04-03-2021, 01:13 PM
I really enjoyed your use of rhythm and percussion! It kept a solid underlying groove going throughout your piece. The rhythmic components also had a nice balance between simplicity and complexity.
Another aspect that I think was done well was how you layered the different elements. Each thing was established before you added something new. This is a great way to keep music feeling cohesive but engaging. Also, good job of dialing things back and breaking it down a few times. It is a great way to relieve some of the building tension.
The tune was a bit of a tonic mish-mash and fairly dissonant. That's not necessarily bad, but it can be a bit overwhelming for some listeners because it makes it hard to resolve tensions. A little bit of knowledge of musical scales/chord structures could help you see how pitches work together and how to arrange them for the effects you want. But this will also come with time and trial and error.
Overall, I think this is a great sequence for a first go! Keep on creating!
(I know I am a month late to the party, but I saw it and wanted to share some encouraging thoughts)
Another aspect that I think was done well was how you layered the different elements. Each thing was established before you added something new. This is a great way to keep music feeling cohesive but engaging. Also, good job of dialing things back and breaking it down a few times. It is a great way to relieve some of the building tension.
The tune was a bit of a tonic mish-mash and fairly dissonant. That's not necessarily bad, but it can be a bit overwhelming for some listeners because it makes it hard to resolve tensions. A little bit of knowledge of musical scales/chord structures could help you see how pitches work together and how to arrange them for the effects you want. But this will also come with time and trial and error.
Overall, I think this is a great sequence for a first go! Keep on creating!
(I know I am a month late to the party, but I saw it and wanted to share some encouraging thoughts)