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There are certain moments in certain pieces that sound so completely “right” and natural to me that I’ve long imagined that they weren’t really composed so much as discovered — that they were always there since the beginning of time, somehow hanging in the air, waiting for someone to notice them and write them down. Now, I don’t for an instant think this is literally true. And it’s not the same thing as instantly liking a piece on first hearing. I’m talking about a sense of utter perfection, that of course the music has to be just that and nothing else. The feeling is really strong when it happens. And I wonder, is this something genuine about the music and how it resonates with me at the moment? Or is it just a sense of familiarity and recognition? Maybe I heard this music when I was a very little kid and I don’t remember it, except as a happy experience? Does anybody else experience something like this? What music does it for you? (I’m holding off giving my examples until others chime in.)

I'm so sorry for the late response to this post. I saw Waltz in the title and I had to listen lol. And I can tell why you enjoyed composing this so much. Its one of the loveliest and brightest small waltzes I've heard in a while. I am completely fine with the repetitions, specially with the main theme repetition. I've always supported repeating the main theme a few times during the waltz (for example in a grand ballroom waltz, main themes can be repeated up to 8 times in 7 or 8 minutes). But including something between the 4 repetitions of the main theme at the end would have been even more fantastic. Something like AABBAA or AABCAA (either new content or reusing a previous melody from the waltz). The balance is just right like Mr. PapercomPoser mentioned. And your use of 4ths, specially in a waltz, gives it a unique forward momentum that could be describled as bright and sweet or bright and cheefrul. Thank you for sharing!

I'd be interested in hearing this once properly recorded. As is, it's kinda hard to hear certain things, and the backing vocals are pretty loud. However, I dig this so far. I like the 3 3 2 2 2 rhythmic scheme, and your exploration around a lot of the fret board. I would maybe chop off the ending section, it seemed like an unnecessary 30 seconds or so. Is this complete or still a work in progress? As it stands, it sounds like a segue or transition in between songs for your album, or perhaps the opening or closing song. If it's not done yet, you could easily think about traditional song forms from popular music (verse, chorus, bridge, etc.) if you wanted to expand this. Nicely done, keep us updated on your progress!

I maintain that I am still young in a geological sense and hence qualified for this forum. But seriously, anybody with the willingness to learn from others and to offer honest constructive criticism should be -- and, as far as I can tell, is -- welcome.