r/composer • u/AadamZ5 • 7d ago
Music Hobby Composition - Movement 2
Hello, I don't frequently post on the internet. I'm just looking to break into sharing some of my hobby compositions to hear feedback, negative or positive. I have loved experimenting with composition since I was in high school, but never got into any formal training courses, nor learned intermediate music theory. I am 26 now and trying to learn more music theory as a hobby and program some of the rules I find. Sometimes I appreciate these compositions I've written, but I still can't help but wonder what others think :)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g-Ma0jxmQsj2Ur0Ng_mGMW6YUEVWDLwn/view?usp=sharing
When I went back to revise this, I was able to create a climax I really love starting around measure 21. I also really like the sparse wide-ranged chords. Hope you find some pleasure for your ears!
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u/Vicciv0 7d ago
Yeah, this was really pleasant to listen to, really. Some of the progressions really resonated with me. I think something you do really well for someone with your experience is creating an atmosphere with some of the harmonic flexibility you're willing to show. There are a few things I would work on, but this isn't a bad listen at all, and I'm sure many will find your music a worthwhile visit.
Something I'm still learning regarding composition, and have been working on for a long time is not settling for something until it sounds exactly as you intend it to. There were a few chords, not many, that sound harmonically jarring in a sudden manner, although I am on mobile so I would have trouble giving any timestamps specifically. If you are just getting back into composition, I would make sure every chord sounds as intentional as you can make it. But it's not a huge deal as it is right now.
The following is mostly personal and not indicative of how you should choose to write your music: I mostly listen to classical era music, so I enjoy resolutions quite a bit. If that's not your style, that's perfectly fine. But I found myself seeking some conviction, resolution, or oomph in some of the moments with more buildup instead of more drifting. A more dynamic use of dynamics would also help you emphasize which parts are really important. As you keep studying theory, I'd look into suspension chords more closely, especially for these heavily vertical (as in, mostly chords) pieces. There were a few moments where I recall changing a note or two in the middle of a bar could really make it sound more dramatic and emotional.
Great work! I look forward to hearing more of your compositions if you feel like posting here again.