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I just got Guitar Rig 5 and i wanted to do something with my guitar :) So this is a short peace iv created in an ambient mood, it was almost on my first try. I combined guitar (with ambient effects) and than on that, i played bass. I put them together, add some piano and this was the product. Waiting for comments :)

This is my entry for the forum's summer competition. The 4 pieces in the suite are based on the following abstract expressionist art: 'Vir Heroicus Sublimis' by Barnett Newman https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79250 'Autumn Rhythm' by Jackson Pollock http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/57.92/ 'PH-129' by Clyfford Still https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/object/ph-129/ 'Landscape at Stanton Street' by Willem de Kooning http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/kooning-landscape-at-stanton-street-p77158 Here are the score-videos for each the pieces. 'Vir Heroicus Sublimis' https://youtu.be/q9g-3ff7m24 (for this piece, I'd strongly recommend reading the program note at the beginning of the video before listening to it) 'Autumn Rhythm' https://youtu.be/vTQBn4VWz4c 'PH-129' https://youtu.be/IgPXB1T1cRg 'Landscape at Stanton Street' https://youtu.be/iB8_38S7jdY There's also a YouTube playlist of all the score-videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5bWnXp9PjtS8mePM3xsTz5ebT3z8ZxWp NB: The full program note is in the pdf score.

I'm with you on the slides, I think. Save 'em for the dramatic points. 0:40 - D minor with the minor 13th, risky. 0:44 - Dm/C/Bb, doesn't function like a polychord and ends up sounding like a Dm/C9 which isn't exactly what you want. This pattern repeats a few times. 1:11 - Unexpected, but very welcome change, nice. The drums could be mixed a little better and could be lengthened, and would be a perfect place to change up the chord progression to build drama. Maybe a III chord or IV or Vsus or something. I kind of wanted it to end, but a loop is cool too, I suppose. Generally, pretty good stuff.

I guess one important question is... how long do you have before you need to send in your applications? It does seem incredibly unfair that schools want you to have so much knowledge in a subject that is so rarely taught in public high schools in this country, but they do want to be sure that you can survive when you graduate. They only have 4 years to get you to that point and there is SO much to learn. You aren't in as bad shape as many students though. The beleaguered music professors I know describe kids who want to be music majors who don't play any instrument and can't read music. (These students do not get to be music majors). Since you've been taking piano, you're a step ahead of that crowd. Piano also gives you more career flexibility after graduation, since there are always people looking for accompanists, and it means you can write for piano and play the whole thing yourself, rather than having to hire other musicians or pester your scores into the hands of film directors or groups that play contemporary music to bring your compositions to an audience. An online theory course is definitely a good idea, but be aware that the free ones are often for people with no music experience at all, so they start with teaching you to read music, which is not what you need and time is of the essence. Would your piano teacher be able and willing to add theory lessons or recommend someone else? Are there any semi-famous composers living near enough to you that you could take a private lesson with them once a week or every two weeks? (Google is your friend. Everyone has a website these days, and even famous composers have to live somewhere). If your high school doesn't teach AP Theory or composition, is there another school in your area that does? I'm sure that teacher would be happy to tell you what textbook they are using and you could buy it online. Does one of the local churches in your area have a kick-butt music program? Would their music director be willing to meet with you and look at your compositions? Can you find out what the Intro Theory textbook is at any of the schools you are applying to, and go ahead and start reading it now, and Google anything you don't understand? How would you feel if you got into music school, but ended up making your living in some other musical way than as a film composer? How would you feel if you had to have 3 jobs?

I'm just going to speak generally. The arc is shallow with the parts in each section feeling like a sort of polyphony struggling to get out but falling because of the natural chord progression you're following. It's fine as a collection of ideas, but the coherency falls short. More so important than the melody of the piece is the consideration of how many times you repeat something before changing it, if ever, and why. Step aside from the notes for a bit and look at the overarching phrases and periods and see what really worked and what didn't. The parts will follow that arc determination after.

Good feel, generally. The fifth jump to 10th was a little strange at first, but established itself enough. The uneven rhythms in the established E major section with the piano were a little distracting. The mode mixture here makes the transition to a defined E major triad vs an E5 chord slightly awkward... if there's any better way to make that more clear, I'd look into it, but understand if that's not possible with the atmosphere. Most of the suspended extensions were generally okay since they're whole tones apart, but the 4th in E major (just an example) could be misconstrued by an ear. Nice.

So I made this a while back when I was fascinated by anything made by Glass. It's still a work in progress, possibly was. I wanted to create something based around one recurring motive, kind of SNES soundtrack meets minimalism meets Hans Zimmer and while in my head it sounded ok in reality I find it annoying. It just seems too much "in your face" and it lacks development. Anyways I'd appreciate any feedback (I don't mind negative comments) or ideas. Forest Rain.mp3

Hi :D Here i've got something with athmosphere of virgin valley. I wanted to has it as a short intro, like exploration suite in the game. Some kind of stronger ambient, but the main target was to achieve emotional aura and feeling of this beautiful land. I'm very interesting about your opinion with this super-easy short arrangement, melody and harmony. :) Hope You like it! >> Youtube - Primeval Valley <<