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hmm I like the reverb and ambiance of the second version more, but the clarity of the 1st version is better to me, the melody doesn't seem as far away. I think the way you're using microtonality is best served when going for an effect with music, or using a more ambiguous language. When you've been very tonal, it's been a bit harsh. But when using dim or aug scales, chromaticism, "getting weird", it seems to work more advantageous. As I mentioned on discord, posting a lot of small pieces composed in a short time really shows the techniques we lean on. You show a variety of motif-driven invention type of pieces. What about exploring rhythmic variation, or longer melodies in your studies? Not sure of the overall goal (if there is one), but these could be easily organized into a set of microtonal studies, and the more variation in your compositional technique you offer, the better outcome they would be as a set or the on the whole. I like this one more than some of the others because it was weird haha, perhaps microtonal deviations in your language enhance that. Well done, this was great. 🙂

you know, I've recently changed my view on this I think we write for ourselves, and most of us don't have much of an audience outside of ourselves. I've recently gone back and listened to a whole bunch of stuff I've written, and it's better than I thought when I closed the chapter in my mind. It's inspirational to listen to your stuff, because, well, if you're like me, I'm constantly writing. And sometimes I forget the efforts I've put into past work, even if I think it was amateur at best. You are your own biggest fan, and you should get enjoyment out of the music you write. Although I cringe and hear the mistakes I would have changed, it's cool to hear live recordings (thanks Henry) of me or others who have taken the time to make a moment of music special. Listen to your music, people 🙂

Wow... this is so refined and smooth. I love your style. Your phrasing is admirable, and nothing seems out of place. You're quite the composer!

@AngelCityOutlaw Hey man, thanks for the feedback. Hope you're busy and well. yeah I'm open to this, I'll tinker with it at the end of the song? or the last line of the verses? agreed You're awesome, thanks buddy

Thanks Peter, I'm glad you dug the form, even if it was a bit unconventional. Glad you enjoyed the playing too! 🙂 I love this. You're a poet my good man 🙂 Thanks for checking it out Henry

Hi there I'm going to be recording some demos of new songs, but in the meantime I'm self-recording just to have them to pitch. I'd love some feedback on this and the upcoming songs, especially all you talented vocalists and lyricists. I'm really interested in improving my vocals. This is a quick recording, I'm really hoping for ideas on how to improve the melody or guitar parts since this recording won't be final. It's pretty simple, pop-ish chord progressions, nothing crazy. Even if you don't comment, thanks for checking out my music 🙂 *** Lyrics: I've no fear of the sea cause with you I can tread higher water even if we drift off with the breeze I'll go the wrong way with you * When we drive down the road I get lost in the way you direct us no matter how far we are from home I want the wrong way with you * When I get back from working I come home to karaoke and your voice fills the room an out of key symphony but I can't help it, I'm in love * I tend the fire at night the warm light dancing free all around us I wish the sun would never come up again so I can stay right here with you down the wrong road with you and I love the wrong way with you any other one just wouldn't do when you're here, wherever we are feels right inside and I'll always throw away the guide and walk, the wrong way with you

I love the parallels at bar 15. I think it was smart to use your rhythmic motif too, it helped tie the dissonant nature of this into something I could digest. Well done, Luis.

Your harpsichord is awesome. You post videos of you which is awesome. Your artistic scores are awesome. out of

Originality will continue to seep through your music if you have this approach. Sure, we've all looked at works from the past as a framework, even the masters have done that. But writing what you want without outside interference from the world I think is the goal we all should have. It's WHAT will make your music individual and uniquely you, since no one can tell your story other than yourself. I think you've succeeded in that. You've embraced your heritage and culture with your knowledge and learning, and if you continue that my friend, you'll find that you'll think of what or who your music sounds like less and less. You'll continue to focus on you and your goals with music, and by happenstance if there are similarities with another's work (which I guess is inevitable), it's by mere coincidence and not even a big deal. I listened to this several times, not because I wanted to craft the right response and get every little detail right, but because I enjoyed it. I enjoyed it the same way I would enjoy a Beethoven sonata or Chopin nocturne. I just like them. Even though I've heard their music hundreds of times by now, I still always come back because of the enjoyment. And your 3rd sonata is no different. I even re-listened to the first movement to better grasp the story you were telling, and I forgot how much I enjoyed that piece too. The power and passion in it is dripping with fire, and the somber and sweetness, equally as passionate, of the second movement is a delicious balance. This movement was stuck in my head last night, the themes are just so simple and beautiful they found their way into my thoughts. There were so many moments that I loved. The Locrian intro into pentatonics, the syncopated falling next motif, the organization of craftsmanship in developing, the clever balance of technicality and simplicity, the gorgeous way you ended it, I could go on and on. To top it all off, you labored hours of preparation to present your music in the highest way: a wonderful performance by the composer. There were barely any moments I didn't like. Maybe it got convoluted and heavy in spots I wouldn't have done, but that's what makes this your music, not mine. This is a lovely piece, angelic and ethereal at times, that have inspired my future music as a new reference for me to check back on. I love that you poured your heart out in this, and oh how it shows. Your heart yearns, and I heard it in this piece. The world doesn't deserve how good of a man you are and to all of us, yet you still give us more music to enjoy. Well done Henry, this sonata as a whole is a favorite of mine from you, I can't wait to hear how you end this. 🙂

I echo this. But I also know you're young, so keep at it!

Very moving and touching stuff. I like your process of orchestrating piano works of yours... has that helped reinvigorate your passion? Lovely music Not sure what you mean. Do you mean techniques for different dynamics? Having access to players might help you see your music from a different angle, as they'd probably know techniques that could be used if you described what you were looking for. Simply writing expressivo for a player with their given dynamics would go a long way too, but maybe just not for playback with synthetic sounds.

I love all the space in this, it really lets the notes breathe and my ears digest the otherworldly sound. It would be cool in a space video game. This might sound cool thrown through a synth versus the piano samples, do you have access? Very cool music bruh

I love this. Sure, you'll get advice from others to aid your growth, but breaking through your comfort zones and boundaries will be your ultimate teacher. You won't always succeed, and you may fail and trash numerous attempts at a first draft, but this "good" type of stress is the hallmark for your greatness. I actually turned off my critical ears while listening, and just enjoyed the music. There's always something special yet sorrowful when deeper convictions are what inspire and lead us to jot the notes down. Your voice is wonderful, and your music portrayed a logic and skill that made the length necessary. I'm very happy to have listened to this, and hopefully your future movements are written and crafted soon, as I'm eager to hear what you have for us next. While Henry pointed out some of the technical parts that could be improved, I think as a whole your were successful in capturing an emotion unique to you. Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed this.

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