Caladluin

I'd like to join in, if it's still possible

Hi everyone! I was curious how you study other people's compositions when you're trying to understand them better(wherever it is to increase your ability or to help others), and how you use other's compositions to learn to compose/orchestrate better yourselves? And do you find this is an important skill? Caladluin

Thanks for your suggestions! It's really helpful!

I was wondering if you have suggestions on how to give a composition an "epic" feel, in general or more specifically with an orchestra. I know this is a very general vague question, I'm not exactly sure how to describe it better though.... Thanks!

Would it be fine if I don't provide a complete score of some of the movements? or for some parts? The reason for it is mainly my workflow.... which causes a situation when some of the parts are either memorised or improvised, and as such not written in the actual score... In addition to my having trouble writing some instruments in a score ATM... though I can try to provide a "lead sheet" for those parts.

OK - I'll focus on structure, since it seems you have rather good content: 1) You don't have a constant amount of syllables in matching lines in the verses - which makes it almost impossible to use the same music all the verses. 2) I don't know if the rhyme in the second and third lines of the first verse was intentional, but it felt missing from the other two. 3) This is only my opinion, but I think you should use some more of the final choruses in between the verses.... to me they feel too short, but that's purely subjective. That's what I noticed, as far as structure goes, ATM. Good luck with the lyric :)

Well, I don't know what types of things exactly, its hard for me to explain.... here are the ideas I had, I hope they help you find whatever it is you're looking for: I want to leave your world of lies To cut the bonds to which I'm tied I want to cry out to the sky I want to leave you with your lies And obviously, its your song, so good luck with it :) Caladluin

Can I post checkpoints for comments, in order to get help and improve the composition, or should it be revealed on this forum only when I post it for the comp?

I think I'll try this as well... though I'm only starting out in this type of stuff :)

Well.... I decided to stop lurking and start actually posted stuff.... so here is a lyric I wrote recently, and need feedback on... I already wrote some music, but it's not done yet. All comments are appreciated :) Thanks, Caladluin After the storm the sky grows gray and the wind howls through the land the sun has gone the stars have lost their stand the storm has just begun so don't get blown away the day may be dark but hope will shine this way after the storm well live life again the gods will stop their wars they'll let our children play their game after the storm love will grow again you'll see The night turns black as the mountains cry in pain the moonless sky has drowned us all in rain we still have to go on we cant leave here today the day may be dark but hope will sine this way after the storm well live life again the gods will stop their wars they'll let our children play their game after the storm love will grow again you'll see the trees will blossom in the gardens of sunshine the winding stream will lightly flow and birds between the leaves will sing an ode to joy after the storm well live life again the gods will stop their wars they'll let our children play their game after the storm love will grow again you'll see

I liked the repetition quite alot - it's may be much more repetitive than most lyrics I've seen, but it seems to fit in this songs structure and feel.... as for the lyrics of this part: "I want to turn and say goodbye But, my heart... I want to run, I want to fly But, my heart..." I understand you didn't like the "I want to run, I want to fly"... Do you want me to give specific ideas I have? or just do give my opinion on these lines? As for the bridge, I think you could try rewriting it for a clearer meaning... but I think its really quite good this way as well, it both refreshes from the original structure, and gives you more info on what happens, while leaving most to imagination.... Good Luck!!! Caladluin