Seperoth Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 So I usually write orchestral music, and I'm usually happy with the results, but whenever I try to give a part of the songs that powerful brass feeling it always ends up sounding like a bad march. Also I'm a bit uncertain of how to write percussions. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannthr Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 So I usually write orchestral music, and I'm usually happy with the results, but whenever I try to give a part of the songs that powerful brass feeling it always ends up sounding like a bad march.Also I'm a bit uncertain of how to write percussions. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great:) Sounds like you don't understand voice leading or part-writing or rhythm. Of course, if you posted an example, I would be able to help you more specifically rather than just assume a broad spectrum of what you can't do and try to address a bunch of assumptions. So post an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seperoth Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Sorry it too so long but I've uploaded an example now: Metroid Prime - Beacon You'll find my problem at 2:50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garpocalypse Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 One crit if i may. That section at 1:31, strings are never never going to be playing right on top of the beat with the pianist. Unquantize that asap. Actually that could probably be said about the whole thing. As far as the brass goes the sequencing needs to be alot more dynamic. Incorporate some swells and blast a few accents and it will be the most exciting part of what you have. Think about the breath of a brass player, the strain on their faces as they play your part, and i think you'll have it. On a side note this really reminds me of Iron Storm on the Saturn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seperoth Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Okay! Thanks for the help! I'll start working on it right away! btw, I think you're referring to the harp. On a side note this really reminds me of Iron Storm on the Saturn.Never heard of that game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garpocalypse Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Mostly because of the way it's sequenced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannthr Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sorry it too so long but I've uploaded an example now:Metroid Prime - Beacon You'll find my problem at 2:50. First of all, dude, you just linked me to a sound that does not have 2 minutes and 50 seconds of music--but I'm guessing you mean 1:50ish. So, okay, now give us a reference example of what you want your brass to sound like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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