This is super refreshing and I love how it all flows and builds so smoothly. Plus the microscopic melodies you throw in the middle are really nice. This has given me a ton of inspiration to compose
@OdeToTruth I've got no problem with asking difficult questions. They're good for getting to the bottom of things often. But, as I don't know Paul, how do I know whether he's letting his personality shine through or not? Hence, I ignore that question, and decide to listen to the music and try and appreciate it as it is, regardless of the conversation about originality. And it turns out I like this. Same thing with me finding some obscure Classical era composer I've not encountered before. To start with I'll ignore all those conversations, even the "What does it mean?" conversation, and just try and appreciate the music as it is (and as I am, from the point of view that music could be said to not exist without the listener.) Some part of my brain will, no doubt, be comparing the music to other Classical era composers, and trying to discern the composer's unique voice. And after a few listens, I'll be "attending" to that facet of the music much more. I'm certainly glad that there are folks out there who want to have the hard conversations. But I'll admit that I do find your dismissiveness leaves an unpleasant taste in the mouth - seeing as, right now at the beginning of my introduction to this music, I'm deliberately not trying to approach the music the same way you are (and my desired approach is equally valid I believe.) For example, if I go to a fancy restaurant, personally I'm looking for a relaxing evening with good quality food that tastes nice, is safe to eat, and is filling and nutritious. If the person I'm dining with says, "I'm glad you think it tastes nice, but there's nothing original here. The chef is being derivative, and not letting their own personality shine through." then I'll be somewhat bummed out. Again, that might be an important conversation to have at some point. But you see where I'm coming from.
Hard to know where you're coming from. You sound like a contemporary of Paul's who's disgruntled about being overshadowed by him. I believe I've made a number of valid points, whilst you've offered only criticism - both the carefully thought-out and the grumpyboots kinds. I've already mentioned that, as of right now, (& certainly on this forum,) I find the music good to listen to, and I don't want to get drawn into criticism of the minutiae. As for style, I'm not really qualified to comment, as it's been a long time since I spent reasonable periods considering this genre. But it seems both valid, and to have its own voice to me. You're absolutely entitled to your opinion, but I don't like how negatively you give it. Start your own RUclips channel for in-depth consideration of modern composition, or a blog or something (& put your own works up there too.) This has gone on long enough, and is no longer a valid place for this conversation.
@OdeToTruth The words, "Hard to know where you're coming from," do not ask the question literally. It's an expression that wonders why you're taking the position on the topic under consideration at present that you do. Good luck to you. If you want to listen to some music that probably sounds incredibly old hat and boring and nothing new, then listen to some of the music I've uploaded on my RUclips channel. Feel free to complain about it (politely,) in the comments(!) But, so you know, the intention of my music is not to push musical composition to strange new heights. In fact, although some of my music is to say a quirky little something in a slightly unique "Marcus-y" way, a lot of it is not even that. My most recent upload, called "Music to listen to while reading Isaac Asimov," is deliberately intended to be background music that you can sort of "zone out" to - you're actively encouraged to not really intensely listen to the music, to "attend" to the music, as I call it. Not that I don't like it - I like my own music very much. But it probably has little worth to someone who's really only interested in the very new. Anyway, best of luck to you Angelique. I'm Marcus, from New Zealand.
This is super refreshing and I love how it all flows and builds so smoothly. Plus the microscopic melodies you throw in the middle are really nice. This has given me a ton of inspiration to compose
Interest work. Lovely soundscape, and enough melodic and rhythmic elements to keep the sections varied. Nice piece!
Giving off strong Druckman vibes. Love it!
Okay, listened to it a second time just now. Enjoyed it even more than the first time. Nice work Paul.
@OdeToTruth I've got no problem with asking difficult questions. They're good for getting to the bottom of things often. But, as I don't know Paul, how do I know whether he's letting his personality shine through or not? Hence, I ignore that question, and decide to listen to the music and try and appreciate it as it is, regardless of the conversation about originality. And it turns out I like this. Same thing with me finding some obscure Classical era composer I've not encountered before. To start with I'll ignore all those conversations, even the "What does it mean?" conversation, and just try and appreciate the music as it is (and as I am, from the point of view that music could be said to not exist without the listener.) Some part of my brain will, no doubt, be comparing the music to other Classical era composers, and trying to discern the composer's unique voice. And after a few listens, I'll be "attending" to that facet of the music much more. I'm certainly glad that there are folks out there who want to have the hard conversations. But I'll admit that I do find your dismissiveness leaves an unpleasant taste in the mouth - seeing as, right now at the beginning of my introduction to this music, I'm deliberately not trying to approach the music the same way you are (and my desired approach is equally valid I believe.) For example, if I go to a fancy restaurant, personally I'm looking for a relaxing evening with good quality food that tastes nice, is safe to eat, and is filling and nutritious. If the person I'm dining with says, "I'm glad you think it tastes nice, but there's nothing original here. The chef is being derivative, and not letting their own personality shine through." then I'll be somewhat bummed out. Again, that might be an important conversation to have at some point. But you see where I'm coming from.
Hard to know where you're coming from. You sound like a contemporary of Paul's who's disgruntled about being overshadowed by him. I believe I've made a number of valid points, whilst you've offered only criticism - both the carefully thought-out and the grumpyboots kinds. I've already mentioned that, as of right now, (& certainly on this forum,) I find the music good to listen to, and I don't want to get drawn into criticism of the minutiae. As for style, I'm not really qualified to comment, as it's been a long time since I spent reasonable periods considering this genre. But it seems both valid, and to have its own voice to me. You're absolutely entitled to your opinion, but I don't like how negatively you give it. Start your own RUclips channel for in-depth consideration of modern composition, or a blog or something (& put your own works up there too.) This has gone on long enough, and is no longer a valid place for this conversation.
@OdeToTruth The words, "Hard to know where you're coming from," do not ask the question literally. It's an expression that wonders why you're taking the position on the topic under consideration at present that you do. Good luck to you. If you want to listen to some music that probably sounds incredibly old hat and boring and nothing new, then listen to some of the music I've uploaded on my RUclips channel. Feel free to complain about it (politely,) in the comments(!) But, so you know, the intention of my music is not to push musical composition to strange new heights. In fact, although some of my music is to say a quirky little something in a slightly unique "Marcus-y" way, a lot of it is not even that. My most recent upload, called "Music to listen to while reading Isaac Asimov," is deliberately intended to be background music that you can sort of "zone out" to - you're actively encouraged to not really intensely listen to the music, to "attend" to the music, as I call it. Not that I don't like it - I like my own music very much. But it probably has little worth to someone who's really only interested in the very new.
Anyway, best of luck to you Angelique. I'm Marcus, from New Zealand.
sodelicious...........................
GOOD JOB 👏
aromatic
Why did you all sound the same