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Hi @olivercomposer! Honestly I don't think it's plagarism! Using hexatonic keys is very common in film music! Henry

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🎵 Hey guys! 🎵 I hope you are doing well. Can you help me a little bit? I'm working on a piece of music that I want to break down in a video lesson, but the chord progression is so familiar to me, as well as this simple melody. Is this unintentional plagiarism, or am I just experiencing earworm déjà vu from common chord patterns? I know it's not perfect in its current state, as it's still a work in progress. Thanks for your help!

Thank you. Yes, John Adams is my biggest contemporary inspiration.

I am a simple guy. I see tarantella, I dance and give like. I've recently made one too but it has a harpsichord instead (not sure if you're using clavichord here or harpsichord actually, this does sound much like a harpsichord). In any case, I liked it a lot. You never fail to deliver man! My kudos.

This is great! The sound quality is really nice too, you've come a long way in your mixing/production. Well done, definitely captures a gothic feel. I'm not too familiar with the clavichord, but you got a really bassy low end out of your samples, it sounds really good. Thanks for sharing!

Awesome, looks much better now 🙂

Great! Also thanks for providing score, it's a practice that despite not feasible in some kinds of music, it is always appreciated because it allows (at least from my POV) to better get the pieces. Regards!

Thanks for your review Daniel. Regarding the previous soliloquies for organ, I had posted them all but they were from before 2016 (actually 2013 and earlier) and so they belong to the list of posted compositions that got deleted once the new version of the website was introduced sometime in late April - early May 2016. To be sure I had reposted some of my 181 posted pieces with the tag "Old Pieces". So I might repost some of my soliloquies for organ No. 1- 6, hopefully soon.

Made drums in FL then IMPROVISED all else while recording to DAW. Most isn’t pianoroll or prettyfied afterwards. Wanted emotional presence captured right off the MIDI keyboard. Most used was FLOSS VST hybrid synth SURGE XT: https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/

Hi Luder. I liked this one more than the seventh but I feel some imbalance that does not convince me. The piece doesn't seem to end right to me despite of its little development (and thus little need to work much on the ending). Plus, I would say it's the 5-bar phrase and its inner structure somewhat sets me off, not because there's anything wrong per se in 5-bar phrases but as I say because of the (2+2+1)+(2+2+1) inner structure that doesn't work for me in this case. Can you link the other Soliloquies for organ here? Thank you in advance. Kind regards, Daniel–Ø.

Thanks for pointing it out. I changed it in the score and uploaded the revised score.

Wow...this is awesome!! Very fitting for the competition, and so much color and technique. The Bach quote was clever 😄 Great job man, wonderfully written!

Here is my submission for the competition:-

Dear all, Wow - that's an interesting topic for me - Halloween - never wrote a piece for an festival. To make this work more relavent to the work, I did some research to understand more about Halloween. Anyways, here is my thoughts writing this work: I have always known very little for the Halloween festival. To many, Halloween is a festival that focuses on pranking, customing and candies - but there is a long history with mysteries around Aos Sí, the Irish name for a supernatural race in Gaelic folklore, similar to elves. Here are some information from different sources: - Every year, Samhain is celebrated on 31 October – 1 November. During this liminal time, when the boundary between this world and the Otherworld thinned, Aos Sí could more easily come into this world and were particularly active. Aos Sí were appeased to ensure the people and livestock survived the winter. The souls of the dead were also said to revisit their homes seeking hospitality. From 16th century, there is a tradition in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Wales, where people going house-to-house in costume reciting verses or songs for food. Some impersonated the Aos Sí, or the souls of the dead, and received offerings on their behalf. Often, a man dressed as láir bhán, a white horse, and led the younf people for the activity. If the household donated food it could expect good fortune from the 'Muck Olla'; not doing so would bring misfortune. "...In 19th century Ireland, "candles would be lit and prayers formally offered for the souls of the dead. After this the eating, drinking, and games would begin"." These history and myths formed the basis for the plot of this work. HoYin

Cool music you got here, do you only have access you mobile? On a PC or tablet, there's way better programs for free you could be using 🙂 Thanks for sharing, and welcome!

your piece is in F minor, you should use flats

I declare my intent to participate in the competition.

Mhmmmm, mhmmmm, mhmmmm, mhmmmm, Mhmmmm, mhmmmm, mhmmmm, mhmmmm, This might be a song you don’t want to hear, but I’ll sing it anyway. Looking in the mirror, I’m greeted by a stranger’s gaze, Stuck in this maze, My head feels like it’s going to explode. I wonder if anyone else feels this way, Caught between who they are and who they show, I see the twisted smirk on your face; You’ve haunted my soul for some time now. I can’t embrace you—everyone would laugh and judge. But I don’t care anymore. I’m breaking these shackles and chains, No more hiding. I still have broken pieces, But I’m not afraid to put them back. I’m learning to accept the parts I tried to hide, Letting my true self finally show, Looking back in the mirror, I realize I should’ve done this long ago. Song written by Brianna Hex.

This is my Soliloquy for Organ No. 8. Like my Soliloquies for Organ No.s 2-7 and my two sets of sententiae for organ, it is composed for organ manuals only. Here is the link to my "Soliloquy for Organ No. 7": https://www.youngcomposers.com/t47956/soliloquy-for-organ-no-7/

Please, if you know of a reputable and specialized masterclass in the field of harmony, introduce it here, which is both educational and allows me to apply to prestigious universities and obtain a certificate.

Calling all student musicians! I wanted to share a music opportunity for anyone interested in performing virtually. A student-run nonprofit I’m involved with (Musical Memories) is organizing an online concert, and we’re currently looking for musicians who’d like to participate. This virtual concert is a partnership with Blowing in the Wind, another nonprofit dedicated to fostering cultural exchanges between students. We're looking for musicians who perform more traditional music, either from their cultural heritage or a unique genre of music they're learning! Accepted participants will submit videos along with a brief explanation about their story in learning that specific type of music. 🎶 🎻 Virtual concert details can be found below: Online event (YouTube livestream) Will take place on Sunday, October 26 ~5-10 performances of ~5 minutes long The sign up form can be found here, which has more logistical guidelines/info. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to blowinginthewind.youth@gmail.com, or musicalmemories2023@gmail.com. Please sign up as this is a wonderful, unique opportunity for musicians of all backgrounds and skill levels!

….Need a choreographer?