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- CommentTimeJan 29th 2009 edited
Hey all. As everyone else is getting in on putting up their compositions, I figured I'd put up some of mine as well. I used to have a thread for my music, but no one's posted there for half a year, and I figured it was time to start anew. Here's a piece I wrote last year. Not nearly as good as James' (), but here it is anyhow. Feedback and criticism is welcome and appreciated (as is a decent idea or two for a name for this piece; I'm terrible at names ). -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeJan 29th 2009
Well ok...but you didn't need to start another thread. -
- CommentTimeJan 29th 2009 edited
Anthony wrote
Well ok...but you didn't need to start another thread.
If you're saying I should have used my old one... it's terrible. And the whole thread got way off topic. And the music in that one wasn't my best. Ah well... Perhaps you're right. Sorry. -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeJan 29th 2009
No, what I meant was you should have posted in the one Justin started...and Southall added to...and you posted in. Remember, that one? -
- CommentTimeJan 29th 2009
Anthony wrote
No, what I meant was you should have posted in the one Justin started...and Southall added to...and you posted in. Remember, that one?
You mean, 'Remember, those two?' There are two other threads, one for Justin and one for James. But Anthony... While you're here, would you mind giving me some feedback? -
- CommentAuthorAnthony
- CommentTimeJan 29th 2009
At least you know rhythm and melody. -
- CommentTimeJan 29th 2009
Anthony wrote
At least you know rhythm and melody.
That's all the feedback I was looking for. -
- CommentAuthormarkrayen
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
Too much repetition, but very sweet and sincere! -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
markrayen wrote
Too much repetition, but very sweet and sincere!
Thanks. I guess you may be right about the repetition... Hmmm. -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
Chronic Repeating is a good titlelisten to more classical music! -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
sdtom wrote
Chronic Repeating is a good title
Thanks... -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
How about naming it:
"Memories of the Sea / Reunion"
It sort of conjuresmaybe sad memories of losing someone at sea, and reuniting with that person who turns out to be alive later.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
I like it! Wouldn't go amiss in a sweet romantic comedy type film. -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
Yup, quite ok! It got a nice melody/rhythm.
The sudden outburst near the end does end a bit too abruptly though.Kazoo -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
I still don't quite understand why there are so many threads about the same topic. I'm criticized for starting a thread on a review I feel should have its own topic and yet there are (3) of pretty much the same thing. Please explain to me as I am somewhat confused.listen to more classical music! -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
I refer the right honourable gentleman to the answer I provided in the answer I gave some moments ago.'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentTimeJan 30th 2009
justin boggan wrote
How about naming it:
"Memories of the Sea / Reunion"
It sort of conjuresmaybe sad memories of losing someone at sea, and reuniting with that person who turns out to be alive later.
Hmmm... Good idea. I'll consider it. -
- CommentTimeJan 31st 2009
listen to more classical music! -
- CommentTimeJan 31st 2009
sdtom wrote
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- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009 edited
Here's another one, more action-packed this time. Name suggestions are appreciated as always. -
- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
How about "The Vampire Chasers"? Sort of haves an 80's movie sound and lightly conjures feeling of "the Lost Boys".The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
justin boggan wrote
How about "The Vampire Chasers"? Sort of haves an 80's movie sound and lightly conjures feeling of "the Lost Boys".
So... Good, or bad? You're not really saying what you think of it, just what it brings to mind. Could you please elaborate? -
- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
More of a middle ground, in my view, neither good nor bad. Maybe it was the semi cheesy synths that put me on that stance.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
justin boggan wrote
More of a middle ground, in my view, neither good nor bad. Maybe it was the semi cheesy synths that put me on that stance.
Possibly. Anything that can be fixed, you think, such as by an altered orchestration, or is it just the sound of the digital instruments? -
- CommentAuthorPawelStroinski
- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
What software do you use?http://www.filmmusic.pl - Polish Film Music Review Website -
- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
PawelStroinski wrote
What software do you use?
GarageBand. (Sigh.) I hope to get either Finale or Sibelius within the next couple years. -
- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
William wrote
justin boggan wrote
More of a middle ground, in my view, neither good nor bad. Maybe it was the semi cheesy synths that put me on that stance.
Possibly. Anything that can be fixed, you think, such as by an altered orchestration, or is it just the sound of the digital instruments?
The back drums notes that start at 0:29 would be, in my own opinion, a real culprit here. How to fix that, I can't say.
Maybe ad a tad bit more Release to the strings.
And the early 80's Elfman keyboard also makes it sound a semi cheesy, but at the same time it helps create the mood, so changing that might affect the piece. What matters here is if you are happy with it. Dont make your compositions on what others say. If you ever read composer interviews, one thing many hate is some director/producers/studio looing over their shoulders and telling them what to do.
A composition by audience appeal will always have struggles.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else. -
- CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2009
justin boggan wrote
William wrote
justin boggan wrote
More of a middle ground, in my view, neither good nor bad. Maybe it was the semi cheesy synths that put me on that stance.
Possibly. Anything that can be fixed, you think, such as by an altered orchestration, or is it just the sound of the digital instruments?
The back drums notes that start at 0:29 would be, in my own opinion, a real culprit here. How to fix that, I can't say.
Maybe ad a tad bit more Release to the strings.
And the early 80's Elfman keyboard also makes it sound a semi cheesy, but at the same time it helps create the mood, so changing that might affect the piece. What matters here is if you are happy with it. Dont make your compositions on what others say. If you ever read composer interviews, one thing many hate is some director/producers/studio looing over their shoulders and telling them what to do.
A composition by audience appeal will always have struggles.
Very good points, Justin. I'll go check out the spots you mentioned. -
- CommentTimeFeb 3rd 2009
At 0:29, are you referring to the one timpani hit that opens the secondary battle march section? Or something else? -
- CommentTimeFeb 3rd 2009
No, the notes that countinue for what would have been in a real orchestra a spot for drums. I guess that's the battle march. I have something else playing right now, so I can't play it.The views and opinions of Ford A. Thaxton are his own and do not necessarily reflect the ones of ANYONE else.