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Thank you so much for all of the advice! I used to play cello, so did read sheet music for a while. But, fell off of learning it. So it's definitely been a while since I've had to read sheet music. I appreciate you taking the time to help! I definitely want to keep doing whatever I can to improve my skills to better tell the stories I want to convey. I definitely understand where learning to compose for an actual, live orchestra would be one of the more difficult parts. I've been trying to look at pieces as less "this is your part, and this is your part" individually and make them more whole where all parts work together. I'll definitely begin looking into resources to get reacquainted with sheet music and learning to write it.

Yeaa me too! When I heard the original song for the first time, I knew that I had to lean more on the mode. You might've also noticed that I was switching between Dorian and Melodic since they're so similar. I really love the main theme. So yes, you're correct! I'm glad that you feel the same way as I do because I plan to explore more of the other songs' themes in this way, each with a different twist of course. Appreciate the feedback and thanks for commenting!

I've been able to read music since early childhood: so switching to MuseScore wasn't such a big deal for me. The challenging part was learning to write for orchestra, when it's going to be played by actual musicians. I was much more familiar with piano scores; but for an orchestral score, you have to understand the nuances of all the different instruments. Otherwise your score may be unplayable, or very difficult to read. (E.g. Understanding which pitch slides can be played on a trombone, or how to notate different playing styles in the strings.) As a sheet music novice, you won't find it quick or easy to learn; but I would encourage you to do it. Like learning a second language, it's always going to be a useful skill. You can probably get everything you need from You Tube and Wikipedia; but it may take several years to become proficient. Since you obviously have a natural flair for composition, I would say it's worth the effort. Good luck! Alex

Hi again @Ferrum! I love the Dorian flavor of this song! I think you really lean into the awesomeness of the main theme in this piece. The quiet portions of the piece (right before 3:00) really prepare the listener for the following excitement and intensity which you execute beautifully here. That middle portion after 3:00 is my favorite because you explore some more distant harmonic areas while still staying true to the original melody. Great job and thanks for sharing!