Hey all!

I recently started writing music, mostly for fun, but I decided that I wanted a few outside opinions. The problem is, I don't like letting other people listen to what I've written. :heh:

Anyways, I decided to post anything and everything that magically pops up on my computer screen (because seriously, I don't know what I've written until I double check it...) for you all to judge!:D

Just so you know, I will post everything in both .Mid AND .Mus. I use Finale 2011, so if you use an older version... well, sorry, you need to use the .Mid's if you want the sheets.

Oh, and by the way, if you see brackets in anything I post, assume that they are parentheses, because my Nine and Zero buttons no longer work for some reason... Also, please don't be offended if I don't reply within 15 minutes of your message! I will most likely get on once or maybe twice a week, so hang in until then 'k?

Ok, so there you have it, I'm done for today! If you have any questions/comments/concerns/opinions/statements/or the like... too bad! ;)

Well..... I listened to your song... and I must say that it brings memories. I remember when I submitted my first piece and I'm sure by now you will realize that you submitted your piece to be criticized before praised. If you have not realized that then this is a good time to do so. I'm not trying to scare you, but it's okay to be scared at this point, because you don't know how you will progress as a music composer nor will you know if your music will improve (being a good music composer and making good music is two different things... at least that's what I think).

but then again there are people who aren't really scared to be criticized but rather scared that they will never improve... but that usually dissipates.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that... you will be ridiculed and your button will be pushed. But don't let that bother too much. And people here aren't really that bad. They criticize you because they think you can do better and they want you to do better. I myself will try to tell you what I know. I know I say the word "they", but really... I am one of them. And now you are one of us.

So here's what I think about your music. I think your chord progression can improve. Some parts are a little choppy and feel somewhat forced. I like how you kept your theme throughout your piece, however. I would also suggest making a song that's slower. Anyway... I'm guessing the ending is not the actual ending since it's pretty sudden. Where do you get your influence from?

Well, I am extremely grateful for your honesty. As a matter of fact, I not only knew that I would be criticized, but I also expected it. I'm not here for everyone to tell me what a brilliant composer I am, and I actually appreciate every viewpoint that comes my way.

Now, about my piece. I really was a bit unsure about a few parts of it, and as you noticed, the ending isn't the ending... I haven't come close to finishing it, and I decided that I should post what I had, if only to get an opinion of two about it. Moments before I actually posted it, I debated with myself about the speed, and eventually increased it from 80 to 100 b.p.m. I was kicking myself the entire time, but, once again, I was a bit unsure.

I agree that it sounds forced in a few spots, and I am working to fix that. As for the chord progression, I'm afraid that it will take me some time to figure it out. Like I mentioned, I only recently started putting serious effort into this, so I believe that I need to devote more time before anything serious comes about.

Now, you also asked about what had influenced me. Actually, I spend quite a bit of time watching anime, and in part listening to the soundtracks. Some of my favorites are "Tori no Uta" from Air TV, "Kiss the Rain" by Yiruma, and "Parting Song" from Pandora Hearts. I don't really know of any songs that had any particular influence in this piece, except in measures 22-23 which are based on a part from TAMusic's version of "Broken Moon" from the Touhou Game series.

Now I do have a few questions for you, such as: When did you start composing, how long have you had interest in it, and why are you interested? You don't need to answer, but I really am a bit curious... And, one more thing, I'm having a bit of trouble coming up with a name. Now, I don't want you to name it, because it will be my first completed song, but if I could have your general impression, it might help...

Anyhoo, It's time for me to get some sleep! I hope to here from you soon!

I would say I've been composing on and off for 8 years. I've always wanted to compose. As a kid I would add my own melody to a song and such. But you know what's interesting the most? I started composing 'cause of this website. ^^ This site is the bridge that connected me to the world of composition so you can only imagine how much sentimental this place is for me.

Anywho. You should have fun with titles.... 'cause it can be fun. When I don't have any themes to the music, I just make up something that sounds cool but doesn't really make any sense like.... What's Around is in Between or Rotomatic Junktion. That's really as much as I could give you.

Hope to hear some more.

Nicely done ! I love your first composition =)

Hey! Ander, thanks for sharing a bit of your musical history! I'm very glad that this site has helped you so much, because that means that it might help fix me. :P

Also, thanks for your compliment, Mistogan! It really means a lot!

Alright! Down to business! I re-uploaded my first piece. [don't make fun of me for it! I edited it at about 2 am last night!] In addition, I uploaded a piece that I wrote a while back. It really is simple, and the chord progression is the same thing over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over! Even so, it was one of my very first attempts at music composition, so I'm rather attached to it. :heh:

Anyway, I've got to get going, so I hope to hear from you guys soon!
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Edit: Ummmm, I've got a question... When I re-uploaded my first song, it just added it to the list of uploads instead of replacing the old one. Is there some magic trick to this, or am I just missing something? Thanks!

