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Hi all .... Here's composition that I began a few years back; however, I really never finished to my satisfaction. So he's my latest version .... all comments/criticisms/suggestions as well pleasantries are welcome. Mark

Hi Peter, Thanks for listening! For the bells, I was using a preset called Old Memories on GarageBand's Sun Glitters Pad. There's definitely some detuning at work; but I didn't have control over it as such. The work uses three different presets on this pad; but I don't think I used any automation between presets as the music evolved. Instead I just put them on different tracks. If I was remaking it now, I think I would use some automation to make it even more weird!

Peter, Thanks for the review. My compositions can be a bit dense ... I have been actively working to address this ... Ironically, the ending of this work was edited/re-orchestrated to lessen the density and bring out the more prominent thematic material; however, it did leave the ending with less of a punch. I have another version with more density and more satisfying ending. So I will once again I will review the work to create a better build up punch at its conclusion ... balancing both aspects of the work. Also, thanks for the kind words about my style! I don't know if the way I compose/orchestrate influences my style. For me the score sheet - is a way to build the architecture of the work - in a sense I am a very visual composer. Mark

Hi @Some Guy That writes Music! I love the song-like quality of the music and the breathtaking modulations! Some of the melodies sometimes sound like they're wandering around aimlessly up and down the scale in step-wise motion which doesn't make for a very interesting melodic content. Other times you break away from the step-wise motion and the music seems much more romantic and purposeful there. Although I guess the other extreme of avoiding step-wise motion would be to skip around to chord tones. Of course, that wouldn't be interesting either all the time. But you do show some good choice use of non-harmonic tones on strong beats to really bring out their beauty. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the romantic flourishing and I loved the quiet ending!

Hi @Alex Weidmann! I really love the tubular-bell/chimes in the latter half of the piece. Are you using microtones at all in this? The bells sound kinda cool and a bit out of tune. Thanks for sharing!

Hi @kaiyunmusic! Really like this vibraphone like electric piano piece. I agree with Peter, the piece is more in 6/8 than in 3/4 since the dotted crotchet is the basic unit here, rather than the crotchet. Nonetheless, I enjoy very much the serene mood here. Thx for sharing! Henry