My First Shared Song - Zwiespalt

Hi Everyone -
I am a real novice at this.  Here is the link to my first song that I shared on Soundcloud.  I used Cakewalk Sonar Platinum to compose it (I really like this software).  I would be very grateful for any feedback on it.  I know very little about mastering etc..  I just finished my first year in high school and really like making music- but I always want to learn and improve.   I have already learned a lot from this forum.  Thanks
 
https://soundcloud.com/user-336417081/zwiespalt

This is really nice and well done. You have a great concept of motion which gives this bit a huge interest. I love all the textures and the use of the different bow techniques and pizzicato.
 
My only crit would be the lack of dynamics which this is screaming for.
 
Very well done!!!

Wow really? Thanks! I am really happy you liked it. It took me a long time to get the nerve to post it here. I really like creating music, but I know I have a lot to learn. I do it at home in my spare time and have no training. So your feedback is really appreciated. Thanks again.

John

Dynamics, in this case, means having softer, then louder passages. Currently, your entire track has a fairly consistent dynamic, thus lacking in emotion. The composition itself is quite good, you just need to take what you have and refine it.
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Entertaining.  Around 2:01 or so it sounds like one of the violin samples go flat, I was listening to talk radio at the same time so sorry if I'm mistaken.  It's pleasant to listen to and for first time out it's pretty damn good.  I doubt Mozart could do so good, although with the tools we have today,he  probably could fart 4:22 of bliss.  I suggest you study music and get training in harmony and form if only to be able to give a grid to your ideas, a skeleton upon which to build something.  It meanders a little;  which isn't necessarily bad if that's what you want(?!)   For instance listen to the last movement of  my award winning camp:   https://soundcloud.com/david-sprouse-76324214/camp-1-gnat2-bear3-wood-4-fire It's intentionally static, it basically goes nowhere. If you study the history of music, at least you'll be able to defend whatever you choose to compose against puerile criticism from the know-nothings like us! :D:D

Thanks again for the feedback and advice. I will reduce the reverb for sure, and try varying the dynamics too. There's certainly lots to learn but that's part of the fun. I like to have a story in mind and I try to make the music to fit the feel and setting of the story. I listened to Camp, you can imagine the different parts when you listen to the music. I will definitely be sharing some more and learning from your experience.
John