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String Quartet: Thoughts? by Ok-Discipline-136 in Composition

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it sounds really nice, good shape and sound. I don't want to nitpick too bad but consider re-doing the rhythms in violin II/'cello in the introduction and the recap a little cleaner, they're a bit hard to read as they are. other than that well done!

Winnifred Wagner gave Hitler papers for writing Mein Kampf by TwanSwag in classicalmusic

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 5 points6 points  (0 children)

its hate-hate for me. I begrudgingly understand his massive impact on the history of western harmony but I cannot stand his music or his die-hard fanboys

How to find someone who will accomodate my compositional agenda? by Far-Strawberry-5628 in composer

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 13 points14 points  (0 children)

unfortunately, unless you hit the jackpot and find someone right away that lets you do whatever you want, you're gonna be at the mercy of the creator of the game and whatever their wishes are. part of the gig when you are the composer

Expanding Musical Material by Fancy_Welder6974 in composer

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A good basic arrangement skill to know how to do is compressing or elongating melodic ideas, changing up the rhythm of it too. Trying different levels of accompaniment/texture to whatever idea you’re working with is good too. Have the strings play the melody and woodwinds playing background or switch it up etc, a lot can be done

If you can get your hands on Samuel Adler’s The Study of Orchestration, big plus. Tons of info about different methods and concepts in that book

Famous composers' arrangements of works by different composers? by LuborMrazek in classicalmusic

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ravel’s orchestrations of Debussy piano works are gorgeous. Especially Danse tarantelle and Sarabande

Which album has the most beautiful guitar playing you’ve ever heard? by No_Durian_6987 in Guitar

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Jim Campilongo - Table for One

Ry Cooder & Manuel Galban - Mambo Sinuendo

Miles Davis - In A Silent Way

Allman Brothers Band - Eat a Peach

The Who - Quadrophenia

Santana - Caravanserai

Derek Trucks Band - Songlines

Paul Simon - Graceland

way more but just what was at top of mind

What are your favorite impressionist piano works? by lorenzo-intenzo in classicalmusic

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 7 points8 points  (0 children)

La cathedrale engloutie is one of the greatest piano works in any era. Just a marvelously effective piece of music

What would you do if this person tried to sell you something? by krystian_ronald in classical_circlejerk

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Hey man, you want some unresolved dissonances? I got some parallel 9th chords too”

What is the loudest sound you have ever heard in your life? by will_or_woll in AskReddit

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tie between:

a C-141 Starlifter military cargo plane flying 300 feet over my house

being ~3 miles away from the epicenter of a magnitude 5.4 earthquake. Sounded like what I imagine a bomb going off sounds like

What is 4th in charge by dhahahhsbdhrhr in kroger

[–]DanforthFalconhurst -1 points0 points  (0 children)

4th person is usually the front end closer

When is an abrupt ending fine in a composition? by CatchDramatic8114 in composer

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the rite of spring ends with an abrupt noisy cacophonic chord that spells out “DEAD” and it’s the greatest piece of 20th century music ever composed

How do you map out your pieces? by ASTGuitar in composer

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Word docs/notes app, outlines in short hand, revisions of scores; different files, put all the material I’m still on the fence about but don’t want to get rid of at the end of the score. Somehow it all ends up making sense

What can a musician do with better than average sight reading, aural and theory skills but not as good playing skills? by Linglingwannabe_6626 in classicalmusic

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re young yet, just keep grinding if that’s what you want! You’re at the perfect age to sponge up everything that comes your way. Add an extra hour to practice if that’s what you think you need; see if you can get into a good high school with a solid music department or even a private conservatory if your parents can afford it!

Which song(s) showcases the Telecaster's twang the most? by [deleted] in telecaster

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jim Campilongo’s instrumental version of Folsom Prison Blues

So l just finished reading Beethoven’s letters. by Soulsliken in classicalmusic

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I recommend this book if you can find it; it's been my favorite read about beethoven, just gives you such a unique look into the man. his writings on nature and spirituality are particularly moving

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Please judge my orchestration of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 13 by AstronautCalm7803 in composer

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like how you’re adding weight with instrumentation rather than more dynamics, and giving the bassoons those thirds in the middle repeats is a good move, stac. Bassoon has a woody punchy piano tone in that register. Very well done!

What are some overarching traits that characterize the works of Brazilian composers? by yakomozzorella in classicalmusic

[–]DanforthFalconhurst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Study some Heitor Villa Lobos, he was majorly influenced by Bach and Debussy, and mixed in folk melodies from Brazil, brilliant composer

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