Marc, You pack so much music and drama into such a tight space. It has a spaciousness that belies its petite form. The range of expression and the emotional territory you traverse is also remarkable. It has beauty, grandeur, clarity but then the 2nd movement brings it's dynamism, dissonances and rich textures. And sense of narrative purpose, and thematic unity kept me riveted and oriented at all times. I have more listens coming and probably more thoughts as I familiarize myself with all you have packed into this. I wanted to make sure to get my initial thoughts out to you today. Congratulations, good luck with the contest and bravo on yet another masterful exploration of the short symphonic form.
@@marccaroul4123 A bit more detail: I liken the work to a canoe trip down a challenging river; the first movement everything is cool: 1st. short motifs, the birds, the sounds of the oars in water, the wind in the trees, all combine to make up a satisfying peaceful journey. 2nd. then we hit the rapids; there is tumult, risk, danger, whitewater, excitement - did the canoe just crack against some rocks? 3rd. We made it; we are wiser having come through; we feel robust and tried and content; thoughtful (this movement very beautiful ...!)
Wow you already have 101 views. Since you mentioned this tonight I thought I should listen, but for some crazy reason I can barely hear it. Who played the music? It sounds great from what I can hear.
Hi Lori. There is no orchestra playing; I programmed virtual instruments using samples. The only exception is the viola solo which I played in the third movement. The audio I submitted for the contest was recorded at a decent volume, but for some reason for TH-cam I had to reduce the volume to avoid clipping.
A sublime listen Marc !,, Applause my friend…thanks for sharing …jeff
Hi Jeff. I am so appreciative of your comments. Thank you for listening.
Marc,
You pack so much music and drama into such a tight space. It has a spaciousness that belies its petite form. The range of expression and the emotional territory you traverse is also remarkable. It has beauty, grandeur, clarity but then the 2nd movement brings it's dynamism, dissonances and rich textures. And sense of narrative purpose, and thematic unity kept me riveted and oriented at all times. I have more listens coming and probably more thoughts as I familiarize myself with all you have packed into this. I wanted to make sure to get my initial thoughts out to you today. Congratulations, good luck with the contest and bravo on yet another masterful exploration of the short symphonic form.
@@johnpcomposer thank you John so much as always. I look forward to your further comments.
majestuosa, sólo para gente de gustos exquisitos, felicidades
Muchas gracias
Outstanding, exhilarating, wonderful!
Dex, I really appreciate your kind feedback. Thanks so much for listening, as always.
@@marccaroul4123 A bit more detail: I liken the work to a canoe trip down a challenging river; the first movement everything is cool: 1st. short motifs, the birds, the sounds of the oars in water, the wind in the trees, all combine to make up a satisfying peaceful journey. 2nd. then we hit the rapids; there is tumult, risk, danger, whitewater, excitement - did the canoe just crack against some rocks? 3rd. We made it; we are wiser having come through; we feel robust and tried and content; thoughtful (this movement very beautiful ...!)
@dexblue I love your analysis. Incidentally, I had already planned for a nature-inspired, pastoral Symphonina number 4 for next year.
Wow you already have 101 views. Since you mentioned this tonight I thought I should listen, but for some crazy reason I can barely hear it. Who played the music? It sounds great from what I can hear.
Hi Lori. There is no orchestra playing; I programmed virtual instruments using samples. The only exception is the viola solo which I played in the third movement. The audio I submitted for the contest was recorded at a decent volume, but for some reason for TH-cam I had to reduce the volume to avoid clipping.