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Hi all. Have posted this before in the incomplete section; but I've now finished the composition. Excited to hear what y'all think about it! I named the piece after the closest G-class star with Earth-like planets, and imagined what a future manned mission to this star might reveal. Still have a load of work to do on the score; but the composing is basically done. I wanted to make good use of Spitfire Chamber Orchestra, Berlin Brass and Berlin Percussion within MuseScore, as I recently bought these libraries when on sale. I'm very pleased with the results, as they sound quite realistic to me. Almost didn't buy Berlin Percussion; but glad I did now, as the free Muse Percussion doesn't have bowed crotales. Think these are quite effective within the piece. Wonder if the very downbeat ending works with the upbeat opening? Was trying to make the harmonies go to unexpected places, whilst remaining true to the opening theme, and developing it into new areas. Not sure how successful I've been in making the work sound unified and coherent? Also wonder which composers this reminds you of? Looking forward to your comments! Alex

This is a piece I've been working on for a little over a year at this point. Originally intended as a suite, it developed into a symphony, with themes that are varied throughout the entire piece. It is the longest, most complex, most varied piece I have written. I am quite proud of it. This piece intends to follow the life of someone who commits a terrible act. Movement 1 is Idolization, the character experiences something that they love, and attempts to reach this idea again and again, but fails. So movement 2 is the Manic continuation of this feeling but now with stronger feelings, and worse intentions. Movement 3 is when the character decides to commit to this terrible act. Movement 4 is the action of committing the act. Movement 5 is the end of the terrible act, and our character, leaving us with nothing. When I wrote this, I was following along with someone in particular, but now I see, it could be many stories, which is why I've kept it general. Enjoy this piece. 00:00 Movement 1 11:16 Movement 2 16:58 Movement 3 27:30 Movement 4 36:54 Movement 5

Thank you Alex, Indeed this took a long time. I started it nearly 2 years ago and composed quite on and off over that time. I appreciate your specific feedback, and I agree, bassoons are awesome! I had a reading session with some woodwinds recently and the bassoon really struck me, especially in the upper register, so I thought I would apply that, and you should see that idea in the last movement as well.

I've only listened to the first movement so far. Enjoyed it very much. It must've taken a lot of effort to compose! Love the evocative opening theme, and the alternating time signatures work well. I like the way you sometimes use a canon rippling through the orchestra to create interesting and complex textures. Nice change of mood at M. It's good you've given the bassoonists a lot of material to work with. (I've tried to do that in some of my pieces, as I think it's an underused instrument.) Will have to check out the rest when I have time. Thanks for posting, Alex

I just listened to it and it was really beautiful! I knew Halo but, to be honest, I had never played it so I did not know the music. So I listened to the original theme first and then to your piece. I really enjoyed the piece. I think it is also great that you post everything in Musescore because the music can be played while seeing the score scrolling with all the instruments, so I might use your pieces to learn how to notate and use some instruments (Especially the percussion. In this piece the simple but effective use of the snare drum and bass drum is already something that helps me a lot, since I always have trouble imagining how to use and notate those instruments). I still need to gain some confidence for attempting an arrangement like that but I understand what you mean. It might be interesting to learn a a little bit more abut orchestration and then trying to apply the knowledge to reimagine some of my favorite pieces. Thanks for the advices!

For those who might be interested in the evolution of the work I am posting the finished (99%) version. In this version harmonic structure is enhanced with less doubling. Better transitions, some tweaks to the orchestration (balance) and more attention to articulation. And I gave the tuba a solo! The score is in Concert pitch. I hope you enjoy the composition. 🙂 Mark As always comments appreciated