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Description:
This has a subtitle: "La Muerte Me Está Mirando," which is a line taken from a Federico García Lorca poem called "Cordoba." The gist of the poem is the fatalist sense that no matter what the protagonist does, he knows he'll never reach his destination (Cordoba); he senses death will grab him before he gets there.
Pretty heavy stuff, I know, but it resonated with me, and I was looking to write something that expressed some of my own feelings about my mother, who died 28 years ago and had a hard time of it in life.
I thought she was beautiful, so hopefully some of that comes through in the music.
Performed by the Memorial University Chamber Orchestra, Nancy Dahn conducting, and this version is from the CD they recorded in 1995. The performers were students, including some who were still in high school.
The others pieces from this set are:
#1, Es Verdad, and
#3, El Niño Come Naranjas.
Each has a very different character.
All comments acknowledged and highly appreciated!
Lyrics:
(instrumental)
Hardware:
G4
Software:
Mosaic (notation program by Mark of the Unicorn), Perfomer (but this is an edited live performance for a CD)
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very nice!? &mdash 01/04/06 - 11:34:59 AM
Wow, I really enjoyed this, despite the fact that it is a bit modern and
dissonant for my more traditional ear... normally I'm not at all a fan of
this kind of complex impressionistic style of music. First off, you say
"live performance" but don't give any more details, so I am assuming
this was a recording of a real performance of your score somewhere?
If true, then by itself, that is very exciting! It certainly sounded like real
instruments, and not the MOTU symphony synths. It was very well
recorded & performed by whoever did it (maybe you can edit the
description and add this info?) Secondly, very well written score, the
mood definitely gets across as tragically beautiful and longing... well
paced to draw out the emotion. Then the unexpected ending, the final
held breath, and descending exhale was chillingly effective. Bravo!
Faved!
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
very nice!? &mdash 01/04/06 - 03:18:22 PM
Thanks very much for you comments, Drakonis. They are much
appreciated!
You ask about the
performance, and yes, it's a real, live string orchestra (!). It's a
recording of my university string orchestra (Memorial University Chamber
Orchestra), so it's all students (some were high school students). As you
might expect, I was very happy with the performance/recording quality.
Any chance you could submit a vote? I feel silly asking, but no
one has voted
yet.
This is actually the second of three pieces for orchestra, called "Three Lorca
Sketches for Orchestra", in case anyone is interested in listening to the
others (clicking on the title should take you to my website). --- Visit http://www.clarkross.ca for lots more music and scores [ Reply to This ]
very nice!? &mdash 01/04/06 - 04:19:58 PM
Ah, to have an orchestra at one's disposal to play their pieces... what a nice
opportunity! I come back and vote after listening and other people comment, as
I do not want to be coupled with the first comment-must-be-first-vote
thinking... and though I rarely vote on things these days, you asked so nicely, I
did :) Off to check your website, thanks!
-Drakonis
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Wonderful &mdash 01/04/06 - 03:56:06 PM
This is a dark, lovely piece, and an exquisite recording of a fine
performance. I would like some info on the recording itself. How many
mics? What format? Digital?
As for the piece itself, it is astonishing. Eduard (Drakonis) said he
doesn't normally enjoy this type of music? Well, I do, and this is
beautifully written. The ending is inspired. The sparse orchestration
and use of lower register strings gives this sad piece gravity, Beauty
grounded in despair.
I know you are disappointed that no one has voted, but sometimes that
goes slowly here, and don't worry, I will change it now.
10-10-10-10.
Welcome to MacJams! [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 01/05/06 - 05:36:02 PM
Tom,
I am deeply appreciative of your kind and thoughtful comments. I've only
just now discovered your (and everyone else's) feedback, and all I can say is,
"wow!" It has sure made what has been a difficult day so far a heck of a lot
better. So thanks very, very much!
Regarding your questions, I am embarrassed to admit that I don't know
that much about the recording details. It was recorded by a graduate of my
university's School of Music who went on to study sound engineering at
McGill University, and he obviously knew what he was doing. I don't know
what kind of mics he used, or how many, but I know that we normally record
everything with a pair of mics in (I think) XY configuration, about 10 feet in
front of the players, and maybe 10 feet above. But this might not be true for
this particular recording, so I'm sorry that I can't be more helpful. It was
recorded digitally, probably using ProTools.
