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Hello everyone, It's been a while since I uploaded anything. Unfortunately, I've been suffering from a long-term illness, but that hasn't stopped me from continuing to compose and last summer I finished my 9th symphony. I would now like to share it with you movement by movement. About the symphony: As I usually compose rather freely, this symphony also has motifs that were created “on the way”, so to speak. I made more of an effort to create recognizable structures that deal with various more or less fixed motifs. Harmonically, I let myself drift (as is usual for me). I'm always a little embarrassed that I can't say nearly as much in terms of technical content (although I do study and educate myself) as other members here. as much as other members here, but that's the way it is. I'm constantly working on my music theory knowledge and understanding of melody and structure, so I'll be able to say more about it in time. I will explain the movements and figures, as well as my inspirations for each movement, as best I can. Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any. Since I don't want to make 4 individual posts for each set, I will post set 1 & 2 here, and then 3 & 4 soon. As always, a short feedback is enough for me, I don't expect extensive analyses (there are too many and too long works for that). But if you still want to do it in detail, I am of course all the more pleased, but for me the mere sharing of my music in the foreground. I hope you like it. The symphony is divided into 4 movements. 1st Grande Preludio ~ Moderato impensierto -> I had a rather fantastic image in mind here, so as always I was thinking in images when I created the piece. I usually approach the first movement of a symphony very openly, a tiny idea is usually enough to get me going, and then I just start writing. 1st Movement_ Symphony no.9 - Op.76 no.1 - Partitur.pdf 2nd Toccata - Allegro tumultoso -> For this Toccata I was very inspired by RVW's 8th Symphony, movement 4, and interwove it with my own style. One of my rarer attempts to write a moving movement, which I usually find very difficult. 2nd Movement_ Symphony no.9 - Op.76 no.1 - Partitur.pdf SOON then 3rd The tale of the longing for completion - Andante con dolore -> For this toccata I was very much inspired by RVW's 5th Symphony, movement 3. Incidentally, one of the most beautiful pieces I know personally. I love to create emotional and dramatic harmonic images, hence this movement. 4th Passacaglia - Andante con moto giusto -> Once again, RVW was my inspiration, but I tried to write my very own passacaglia without any influences. As it is my first, the piece must inevitably be seen as an experiment. I think it has its weaknesses but also its strengths. The orchestration is as follows. 2 flutes 2 alto flutes 1 bass flute 2 oboes 2 English horn 2 clarinets in Bb 2 bassoons 1 contrabassoon 2 horns in F 2 trumpets in Bb 2 tenor trombones 1 bass tuba Timpani tubular bells I. Violins (14) II. violins (10) Violas (8) Violoncello (8) Double bass (6) I used the samples from VSL Synchron Strings Pro, Synchron Brass, SY-ized Special Edition 1&2 See ya'll soon

Hey Everybody, its been some time since I last uploaded something here. I had a difficult time in terms of health and suffered from a few Illnesses, but that didnt stopt me from composing, it just stopt me from sharing it with you guys. Now that I feel better I would like to share my work again with ya'll because the last rime I did it was lots of fun an I really apreciated all of the feedback. But enough of this 🙂 Today I brought you an Improvisation Album I wrote this Spring, Its my first Improvisation and I have written no sheet music with it, I just recorded. Right now I'm transcripting it but I'm far from finished. Furthermore there are a lot of mistakes in the Recordings in terms of rythm, playing and technique I apologize for that, but its all recorded first try. I am also working on a revision here. About the Album: Its an album I personally wrote to chill out, its very different from what I usually composing/Improvising. I think thats a probalbly result of my time not feeling so well last year. I called it "Blockworld Moods" because its based on the music style used in Minecraft, which is primarily atmospherical and relaxing. And since I personally also enjoy such music very much, I have mixed my own preferences and style with it. The titles of the pieces may hint a little at the nature and course of my illness, but I leave the interpretation up to you. I know there are 10 pieces, so I don't expect you to give me detailed feedback on individual pieces. Just give me a general summary of what you like and what you don't like. My main goal here is to share my music with you because that's what I enjoy most about it. ps: the songs are also on Spotify just like some of my other old works. I'll share a link. Thank you and see you soon guys No. 1 No.2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 No. 8 No. 9 No. 10

