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With all this talk about voice range I have to bring a quote from J.J.Fux: "One has to observe that the closer the parts are led together the more perfect the sound will be, for a power compressed will become stronger." English is not my strong side but he seems to be talking about voice ranges right??? Anyways, I'm glad that there is this discussion because different theory books usually brings different ranges, which only add to your confusion!!! It seems that when this book I'm now using "J.J.Fux, Gradus ad Parnassum" was written, the alto voice occasionally took the f below the middle c??? and sometimes even the e as well?! He mentions the original alto clef encompassing the range of the alto voice - which does include the low f - and then he suggest the notes outside this clef to be used occasionally- the e is just outside. Was this because male voices were singing the alto parts? In the same way, in only one example in the entire book does the soprano take the high a and g?! Someone mentioned opera or solo singers capability of reaching notes off range - is there a standard to follow, or is this capability purely individual? Perhaps what we are looking for is a good book about voice range, showing us the facts. Does anyone know if there is such a book?

I want to join as well :glare:

I think it is a bit heavy all in all. Of course it mostly because of the midi - but be a little more gentle with the repeated chords, I would sugest you spend more time with the midi - make the beginning of each measure accented and the chords more stacato like(shorter). BAM-bam-bam-BAM-bam-bam, It's a dance right??? You have written it in 6/4 but wouldn't 3/4 be more natural? And I would even suggest a slight increase in tempo. I think you know what I'm talking about, but of course you ment people to play it for themselves - but in any case, do consider that people have to listen to it in midi which is horrible, so you can at least ease their pain a little :) One last thing - the melody line is good, but a few ornaments would do wonders. Would also make it less heavy. I think you did a good job, but as stated, there are still some things to work with. Have fun!

I like it, very moody. Yes, perfect for a romantic dinner - at least before it gets a bit faster. But the slow parts are very romantic. I like the beginning the most, I didn't expect the drums, it started very classical. I must say I'm more into plain classical, but it is nice to hear something different, and you keep it together pretty well. I'm not sure I like the faster parts, but I definitely like the slower. I think it is something in the drums - perhaps the highhat or something making to much noise for my taste because the piano is all right. Anyways, all in all I like it :)

Hey there, I haven't heard all of them, but I just heard the Dies Irae and I really like it - can't you go into composing music for film??? When I listen to this work it reminds me more of the intro to Batman Returns(or something similiar) than of a Requiem.. Anyways, keep up the good work :)

Hey I really like that piece Contemplative, I like the feeling it gives me. The best thing I've heard in this place so far(haven't heard much yet..!) Well, work hard, you got the gift - and do write this stuff down, it deserves it. Thank you. :D