The student orchestra had performed this a few times before recording it,
and they had a great feel for the piece. We have some amazing musicians
here.
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Beautiful &mdash 01/04/06 - 04:05:52 PM
I cannot say by words what I feel for '900 music. It is our world, dead and
alive. I cannot tell my appreciation for this piece of yours. It is as I already
were acquainted to it, with all the pleasure of finding its warm passages,
as well its bitter ones.
You don't need any of my silly commentaries.
I need this music, I need to be moved by it when "My heart is cold / I
cannot weep", and I am grateful to you for sharing. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 01/05/06 - 06:37:08 PM
Thank you, Rik. Your "Small Piano Pieces" were some of the first music I heard
on this site, and, as I commented, I thought they were really wonderful. In fact,
they were so good that I thought, "this guy must be a professional
composer," so I value anything you have to say. Keep making music! --- Visit http://www.clarkross.ca for lots more music and scores [ Reply to This ]
beautiful &mdash 01/04/06 - 07:53:20 PM
....but not the kind of thing you want to listen to when you are feeling
sad!
Really...I'm at a loss of what to say other than this is tremendous.
(now, off to find something 'happy' to listen to...!) [ Reply to This ]
beautiful &mdash 01/06/06 - 01:02:57 PM
Thanks! An interesting forum thread would be, "what do you like to listen to
when you're sad?" For me, this kind of music (i.e., the Interlude) can be cathartic
when I'm down, and I don't exactly know why. Maybe because it seems to give
some kind of musical voice to the feeling of grief, as if to say it's okay to feel
what you're feeling. Or maybe that's crazy talk! Anyway, for me, there is a
sense of hope in the music too, which probably seems strange, but that's how I
respond. Thanks so much for your comment!
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beautiful &mdash 01/07/06 - 12:42:31 AM
I adhere totally to this approach in general, to the point of feeling Fauré's
requiem a music I'd hear with deep inner joy at my own wedding ceremony.
Moreover I have the same feeling you've described regarding this piece. So if
you're crazy, I'm as well... something I'm trying to achieve since the age of 6 :D [ Reply to This ]
Gorgeous &mdash 01/04/06 - 09:49:19 PM
This is truly stunningly beautiful. You have a great talent not only for
scoring, but for composing with such emotion. Thank you for sharing
it with us! [ Reply to This ]
Gorgeous &mdash 01/06/06 - 01:07:08 PM
Thanks. I kind of feel like I just got lucky with this one. Even though I call
myself a composer, it is often painfully difficult to come up with something that
is any good. But sometimes, something good just flows out naturally, and if I
knew how that worked, well, maybe people would have heard of me by now!
Cheers.
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How Lovely... &mdash 01/04/06 - 10:20:46 PM
that you can express these emotions about your Mom in such a
magnificent way.
Dark and lovely, this piece is both interesting and inventive.
Kudos also to your student orchestra, who performed so well. [ Reply to This ]
How Lovely... &mdash 01/06/06 - 01:20:46 PM
Um, thanks again! I feel like Sally Field at the Academy Awards! (Don't
worry; no gushing speech will be forthcoming...)
Yes, it was about my mom, but it was also about other things. This started
out as a shorter piece for string quartet, but I revised it (into the version here) a
few years later when I was going through an absolutely terrible time (divorce,
and a whole lot more!), so probably some of that pain comes through too.
Or maybe I'm just projecting my memory of those feelings onto the music
(?).
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Emotion and feelings &mdash 01/05/06 - 05:39:16 AM
The composition of the sound is what.
It is indescribable.
Expression of complex mental situation.
A deep spirit is a deep intellect.
Music is an intellect.
This harmony.
This discord.
My brain is developed by this sound.
It is taught that the person is a living thing where it lives with the brain.