Hey guys, thanks for your comments. Unfortunately I'm very busy at the moment and don't manage to reply faster, which doesn't mean I won't still find the time to read the comments. @BipolarComposer Thanks, I didn't know that Bruckner never studied composition. But it's nice to know that even someone without studying composition can achieve such a reputation. It's easy to feel incapable sometimes, but I think if one loves music enough one will always strive to improve and keep writing something new and improving. @Omicronrg9 I will upload the rest of the symphony soon so you can also see how the individual movements correlate with each other. However, I must say that I am not yet completely satisfied with it. I don't think the movements fit together as well as they could, but I never changes things after I finished a Symphony (I feel like that would make things worse). Instead, I usually write a new symphony in which I try to apply my newly learned knowledge. I notice how I learn and get better with every piece I write. So far, however, I have only been able to write a few pieces I was satisfied with in every aspect. But I upload the pieces in the forum anyways because I find such criticism (like yours) particularly helpful and this helps me to develop further. @PeterthePapercomPoser I am currently working on a few pieces in which I am trying to create clearer motifs and structures. When they are finished I will publish them here. I can't wait. Greetings Nico

Hello BipolarComposer, a very beautiful piece with a very meditative mood. I like to play computer games and feel very much reminded of the ambience of Skyrim (music by Jeremy Soule). I have listened to it 5 times. I love this kind of music. Great work! Greetings Nico

Hello again Krisp, I must say here once; what a great comment. Not only because of the really kind compliments (which I'm really happy about) but because of the enormous effort you put in. Lots of technical detail (I especially like this as I am in the process of learning), vivid comparisons and extremely well worded descriptions. I enjoyed every word. Even though you complimented me a lot and I am of course very happy about that (who wouldn't be), I am always very open to criticism and suggestions for improvement and I welcome your general help at the end of your comment. by the way, i love this comparison you brought to the end of the piece! I really liked that image. I love few things more than being able to tie my music to expressive images. Thank you Krisp and see you soon!

Hey Henry, Thank you for your kind words I'm glad that one of you always gets a feedback that is worth me incredibly much! This piece is also something special for me. I think every composer knows the moment when he does not like his own music or is no longer sure if it is good work. But I've always liked this piece even in times when I doubt myself. It's probably because I took a lot of trouble to write it "rousing", it's also different from most of my symphony movements under 7 minutes long because I felt this piece was just right in length. Also this piece I have relatively freely composed from the ear I am interested in the meantime but clearly more for harmony and would like to deepen my knowledge there. What you wrote at the end means a lot to me! Thank you that is the nicest compliment I can imagine and it gives me a lot of confidence and motivation! Thanks a lot! Hey Krisp, Thanks to you as well, I like when the feedback goes into more detail and exposes technical aspects that I didn't even intend or see when composing myself. It's also great to hear some comparisons with other composers. And yes! I love Cinematic composing and I am currently working on my so called "Six Cinematic pieces for orchestra". I cant wait to upload them when they are finished. Um... I use VSL almost exclusively. The Synchrons Strings Pro, Synchron Brass, Synchron-ized Special Editions 1-4. I will purchase new packages soon (Rieger Organ, Vienna Choir and Synchon-ized Solo strings) I cant wait to get my hands on them! I am suprised every day by the possibilities, but mixing the the sound in the end is very challenging, I think I'll never master it completely Nico

Hey Uhor, Glad to hear that you like it. Yes that's right, I generally like to compose things that go well with landscape shots from a bird's eye view or something like that, but I also like the image with the train very much to the piece. Thanks for your feedback! Hey Alex, Thank you for your feedback as well. Yes I like the flute family very much, I like the soft sounds they produce very much, moreover they are very versatile in almost every mood they fit well as I find. With the alto flute you can achieve a great atmosphere. I also like this instrument very much, especially solo with and much reverb, plus only strings for example. Although I like the reed instruments (and double reed instruments) very much, I have not yet had the time to work with other instruments than the ones shown in the symphony. I find the sound of the lower reed instruments quite interesting. As you can see in the symphony, I also like to use the contrabassoon, for example. Maybe I'll try my hand at the bass clarinet soon 🙂 Thanks again to both of you! Nico

