The Grand Approach - A song inspired by the wonders of the Symphony

Good evening, all! This is my first time sharing a new composition on here. And while I do not have sheet music for this particular piece, I can share a screenshot of my DAW if that would be wanted. I made this entirely in FL Studio. The instruments used are mostly Spitfire Audio(Intimate Strings, Epic Choirs, and BBCSO Discover) and then some instruments from Amadeus Symphonic Orchestra. Below is the Soundcloud link to listen to!

This song was heavily inspired by my trip to the symphony last night. I love hearing large ensembles playing together, and it inspired me to make this piece! It's just my interpretations of the wonders of the symphony. I greatly look forward to some feedback and hearing what you all think!

https://soundcloud.com/layne-lee-645527770/epic-approach?si=ef380f161b6b411eb0473c04024e21aa&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Edited September 18, 20232 yr by Layne

Hello @Layne,

I think it should be called a piece rather than a song!

I think the transition to the indefinite percussion part in 1:14 is quite abrupt, since melodies suddenly disappear there, even if it act as the introductory passage of the brass passage. I feel like the music is not moving much due to the homogeneity of the texture, rhythm and tempo. It can be hard for audience to maintain the concentration with similar mood throughout the 6 minutes of the piece! I can hear the motives of the music which provides good coherence, but they are rather literally quoted in their entirety rather than developed in the piece, as they are repeated separately in different unrelated sections which is only linked by time. 

Thx for sharing! I am sorry for providing a nitpicky review here but I am sure I do not say them with malignancy.

Henry

1 hour ago, Henry Ng Tsz Kiu said:

Hello @Layne,

I think it should be called a piece rather than a song!

I think the transition to the indefinite percussion part in 1:14 is quite abrupt, since melodies suddenly disappear there, even if it act as the introductory passage of the brass passage. I feel like the music is not moving much due to the homogeneity of the texture, rhythm and tempo. It can be hard for audience to maintain the concentration with similar mood throughout the 6 minutes of the piece! I can hear the motives of the music which provides good coherence, but they are rather literally quoted in their entirety rather than developed in the piece, as they are repeated separately in different unrelated sections which is only linked by time. 

Thx for sharing! I am sorry for providing a nitpicky review here but I am sure I do not say them with malignancy.

Henry

 

 

@Henry Ng Tsz Kiu Hello! I greatly appreciate your feedback! This piece is definitely still a work in progress. Just sharing the process as it goes. I have no formal training in composing, and have mostly learned what I know from teaching myself and immersing in other orchestral works. (Did play cello for a while though. And my father has always been music oriented.) So, any advice is greatly appreciated toward making the piece feel more lively and building up that skill! I will certainly work on breaking up those repetitious sections and adding some variations instead of direct quotes. Try to change the feelings of the piece throughout to keep it more engaging. Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment!

Looking forward to more conversations,

Layne