DrumUltimA Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 So this is exactly what the title says. I'm excited about it! It is pretty minimalist right now, with some stravinsky, reich, and disasterpeace thrown in. http://drumultima.arnoldascher.com/orchestra.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapsid Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Uhm, sounds not so convincing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphorite Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I'd say I'm somewhat convinced, but not to the degree that the piece originally set out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensei Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I'd say I'm somewhat convinced, but not to the degree that the piece originally set out for. Since when have you moved on from IRC to Forums? >=() Also, Doug, this sounds pretty good. I wouldn't exactly call it orchestral though, it would need some, well, orchestration for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumUltimA Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Since when have you moved on from IRC to Forums? >=()Also, Doug, this sounds pretty good. I wouldn't exactly call it orchestral though, it would need some, well, orchestration for that. hahah it WILL be, but I do love me some winds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumUltimA Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 big ol update to the first section, perhaps it's time to work on the next section :> http://drumultima.arnoldascher.com/orchestra.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhiJayy Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hey I like this. 2nd update is better. The ending gets a little crzy. Not bad by at all means. I guess this is the part were the disaster piece is thrown in. (like you said.) Overall this sounds pretty good. I can't pick up any production issues. Arrangement may need some work, besides that this is cool. Me likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumUltimA Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 big update! http://drumultima.arnoldascher.com/orchestra.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarmakuizz Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 What can I say... I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DramaNoMore Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I also like where this is going. hope you're still working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Author Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hmmm, everything feels too... centered. Try to play with panning and volume to create the illusion of different locations. Right n ow it feels as if the musicians are all sitting on each others' laps at some points. Even if you have a specific instrument playing the melody, it should be close to the other similar instruments. But I might be misshearing things. I've been kinda tired today, so my opinion might not be as accurate as I'd wish. Picture in your head where everyone would be sitting, and adjust accordingly... I think... Later on in the song I didn't get the same "stacked" feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Revoredo Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Sounds cool and .. Weird. LOL Cool clarinet sound, btw. What software did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumUltimA Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Sounds cool and .. Weird. LOL Cool clarinet sound, btw. What software did you use? I used cakewalk sonar 3, free soundfonts i found online. Most of the strings and winds are squidfont orchestral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Overall, the piece sounds coherent and moves along quite well. It feels like its going somewhere, and I can't wait to find out where (which isn't something I can say about all minimalist music). The orchestration sounds good so far, and the spacing is okay, although I personally would use a little more of the bass area every so often (The bassoon touching below C3 in the ostinato just doesn't feel like enough for me). I understand its not finished, so I can't critique any compositional ideas your incorporating as I can't know what they really are until its finished, although I have to say I love the oboes and flute in 2:35 - 3:33. It gives a very 'Ives' sound, the way you juxtapose it against the harmonic background. Beautiful. I don't know if you ever want this performed by live musicians or if you plan on having it remain self contained as a sound file. If you want it performed, then I'd look at how your using your winds. Understandably, with a few horns the line from 0:00 to 3:33 can be staggered, but more performers decreases the odds of it ever being performed, so giving it some place to breathe would be nice. The same thing can be said about the flutes that enter at 0:40... and any other ostinato wind instrument in this you plan on having. Its all possible, but you can increase the chances of a performance if you give places to breathe, allowing individuals to perform the parts instead of requiring groups of performers. I'd also advise giving the performers a little bit of variety in their individual lines; in my experience musicians hate performing long ostinatos, even if the piece sounds great as a whole with them. Orchestrating the ostinatos so multiple instruments share them, or having the repeated music move through different instruments is a way to retain the ostinato, yet give the musicians something interesting to play. Again, this is only if you want a live performance; these are not problems at all if you don't want one. I'll be watching for updates, as I like this piece so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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