Unrequited Love

This is yet another old idea I had for a piece of music, one that has tortured me for a long time. I could never find the notes that felt ... "right" to me. Recently, though, I gathered inspiration to try again. And here it is!

I hope you enjoy -- thoughts/comments/criticisms appreciated ^_^

Thank you =)

Here are the MP3 and PDF Scores in Box.net:

http://www.box.net/shared/np0ncjrlsp (MP3)

http://www.box.net/shared/ovlaudpjv5 (PDF Score)

Something you seem to do a lot that I considerably enjoy is very present in this piece. I notice, you enjoy switching from major to minor x)

Many good things going on in this. You have a great sense of variety with the themes. As well as playing style, and it keeps the song interesting and enjoyable to listen to. Now, back to the major and minor ideas. GREAT way to express the title of the song. You got the feeling of love in one hand, yet the feeling of the rejection in another.

I also heavily enjoy the main theme established at the beginning of the song and how you weave it in throughout the piece. Honestly, I couldn't think of anything really to be improved on. Great piece Zach, definitely something to be proud of

Yes, indeed, I love mixing the major and minor -- one of my best friends expressed annoyance at this, but I happen to love it :lol:

Exploring variety in my pieces has been a challenge for me, since my roots are in minimalism. But since I've been making the effort to do so, I really think it has been improving the lyricism and the "story" of the music. I'm glad my effort is apparently not in vain! :)

Someday I will write a specifically minimalistic piece though ^_^

Thank you very much for your words of encouragement! It means a lot :happy: