middle? Or is there an easy strategy anybody knows? Thanks!😊

The only thing I might suggest is to bring out the melody a little more by either lowering the right hand by an octave (in some parts at least). Sometimes its hard to hear the very high notes, especially when paired with the deeper notes of the left hand. But aside from that, the music itself is beautiful, especially in this context of an Ice Cave.

A very good effect overall. The high tessitura of the melody, as well as the arpeggios in that area, give a very ethereal effect and also suggest drops of water falling. Another thing that I think contributes is leaving the note suspended in the second part of the bar in the accompaniment. There are also some very beautiful harmonic changes, such as in bars 6 and 5... It sounds fantastic.

The waltz sounds very good and has some surprises at the end. The study, in the bars where there is more counterpoint, still sounds basic. For example, because the accompaniment sometimes takes notes only from the chord in some bars (9, 10). Also because there is obvious parallel movement (13, 14).

This reminded me of the things Brian Eno used to do.

my first post yayyy

Far as I know, this Ravel prelude from 1913 has never been orchestrated before (unless any of you know different?) So here is my attempt. I've used fermata of various lengths to create rubato. I wonder if I should use more dynamics? (Though MuseScore tends to exaggerate them.)

I consider this another palette cleanser. Just a simple piece without microtones meant to evoke a mood/vibe for the purpose of being background music for an Ice Cave location in a videogame. I'd appreciate any comment, critique, suggestion or observation! And thanks for listening!

I like the orchestration: it's very cinematic, with moments of contrast, tension and release. You don't often see a basset horn these days! I tend to associate those with Mozart, as I think he used them in his requiem.

Mysterioso in E Minor is a piece I made for a full orchestra. It is approximately 3:50 long and has 122 measures. I'm looking for feedback on the overall composition and how well I orchestrated it. (P.S. I might change the name to "Adventure in E Minor" due to its wide range of themes, emotions, and tones.)

Quite hauntingly beautiful ... Mark

Hello @Tunndy and welcome to the forum! I think this is a fun exercise to help you understand Khachaturian's composition and how it works harmonically and melodically! And, I love this piece! It's my all time favorite waltz for sure as displayed in this topic: What's your favorite waltz? But of course, people won't be able to help but to compare this to the original, and even if just by duration only, it pales in comparison. But I'm sure this was a very educational process to create this, given that the original was for orchestra and you had to arrange it effectively for piano, which you did with some personal changes that imo don't improve it. But you're fighting an uphill battle in this kind of mimicry because the original piece has 76 years of nostalgia already established for it. And people don't like knock-offs or off-shoots. But I'm not trying to discourage you - if you find this process educational then by all means keep doing this kind of composing! There's plenty of composers who make mock-ups of other composers' works for the same reason although usually they try to stay as true to the original as they can. Thanks for sharing! Edit: But there's also of course the endeavor of writing variations, reharmonizations, or re-arranging the original material which I definitely want to encourage since I myself love writing these kinds of pieces.

In terms of structure: Introduction (b.1-8) A (b.9-24) B (b.25-40) C (b.41-64), I combine and develop both melodies from previous materials, while adding a new dance-like melody. Clarinet melody of b.41-42 and b.48-50 are from A, the ascending 5th motion of b.50-51 is from B. Clarinet theme gets repeated on the piano starting from b.53. B* (b.65-78), with the ostinato and thirds from the intro. Cadenza (b.79-100), contains materials from A and B. A* (b.101-120), I develop the theme a bit more with a climax at the end. B** (b.121-128), B theme with imitative counterpoint between piano and clarinet, transition to the Coda. Coda (b.129-142), the first part of which is the Introduction section paired with the B theme on the clarinet, b.137-142 is the beginning of A but more conclusive, b.141-142 on the piano is the B theme.

Thanks Mark! I seem to have caught the orchestration bug recently. Have made another one today, this time of a never previously orchestrated Prelude by Ravel.

Alex I enjoyed your orchestration ... especially the use of different chamber sections: winds, brass, strings in the reiteration of the theme. Mark

A very engaging work .... which requires very skillful players! How would you categorize your work? It has some many different melodic elements. Mark

Hi ... How would you classify the musical style of your work? Mark

Definitely has a folk quality in the thematic presentation. There is a feeling of music from the Caucuses and well as the some slight Hebraic feel. With a bit more Hebraic influence/style - it could be a lovely nighttime pray. Mark

This work reminds me of There sections akin to your style. I enjoyed your experimentation .... Mark

This is a wonderful tender charming work. The thematic motif is endearing and the rhythmic gestures delightful. And the subtle harmonic movement creates a gentle push forward. Quite mysteriously romantic indeed! Mark

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