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Title: Writing Music
Post by: Martine A. on November 15, 2015, 03:07:02 PM
Post by: Martine A. on November 15, 2015, 03:07:02 PM
Since there is no separate forum for those who write things that aren't (just) words, I will open a small topic in this corner. :)
Since childhood, I am writing music. About 200+ works started so far. Many finished. Only a limited number is available in my PC. All my works that are published are under my man-name, so that shall be a lot of work to transfer, usually by recreating video with the right name, and then rooting out all instances that mention man's one. And software I used before to produce videos isn't working on my new PC anymore. All in all, it is like tooth repairs with rusty, barely working tools.
Today I finally managed to migrate one work and publish it under my chosen name. It is a prelude followed by a fugue for harpsichord. Stuff people colloquially call 'classical music'. I hope someone here enjoys it. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MJ_RGSfRnE
Since childhood, I am writing music. About 200+ works started so far. Many finished. Only a limited number is available in my PC. All my works that are published are under my man-name, so that shall be a lot of work to transfer, usually by recreating video with the right name, and then rooting out all instances that mention man's one. And software I used before to produce videos isn't working on my new PC anymore. All in all, it is like tooth repairs with rusty, barely working tools.
Today I finally managed to migrate one work and publish it under my chosen name. It is a prelude followed by a fugue for harpsichord. Stuff people colloquially call 'classical music'. I hope someone here enjoys it. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MJ_RGSfRnE
Title: Re: Writing Music
Post by: Candi.Krol on November 15, 2015, 04:44:18 PM
Post by: Candi.Krol on November 15, 2015, 04:44:18 PM
very pretty :D
I'm a sucker for harpsichord!
I was even able to "thumbs up" it. I look forward to hearing more. is it a software harpsichord? sounds nice, I haven't found a nice sounding one yet and my old sampler I used to use is currently dead. if you're into orchestral arrangements there is a great software package called Orchestral it's by Ederol, if you haven't tried it yet it's highly recommended :)
I love hearing works / music and art by other Trans folk :)
I've done music for most of my life as well, but kind of retired a while back, just finding my new voice and style now (actually taking a break from the studio to hear this) but I look forward to sharing stuff soon here.
xox, Candi
I'm a sucker for harpsichord!
I was even able to "thumbs up" it. I look forward to hearing more. is it a software harpsichord? sounds nice, I haven't found a nice sounding one yet and my old sampler I used to use is currently dead. if you're into orchestral arrangements there is a great software package called Orchestral it's by Ederol, if you haven't tried it yet it's highly recommended :)
I love hearing works / music and art by other Trans folk :)
I've done music for most of my life as well, but kind of retired a while back, just finding my new voice and style now (actually taking a break from the studio to hear this) but I look forward to sharing stuff soon here.
xox, Candi
Title: Re: Writing Music
Post by: Martine A. on November 16, 2015, 01:07:34 PM
Post by: Martine A. on November 16, 2015, 01:07:34 PM
Thank you! :)
Yes, it is a soundfont. I am a composer; used to perform and work with choir of children but always depending on some entity to give me piano access so I can practice. Only got my piano before age 32. I am not a performer anymore.
The soundfont group should be still floating around on the web under names:
Harpsicord Campbells Tuned (9,841KB).sf2
Harpsicord Campbells (9,840KB).sf2
They have multiple presets to select from. It is also true I have trouble with recording orchestral music. Thus will look up "Orchestral it's by Ederol" eventually. :) Thank you for the tip.
Yes, it is a soundfont. I am a composer; used to perform and work with choir of children but always depending on some entity to give me piano access so I can practice. Only got my piano before age 32. I am not a performer anymore.
The soundfont group should be still floating around on the web under names:
Harpsicord Campbells Tuned (9,841KB).sf2
Harpsicord Campbells (9,840KB).sf2
They have multiple presets to select from. It is also true I have trouble with recording orchestral music. Thus will look up "Orchestral it's by Ederol" eventually. :) Thank you for the tip.
Title: Re: Writing Music
Post by: Jill F on November 16, 2015, 02:00:24 PM
Post by: Jill F on November 16, 2015, 02:00:24 PM
Love it!
I do hard rock/metal generally, but I have written some "classical" passages for guitar and *clears throat* rudimentary ones on keyboard.
Sometimes I like to rock out with my Bach out like Blackmore and Malmsteen.
I do hard rock/metal generally, but I have written some "classical" passages for guitar and *clears throat* rudimentary ones on keyboard.
Sometimes I like to rock out with my Bach out like Blackmore and Malmsteen.
Title: Re: Writing Music
Post by: Lady Smith on November 17, 2015, 08:39:17 AM
Post by: Lady Smith on November 17, 2015, 08:39:17 AM
Delightful! I had quite a thing for harpsichord music when I was younger and it's been a long time since I last took the time to listen to a harpsichord piece. Thank you so much for sharing your music with us Martine.
Title: Re: Writing Music
Post by: Martine A. on November 23, 2015, 03:23:17 PM
Post by: Martine A. on November 23, 2015, 03:23:17 PM
Hey, thank you people for the kind words. :angel:
Here is more. I also have good moments, but my recordings could appreciate a better string ensemble. ^-^ I would say it is a common issue with soundfonts that string ensembles are the weak spot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtFP6skama0
And this is my other work for Harpsichord. That fugue is a bit extended by a non contrapuntal episode before finale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogjdGVAYNJM
Here is more. I also have good moments, but my recordings could appreciate a better string ensemble. ^-^ I would say it is a common issue with soundfonts that string ensembles are the weak spot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtFP6skama0
And this is my other work for Harpsichord. That fugue is a bit extended by a non contrapuntal episode before finale.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogjdGVAYNJM
Title: Re: Writing Music
Post by: kittenpower on November 24, 2015, 05:02:31 AM
Post by: kittenpower on November 24, 2015, 05:02:31 AM
Brava, you're very talented. :)
Title: Re: Writing Music
Post by: Martine A. on December 01, 2015, 02:09:21 PM
Post by: Martine A. on December 01, 2015, 02:09:21 PM
Thanks, thanks.
Girls and boys, feel free to post your works here too. This topic is meant to be all inclusive one. :)
Girls and boys, feel free to post your works here too. This topic is meant to be all inclusive one. :)