Thanks for the comments guys... I agree 1:35-1:40 is a bit cliched, but I have not been composing for that long yet, so I have to maybe use a few cliches to get by. IMO the part with the melody in the bassline is a bit more original than what I usually write though.
David - I am not sure what to think about your comments about dissonance... I deliberately tried to add a bit of dissonance and chromaticism into the piece because I though it maybe sounded too "nice" or not colorful enough. Actually I think this piece is nowhere near as chromatic or dissonant as many pieces posted in the piano forum - it is actually quite melodic and sticks to basic chords mostly. And I have seen that you have commented on other people's works and said that their work is too dissonant as well, so not really sure what to think here.
Hmmmm, Jewish melodies? I don't think I have ever heard any - will have to track some down to make a comparison. Can't say I am that excited though - because IMO Jewish people in general have pretty bad taste when it comes to art and culture (apart from producing a few talented performers such as Horiwitz, etc.)
C.Rocker - "hardcore" at 0:52?? Well I am glad you enjoyed it but honestly it is not that complex - just a few loud intervals and rhythms based around E minor. Was just trying to have some contrast before moving into the next section. If you want to see something really hardcore, then listen to works by Liszt or Chopin - but if I am able to impress you with these few bars then hopefully I can do the same for other people in different pieces.