-Orr- Piano Sonata in G Minor


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04/06/2009 | 11:58PM EDT

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Classical Song | 4.8 MB | 5 min 14 sec

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Author Comments

I've been reluctant to submit pieces that I've written for studying purposes, because I've found that the audience at Newgrounds tends to enjoy more modern film-esque tracks. I am pretty deep into both (what I consider) left and right sides of music. Here's is a look at my personal studies.

Here is the first movement to my piano sonata in G minor. It's quite fiery, and I consider it to be a cross between the styles of Beethoven and Rachmaninoff with some modern streaks swirled into the mix. Regardless, the form is quite standard- the only modification I've made is in the recapitulation. Bonus points to whoever can name what I've done to change the form!

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Sonata form, it is (essentially) an A B A form piece, where the B section develops themes from the A section. The B section (development) beings at 1:30, and the final A' section (recapitulation) occurs at 3:26, for anyone who gets lost!

As always, reviews are much appreciated, especially reviews that are constructive. As much as I love a compliment, I'd prefer any constructive suggestions if you have them to offer!

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Average Score: 9.8 / 10

Score: 10
Meric188587

"Awesome!!!!"

date: November 26, 2009

Your one of the few good classical artists on newgrounds that I have heard. Keep up the good work, because this desurves some awards.

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Dethyl

"This is interesting."

by: Dethyl
date: July 27, 2009

As a leisure student of classical piano and music theory, I agree that the appreciation for classical music on this site is sadly lacking. However, to each their own. Your piece has a pleasent melody, something in the air I can't decribe, definitely good.

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varrin7

"I agree."

date: July 11, 2009

The NG audio population in regards to classical is definitely small, and even smaller in regards to older-style classical, rather than film. (although I must say I love film scores...a lot!) It's so sad the amount of screaming and yelling and gibberish I sometimes encounter on this site. You my friend are a light in this dark time of vulgar rap and screaming headbangers. You are also now a favorite artist of mine. Good luck to you sir!

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Score: 9
Neophyte-Ronin

"Heat, But You Could Dance to It."

date: May 18, 2009

This is a lovely piece. I have limited musical theory knowledge to provide any hard knocks about how or where else to take this, so all I can say is keep up the good work.

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tailsmaniac1

"wonderful"

date: May 17, 2009

I wish that most music out there would return to this style! It's better than most of what is out there in main stream (like RAP! BLEH!)

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