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Emotion and feelings &mdash 01/06/06 - 01:23:13 PM
Thank you very much, Tadashi! As always, your comments are both very
thoughtful and kind. Best wishes to you!
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There is beauty in sadness &mdash 01/05/06 - 06:17:27 AM
There is beauty in sadness &mdash 01/07/06 - 05:28:46 AM
Thanks, Denny. Much appreciated.
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A real string section!! &mdash 01/05/06 - 10:13:20 AM
Real strings! And live ones for that matter! It's so wonderful to hear
real strings on this site. This piece is suspensful, haunting,
heartbreaking, but with much beauty. I love your Lorca inspiration
along with the tribute to your mother. It is very moving and certainly
well-performed. Thanks for posting this. [ Reply to This ]
A real string section!! &mdash 01/07/06 - 05:41:31 AM
Thanks, Emily. I just listened to some of your music, and you have a beautiful
voice. Cheers!
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holy camoley &mdash 01/05/06 - 11:11:24 AM
this is truly a remarkable heart-grabbing inspiration! BRAVO!!!!!! A
fantastic composition, pristene recording, and inspired peformance.
The orchestra wailed for you!!! Just FANTASTIC!!!
Thank you so much for joining us here at MJs...and I can't wait to hear
what's next!!!!
in the iPod, thanks....right before Spike Jones!
deepest bows!!!!
z [ Reply to This ]
holy camoley &mdash 01/07/06 - 05:49:21 AM
Ziti, your enthusiasm is wonderful. Anyone who is a fan of Spike Jones
is okay in my book! Thanks!
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holy camoley &mdash 01/08/06 - 12:29:28 PM
I'm glad I'm not the only one still listening to Spike Jones. Ha!
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after my third &mdash 01/05/06 - 11:18:33 AM
.... &mdash 01/05/06 - 11:22:12 AM
'pretty heavy stuff', indeed &mdash 01/05/06 - 04:40:39 PM
You definitely achieved your goal of expressing your sad feelings about your mother, as well as portraying the hopelessness of the protagonist in Garcia Lorca's poem "Cordoba" in this piece.
This work, extremely well-conceived, performed and recorded, is reminiscent of Barber's "Adagio for Strings". It also echoes the melancholic atmosphere of Mahler's "Adagietto" movement from his Fifth Symphony.
The sustained layers of the strings set a contemplative, grieving mood, and the dissonance tears at the soul.
The pizzicati in the middle of this piece pluck at the strings of the heart.
The trills and descending slides add a great deal of color to the more sustained textures throughout this composition. The last slide is very effective.
You should be very proud of this piece, as well as the wonderful performance and good recording quality. How fortunate for you (and all of us) that you have a live symphony orchestra at your disposal! [ Reply to This ]
'pretty heavy stuff', indeed &mdash 01/05/06 - 07:24:42 PM
This is a collective thank you to everyone for your generous and heartfelt
comments. As I commented to Tom above, I was oblivious to everything but
the first comment until tonight, when, after a fairly discouraging day, I
thought I'd visit MacJams to see what was going on. You're all very kind, and
every comment is obviously sincere, as is my deep appreciation for them.
Cameron, you express your thoughts very poetically; I will just add that the
solo violin pizzicatti and trills in the middle section, to which you refer, have
a programmatic significance. In my mind, they represented the somewhat
desperate attempts by the protagonist to break free of a fate that seems to
have been preordained. These solositic bursts are eventually is absorbed by
the rest of the strings (absorbed by the "collective," if you don't mind a Star
Trek reference!), as they all continue on their inexorable journey to
nothingness.
As heavy as that is (and I loved that someone is going to stick Spike Jones
after this piece on their iPod!), I will repeat that this is actually the second of a
group of three pieces for orchestra (there is a hot-link to it in the response I
made to the first comment by Drakonis, above), and the first is ridiculously
silly, at least in comparison to this one. The last one is kind of weird; it
changes mood a lot, but has lots of bouncy, "up" sections. So it's not all
doom and gloom! I also uploaded some jazz instrumental pieces to this site
last week that are completely diffferent, if anyone wants to check them out.
Cheers, and thanks again.