Hmmm, well I guess that I'm just not popular enough anymore :D. Anyhoo, I just thought that I'd check in, and I still haven't had any replies, so I'm just going to post a little update-type thing.

I haven't done much, because of our Holiday Vacation. On top of that, I've been ill for some time now, and I'm just now starting to recover. Now that all of that is over, I'm most likely going to work on my compositions a little bit, but not too much because exams are coming, and my Calculus and Advanced Lit courses are a little bit challenging.

Anyways, if anyone has any thoughts or opinions about what I've posted, please be sure to let me know, o.k?

-des

Well, I guess I'm just not popular enough anymore. It has been several weeks since I've seen a post here, so don't expect me to get on too often. However, if you find the time to post something, I will see it eventually, and I will reply. Anyhoo, I've got a bit of Calc homework to do, so see ya!

Hey all! I know that it's been awhile, but I'm still alive (for now) and composing. I've been busy with school, scholarships, colleges, and the like, so I haven't written much in the past few months, but I thought that I'd share this one with you all. All questions/comments/criticism readily accepted (go easy on the criticism though). Anyways, for lack of a better title, this one is called "Battle Theme."

P.S I've uploaded the .mus and the .mid. The mus was created with Finale Notepad 2012, so open accordingly.

P.P.S Call me stupid, but I can't figure out how to remove files that I've uploaded before... I wanted to remove the first mus and mid of "first upload!," but, for the life of me, can't figure it out. Any help would be appreciated.

I don't think you need to get rid of them. To be accurate... they will eventually go away on their own.

Alright, that works. Thanks again, Anders!

Alright, it's 3:41 a.m. I've been exhausted all day, but haven't been able to catch a wnk of sleep, so I thought that I'd diddle with finale for a little while. I've uploaded a piece that I just finished, that I think sounds good right now. Chances are, when I wake up tomorrow and listen to it, it'll sound terrible, but whatever.

It's named "03." Please give a bit of feedback if you happen to listen to it.. I haven't been able to compose much in the past few months, and if you guys don't give me a bit of a push, I'm not going to get out of the funk that I've been in. Thanks

...whoops it's been awhile... forgot to upload...

The song is really good. I like it. You should continue composing.

Hey! I can't comment on what you wrote in your score right now because I need to reinstall Finale of my PC, but from listening to the MIDI it sounds pretty good!

Hey guys, thanks! I'm happy that you guys think it's ok. When I finished it I was exhausted, so anything that meant getting to bed earlier sounded good, and because the song was "done" I decided to post it. =P

Hey all! I've got another one for ya, so check it out if you've got time! It'll be listed under "Melody" (mid/mus). Any opinions and/or criticism would be great, else how will I get any better, right?

Anyhoo, I've gotta get off. Work in the morning, blah blah blah. =P

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C'mon guys! It's been nearly a week... Anyways, I'm bummed at how few responses I get, even with the amount of time I wait. I know that most people on here aren't searching for me, and that most that do end up browsing my pieces end up here on accident, but if you listen to something I write, then I'd love to get some feedback, whether it's good or bad.

If everything I compose is trash, so be it, but I'm not going to know your opinions if I'm not told. It isn't as though I'm psychic...

Sorry guys, but I'm a bit angry right now... A few friends who've been pushing me to compose since I started told me today that they think my music is garbage, even though they're really the ones who pushed me to keep going anyway... I just wish that I'd get some more points and opinions so that I could get better, is all.

Anyways, signing off for today. I hope to hear something.

des

Okay. I think that the piece works for a while, but it gets a little monotonous. The um-cha-cha rhythm of the left hand is kind of a waltz trope—a little old hat. But the melody and the harmony sound fine. A little repetitive, but fine. Keep playing around with it, and you'll think of something cool. You obviously have aptitude.

As far as not getting many comments, maybe if you comment on more people's posts, you'll get more comments on yours. Also, it just seems like activity has slowed down at Ichigos.

The piece got determination and somewhat a serious heroic character the way I am visualizing it. I definitively do not think this is garbage, it can be enhanced. You can break the monotony of this piece by doing a change to your section "B" of the piece. After you were done with the first section, you kept the same rhythm, chords and like a variation of the same melody. You can re-work that part and make a contrast to keep the interest of the piece, like abandoning the established rhythm and going lighter with arpeggios for example, changing the chord progression (Emaj, Fmaj, Dmaj, Gmaj, etc). Making the melody with different properties from the first one in rhythm, length and pitch.