A very epic piece to say the least. The buildup is incredible and is what really grabbed my attention. I was a little unsure about the transition around 0:49 at first, but as the melody progressed it sounded just right. The strong brass elements were also a nice touch as well! Great stuff! :)
Reviews for "A Newgrounds Legacy"
Bosa responds:
Thank you, sir. I am very happy that you enjoyed it!
1:30 onwards... THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!
There's very little I can comment in regards to "wrong" with the piece. The one thing that gets me is the ending... I think it could be better... perhaps a Sus-4 to Maj resolution in strings and either a sfortsando or a fade out on the last note, as well as a rallitando throughout the last few measures of the piece and elaboration upon that gorgeous yet incomplete-feeling trumpet motif at the end, but in more of a mezzo-piano dynamic with gentle motion below as it closes out, then the strings fade.
Also, consider making your timpani part more involved and adding a snare part.
I would love to see you analysis of the symbolism of the piece! I think it sums up the ideas well and I love that you used some previous motifs in a new and creative way to achieve that feel.
As always, keep compos(ed/ing)!
-Samulis
Bosa responds:
I will continue to try new things and different techniques with the brass and string instruments. I just need to focus on detail more.
Thank you for setting time aside to listen and review my inadequate piece.
Did not expect the synths but they were a really nice surprise! I also dig the prominent use of the cellos.
A few things I have to remark upon: The key changes, to me sound a bit unconvincing - very sudden key changes are certainly possible, but I think somewhat smoother voice leading (preferably with some contrary motion! really helps in these cases) would make them more musical.
I felt the track lost pace towards the end of the cello/synth section, after that it kept things going nicely.
One last thing - to get that really sweet heroic, fanfaric feel out of your brass parts, I'd look at your two-part writing somewhat (looking up horn fifths might be helpful!) and perhaps look at a couple of classical examples (i.e. "Alla Hornpipe" from Handel's water music") - for example at 2:00, highest notes of the horn/trumpet duet, the 4th between the parts stand out pretty badly.
Anyway great tune!
Bosa responds:
Lol. I'll be sure to keep all of these things in mind.
es increíble como alguien puede hacer algo tan magnifico
PD: te daría 10 estrellas si pudiera
Oh wow I missed this gem. Beautiful piece - the piano sends chills. ^_^