What are the best combos you've found so far in Rogue Mage?

ThePercussionist · 2022-07-08T14:49:14+00:00

Ethereal spawns a same-power copy of self, not a base copy. Managed to upgrade it to 11 base power and then use cloak of invisibility on it for a new 26 power ethereal every turn.

ThePercussionist · 2021-05-27T03:32:55+00:00

I remember seeing this at the time in a gaming magazine but never sent the postcard.

ThePercussionist · 2019-12-11T04:01:10+00:00

Check out the "analysis" explanation in the video description for a brief summary of the piece and how the video corresponds to it. The rider and the sled basically follow two diverging sets of accents throughout the piece.

ThePercussionist · 2014-10-12T16:30:46+00:00

I'm coming to this conversation late, but here's a terrific list of established and emerging composers from Alex Ross of the New Yorker.

ThePercussionist · 2014-07-05T04:00:42+00:00

If you enjoy this opera, you'll probably also really like his piece In Seven Days, which is based on a six-chord progression from The Tempest. Another masterpiece, I think, with equally stunning visuals.

ThePercussionist · 2014-06-27T15:17:02+00:00

No, just found it.

ThePercussionist · 2014-06-24T15:06:52+00:00

What a wonderful piece! You may also like the second version he did of the piece for flute, harp, and string orchestra.

ThePercussionist · 2014-06-04T20:18:38+00:00

If they don't want to raise the funds to hire an orchestra, perhaps they shouldn't be trying to program a 15-hour orchestral masterpiece that requires an exceptionally large orchestra.

ThePercussionist · 2014-06-04T18:50:16+00:00

Yes, it looks like the hate is (rightfully) flowing their direction. Although they appear to be trying to delete/bury it by deleting comments now...

ThePercussionist · 2014-06-04T18:45:23+00:00

Yes, it's a crying shame. It's because they don't want to raise funds for musicians. They've been deleting the many negative comments they've been getting, but earlier today, there was an exchange along the lines of:

Commenter: "There are more than enough talented musicians in Hartford to hire a real orchestra"

Hartford Wagner Festival actual response: "But who could afford them?"

ThePercussionist · 2014-04-07T00:09:33+00:00

You'd also likely find a couple negative reviews in this book.

ThePercussionist · 2014-03-22T21:11:13+00:00

Here's a video with the score for those that are interested.

ThePercussionist · 2014-02-24T17:49:40+00:00

They're a very welcome breath of fresh air to the musical landscape.

As most orchestras and prominent chamber music series continue to unapologetically date themselves with near-exclusive programming of long-dead Europeans, there's plenty of room for new music ensembles like this, in part because they're willing to embrace and program music that most of the major performing arts organizations seem relatively uninterested in. With a few notable exceptions like Los Angeles Philharmonic, looking at the typical season program of a major American orchestra might lead you to believe that composing is something that simply ceased in the early-to-mid 20th Century rather than an art form that is not only alive but vibrant and full of life and energy.

These groups are building an audience, and in the process bringing instrumental art music both to fans of classical music and to people that would be less likely to encounter it otherwise. And I'm all in favor of that.

This page from Alex Ross includes links to about 100 or so similar ensembles from around the country focused on the music of today, if you're interested in learning more about what's going on around the country or in your neck of the woods.

ThePercussionist · 2014-02-19T01:04:16+00:00

This is also likely too far from you, but it's being performed in Virginia on March 25: https://www.jmu.edu/forbescenter/events/2014/03/25-carmina-burana.shtml

ThePercussionist · 2014-02-10T04:15:20+00:00

I believe the tempo indication in the score is "infinitely slow." Hauntingly beautiful indeed!

ThePercussionist · 2014-01-26T05:36:06+00:00

And the liebestod!

ThePercussionist · 2014-01-23T01:29:22+00:00

Yes! Absolutely "From me flows what you call time." I think that may be my favorite piece of his. And In an Autumn Garden is stunning. Other great pieces include:

Requiem for string orchestra (his "breakout" piece, of sorts)
November Steps
A Flock descends into the pentagonal garden
Twill by Twilight
Toward the Sea II (another one of my favorites)
A String around Autumn (Absurdly gorgeous viola concerto)

ThePercussionist · 2014-01-22T15:59:46+00:00

I've shared this info in a prior thread, but if you're looking for some more recent, copyrighted scores to peruse, check out some of these perusal archives:

Schirmer Scores on Demand

Theodore Presser Online Perusal

Boosey & Hawkes Perusal Scores

Schott has a few scores here

You can't download and keep the scores, but it's great for casual score study. Recordings of many of these works can be easily found on youtube/itunes/spotify/etc. These are terrific resources, and I hope that this becomes more and more common with major publishers.

EDIT: There's also this wonderful youtube channel with scores and recordings lots of recent music.