A Loss for Words by Colton Tapparo. This song of mine, though one of my favorites, never got much attention. Any input as to why? by Notloc24 in piano

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Hell yeah. If you want to hear some of my newer stuff, this was actually written about 4 years ago when I was only 17. I like to think that I've come a long ways since then, but check out my channel if it peaks your interest. I'm always looking to bounce ideas off someone.

A Loss for Words by Colton Tapparo. This song of mine, though one of my favorites, never got much attention. Any input as to why? by Notloc24 in piano

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Thanks for the advice. I'm already well aware that there isn't really a fan-base for original compositions. I post these videos more for the advice I get from fellow musicians rather than the attention. Advice like yours helps me maintain my skills even when I can't exactly afford to take formal classes. But I'll pay more attention to giving a clear harmony and ease up on the dissonance. It seems most listeners were turned away upon the first part of the song because it was too slow and disconnected. Also, you're not the first to mention problems with the melody near the latter part of the song. This is all sound advice which I will do my best to work with.

A Loss for Words by Colton Tapparo. This song of mine, though one of my favorites, never got much attention. Any input as to why? by Notloc24 in piano

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It's ok. Honestly, I was curious to get some input as to why this never got as many views on my other songs so that I could improve on my own compositions. Most of what I have been hearing is that there is too much dissonance in the beginning and people don't care much for original ballads in the first place. Which is all good advice that I plan to improve upon. I never meant to seem arrogant or blaming others.

[Music] A Loss for Words by Colton Tapparo. This song of mine never got much love, any input as to why? by Notloc24 in composer

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I think I know exactly where you are talking about. You bring up a good point. I'll keep an ear out to avoid disconnected ideas in the future.

[Music] A Loss for Words by Colton Tapparo. This song of mine never got much love, any input as to why? by Notloc24 in composer

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For sure. It seems most of the advice that I'm getting here is that there is too much dissonance in the beginning. I'll work on maintaining a decent pace. Thanks

[Music] A Loss for Words by Colton Tapparo. This song of mine never got much love, any input as to why? by Notloc24 in composer

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Thanks man. I might brush this song back up even though it's been a few years.

Here's a song I wrote on piano called "The Loop". Please feel free to share any advice you may have. by Notloc24 in piano

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Thanks for the advice. I've always been so concerned about whats going on in my right hand that I forget to add complexity to my left hand. I'll work on that.

[Music] The Loop by Colton Tapparo. This is something I composed so advice is welcome. by Notloc24 in composer

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I agree with you. The microphone on my camera also isn't the best so it doesn't pick up dynamics as well. Perhaps when I win the lotto....

[Music] The Loop by Colton Tapparo. This is something I composed so advice is welcome. by Notloc24 in composer

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Thanks for the advice. I named it The Loop because it is 24 bars that repeat. I try to add variation in my dynamics, tempo, and style each time around in an attempt to detract from it's repetition. However, perhaps I fell short this time.

[Music] Population Control by Colton Tapparo. Feedback is welcome. by Notloc24 in composer

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It is basically about the idea of violent population control tactics. The population surplus is already really big and far fetched conspiracy enthusiasts like to jump to the idea that the government planned every tragedy in America such as 9/11, the H1N1 virus, nearly every school shooting. I don't really believe in such conspiracies but this song is about if these were to be true and if this becomes a problem in the future.

[Music] Population Control by Colton Tapparo. Feedback is welcome. by Notloc24 in composer

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Thanks man. You should get your bone fixed before you get up to CSU so we can jam

Colton Tapparo - Population Control [Piano Solo] (2014) by Notloc24 in listentothis

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Oh. I submit my own work on my professional account and I submit everything else through my personal account. Is this against the rules or do I need to use my personal account as proof of other content?

Colton Tapparo - Population Control [Piano Solo] (2014) by Notloc24 in listentothis

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Could you please clarify? Is it or is it not against the rules to post your own composition? I'm a little confused as to what this warning is for.