Winkio's MIDI Studio

[winkio]

acknowledged on the bass.  And I'll see about the flute.

Your's sounds good at the beginning, but in my opinion, the two instruments are too similar in the middle and end, and it all kind of mushes together and I can't really tell what's going on.  I would keep the synth strings bass and change the viola to, idk, clarinet maybe.  And also, don't try and jam so many notes together at once!   I like the intro a lot, but in the middle section, just make sure that you aren't using too many note.  One thing that I like to do in this situation is listen to it with the tempo slowed waaaaaay down.  Then, you can see if it sounds right.  Don't get me wrong, I love some of your chords in the middle.  But there are some that you definitely need to fix.  Try to avoid 2nds and 7ths repeatedly (a few here and there are fine, but not all over the place).  Good work though.

Oh, and once your saves run out, try this: http://www.anvilstudio.com/

[Phasedscar]

I slapped it together at 4 in the morning lol...  but yeah, I see what you mean.

All it is is string ensemble1 and 2 lol.

And thanks for the link, does it support direct keyboard input?

[Chaze007]

phase, do you mind if i can use ur Winter Midi when it's done?. btw nice job with it winkio.

[Phasedscar]

No, I don't.

Just be sure to give proper credit to Winkio.

[Chaze007]

I'll credit you both ;P

[winkio]

@phasedscar:  Yes it does, although I have never used it, so I don't know how good it is.

And with your piece, don't worry about it sounding really wierd.  My pieces sounds kinda-like that in the beggining like that too.  You just have to slow down and actually LISTEN to what you are composing.  Well, at least that was my biggest problem when I started.  I know how frustrating it is to have a good idea and not be able to compose it the way it should be.

I guess I will add in the "reviewer" service too.  lol.

Oh, and don't worry, I'm still working on finishing the piece.

@chaze:  so, what I'm getting from your request is you want an "epic" "buff" "majestic" orchestral piece, similar to oblivion's title.  Basically, the stereotypical game music, but w/e.  I won't judge.  So anyways, big sounding, and "buff."  i'll start working on some possibilities while I finish Phasedscar's request.

@anyone who reads this thread:  Nobody has commented on my samples!   

[Diokatsu]

I adore those samples. I've been reading this thread and when there's an opportunity I'd love to request something from you. I have some pieces in mind but I want you to be able to finish them. I like themeE2, it's like a battle music to me.

[winkio]

ty   I put you on the waiting list.  Once Phasedscar's theme is done I'll be ready.

[Diokatsu]

Ty to you as well. I like The theme H becasue I can't help being reminded of Harvest Moon in the begining. But near the middle and the end, it's like a reunion or an ending theme. I can imagine cherry blossoms and a giant, spacious field.

[Chaze007]

you're samples are awesome, but I still think the winter theme is your best work i've heard. and don't work on mine yet or close to because i've changed my storyline and such and the "buff" was to match a Dragon Triumph type theme.

[winkio]

ok then.  So I will wait on you, which means I can get started with Diokatsu.

@Diokatsu:  Whenever you are ready...

[Chaze007]

how much are you from finishing the winter theme?

[winkio]

I've kinda been avoiding working on it because I need to figure out what to do with it.  The whole piece can't sound the same, so I am thinking about how to add another part that will go with what I already have.

Translation:  I'm stuck, but still working.  Will be finished in a few days with any luck.

[Phasedscar]

I'm pretty much totally new at composition, so yeah...  The advice is helpful Winkio.

Phasedscar is 


And sorry if I'm seeming critical, I truly love the work you've done so far, I'm just trying to collaborate with you so we have a masterpiece 

And yeah, you're right about the accompaniment, it doesn't fit and ends up getting in the way.  I really should just simplify it a little and make it more held notes instead of short staccato eighth notes.

Oh, I was using noteworthy composer, which is alright, just has that save limit with the trial version.  Tried out Anvil and it's got an awesome input detector, records every note and even the pitches I was playing at.  Thanks for showing me that Winkio!

[winkio]

You're gonna hate me for this, but

does

I really should just simplify it a little and make it more held notes instead of short staccato eighth notes.

really keep with the piece as you originally thought of it?  or does it take it in a new direction of a new piece? 

One of the mistakes I made was abandoning some of my early pieces.  Don't do that.  You know theme E2(from my samples)?  That is the product of me changing themeE.  The point is, ThemeE is still it's own, separate, unique piece.  Basically, just try and create the original piece you thought of.  and if you have to, then take it a different direction, but do it in a new file.  Believe me, its worth it.  One day, you'll go back and look at your original, and know how to fix it.  Stick with it

[Phasedscar]

OHH, lol no no, I mean just edit it.

I wasn't making that piece seriously, was just having fun late last night since I couldn't sleep and I went "oh what the hell, might as well play around and see what I come up with."  I like the melody I made, it's just the second instrument that was making it sound kind of muddy.  To be honest I didn't have any thought in mind, just kind of made it up as I was playing.

Like I said, it's nothing serious, was just playing around 

Been a while since I played the board so I thought I'd do it while practicing.  If I had more experience writing, me and you would be in the same ballpark.  Right now:

Your here...


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...

I'm here...

lol

and Edit: for realllllllly bad sentence structure lol

[winkio]

ok, I was just making sure you weren't scrapping the good parts of it.

Oh, and the difference between us isn't that big.  As you will probably soon find out.

And I just made some good progress on the winter theme!  FINALLY!!!!!!!

EDIT: Ok, I posted up another little bit to it (same link again).  Question is, should I end it there, or if not, how should I end it?

Whenever someone makes a double post, either Aqua or Diokatsu will bark at me and get me out...-_-; ~Love, Starrodkirby86

Yes, I think there was originally another post in between that somebody then deleted, making mine a dp.  Srry

[Chaze007]

ahh..he repeating at the end is a little "meh"

[winkio]

The repeating at the end.  do you mean starting at 0:56 (2/3 of the way through) or at 1:12 (5/6 of the way through)?
If you mean at 0:56, I was thinking the same thing, but I will go back and fix that after I have ended the piece.
If you mean at 1:12, I don't think it is very repetitive.  Why don't you like it?

[Chaze007]

actually now that i listen an eding fter that would make 1:12 good. also on 0:56 you should switch sets of notes like..lol
from like every set of 2 change it to be a little higher mabye.

Edit: the ending kinda make it repeat the last 1 and then go down like "do da doooooo" and make the first "gong" sound on the long doooo ;P and check it