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Thanks for all the comments, positive and critical. I also apologize for the lack of a score, I usually write things out in fruity loops then fix up the time and key signatures in Anvil Studio before I print it to pdf... this particular one kept corrupting.

I did actually, but it needs a little work in a few measures, as far as the drums go.

If I had to give one recommendation it would be to bring the bass down one octave. I like the fact that you actually gave it an extension to it's role, but there's nothing to occupy the lower notes. This has got a groovy, menacing feel, similar to some of Pantera's stuff, however I dare say you should try to reconsider the drum beat for measures 10, 14 and 15, it really doesn't seem to fit with either the guitar or the bass's rhythm.

Yeah, the choir is actually the vocal melody. I wasn't really going for dark, more romantic than anything.

Sure

Thanks :) I was going for NWOBHM with a little influence from modern Power Metal.

Nah, feel free to share it.

That's actually the best compliment I've ever gotten ^_^.

Pretty cool, I like the melody. I have to say though the frequent pauses just don't do it for me. Once or twice, a brief pause can add a little color, otherwise it becomes a little disruptive.

Here's something I've been working on and off for a while now. Things I love: The sweet bass, clean guitar riff The dual solo The use of time changes and seventh chords Things I hate: The cheesy lyrics Doesn't really have anything to do with the play The rushed ending The fact that it's so dang short. Lyrics: Without each other we can't survive Hope, all hope is dying, it dare not thrive My heart I want to touch you without a care Bring, bring back our stolen, sweet love affair Oh I long to kiss you once again Just to taste your sweet smile once more No rose smells sweeter than your dark hair Love, no love is greater or just as fair A name A name can't drive us apart my sweet Blind, oh they are blinded, they just can't see How I'd climb The great steeps Just for you And jump down If my love Wills it so Remember the day The day we shared ourselves The fear we had The things we said Everyday I see That moment like a dream The words rings clear After all these years That through black days And lonely nights You will be there For me So let us take Our one true path Come run away Juliet And through black days And bitter nights We were chased down Like dogs So let us seal Our one true pact Come to the steeps Juliet And we'll fall To the sea You and me And hold hands To the end Of the World Comments, critiques etc. welcome. RomeoAndJuliet.mid RomeoAndJuliet.pdf

This is probably the most original metal band out there: YouTube - Bal - Sagoth Draconis Albionensis

I was going for Slavic but a friend of mine said it's more Baroque. Any thoughts, criticisms etc. very much appreciated. DrunkenHungariansDance.mid

I did dabble in a little metal composition. One thing that gives it a good edge is the much dreaded minor third progression, usually followed by something a little more wholesome, maybe something like i - bIII - bVII - i. Also i - bVII is a pretty standard progression for the verse riff, especially in a lot of old Iron Maiden songs, speaking of which btw, if I had to recommend one song for major inspiration it would be "Phantom of the Opera", try finding a live version with Bruce Dickinson singing. I don't recommend getting too experimental with drums, except for fills and slow tempo sections (Something I'd definitely recommend), because at high tempo, one very important element is the rythm. Speaking of which don't be afraid to use a simple straightforward riff for the guitar under the vocals or the solo, because you want to give them center stage. Keep all your creativity for the fills and the sections between the vocals/solo. Speaking of solos, don't just improvise on the scale, improvise on the chords, you get a much clearer, consistent sound that way. Also, don't be afraid to use the whole triad for chords, or different kinds of chords for the matter, don't just fall back on powerchords, which are only a good tool if used for high speed verse sections and even then only to accompany the vocals. Bands I'd recommend: Iron Maiden (Pretty Catchy and very easy on the ear for non-Metal fans, considering how complex their stuff really is). Dream Theater (Without the ELP inspired, self indulgent, improv sections, I love ELP... but no) Old Metallica (Can't get more metal than old metallica) Tarja Era Nightwish (Two words, effing amazing) Cryptopsy (Say what you will about Death Metal, but if you REALLY want to be experimental, try listening to a couple of their tunes). Cynic (Same as above, but a little easier on the ears, a little more melodic and very much more original) Blind Guardian (Pretty good, and not your typical Power Metal band either) Cradle of Filth (Not my favorite band, but if you have a keyboardist they are a great source of inspiration)

Well I used to be a web developer. ASP.NET though, not PHP, I only touched it pretty briefly, however the core concepts remain the same. I'm also pretty good with HTML, javascript and CSS.