I withdraw my original message.

Sean, as I said before, you music sounds very nice but you will eventually find how to improve it, because there are always so many ways to improve.

If you ever want a friendly chat over yahoo messenger add me:
pedro_m_camacho@yahoo.com.

Or msn:
pedro.camacho@jazzclube.com

[Edited by - Pedro Camacho on August 5, 2006 9:57:16 AM]

It is the theme to an MMORPG, thus the static nature of the piece.

I am familiar with Schenker and his analyses.

For this piece, I feel the form is where it needs to be. It was written to be slightly static.On a grand scale, an ABA form, and was originally even longer, going into a Bprime section.

When listening to is in this form, you might just get bored, but coupled along with a menu screen and character creation process you might not mind as much. This piece actually follows the same scheme as the theme to a very popular game as well, im not going to tell though :P

As for the trumpets. Thanks WR. I only had half a trumpet player that day :p Actually, it would have drowned everything out, thus the nature of me turning it down :) But noted otherwise. I mean how do I get those trumpets to play gently.

[Edited by - Sean R Beeson on August 5, 2006 10:05:39 AM]

Quote: Original post by Pedro Camacho
Once again Sean, remember that I am just trying to help you make your music sound even better.

How very nice of you. I am sure Sean will be very pleased.

Thanks for the comments Pedro. I am re-evaluating the form of the piece, and thinking that I could expand on it.

The middle part originally was very short, and I expanded it, obviously using a form of repetition to make it longer because some folks said they would like to hear it repeat more, which I even found unusual because I was afraid that the piece would be overly boring :p

Cheers

You just can't win. Personally I'd give up and look into basket weaving. I hear there's a real need for it in...somewhere.

Tony

I might be better at basket weaving :p

I don't know about the rest of you, but I've found a wonderful career as a professional chip taster. True, your mouth gets incredibly dry and parched after a full day of chip tasting...and sure, some of the flavors don't work out too much (hmmm, dirt and worm, wonder if that's any good) but it pays well.

:)

I actually have been looking into getting my CDL. Why you ask?

I write music full time professionally, but sometimes I get rather separated from the world. I was like what are two bad things about being a full time composer. No benefits, retirement, insurance ect., and lack of contact to the outside world.

So I get my CDL and then drive school buses. Good hours, good benefits.

Quote: Original post by Sean R Beeson
So I get my CDL and then drive school buses. Good hours, good benefits.

Sounds like a sweet gig.

Quote: Original post by Sean R Beeson
I write music full time professionally, but sometimes I get rather separated from the world. I was like what are two bad things about being a full time composer. No benefits, retirement, insurance ect., and lack of contact to the outside world.

If you're smart with your money, play your cards right, and have a little luck, you can have all those things you mentioned. The AFM actually has a GREAT pension plan. I also take 10% of my earnings not covered by union contracts and stick it in an IRA. If you are incorporated, you can also set up a pension plan for yourself as an employee (though you do get hit with the payroll taxes). Being self-employed also allows you to deduct a lot of expenses from your income, possibly even medical depending on your situation.

The trick to all this is make sure you build benefits into what you charge your clients. Figure those benefits into your budget at the start of the project. That is, figure the total budget, then add a percentage for a pension contribution and a reasonable health insurace fee. You don't always have to show it on the budget sheet, but I often do if the budget is detailed and/or complex.

Most clients won't say you have no right to health insurance and a retirement. If they do, well, then you know what kind of clients they are. [pig]

As for the outside world, well, part of what I love about the music business is the people with whom I get to work. But, I also make a point of playing some competitive volleyball a few times a week. It's always nice to spend some time with people who have nothing to do with music, film, TV, or games, and only care how well you can pound the ball into the floor or sand!

Sorry for wandering so far off topic. Back to your regularly scheduled program... [embarrass]