RussjWhite
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In the Bleak of Midwinter
A piece that I'm currently working on. Not finished mixing or orchestrating. Lots that I'm not happy with yet, but it a good start I feel. Enjoy :) https://soundcloud.com/ru...eak-of-midwinter
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/09 03:49:49
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Nicely done. Really captivated the theme your were going for I reckon.
1:30-2:10 is a beautiful melody and I like the way there is just enough "sour" notes to keep the winter feel as opposed to going too melodic.
The recurring staccato string theme is clever.
I couldn't really offer to improve it anymore.
I loved the intro tremolo strings and wanted them to go on longer actually or play a bigger part. Maybe throw some more power into the section I have stated above to make sure that the listener knows its the climax of the track.
You have a very impressive grasp on orchestration.
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RussjWhite
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/09 05:33:00
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Thanks Cian,
I'm getting there. Trying to write this piece for my orchestra. The problem is I can't hear what the brass should be doing at the moment. I'm sure it will come to me.
Thanks again fella
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/09 10:13:18
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Enjoyed this Gus sounds like you have worked hard on this look forward to it development.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/13 02:52:50
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Enjoyed this Gus sounds like you have worked hard on this look forward to it development.
Thanks Wookster. You are right I've been working hard to get the full orchestra working together, while trying to keep the sound that I have in my mind for this piece. I've added French horn, Trumpet, Tuba. Still to add Trumbone and Sax, then this piece will have everyone in the orchestra playing. Thanks for your support. :)
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/13 09:22:32
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I would think that the brass, especially the tuba/baritones are driving the bassline...similar to "jupiter bringer of jolity" on holsts, the planets.
I'd love to see how you did this - all very very pretty.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/13 16:58:25
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Nice work.
I like the way you did this. It's obvious you have a good grasp of how an orchestra actually plays and the arrangements they use.
BTW... no sour notes.... just dissonant ones.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/14 09:11:40
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Interesting listen that. What are you using for your orchestra sounds?
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/15 03:27:03
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I would think that the brass, especially the tuba/baritones are driving the bassline...similar to "jupiter bringer of jolity" on holsts, the planets.
I'd love to see how you did this - all very very pretty.
Thanks for taking a listen. How I did this.... well, I've read these 2 books The guide to midi orchestration & The study of orchestration. But most importantly. I've been going along to my local orchestras rehearsals and seat with every member, this really help me to hear the sound move across the whole orchestra. I think this has been to helpful, watching and learning from all of the musicians close up.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/15 03:34:00
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Nice work.
I like the way you did this. It's obvious you have a good grasp of how an orchestra actually plays and the arrangements they use.
BTW... no sour notes.... just dissonant ones.
Thanks you very much for saying so. This is my first project where I've been thinking about having my local orchestra playing it. So in the real world I don't know it it is completely true yet. lots of work to do to get them to try it.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/15 03:36:54
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Interesting listen that. What are you using for your orchestra sounds?
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/16 12:41:35
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I like this very much. You definitely have a great start going here. I look forward to the completed project.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/16 18:39:12
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This is a beautiful theme that captures the season very well. I, too, await the brass that could round this tune out. I think with a little attention to the dynamics, this will be stellar. I can't wait.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/18 14:20:09
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Nice job as always, Gus. I also like the melodies throughout. I'm curious to see what you do with the brass since it seems as though it doesn't need much.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/25 13:22:27
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I liked it a lot but in my earphones it seemed a bit shrill, bright. Not a crit because it could just be me. What you did was great.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/26 16:48:54
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I'm impressed. I don't know enough about orchestrating music to offer any thoughts other than to say I found it very compelling and beautiful.
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Re: Early preview
2014/11/26 22:09:53
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Midwinter can be different things in different locales, but YOUR winter is set in Greenland, or somewhere equally.....well....bleak. The music nicely evokes the title.
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Re: Early preview
2014/12/19 15:30:27
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Many many thanks for you kind people who took the time to comment. :) merry xmas
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Re: Early preview
2014/12/21 00:19:29
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Merry Christmas Gus! Yeah, I liked longest knight better. This one is not bad? But I'm not "feeling it."
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Re: Early preview
2014/12/21 04:40:20
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Merry Christmas Gus! Yeah, I liked longest knight better. This one is not bad? But I'm not "feeling it."
Thanks. I like longest night more as well, but you have to keep trying different things. This one I had my local orchestra firmly in my mind. I wanted to make sure that I had a part written for everyone.
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