October 4, 20223 yr This is a longer piece for me in regards to duration. I try to use all elements of the orchestra with multiple key changes, and motives like a 3 note lower range riff with building voice leadings/chords that build suspense and tension. I finish the composition with a section of just strings then eventually I finish on a big tri-tone interval.
December 16, 20223 yr I love the opening brass! The trumpets and trombone and the marching rhythm really provide the thrilling feeling! I love your key change. The use of octatonic scale is cool too!. That transition in 1:17 seems abrupt for me. I love the trombone marching rhythm but suddenly it's dropped without preparation. That trombone in 3:27 is really a Stravinskian usage, paying no attention to other members harmonically. Great job! After the thick texture, I find 3:58 a little bit monotonous with a thinner texture and less exchange between voices. But it is a great preparation for later climax, so good use of that too. The string section really provides good contrast since most of the previous sections are dominated by brass, thus dynamically and timbrally it is great. Overall I love the bombardment of brass. The frequent change of key and unstoppable rhythm really creates tension throughout the piece. Nice job! Henry
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