Hello all, I'd like to share my latest orchestral piece, with some epic/cinematic moments. Could not resist a bit of electric guitar, though.

I would love to hear what you think of it, so please check it out. Hope you enjoy it!

 

I enjoyed it

 

Pleased you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening.

 

I really liked the audiovisual relationship between your music and the chosen images (the idea that the cyclical movement of harmonic progressions, ostinatos and the intensity of the orchestra's playing is visually mapped onto the cyclicality and drama of climatic events)... there’s no doubt emotion is present!

I enjoyed the orchestral section (the percussion is very well done!), even though some synthetic elements stand out, like excessive brightness in the high-register staccato strings or the brass. That said, considering something like a hybrid orchestra (something kind of synthetic, that evokes high technology and modernity), it works well!

I would just rework the guitar part. Instead of such heavy distortion, I’d suggest going for a crunchier tone, incorporating hammer-ons and pull-offs on double strings—something Hendrix might have done using the pentatonic scale in certain melodic passages (this would bring more articulation, inflection and lyricism to the guitar part).

Overall, I liked it. It’s a product that resonates with contemporary trends.

 

Last edited: Dec 8, 2024 at 8:48 AM

@Mynock, many thanks for taking the time to listen and share your detailed thoughts - much appreciated!

I’m pleased you enjoyed the percussion and orchestral parts. I have to say, I myself was uncertain about the high-pitched brass sound quality. Now that you mention it, I take note, and be more careful with future tracks.

Your suggestion for the guitar is particularly interesting. I hadn’t considered a crunchier tone and techniques like hammer-ons and pull-offs, but I can see how this could add freshness to the piece. I’ll experiment with this idea!

Good to get confirmation that it works within the modern aesthetic, and again, thanks for the constructive feedback.

 

very nicely done, thanks for sharing it with us.

 

Thanks for listening and your encouraging comment, @Strat4ever.