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I Don't Like My Sampler Any More &mdash 01/05/06 - 05:05:19 PM
You have proven that no matter how good the samples or the
programming...you can't touch the real thing. The performance is
beautiful and passionate. Bravo!!! [ Reply to This ]
I Don't Like My Sampler Any More &mdash 01/06/06 - 12:55:40 PM
Thanks! Yeah, sampled strings are notoriously difficult to do well. But I still use
them when I'm composing string music, because they at least give me some
sense of what the piece might sound like when performed. I've never tried using
a first-rate, very expensive sample library though. Maybe they sound like (or
close to) the real thing nowadays?
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Beautiful, Indeed &mdash 01/05/06 - 09:20:31 PM
And sublime. As still as the ocean in your picture and so emotionally moving.
Thanks so much for sharing. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful, Indeed &mdash 01/07/06 - 05:53:37 AM
... and thank you in turn for your kindness!
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Transforming &mdash 01/06/06 - 01:48:38 AM
Skilled, profound, moving, excruciatingly beautiful...
What is significant here is the combination of the studying that you've
done and the heart you brought to this piece. The result is undeniably
magnificent.
Congratulations on this triumph. Thank you for the gift. [ Reply to This ]
Transforming &mdash 01/07/06 - 06:29:05 AM
Thanks so much, Patrick. Your "A differrent View" was one of the first
compositions I heard on this site, and, as I commented so inarticulately, I
really liked it.
Your mention of my studies is interesting... It's true that I spent many, many
years studying music, but the only real process I am aware of when
composing is instinctual, much like most people, I suspect.
Your words (and those of everyone else who has commented) are kind and
inspiring, so thanks, and I promise, over time (because my life is pretty hectic
right now) to listen to music by everyone who has commented. This site is
still very new to me; it seems there are many talented and articulate people
out there, which is wonderful.
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So much love and beauty &mdash 01/06/06 - 02:45:17 AM
So much love and beauty! Thanks a lot for posting! This is one of the
most attractive pieces I will have in my large iTunes collection of music
from now on.
This will be a worthy piece to start the day with. And to end the day with.
If I wanted to play something for a new born baby this would qualify, or
for a very old person, or someone in grief, or someone in doubt, or
someone overloaded by stress. Or for myself. Anytime. Thanks a lot!
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So much love and beauty &mdash 01/07/06 - 07:00:47 AM
You are obviously a very generous person; thank you!
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Gorgeous... &mdash 01/06/06 - 10:19:21 AM
For as long as I can remember I've been hearing modern classic music
like this, as my dad is a composer himself, so this piece is really right
up my alley.
And what a great piece it is.
You really manage to express your feelings in your music, not
something everybody can do.
But frankly, I'm lost for words.
The mood, the performance, the composing, the quality of the
recording - it's amazing, all of it.
A standing ovation from me!
Gorgeous. [ Reply to This ]
Gorgeous... &mdash 01/07/06 - 07:05:41 AM
Thanks! Does your dad have a website where we can check out his music?
And you're right; the performance and recording quality are both excellent, so
I'm thrilled with it.
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Wonderful! &mdash 01/06/06 - 04:33:44 PM
It's really great to hear live strings. This piece had its 'modern' moments,
but in other ways it was wonderfully 'romantic', too. I don't think I can add
much to the other comments made here, other than to say I've
downloaded it and faved it. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful! &mdash 01/07/06 - 07:14:34 AM
I agree that it's essentially a romantic piece, in that my aim was to be as
expressive as possible, in the way that only music can do. There are definitely
elements that make this a composition of our time, but really, when compared
to most modernist music (Boulez, Stockhausen, etc.; all of whom I respect and
admire), this piece is pretty reactionary. But one of the neat things about being
a contemporary composer nowadays is that there is such a huge range of
stylistic variety that is available, and one need not feel pressured to conform to
any particular school or style of composing. Much appreciated!
