Mordor

Hello Guys,

This is my newest piece of music about the famous location in the novel. What do you think?

Hi @olivercomposer,

I think the opening captures the gloomy atmosphere of Mordor. I think the trombones and brass passages in general are well used this time for it fits the epic scenes happening in the novel very well. The transition to B minor for excitement is great too since there are fighting scenes there too. The playing between these two hextaonlcally related keys really enhances the tension for this descriptive incidental piece. Thx for sharing!

Henry

36 minutes ago, Henry Ng Tsz Kiu said:

Hi @olivercomposer,

I think the opening captures the gloomy atmosphere of Mordor. I think the trombones and brass passages in general are well used this time for it fits the epic scenes happening in the novel very well. The transition to B minor for excitement is great too since there are fighting scenes there too. The playing between these two hextaonlcally related keys really enhances the tension for this descriptive incidental piece. Thx for sharing!

Henry

 

Thank you for your comment! 

I would say that the dynamics of the piece could be more varied; it's largely of the same dynamics and intensity throughout, which makes it feel less menacing and mysterious IMO

6 hours ago, AngelCityOutlaw said:

I would say that the dynamics of the piece could be more varied; it's largely of the same dynamics and intensity throughout, which makes it feel less menacing and mysterious IMO

 

Thanks for your criticism! I checked out my mastering project, and as I saw, the quietest part of the track is about -20 (integrated) LUFS and the loudest is about -14 LUFS.

Hi @olivercomposer!

The pauses in the beginning sound very grand and dramatic and give the music room to breathe.  When the choir comes in you also up the intensity and motion of the strings which really makes it sound very dramatic!  I think I've noticed a certain habit of yours that is almost a cliche that is present in almost all your melodies - you very frequently land your phrases on the 5th of the scale in their conclusion or right before their breath.  Not necessarily a good or bad thing - just a characteristic I'd say.  Thanks for sharing!

Peter