NEW CWPA 9 SONG

Hi Harkuswo,

I listened to the first two songs in your list(your original compositions) and was quickly impressed by your ability to arrange and create parts that blend well. You are definitely an advanced-level writer and MIDI musician. The only thing I would say that doesn't sit well with me is that the songs are very "MIDI-sounding." There tends to be a mechanical feel to both pieces which I think, if were more humanized, would have better emotional results. Depending on the soundcard the listener is using(I listened to your music through SONAR's TTS-1) the files can come across as very "1980s" sounding; especially the electronic drum parts. Other than that though, I was very impressed at the level of sequencing skill you possess. Thanks for sharing...I would like to hear more in the future.

Sincerely,
TuTwelve

Har,

I like it alot.. Yes, it's very stiff. but in time you'll get better.. There are a few good books out there on the technique of how to make MIDI more natural.

One is called "The MIDI files" I forget the author. The other I used years back was Guide To MIDI Orchestration By Paul Gilreath Paperback / Musicworks/August 1997/0964670526


Good Luck

Best
Brad