Sonataform Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 Composing an effective melody is not an easy thing to do. Even for the best writing a melody can be a daunting task. But I believe it's an important skill for any composer to have, so this is the challenge; -Compose a piece for piano with a beautiful melody. It could be a waltz, prelude, nocturne, etc.... I just want the most lovely melody your muse can come up with. -It can be in any harmonic language (Baroque, Romantic, Modern...) -The piece can't already have a live recording, I want to be the first to record it :thumbsup: . -Piece length cannot exceed 6 minutes. -Due date October 1st. The winner of the competition will have their work recorded by me (and I'm currently searching to upgrade my recording setup) -Last rule, have fun! :cool: 3 Quote
Austenite Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 I believe melodies to be one of my few strenghts as a composer, so this suits me pretty well. :toothygrin: 1 Quote
DanJTitchener Posted August 2, 2014 Posted August 2, 2014 This sounds interesting! Count me in. Writing the melody is what I love the most about composing Quote
mozartinspiration Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Ah Ah, I think I will win. I have this awesome melody. I am in! Gonna beat all you guys! 1 Quote
MuseScience Posted August 11, 2014 Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) I think I'll give this one a shot. Edit: Okay, here's my submission. http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6768/nocturne-for-bailey-fall-piano-contest-entry/ Edited August 11, 2014 by MuseScience Quote
luderart Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) What about a minimum length for the piece? Might it be around 1 minute long or less? Edit: I assume there is no minimum length. So here's my entry: http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6779/nocturne-no-1/ Edited August 13, 2014 by luderart Quote
MuseScience Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Okay, so I think we should cover something that hasn't been mentioned yet. Who is going to judge this competition? Will it be Sonataform by himself, or are you (Sonataform) going to assign a panel of judges like some of the previous competitions? And so far the competitors are: 1). ChristianPerrotta 2). Austenite 3). DanJTitchener 4). Thatguy v2.0 5). Mozartito 6). Mozartinspiration 7). MuseScience 8). bkho 9). luderart Just trying to help this get a little bit more organized. :) Quote
Sonataform Posted August 14, 2014 Author Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) @Luderart: No minimum time limit, you're good. @MuseScience: Thanks for making the list of those competing. I'll remain the sole judge in my competitions though and for a few reasons: 1. I like to choose a piece I feel I can interpret as a pianist. 2. Though I like a good challenge I don't want to be stuck with a piece that's impossible to play. 3. Ultimately the whole competition simply runs smoother. 4. I could think of more reasons but those are basically the most important ones :thumbsup: Overall I strive to be a fair judge. I'm just as likely to pick a piece that's super "modern" as I am super "conservative". Those labels mean nothing to me, I simply judge every piece on it's own merits. My mantra has always been, "Good music is simply the result of inspiration and hard work." Edited August 14, 2014 by Sonataform 2 Quote
ChristianPerrotta Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Overall I strive to be a fair judge. I'm just as likely to pick a piece that's super "modern" as I am super "conservative". Those labels mean nothing to me, I simply judge every piece on it's own merits. My mantra has always been, "Good music is simply the result of inspiration and hard work." *Applause! Quote
MuseScience Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 @Luderart: No minimum time limit, you're good. @MuseScience: Thanks for making the list of those competing. I'll remain the sole judge in my competitions though and for a few reasons: 1. I like to choose a piece I feel I can interpret as a pianist. 2. Though I like a good challenge I don't want to be stuck with a piece that's impossible to play. 3. Ultimately the whole competition simply runs smoother. 4. I could think of more reasons but those are basically the most important ones :thumbsup: Overall I strive to be a fair judge. I'm just as likely to pick a piece that's super "modern" as I am super "conservative". Those labels mean nothing to me, I simply judge every piece on it's own merits. My mantra has always been, "Good music is simply the result of inspiration and hard work." Haha sounds great! Quote
mozartinspiration Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6875/prelude-fine-estate/ Done. Now don't always expect a good recording from me, expect good music. I hope you like it Sonataform. 1 Quote
Aquatunic Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 i'm a bit late to the party. but i'll join. i have something half finished that's perfect for this. 1 Quote
Timmy Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I might be able to get something finished. If there aren't too many competitors already? Quote
ChristianPerrotta Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Here's my humble entry to this competition: http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6876/Prelude%20in%20D 1 Quote
Timmy Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Here is my entry. I hope you will enjoy it, especially Sonataform! http://www.youngcomposers.com/music/listen/6879/Summer%20pleasure 1 Quote
DanJTitchener Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Can we all agree now that the deadline is the day after whenever I submit mine? :P 2 Quote
Austenite Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Can we all agree now that the deadline is the day after whenever I submit mine? :P Either that or Oct. 1st, whatever falls later. 2 Quote
Monarcheon Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 I'd like to join as well, despite perhaps being a bit late to the initial rush. 1 Quote
Sonataform Posted September 17, 2014 Author Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for all the great entries, keep them coming! :thumbsup: Quote
Romantic Electron Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 I wanna participate please keep the deadline in October as i have seen it two days ago and started working on it ... 1 Quote
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