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I wrote this while bored in atonal music theory class, and I intended this chorale to be sung by an actual choir, hence the attention to breath marks not normally necessary for keyboard instruments. I also gave myself freedom to write things unplayable for just two hands (though any organist is welcome to move the bass to the pedals). Funny thing is this piece probably took me longer to assemble into a bearable audio file than it did for me to actually write the notes.

So I'm not big on the epic drums and synths (I kind of hate using synths) but I've been cripplingly addicted to XCOM 2 lately, and prior to that, Battletech So I made a loop of music to fit a "loadout" screen in a strategy game. I may compose more as a collection of military Sci-Fi music, but before then, let me know what you think.

Hello everyone, I haven't posted in a while haha. I plan on composing more pieces, even if they aren't super huge projects, like the one I'm showing today. I composed this after I had a really bad argument with a family member and I used it to vent pretty much. While I composed the piece I also created a little eerie story in my head, although you can either ignore it and let free your imagination or use it as some small guidance. I actually don't know how I composed this piece, it all started when I found how the notes D, Ab and G made a really cool dissonance, then I tried to add context to it and modify it in a progressive way. As the piece evolved I recycled some ideas and motifs, so because it is so short even though I composed it in an improvisation style it ended up being kinda solid formally. So I'm quite happy with the ration between music quality and the ammount of hours it took me. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know your thoughts.

Good evening fellow composers! I am very excited to present my latest project, a mockup of Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suite No. 1: I. Morning Mood"! I've been trying to improve my production skills by making mockups of some major works. The goal is to create as realistic-sounding of a representation of a real orchestra as possible. Please feel free to leave any feedback you may have regarding the quality of the performance. Feel free to put your "conductor hat" on and imagine this is a live orchestra: what would you tell them to improve the performance? Sound libraries Synchron Strings Pro Synchron Woodwinds Synchron Brass Spitfire Percussion Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy! If you liked something I did and want me to explain how I did it, feel free to ask. -gmm

Hi @Alex Weidmann, I listened to the other version you posted above. I do indeed enjoy the more varied orchestra color and the more apparent contrast between sections. You are able to keep the listeners interest even with only a couple of instruments playing. Well done!

Just a quick update: I've been bogged down by school and by a whole bunch of stress, which isn't fun (a clear symptom of the IB), so I haven't got time to finish my symphony. On top of academics having gotten exponentially harder for me as of late, I've also left my other favourite hobbies (writing short stories and reading) to gather dust over the past month or so. Gaming is still a thing I do, though. That probably won't go away. On second thought, maybe it wasn't IB: I've just lost the passion I needed to write my symphony. I'm sure I'll get back to it some day, but for now it seems like I've definitely burned myself out. After having stopped for a couple of weeks to gather some ideas, I realised I hadn't done any of that at all and stagnated. I'm working on a set of pieces for cello and piano, and maybe even a string quartet at some point, but I don't know. A lot of my musical impetus had just gone up in a puff of smoke, and I've forced myself to blurt out some haphazard ideas in the vein of Rach 3 to keep something going after my first recapitulation, but I have been working at a snail's pace. Things are going to take a while. I'll post something on here soon, I'm sure, so stay tuned (to all the three people who'll probably read this message 😉)! For the time being, though, I'll take some time to focus on me and my schoolwork. Hope to be back soon! 👋

Hello Again, It's just a brand new typical "aah" vocal piece of music. I think the video is pretty cool, and fit the piece. I used medieval instruments again.

Hey @olivercomposer, The video is indeed very nice! I love this time that even you are having a "typical 'aah' vocal piece", you are going for the serene and medieval style. You have the voice, woodwinds and viola de gamba to feature, and do not force a climax with brass, so it really matches the animation! Thx for sharing! Henry

Yes, it's very nice. But I think you've chosen something fairly easy aided by the wonderful synchron series that does a bit of the work for you. Possibly something like the first movement of Debussy's La Mer next time where balance and dynamics are more critical. .

Hey Samuel, The opening is lovely. I think the transition to b.13 abrupt, as you should develop the opening 12 bars first! The b.13 G major phrase can act as the contrasting phrase within the A section itself, and then you can have the initial phrase repeated and developed before getting to a contrasting B section. Henry

Hi @gmm, For me the rendition is more or less perfect. Just two minor points: -The ornaments in the rendition is more artificial, particularly the trills for the clarinet in 3:18. but I think that's the problem of the software. But the underlying strings there can be stronger to me. -In 2:16 I may increase the volume of the pizzicati. And sadly the trombone is used less frequently here, and there're no trumpets or tubas. I think the brass are always the hardest instruments to be nuanced! But the woodwinds and strings here are great. But other than that I think it already does a great job! Thx for sharing! Henry

I will start participating more in the forum from now on, so be prepared! 🙂 Glad to hear so, I appreciate the comment. Yes, for sure, I pick some inspiration from videogames. About that transition I know, it is kinda rought, but it might work if played properly, but the clarinetist played that really out of tune and not very subtle. I will ask some people who will perform it what they think about it and I will see if it needs reworking. Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

This is indeed a lovely moody piece. I enjoyed the unanticipated changes (teases) throughout the work. My only suggestion is that I think you can further develop this endeavor. There were many twists and turns which my ear expected to be developed a bit more. So I feel there much more potential to this sweet composition. Maybe also a bit more variation as you move towards the end. Mark