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Classical (371), orchestral (77), soundtrack (133), filmscore (10)
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Description:
Recently I completed a collection of classical compositions done with GB's Orchestral JamPack (called "Father to Father"). Basically, I wanted to compose some music that my Dad could get with - because he just cant hang with my alt-rock, gothic, electronica stuff. I enjoyed doing it so much that I ended up doing a lot of it - and have developed a hunger to do more. This piece is called "Dreams of Albion" and features one of my favourite String Instruments, the harp. I hope you enyoy it and really look forward to your feedback.
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Mac Mini and M-Audio KeyStation
Software:
GB w/Orch JP
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nice sequence &mdash 04/19/08 - 11:45:09 PM
I really like the theme you use through this. Nice use of dissonance in spots to propel the listener to the next segment. The initial clarinet part goes for a LONG time without a breath, though. I liked all of it up until about the 3/4 mark, where stuff gets jumbled and muddy, and seems to lose cohesion, becoming more textural, then the piece just ends. So I'm left somewhat unsatisfied. I would have preferred possibly returning to just the harp playing the theme one last time, then a crescendo of horns for the final chord or something. But I'm pretty badly stuck back in the Classical period, so don't mind me.
Hope this is useful feedback.
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Very helpful &mdash 04/20/08 - 12:13:29 AM
I was wondering if the transitions worked. I was trying to be a bit non-linear in how I worked the sections - sort of like how dreams work. Believe me, I resisted bringing the harp theme back - that was my first inclination. By the way, my clarinetist has mastered Coltrane's technique of circular breathing - so the theme is not a problem (snicker!). [ Reply to This ]
Dreams of Albion &mdash 04/20/08 - 01:04:13 AM
Nicely done my friend ..sounds like a passcaglia(spell)
good structured ..I hear the harps bit high than
the clarinet .good change as he strings and the
horns .very cool ending ..thnx alot for sharin it !! [ Reply to This ]
'tis indeed I think... &mdash 04/20/08 - 06:36:57 PM
...or a Chaconne. I like the ending too - despite the fact that the theme doesn't come back. Thanks for listening! [ Reply to This ]
Dreams of Albion &mdash 04/20/08 - 02:30:45 AM
A fine arrangement, what a lovely tune full of atmosphere and beauty. Thanks for sharing :-) [ Reply to This ]
Wow - kind words &mdash 04/20/08 - 06:38:30 PM
Thanks for your encouragement - glad you enjoyed it - I have enjoyed your work also. [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful arrangement. &mdash 04/20/08 - 07:56:23 AM
Having heard some of your stuff &mdash 04/20/08 - 06:40:39 PM
That is indeed a compliment. I've only been on here a few days - and I've probably done a day's listening already! [ Reply to This ]
Dreams of Albion &mdash 04/20/08 - 10:42:22 AM
I use the symphony jam pack also, so have a little idea what it takes to do what you've done here. I love the harp! When the strings come in I'm moved to a new place. Maybe drak is right about the "muddiness" but it didn't really strike me that way. I'm the queen of mud though, so probably not the best person to ask! I have to agree that the ending seems a bit abrupt. You're putting up some terrific music - glad to have you here! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Karen &mdash 04/20/08 - 06:44:00 PM
I like the Classical jampack but did have to play with some sounds. I found that some of the strings lack natural reverb and the 'woody' resonance. I'm still learning but getting a bit happier with the sound of the instruments. What I heard of yours is about as far from "muddy" as you can get. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Daniel.... &mdash 04/20/08 - 02:49:23 PM
I think that this is a really good piece of music and is arranged really well.
My main thought is that you have a style that, with the help of fellow Macjammers, you can nurture and adapt to both what you learn on here and where ever you're inclinations take you.
Just be yourself with your music and enjoy.
Take care.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
I will do exactly that... &mdash 04/20/08 - 06:46:10 PM
Nice work here &mdash 04/20/08 - 06:46:51 PM
I understand your comment about writing music your dad can resonate with. I thought this developed nicely with a lot of tonal variety and dashes of accent here and there. It definitely sets a mood. My only nit is it ends so quickly - like Drak, I tend to be a little more traditional in how I think of works like this. That said, there is definitely an effect that is left with the listener in the space that opens after the last snare hit which is kind of cool.
Nice to have found your work!
All the best,
Doug [ Reply to This ]
Excited to find yours also. &mdash 04/20/08 - 07:15:49 PM
Thanks for your assessment. I take your point on the ending - which seems to divide people. [ Reply to This ]
The repetition of the harp in this... &mdash 04/25/08 - 10:27:14 PM
....to me, is its strongest point.
It keeps that 'dream' feeling, as if it's the theme, and all the other sounds happening around and through it are more chaotic.
So for me, it worked in the sense of the harp being the 'constant' in the dream--almost like a narrator.
When it ended, I was waiting for the next 'thought' to continue--which, of course. would start once again with the harp.
Very nicely done! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for taking a listen... &mdash 04/25/08 - 11:21:48 PM
and your comments are spot on. I resisted bringing the theme back yet again - because dreams don't recapitulate - they move on. [ Reply to This ]
I like &mdash 04/30/08 - 09:45:50 PM
I agree with Cats comments about the harp repetetion (repetetion and variation within repetition is something that interests me greatly)
Nice pensive tones here
Very good Daniel [ Reply to This ]
Thank you sir &mdash 05/01/08 - 12:47:48 AM
I'm interested in phases too. Don't know if I'll ever be a minimalist - but I like borrowing tecniques! [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 05/24/08 - 04:21:09 AM
Wonderful piece of work my friend. Great harp and it sounds real to me... wonderful!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Yemen &mdash 05/25/08 - 01:18:21 PM
One of &mdash 05/28/08 - 11:36:47 AM
the better classical pieces I've heard on MacJams but it does end too suddenly for me. I see now that others have commented on this abrupt ending too so I guess I'm in good company. It's the only downside I can hear to this wonderful piece though. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you sir &mdash 05/28/08 - 01:49:51 PM
Love your name btw. I shall work on verbosity with my orchestral pieces! [ Reply to This ]
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Hope this is useful feedback.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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