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title &mdash 01/06/06 - 08:39:12 PM
This piece reminds me very much of some of Nigel Westlakes (Aus) and
Vasks' (Latvian, can't remember the first name) string pieces. There's
that fantastic blend of contempoary harmonies that isn't tied to being
strictly tonal but also doesn't feel the need to do everything in a 12
tone row... making this piece very accessible while not being old
fashioned.
The piece drifts along in a melancolic, almost lethargic way which is
fantastic and I really enjoy the variations in timbre along the way too. I
appreciate the score writting too, particulary since writing for strings is
not something I've done much (yet) or have had much success with...
rhythm and computer music being more of my forte. [ Reply to This ]
title &mdash 01/07/06 - 07:33:07 AM
One of the great things about reading these comments is that I am
discovering some very fine composers. I did not know Peteris Vasks' music,
but I have just now read about him and visited iTunes to download some of
his string music, which, from the samples I heard, is very beautiful. So
thanks for this!
You mention a 12-tone row, and, believe it or not, this piece actually began
life as a 12-tone piece. It was extensively revised at one point, and I have no
idea how much of the original note rows are traceable in the music, but I
suspect that very little (if any) of the serialism remains.
Composing with 12-note rows can produce good music, and it is certainly a
useful pedagogical exercise, but even Boulez abandoned this method many
years ago (by the mid 'fifties); I'd have to dig around to find an exact quote,
but I think he said he found them too restricting. Which is mostly true for me
as well.
A very thoughtful comment, so thanks!
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This is unique and inspired &mdash 01/06/06 - 10:43:53 PM
Elements of Samuel Barber, Holst and John Williams, emerging from an earth-toned pool of conflict as your own instrumental phoenix. The pizzicato towards the middle came as the twig that snaps to announce that I wasn't alone in this forest. I couldn't hear the players, I couldn't see you labor over each note and every chord. I was lost in the strains of this luxurious and forboding give and take, feeling a warmth upon my face that might've been sun, or flame or tears.
Quite simply the most breathtaking experience that I've ever had here at MacJams. Bravo!
10-10-10-10 d/l [ Reply to This ]
This is unique and inspired &mdash 01/07/06 - 07:38:34 AM
You are a poet. I love your imagery, and admire your courage to be so open.
Thanks!
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Wow. &mdash 01/07/06 - 12:49:16 AM
Well if you have a *real* orchestra doing your stuff, then congrats. I like it. And as stated, yes the recording is absolutely superb.
Ben [ Reply to This ]
holy... &mdash 01/07/06 - 08:06:03 AM
... wow.
Dark and beautiful. Yes indeed.
When I grow up can I learn to compose like you?
I'm assuming that's a real orchestra... it is, isn't it? When was it recorded?
where? by whom? [ Reply to This ]
holy... &mdash 01/07/06 - 09:33:27 AM
Thanks! Yes, it's a real string orchestra; it's the "Memorial University
Chamber Orchestra," which is a student ensemble where I teach, and, when
this was recorded (about ten years ago, I think), we had a number of high
school students in the orchestra, which makes the warm, polished sound they
got all the more amazing. It's been played by professional orchestras, but
this is the only recording and the best performance.
This is the second of my "Three Lorca Sketches for Orchestra", which
you can check out if you want to hear the other movements.
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great stuff &mdash 01/07/06 - 03:15:25 PM
this is a beautiful piece-an excellent recording and performance and it
packs a lot of emotionality. you're a fine composer and i'm going to
check outyour site,
i think the sound and style of this wouldn't be out of place on kronos
quartets' "black angels" or rachels' "handwriting" lp. excellent work-
keep on! [ Reply to This ]
great stuff &mdash 01/08/06 - 03:29:58 AM
Thanks a lot, jonx. I enjoy the Kronos Quartet's "Black Angels" CD, so I am
flattered silly that you think my interlude merits inclusion with something that
powerful. I don't know rachel's "handwriting," and I did an iTunes search but
came up with nothing. Would you be able to tell me where I might be able to
find it? Thanks again; much appreciated.
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Mahler &mdash 01/07/06 - 08:32:04 PM
My dad is a 'Mahler-head' and always played his pieces. You have
captured an exceptional mood reminicent of his genius. Very sad feel.
