February 24, 20188 yr @Luis Hernández I enjoyed both, both have interesting harmony, rhythm and structure. Unfortunately, I see no way to make these two better for they're very good already. There's one thing that bothers me though. You said that what connects these two pieces, other than being interesting and for solo piano, is that they both are "nocturnes". As far as I know, nocturnes are pieces that describes the night, yet there were places in these pieces that didn't feel nighty at all, at least for me. Guess it's something personal, seems like @Monarcheon was right and ideas can't be fully transferred through music. I still don't think that it means that composers shouldn't compose as a way to express their ideas and feelings.
February 24, 20188 yr Author For me a Nocturne is a mood, a "state of mind". I knew this would come out. In fact, I considered not calling them "nocturnes", but why not? We are accustomed to romantic nocturnes (Field, Chopin). But there are very different nocturnes in style (take a listen to Satie). I mean, everyone feels that "nocturnal sensations" in a different way. So, these pieces are nocturnes from my point of view because they came under that feeling. On the other hand my intention here is not to express any particular feelings.
March 3, 20188 yr The first one almost made me not give the second one a try. but ... I am glad that I did. I love it.... I just hope I remember what book mark I saved it under ..they are never where I think I left them. actually. the second one was so good. I remember them both as great
March 3, 20188 yr Author @doctor nocturnal It's not a surprise. Tonal language (nº 2) is always better accepted. But I think nº 1 is more interesting.
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