January 24, 20206 yr The whole concept is a great start. Is this just for strings? Because you might be able to add some wind parts in there (if you are going for a true orchestra format). The chorale in the beginning could use some woodwinds (give them the main theme like what piano has) and then when you go into the section with all of the moving parts, (again have the woodwinds play those fast notes) and add long tones from the brass to keep the harmony going. You can even alter the harmony (change the chord progression of the long tones a bit) and not have to worry about changing any of the moving parts as long as the sustained tones flow well.
January 25, 20206 yr Author @Locrian7th Thank you brother! Currently it only has strings, but I want to see if I could also write some low brass and some woodwinds to spice it up, although, I've never really had any success with writing for woodwinds, something I want to practice. My laptops limitations kind of limit the creativity so I try to go for the critically aesthetic parts. I do like the idea of fast woodwinds though, I think overall if I add some pauses in there it would allow for realistic breaths in between, hopefully I could try that, or maybe even just the key alterations of the patterns for unique chord blends.
January 28, 20206 yr Basically like it as it is but some deeper rhythmic pointing after around 0'34" after the strings get wild might work. It depends what you want. If for example you imagine it accompanying/ portraying a scene with people fleeing or things flying away then be sparing. (Like Wagner's famous Valkyries, there's no real bass. It's big but airborne!). Also - just my view - drums pounding away would mess it up. So it would have to be a staccato/pizzicato accent in the bass carefully placed on a strong beat (which doesn't mean a regular beat). [edit] As for melodic instruments mixed above or around the strings my personal view is don't, unless you want to reduce their vivacity and impact. [/edit] Nice start. Very energetic strings. Edited January 28, 20206 yr by Quinn thank God for an edit button.
January 30, 20206 yr Author @Quinn Thank you brother, lots of useful tips in the message! I definitely was worried about a melody, as I also think it would remove some of the shine from the strings. The pizzicato idea definitely seems interesting as the percussive sound would blend well with it!
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