Proxima Centauri

Hi to all!

Here is my latest composition based on an extrasolar planet that may support life. 
The previous ones were "Tau Ceti" and "Iota Draconis (The Dragon's Quest)".
Am planning to combine these into a symphony or suite eventually.

The score is designed for midi playback, hence the strange note lengths and dynamics. 

Think I probably need to allow more time for winds and brass to breathe?

Also my bass-line in the celli and doublebass is really boring: so perhaps I should change it?

Looking for some feedback on how realistic the orchestra sounds, and what further steps I can take to improve this?

I used MuseStrings and MuseWoodwinds with Berlin Brass. 

Haven't done any stereo panning yet. 

Think I may have pushed the dynamics too high in the climax at the end, as it sounds like it's clipping to me.

Edited May 31, 2025May 31 by Alex Weidmann
Improved score

Hey @Alex Weidmann!

I really enjoy this Vaughn Williams like piece! I enjoy your modal style very much as always, and your pacing and spacing is always great for me as they are not always following the same formula or having suffocating full sound all the time as in many film music and trailer music. I absoultely love the way you allocate the themes to different sections. However within the different sections I hope there will be even more variety for allocating the themes, as now it's usually the flute, Horn and 1st violin carrying the theme! I think especially for the woodwinds you can have at least the oboe and clarinet carrying the theme, while for strings you can have cello for a low register presentation of the theme! Nonetheless I enjoy it. Thx for sharing!

Henry

Thanks so much for listening Henry.

It was actually inspired by John Williams "Leaving Hogwarts"; but I'll happily take the other Williams!

Was trying to keep it simple this time, with memorable melody lines.

I guess I heard the melody in my head being played on the flute: so that's how I wrote it.

Will definitely try your suggestion though.