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I wrote Pictures for String Quartet today with the idea in my head that the listener is in a space occupied by different paintings. This current work is called Gallery One. I will continue to write some more. Gallery Two, Three etc. All feedback welcome. Whatever you say, I will consider it for the upcoming movements.

Oh I like where you were about to take this! Those heavy triplets at the end were really cool, it gave me Rach or Debussy vibes. I'd continue that and develop it into something mysterious... idk lol. Have you been working on this? I'd love to hear this completed. Are you a pianist? Can you play this?

Hey man, cool start you have to this They're very thin, perhaps fleshing out the piano chords would be a good start? Maybe arpeggiating the block chords after a while in the intro section? The crunchy spicy chords at 1:37 or so are really nice, I'd develop that. For the contrasting part, I think it's a good move to go there. Again, the sound is thin, and again I'd fill out the piano more. It's just an easy start, and the notes so far don't look very pianistic. Maybe have some bouncy chords play with that piano line? I think you're fine here I know you're using a DAW, so we don't have to talk about the score 😛 I'm gonna move this to the unfinished section, you might get some more help and attention in that sub forum. Thanks for sharing, and keep us posted on updates! Lovely start so far my friend

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Hi @PeterthePapercomPoser Thank you for your kind words. It's a relief and a great compliment when I see someone use the 'unique' word. And a hypnotic trance is certainly the effect I was trying to achieve. Yes, I used Musesounds. To achieve the portamento glisasandi, I went to the pallete, selected the guitar bending effect, and then applied it to the strings.

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Hi @Symphonic! Very unique harmonic and melodic approach in this quartet! I love how the piece lulls you into a hypnotic trance. I also love the modal exchanges. The high violin ostinati are very interesting with the long lines underneath. You say you used Musesounds for this - how did you achieve the portamento glissandi? As far as I am aware portamento glissandi aren't possible in Musesounds at the moment. Thanks for sharing this! Peter

Hi there! I finally got around to sitting down and working on a symphony. So far, I've composed the major themes and motifs, as well as come up with an outline for everything, but the only thing that is ready to post is the Second Movement. The brassy pentatonic theme at 183 is actually a throwback to a theme that will be used heavily in the first movement. I also recycled and expounded on a melody I previously used for a TTBB choral piece. This is what I have so far. Looking for legit feedback. Thanks!