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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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drakonis
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
LunaTrick
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!).
Feter
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 !!
LunaTrick
...or a Chaconne. I like the ending too - despite the fact that the theme doesn't come back. Thanks for listening!
dirigent
A fine arrangement, what a lovely tune full of atmosphere and beauty. Thanks for sharing :-)
LunaTrick
Thanks for your encouragement - glad you enjoyed it - I have enjoyed your work also.
Heightened
Could listen to this all day!
LunaTrick
That is indeed a compliment. I've only been on here a few days - and I've probably done a day's listening already!
magnatone
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!
LunaTrick
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.
Reinholt56
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
LunaTrick
Thanks for listening and for your encouragement!
Doug Somers
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
LunaTrick
Thanks for your assessment. I take your point on the ending - which seems to divide people.
Mystified
....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!
LunaTrick
and your comments are spot on. I resisted bringing the theme back yet again - because dreams don't recapitulate - they move on.
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
LunaTrick
I'm interested in phases too. Don't know if I'll ever be a minimalist - but I like borrowing tecniques!
Wonderful piece of work my friend. Great harp and it sounds real to me... wonderful!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi
LunaTrick
Great to get your feedback - and learn about your work also!
Epileptic Gibbon
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.
LunaTrick
Love your name btw. I shall work on verbosity with my orchestral pieces!
Char
this went from intimate to symphonic and was completely engrossing until the stop, which is something I don't prefer but am getting more accustomed to hearing. You are amazing. Thanks.
Rebsie
Another one I fanned back in the day and never commented on. I was lost for words back then a lot, wasn't I?
This is among my favourites on the album you so kindly sent me, because of its very distinctively English melancholy and because the melody is so damned beautiful.