short & simple, to the point theme composition

[petez]

Here's my newest achievement. This time, it's beat free, no intro, no outro, short, simple and straight to the point composition I've used only strings and choir and I'm really not sure if and how I'm going to develope this for more complex composition. I actually don't have a clue how this kind of non-4-to-the-floor music should build up or what kind of 'rules' there are.. I just play by my ears and what feels right Get the piece here:http://petrisuhonen.com/music/Petri_Suh ... eme.mp3And please, drop a comment how do you like it!Thanks!

[petez]

ok ok I'll admit, it's boring and too simple lol

[cyndy]

Petez,I really like the emotion this piece creates. In a few places I found myself wishing it hit a different chord, which would have given it some defining moments for me.Just my humble opinion, and I'm no professional. Thanks for posting it.

[zoom]

Petez!I think this has a really good mood, and will find a home somewhere... it's inspirational and emotional. A big thumbs up on the composition!What I think it may be lacking is some definition with the instrumentation. The strings in particular could use some beefing up with multiple string patches and samples.... instead of running just one line with one kind of string sample, I would use 2 or 3 to give it some depth of timbre. Same thing goes for the choir -- if not throwing in more samples, than perhaps some lower octaves to give depth. And then it comes down to mixing and panning it to utilize the entire stereo field as best as you can. It's worth at least playing around with it -- and usually goes pretty quickly to see if you like the new direction since you won't actually have to actually play anything new! I love MIDI.

[suzdoyle]

I agree with Zoom -- adding a bit more depth and panning of parts would shape it nicely . . . e.g. basic strings for main track, then double that melody an octave lower, then higher with cello, bass and violin . . . and perhaps adding some French Horns or other wind instruments.Then pan the instruments around so it feels as though you're listening live to an orchestra.also am curious how starting quieter might work.Nice melody and chords!Suz

[jay10music]

PETEZ.....I Will also agree with Zoom and SUZ here..... Just add some lower octive strings or sounds to give it that depth and that will warm it up a bit, and u will be alright on this....GOOD JOB...Has very nice flow to it....Just add bottom.. Jay......

[teashea]

Wow. From the first notes it just works. Glorious and uplifting. Beautiful spaciousness. The melody is captivating. Great work. I love the choir sounds in the backgroundTom

[teashea]

It is not boring. I like it just the way it is.Tom

[petez]

Cyndy, zoom, suzdoyle, Roadrunner422, Tom: Thank you all for your comments!! Now that I listen it again with fresh ears.. I definetely could add a low strings there..

[dgolding]

It is nice, but it could be a lot more than nice. The tune is certainly inspirational, but as it is, it sounds like you found a nice patch or a soundfont, and played the whole thing with that one patch.An orchestra is much more dynamic, has much more expression and life. I can't help feeling that if you could make it a bit more realistic, it would improve it no end.When i'm faced with something like this, I find it useful to listen to an orchestral soundtrack, (Harry Potter or LOTR), and get a feel for the dynamics going on.