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Post by driscollmusick on Nov 16, 2021 20:50:12 GMT
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Post by gx on Nov 18, 2021 17:59:22 GMT
Hey John. I get a warning regardless of which browser I use, that the file cannot scanned and could harm my computer.... I err on the side of caution due to my lack of understanding "why?" in these matters. I'll check your soundcloud site.. (Ok.. not there..) Are you reluctant to post it on soundcloud - ... even for just a day?  |
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Post by fuguestate on Nov 18, 2021 21:37:24 GMT
Hey John. I get a warning regardless of which browser I use, that the file cannot scanned and could harm my computer.... I err on the side of caution due to my lack of understanding "why?" in these matters. I'll check your soundcloud site.. (Ok.. not there..) Are you reluctant to post it on soundcloud - ... even for just a day? I downloaded and checked it: it's a WAV file, which is harmless. It just contains uncompressed audio. |
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Post by driscollmusick on Nov 18, 2021 21:48:51 GMT
Yeah, the only reason I didn't post to SoundCloud is because they compress the audio a lot, so it's much worse sound quality.
But yes, it's just a WAV file and Google gives that Warning message because the file is too large for them to scan... But I promise it won't hurt your computer!
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Post by fuguestate on Nov 18, 2021 22:08:54 GMT
Just gave it a listen, even though opera isn't usually my thing. (Plus without actual voices it's kinda hard to hear what an actual performance would sound like. Not that it matters, though, I usually don't pay much attention to the words in an opera anyway.  ) I was pleasantly surprised that the opening actually drew my attention, in spite of my bias against opera. Throughout, there are all sorts of interesting twists and surprising moments, all of which are excellent for holding my attention. The only thing that stood out to me was the persistent ticking rhythm in the first section: after a while it started sounding a bit tiresome. I understand it's probably an integral part of the texture you intended; but part of me wonders if you could let up on it from time to time a bit more (you do have moments without the persistent rhythm, but perhaps just a tad more, if it doesn't disrupt your intentions with the music?). Hmm, on a second listen to identify the exact moments where the rhythm stood out to me, I didn't notice it anymore. Perhaps I already got conditioned after the first listen? |
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Post by driscollmusick on Nov 19, 2021 15:56:11 GMT
Just gave it a listen, even though opera isn't usually my thing. (Plus without actual voices it's kinda hard to hear what an actual performance would sound like. Not that it matters, though, I usually don't pay much attention to the words in an opera anyway. ) I was pleasantly surprised that the opening actually drew my attention, in spite of my bias against opera. Throughout, there are all sorts of interesting twists and surprising moments, all of which are excellent for holding my attention. The only thing that stood out to me was the persistent ticking rhythm in the first section: after a while it started sounding a bit tiresome. I understand it's probably an integral part of the texture you intended; but part of me wonders if you could let up on it from time to time a bit more (you do have moments without the persistent rhythm, but perhaps just a tad more, if it doesn't disrupt your intentions with the music?). Hmm, on a second listen to identify the exact moments where the rhythm stood out to me, I didn't notice it anymore. Perhaps I already got conditioned after the first listen? Hey, thanks! I take it as a great compliment that the fugist (is that a word?) didn't hate it! The section right after this scene is fugal, I promise... Re: the repeated rhythms, it probably is a bit cloying at first, but I think that effect is also somewhat exacerbated by computer performance. Meaning, it would feel differently (better) with live players... |
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Post by gx on Nov 19, 2021 17:26:08 GMT
Wow! Just wonderful - and very exciting! It stands as a very strong and individual compositional voice - which you indeed Have! This really needs to be performed and recognized for the special contribution you are giving to the repertoire.
It held my attention the whole way. The dramatic arc - truly expert in your handling. It all moved organically, and convincingly. It would be interesting to see the words, which would offer an important dimension to the logic of your emotional flow.
Very catchy motif - (a falling triad) which you made great use of. (A bit "Copland-esque.") To me there were also traces of neoclassical - like Stravinsky's ballet "Persephone" - which I love.
This is great work here, John.
ps. "I'm looking for moments where I lose your attention" - I have nothing to offer in this regard.
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Post by fuguestate on Nov 19, 2021 17:51:17 GMT
[...] Hey, thanks! I take it as a great compliment that the fugist (is that a word?) didn't hate it! The section right after this scene is fugal, I promise... Haha, don't feel obligated to insert a fugue just on my account!  I promise not to tell. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing too. Repeated notes is one of the things computers have a really hard time producing a convincing performance of. Or rather, computers easily reproduce repeated notes exactly as written, and completely not like how a human player would play it.  I've observed this effect in many pieces, so in all likelihood this piece in the hands of real players would not have the problem I mentioned at all. |
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Post by driscollmusick on Nov 20, 2021 0:41:58 GMT
Wow! Just wonderful - and very exciting! It stands as a very strong and individual compositional voice - which you indeed Have! This really needs to be performed and recognized for the special contribution you are giving to the repertoire. It held my attention the whole way. The dramatic arc - truly expert in your handling. It all moved organically, and convincingly. It would be interesting to see the words, which would offer an important dimension to the logic of your emotional flow. Very catchy motif - (a falling triad) which you made great use of. (A bit "Copland-esque.") To me there were also traces of neoclassical - like Stravinsky's ballet "Persephone" - which I love. This is great work here, John. ps. "I'm looking for moments where I lose your attention" - I have nothing to offer in this regard. Thanks, G! I think if you two self-avowed non-opera fans like it, I may be on to something here... |
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) I was pleasantly surprised that the opening actually drew my attention, in spite of my bias against opera. Throughout, there are all sorts of interesting twists and surprising moments, all of which are excellent for holding my attention.
I promise not to tell. 
I've observed this effect in many pieces, so in all likelihood this piece in the hands of real players would not have the problem I mentioned at all.