This is so well done. We can see the work behind the scenes. It must be so hard to restrancript all the notes on a sheet just by hearing. Good job, really!
I absolutely adore this transcription - your attention to detail is stunning and honestly, despite the Sibelius instrumentation, this sounds so incredible. My only criticism would have to be some sections feel too legato in comparison to the original, but a minor gripe in comparison to this literal art.
Seems like it's either missing instruments or some of the background instruments, like the trumpets (or whatever kind of instrument that sounds similar), are just not loud enough. It's missing that intense, bombastic tone that comes from the sheer emotion this song invokes. This is especially noticeable at 2:21. I think there's less of an issue with the accuracy of your imitation, but more of a sound mixing issue. Unless this was deliberate to give this song it's own take, it's a bit of a glaring problem. Still not bad, but that may be because of how fondly I feel for this piece of music.
I know exactly what you mean - I couldn't for the life of me figure it out! There are a lot of moments in the original where it seems like there is some sort of background pad, or sustained notes of some sort, but it is really tricky to pick out. I think it starts around 0:58, and continues throughout. I had a hunch that the horns had a larger role to play with occasional quiet sustained notes in the background, but trying to find them was a nightmare! It could also be the cello or contrabass, which might be playing sustained notes as opposed to the rhythmic ostinato, but yes, this recording does sound empty at times. If anyone has any ideas, feel free to share! (Also, I suppose being a novice at sampling/mixing doesn't help ;) )
This sounds almost exactly like the original!
This is so well done. We can see the work behind the scenes. It must be so hard to restrancript all the notes on a sheet just by hearing. Good job, really!
I absolutely adore this transcription - your attention to detail is stunning and honestly, despite the Sibelius instrumentation, this sounds so incredible. My only criticism would have to be some sections feel too legato in comparison to the original, but a minor gripe in comparison to this literal art.
Good criticism - I agree! Good to reflect on an old transcription every so often :)
beautiful just beautiful!👍
very instructive!
Seems like it's either missing instruments or some of the background instruments, like the trumpets (or whatever kind of instrument that sounds similar), are just not loud enough. It's missing that intense, bombastic tone that comes from the sheer emotion this song invokes. This is especially noticeable at 2:21. I think there's less of an issue with the accuracy of your imitation, but more of a sound mixing issue. Unless this was deliberate to give this song it's own take, it's a bit of a glaring problem. Still not bad, but that may be because of how fondly I feel for this piece of music.
I know exactly what you mean - I couldn't for the life of me figure it out!
There are a lot of moments in the original where it seems like there is some sort of background pad, or sustained notes of some sort, but it is really tricky to pick out. I think it starts around 0:58, and continues throughout.
I had a hunch that the horns had a larger role to play with occasional quiet sustained notes in the background, but trying to find them was a nightmare! It could also be the cello or contrabass, which might be playing sustained notes as opposed to the rhythmic ostinato, but yes, this recording does sound empty at times.
If anyone has any ideas, feel free to share!
(Also, I suppose being a novice at sampling/mixing doesn't help ;) )