THE REALIZATION OF LIGHT - Symphony Orchestra (Sosnowski)

[etLux]

Talent Dave - talent.

The beginning is almost serialism I believe. It goes into a section that reminds me of Carl Davis a few years ago - The World at War for example. Merely stylistically you understand.

I would like to hear this recorded by an orchestra.

Thank you very much.

Thanks for listening, Paul, though I must differ with you. This is definitely more a matter of sweat, sweat and more sweat than it is one of talent... lol.

This one really made me work hard.

The exposition, by the way -- more apparent, I'm sure, when I have the score ready [soon] -- is not only tonal, but almost a strettoed double fugal structure (in the strings). It's the "outrigger" work riding over the top of it, I think, that gives it the feel of serialism.

David
www.DavidSosnowski.com
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[LouisD]

I love the feeling of space you created here. Crystal clear mix. Forgive me, but my words fail me.....I wish I could describe properly All I can say is, this is truly fantastic and I truly admire your unique style. BRAVO on another magnificent piece.

[Skysaw]

Curiously, though the sense of streaming, of light, was part of the intent, this is one of the most highly structured pieces I've written, with virtually everything deriving directly from initial material, mostly the first few notes.

I do hear definite structure. I didn't mean to imply otherwise, and I don't think that conflicts with what I was getting at. I was talking about the quick unpredictable flow of ideas. I certainly don't mean that in a negative way. I compare it to a silo full of water that's being pushed by tremendous pressure through a small hole. The setup is completely structured, yet the spray of water, while all ultimately leading in one direction, is fantastically unpredictable.

The sound treatment, Jamie, is always my Achilles Heel. My hearing isn't the greatest, so I fly more on instinct and theory. I do "shop" the sound to several trusted colleagues before releasing to backstop my aging ears, and then go with their consensus.

I think the reverb has a long lush tail that may not be too natural. I like the sound of it, but my ear keeps telling me this is not a real hall. I only mentioned it because I wondered if it were deliberate. I often purposefully process effects in an unnatural way if it serves the music better. What reverb are you using?

My apologies for not yet having the score ready, Jamie, which I think would be helpful. I've got a couple of day's work to do to clean that up so it's readable... but it should be along very soon.

Looking forward to it!

[valhalx]

You often mention that "New England sensibility" and I'm curious about what aspects of the music give that sense of it for you. Perhaps I can induce you to eludicate one of these days...
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David,
Your music has a quality that reminds me of of the stalwart individuals who settled New England. People who hacked out an existance from the wilderness and settled down to do things their way. People who were quiet and thoughtful but didn't hestitate to join a revolution.
Bill

[giwro_jon]

Congrats, David!

I was one of those who got to hear this as it progressed.... I've been waiting eagerly to hear the finished product, and I'm not disappointed!

I've listened to nearly everything David has posted, and I must say that (at least to me) his style is always recognizable (and arresting!). There is so much mediocre music written these days, it is refreshing to come across a composer like David who never ceases to surprise and amaze me with his inventiveness.

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On an urelated note, my apologies for my absence from the forum of late - my schedule has been NUTZ for the last few weeks, and I have also been dealing with back spasms (ouch) so I've not had the time to interact with you all or give you any contributions to listen to. I'll be back... I promise!



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Congrats again, David my friend!

[jsp2]

Wow,!... and double Wow's!!

this was amazing work, David!

Your title is perfectly fitting... you made it so easy to visualize this manifestation of Light. The reverb setting was perfect.

I especially like the distant high octave strings during the beginning.. almost had a sense of screaming in vast emptiness....that was chilling. (cool!)

As always your work explodes with so much urgency.... ideas and imagery fly in all directions... but yet it's all part of the same core structure.

Love the ending! As though all this energy expended it's source and slowly faded away.


Bravo!!

You truly inspire me!

~Jeff

[joaz]

BRAVO

Wonderful. I absolutely adored it.!!

If I could only use one word to define the Sosnowski style it would be ....Clarity.

Here we have passages which are occasionally dense and murky, and yet the feeling of clarity persists. I now realise that what I have been picking up on, is clarity of thought, rather than clarity of texture.

The usual Sosnowski hallmarks are there ;scintillating woodwind writing, fascinating piano work that effortlessly pulls focus from ensemble instrument to fully-fledged soloist. What seems new to me is the extra weight given to the strings.

I love this widening of your string writing. It adds a lot of passion and depth to the mix.(Superb job on the rendering of them bye the way). The trumpet writing is quite breathtaking at times. It seems to teeter on the edge of hysteria, exuberant and ebullient. Dizzie Gillespie compared to your Milesian treatments of the past.I also loved your rather heroic French Horn writing.

You offer many different views of light here. From a veiled unfolding to an adamantine brilliance. This is light that is in love with its shadow, and shines all the brighter because of this.

You see David, I take my role as the official Sosnowski interpreter seriously. .

Many congratulations on a superb achievement.

regards Joe

[Fabio]

As usual your piano writing is excellent, but I find it also very well blended in the orchestral colours.

Harmony and equilibre of language are now naturally exploited. Nice goal.

Ciao

Fabio

[beach]

Absolutely great!!!

I really like it!!!!

Congratulations David you are so gifted!!!
Please go on and let us hear more of your works!!


Superb orchestration and AMAZING Piano writing!


All the best,
Roberto

[etLux]

I love the feeling of space you created here. Crystal clear mix. Forgive me, but my words fail me.....I wish I could describe properly All I can say is, this is truly fantastic and I truly admire your unique style. BRAVO on another magnificent piece.

Thank you, Louis!

That mix had me worried, but so far so good. I agree with Jamie (Skysaw), though, that it has perhaps a little too much "tail" on the reverb.

My best,

David
www.DavidSosnowski.com
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