Absolutely Excellent!
I greatly admire your style of play and the piece you chose to do it on. Good work!
Reviews for "-Orr- Piano Sonata in G Minor"
Nice.
While I'm definatley one who prefers Soundtrack over staight Classical, I think most people on NG would be hard pressed to deny that this is a great song. Kinda reminds me of motzart. I would suggest that any dynamic changes (crescendo, decrescendo) be a little more dramatic, because it sounds just a little flat (depth, not pitch). Great work!
DavidOrr responds:
There actually are quite a variety of dynamic markings in the piece, however I made them less dramatic and compressed the sound to make an even listening experience. If I were to release an album full of this type of music then I'd let the dynamics be true to the music, but I think having really dramatic dynamics here on Newgrounds would be more of a nuisance for the average listener.
Thanks for your review!
I love the vii7 resolutions!
Great work! The descending bass theme combined with repeated rhythms really make this piece rememberable. A few things I would consider here are: 1. A more contrasting B section which you can attain through a subtle tempo change and greater dynamic contrast. Also the end could be much bigger- fff and heavier chords/quick scale runs or diminished arpeggiations to make this piece an instant standing ovation. I love the energy of this piece, and the voice leading makes sense. I'm just glad I don't have to play this...sounds tough! Well done!
You've pushed the envelope my friend.
You were one of the first people on Newgrounds that helped me and I've always admired your classical skills and works. This composition makes me wish I continued my piano studies after G10. :'( Now I have to come up with something on par with this just to keep up LOL , which would be hard. :(
5/5 10/10
Please submit more of your classical works! I am one of those who would greatly appreciate it.
DavidOrr responds:
Thanks for the kind words! I've noticed more and more Newgrounders are starting to have a strong grasp of their music theory knowledge, which has started to create more of a demand for these kind of works. The past year I haven't submitted much here because I've had so much on my plate, but I am strongly considering coming back the Newgrounds to share more of my music once again.
Anyway, being a pianist myself, I've been working on a collection of etudes. I may put one or two up here for download sometime in the future.
Thanks for the review!