But such beauty as well. Bravo [ Reply to This ]
Mahler &mdash 01/09/06 - 05:03:33 AM
Well, Mahler was one of the all-time greats, with an amazing ear for colour
/orchesration, so this too is a very flattering comment. One of the
interesting things about Mahler, if I remember my history correctly, is that he
made his living as a conductor, and only found time to compose in the
summers. For those of us trying to balance work, family, and a little time for
composing, the fact that he managed to acheive the greatness he did without
being a full-time composer is inspiring. The lesson for me is, make music
when you can, make it as good as you can, and then just let the chips fall
where they may.
Thanks for you comment. You're an amazing guitar player, by the way!
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Mahler &mdash 01/09/06 - 05:06:24 AM
(hmm, I seem to be putting in far too much space between paragraphs; sorry
about that! It doesn't show up when I preview these comments, so I'm not quite
sure what it's all about.)
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Lovely &mdash 01/08/06 - 12:40:48 PM
emotional resonance. Nice to hear a real orchestra on here for a change; I've been hearing so many software instruments emulating them that the...er, "realness" really stands out here. I mostly listen to groove oriented music, so classical music is I guess extra meditative to me. And this does that really well, slowing down my brainwaves and taking me to a serene and moody place. Very enjoyable, thanks for sharing! [ Reply to This ]
Lovely &mdash 01/09/06 - 05:24:45 PM
Thanks for the comments; much appreciated!
My music is virtually always played for "classical music" or "contemporary
music" audiences, and the main reason I joined MacJams was to see if people
who normally listen to other kinds of music could relate to it or not.
Having someone who normally listens to groove-oriented music say they like
this piece means a lot. I'll make sure I check out some of your
music.
SHAMELESS PLUG(!): Please consider checking out some of my other
music; for some reason, my Interlude has been getting lots of votes,
but my other submissions aren't getting many at all. Luck of the draw,
maybe?
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Lovely &mdash 01/09/06 - 05:35:06 PM
Thanks for the comments; much appreciated!
My music is virtually always played for "classical music" or "contemporary
music" audiences, and the main reason I joined MacJams was to see if people
who normally listen to other kinds of music could relate to it or not.
Having someone who normally listens to groove-oriented music say they like
this piece means a lot. I'll make sure I check out some of your
music.
SHAMELESS PLUG(!): Please consider checking out some of my other
music; for some reason, my Interlude has been getting lots of votes,
but my other submissions aren't getting many at all. Luck of the draw,
maybe? --- Last upload: " Last Dance." Visit my website for lots more free music. [ Reply to This ]
Memories that nourish &mdash 01/09/06 - 12:03:02 PM
The combination of delicate playing, haunting harmonies, unresolved
phrasing and melodic discovery blend very well, poetically. The poem
reminds me of one of my favorite lines: Living is like the building of a
harbor long after the ship as left. Or the energy of a Camus hero who still
creates beauty in the face of hopelessness. Such nice spaces. [ Reply to This ]
Memories that nourish &mdash 01/09/06 - 05:43:47 PM
Thanks, Tobin. By coincidence, I just discovered some of your fine music
today, and both my wife and I have been enjoying it.
I particularly like the second of your two lines: "Living is like… the energy of
a Camus hero who still creates beauty in the face of hopelessness." It has
particular resonance for me. As I mentioned a few comments ago, this wasn't
just "about" the death of a parent; I was going through som | |
dissonant for my more traditional ear... normally I'm not at all a fan of
this kind of complex impressionistic style of music. First off, you say
"live performance" but don't give any more details, so I am assuming
this was a recording of a real performance of your score somewhere?
If true, then by itself, that is very exciting! It certainly sounded like real
instruments, and not the MOTU symphony synths. It was very well
recorded & performed by whoever did it (maybe you can edit the
description and add this info?) Secondly, very well written score, the
mood definitely gets across as tragically beautiful and longing... well
paced to draw out the emotion. Then the unexpected ending, the final
held breath, and descending exhale was chillingly effective. Bravo!
Faved!
ttfn,
Drakonis
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