Hello all, it's me again. Today I brought a happy and dynamic symphonic movement from my 7th Symphony in E minor, which I wrote a little less than 2 years ago. The tempo is Presto in a 6/8 time signature. I tried to create a bright spring mood in the piece. With lots of staccato eighths in the strings and a lively rhythm, it should describe a little ride through nature. From 2:50-3:50 follows a small quiet and somewhat more serious passage which then increases to 4:40 and dissolves into a warm and soft harmony (which to me feels like a warm breeze in spring/summer) from ~5:10 the original motif returns with slight changes and finally ends in a energetic finale. I think the inner structure is quite good so far. The coherence is more recognizable than in some other pieces of mine. But since this piece is already ~2 years old again, I think that's okay. I would like to post a few more of my older favorite pieces and hear your opinions before I move on to what I'm writing right now. About the instrumentation: Woodwinds: 2 flutes 2 Alto Flutes 2 Bass Flutes 2 oboes 1 English Horn 2 Clarinets in Bb 2 bassoons 1 Contrabassoon Brass: 4 French horns in F 1 trumpet 4 trombones 1 bass tuba percussion instruments Timpani tubular bells Strings: 1st violins (14) 2nd violins (10) violas (8) Cellos (8) Double basses (8) Here the Score: 5.Satz, Sinfonie no.7 - Partitur.pdf And the Link: Greetings Nico

That is a great hint I'll definitly give that a try! Thanks 🙂 I'll upload something new soon. Nico

Thank you Henry, I am very pleased that you liked the sound. But thanks also for the other feedback. In fact, I am often a little bothered by the fact that my pieces from time to time are not always coherent and some passages do not fit perfectly together. I still have difficulties to make my pieces more consistent. However, this piece is already about a year old and I am working on this problem. In the meantime I have written a few pieces in which the inner coherence is better recognizable. I will upload them soon. And yes, I think also think practice brings the most. I spend a lot of time composing and thinking up new things. Thanks for your feedback! Nico

Dear Nazariy, I liked the variations very much. I like the sensitive slower passages very much, the more agitated variations spark a lot of energy and I agree with Henry that a certain stylistic similarity to Beethoven is unmistakable. I especially like the sound of your sound library. Which libraries do you use? About the individual variations: Introduction: Beautiful soft and lovely sounds. A very nice tempo. Harmonically very nice. Very nicely done as an introduction. Variation 1: At this point I must again emphasize the really good sounding sound library. The woodwinds included sound exceptionally good. Again, I find the sound very pleasant. The ornaments and resolutions are Beautiful, especially the trills in the flute. Variation 2: At this point, I think the similarity to Beethoven comes out very well. Rhythmically very beautiful. Variation 3: The triplet passage in the first violins is very rousing and (as already mentioned) exudes a lot of energy. I also find a it a little bit Mozartean. Variation 4: Again very sustained, but this time also lithargic and heavy. Like a funeral march. Here, too, I somehow hear more Mozart (maybe it's just me). Variation 5: Powerful and with a lot of energy, very nicely realized. Variation 6: This variation is even more cheerful and carries "joie de vivre". I like it very much. Variation 7: Here you put one more on top. I like that especially in the last 3 variations you have a kind of steady increase towards a "finale". The end is powerful and very well fitting. All in all you have written 7 variations which (I think) fit together very well, partly build on each other a bit and generally represent a good tonal and rhythmic variety. I have listened to the variations 6-7 times now and like them very much. You handled the instrumentation competently and showed fine feeling for melody and harmony. Bravo!

Hello all, I am new here in the forum. I am 25, live in Bonn (Germany) and am a computer scientist by profession. I've been composing for a few years and have already written many works. I play piano since I was 8 years old and also a little organ and clarinet. Everything I know about composing, however, I have acquired myself and has come about through a lot of practice. Unfortunately, I never had composition lessons, so I still make some mistakes, for example, in notation, form theory, etc. I compose mainly large orchestrated works and always strive to raise my technical standards and write more complex pieces. The movement is the final movement of my 8th symphony and contains both quiet passages and more moving ones. The movement reflects well my preference for romantic harmonies. The movement itself is quite free and does not follow a main motive (although there are recurring structures). It's very long I know but I would really appreciate your opinion. Also, please give me constructive criticism and especially suggestions on how I could improve further. About the instrumentation: Woodwinds: 2 flutes 2 Alto Flutes 2 Bass Flutes 2 oboes 1 English Horn 2 Clarinets in Bb 2 bassoons 1 Contrabassoon Brass: 4 French horns in F 1 trumpet 4 trombones 1 bass tuba percussion instruments Timpani tubular bells Strings: 1st violins (14) 2nd violins (10) violas (8) Cellos (8) Double basses (8) Symphony 8, Mov. 4 Finale.pdf Here the Soundcloud link: Greetings Nico