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This is a demo version of a song I recently composed.
I'm looking for feedback ... should I present this to my band and record the MIDI tracks with proper instruments?
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The instruments (from lowest frequency to highest):
Bass guitar
Electric guitar
Flugelhorn
Violin I
Violin II
Soprano vocals
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The idea of this composition is to treat a 6 piece band as if it is a single instrument. I composed this on guitar, which has 6 strings, and assigned one instrument to a string. So to sound a 6 note chord, each instrument would play one note (or guitar string) in the chord. My goal is to experiment with ways to increase separation of sound in a live setting and also assign different sound frequencies in the audible range to the most relevant instrument. (for example, the bass guitar is assigned all the lowest root notes and the violin is assigned the highest note 3 octaves above). I will definitely keep exploring this idea and I look forward to any insight as to what is effective. Thanks and Cheers!
I'm looking for feedback ... should I present this to my band and record the MIDI tracks with proper instruments?
++++++++
The instruments (from lowest frequency to highest):
Bass guitar
Electric guitar
Flugelhorn
Violin I
Violin II
Soprano vocals
++++++++
The idea of this composition is to treat a 6 piece band as if it is a single instrument. I composed this on guitar, which has 6 strings, and assigned one instrument to a string. So to sound a 6 note chord, each instrument would play one note (or guitar string) in the chord. My goal is to experiment with ways to increase separation of sound in a live setting and also assign different sound frequencies in the audible range to the most relevant instrument. (for example, the bass guitar is assigned all the lowest root notes and the violin is assigned the highest note 3 octaves above). I will definitely keep exploring this idea and I look forward to any insight as to what is effective. Thanks and Cheers!
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Philip18
Can't comment much on the technical points you raise about what plays what, but can say that this is a very enjoyable piece of music! I like the way the various instruments come in and out and the changes in tone. I like the way the soprano line sits on top of everything and gives a focus for the listener. Nice chunky, fuzzy guitar sounds with good changes of attack. Present it to the band, I say!