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#1
24-10-2006, 03:37 PM
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| Inferno Okay, here is my thesis composition from my Masters candidacy.  It is an 8'40" composition based on developing highly chromatic themes. While not a traditionally tonal piece, it does have tonal centers that keep it from wandering. The form is a simple ABA' form. The A sections are driving and highly chromatic. The B section contrasts with simpler melodies played in the woodwinds accompanied by pizzicato passages in the strings. The A' section further develops material presented in the A section and brings the piece to a conclusion. Enjoy! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/song...songID=4586875 P.S. It has no relation to the literary work by Dante. I am surprised how often I get that question. I am not good with titles and my teacher wanted me to come up with something "more creative than Piece for Orchestra". I don't know if the title is appropo, but at this point it no longer matters. Last edited by martinzufall : 24-10-2006 at 03:43 PM. Reason: stupid internet....  |
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#2
25-10-2006, 12:41 PM
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| Its cool, I like the way you have balanced the dissonance with the more melodious tonal parts inbetween. I like your big build up to ff then small wondering parts in pp straight after, its very effective. I really like your ending, superb! |
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#3
25-10-2006, 01:11 PM
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| Thanks! I'm glad you like it.  |
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#4
25-10-2006, 03:23 PM
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| I’ve listened to this four times now, and feel that I can comment on it. First, the A parts are just great! It’s right up there with anything I could want to listen to or conduct!  But, the B part… more rhapsodic in form, use of broken ostinate… reminds me of the thematic content of the 3. movement of Shostacovich’ 10th symphony and the 2. movement of his 1st violin concerto combined, composed with the semi-lack of direction found in the 3. movement of his 4th symphony. But as with this one (4th/3.), everything is forgiven, due to the power and strength of the closing section…  Still, I could have wanted the B part to be “different”. There are many great ideas there, but the overall presentation seems a little random in this section. This also leads to the feeling that it goes on for a little too long. Again, kudos for great percussion utilization, you could arrange this for concert/symphonic band, and get it played a lot, as conductors always scratch their heads to find material where the drummies have something more to say than icing on the cake, or latin/funk bonanza. Regards |
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#5
25-10-2006, 03:35 PM
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| I understand what you mean about the B section wandering. I did that partly on purpose because the A sections are very driving and I wanted a direct contrast (something more static...maybe too static for too long). Perhaps someday, if I feel the urge, I will revise the piece by removing the entire B section and replace it with something better crafted. Thanks for the comment! |
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#6
25-10-2006, 03:41 PM
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| Hehe, I have the feeling that one could just cut and paste for less than an hour, in the process, removing just a few bars, and it would be just perfect, heeding your original contrasting idea, keeping the “wandering”, and still be compact enough to my taste! Keep the main part of the ideas! They are good! Regards |
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#7
27-10-2006, 01:10 PM
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| Do you have a score for any of your works, they are very interesting and a score will help me investigate your work a bit better. Do you work in Sibelius or Finale? or other? |
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#8
27-10-2006, 03:27 PM
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| I work in Finale. I am working on doing some pdf conversions. I'll post'em when I got' em. Later |
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#9
28-10-2006, 11:34 PM
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| A very energetic piece, especially in the opening! It definitely does sound like and Inferno. Good job with that! You do use the percussion nicely as well. |
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#10
30-10-2006, 08:20 AM
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Regards |
