dramatic Paper Symphony l My first orchestral composition

Hi everyone,

I’m new here! I’ve seen a few other pieces of music shared here, and it seems like the perfect place for me to join in.

I’m a French student, and I’ve spent 12 years studying piano at a conservatory. Recently, I’ve started composing, and I feel confident enough about what I’ve created to share it with you.

Right now, I don’t have anyone around for active listening, so I have no idea how to assess the quality of my compositions. I’d really appreciate honest feedback (whether it’s theoretical or just based on your feelings) to understand where I stand and how I can improve.

I hope you will feel as much emotion listening to it as I did composing it 😀

Thank you in advance for your time and your insights!

The orchestral songs are Paper Symphony part 1&2 only (the others are in others style)

Hi @Crackers,

Welcome to the forum!

For me the part 1 sounds like new music to me. It sounds soothing and I love the marimba/xylophone. The modulation to C minor sounds nice to me, though I think the bass could be less heavy there since it can cover the xylophone sound. You can also add some more notable melodies here, instead of broken chords!

For pt.2, whtat's the pluck instrument? It sounds like Guzheng to me and the timbre is wierdly well for me. It sounds quite depressing to me and I quite like it. The picardy 3rd ending is quite surprising to me.

Make sure to listen to and comment other members'  works as well! Thx for joining us!

P.S. Let's invite our Paper Composer a.k.a. @PeterthePapercomPoser for this Paper Symphony!

Henry

Thank you !

The pluck instrument was a mandolin but I play very high notes that might not be playable on a true one.

The fact that there is no melody is intentend, I think that it makes the ambiance louder. That's might be too loud then xD

Surely I will listen to other works 😁 and try to review it.