Music Theory Help

Discussion in 'Working with Sound' started by gompo, Sep 13, 2014.

  1. gompo

    gompo Ultrasonic

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2013
    Messages:
    191
    Likes Received:
    31
    hey folks,

    I have composed a Drop in Em key and the breaks and other stuff in Abm key,
    theoretically it wont work but when i listen the full song i feels good.

    So, can i go with this mix or i have to adjust the key??

    thanks.
     
  2.  
  3. eheavy

    eheavy Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2014
    Messages:
    90
    Likes Received:
    8
    Location:
    Toronto
    Some times atonal stuff sound nice especially as passing notes. You just have to make sure you are not hearing what you want to hear as opposed to what's really there. I would say let someone you trust musically listen to it. Don't tell him anything if he says any thing change it if not leave it.
     
  4. rhythmatist

    rhythmatist Audiosexual

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,270
    Likes Received:
    810
    Location:
    Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
    In theory it will work just fine if you like the way it sounds and feels. If you have a dominant 7 somewhere, jumping between major and minor thirds or relative sixths (depending on your reference point here) is a common rock device to get away from your usual 1, 4, 5, based chord progressions. If your instincts tell you it sounds right, don't pay any attention to theory. Let somebody else listen and see if it makes them nod their head in groove agreement or if they do the "confused dog with tilted head and cocked ears" thing.
     
  5. Levitate

    Levitate Producer

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2013
    Messages:
    335
    Likes Received:
    79
    That's what I'm talkin about!!! Perfect! We should talk. I'm gonna PM you very soon. I was gonna comment,then I read yours.No need to comment. :bow:
     
  6. Pm5

    Pm5 Ultrasonic

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2012
    Messages:
    442
    Likes Received:
    32
    Atom Heart Mother by Pink Floyd sounded alright last time I heard it.
    (Breast Milky Movement , starting from 2:50)
     
  7. rhythmatist

    rhythmatist Audiosexual

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2011
    Messages:
    1,270
    Likes Received:
    810
    Location:
    Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
    When Stravinsky debuted "Rights of Spring" it started a riot outside the hall between people who thought it was pure noise and the people who understood what he was trying to do and thought it was genius. If I can't make much money playing music, I would at least like to start a riot. Stravinsky, Sex Pistols, Gompo--New musical expression, or noise to start a riot? :rofl: :dunno:
     
  8. kevinkapaj

    kevinkapaj Newbie

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Messages:
    20
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Vlora, Albania
    Sometimes, it happens, that we fall in love with that piece of track we're producing.
    But, if you carefully listen an hour later, or after you freshed your ears with another track, it may sound horrible.
    Try listening to it later and see if you think the same.
     
Loading...
Similar Threads - Music Theory Help Forum Date
Max 4 Live : Music Theory Helper v.4 Live Sep 30, 2014
Help on composing/music theory Education Nov 9, 2013
Games on PC to learn music theory and/or keyboard? Education Feb 16, 2024
total noob 0 music theory knowledge tries to make a love/heartbreak song Working with Sound Dec 2, 2023
ToneGym launches free Music Theory 101 course - 13/10/22 Internet for Musician Oct 13, 2022
Loading...