DEVIL'S SEA - Choir & Orchestra (Sosnowski)

[etLux]

Hi Steve,

David:
As I've said it before, in many ways, that you belong in Hollywood, or a major TV studio or where ever they need top notch, professional writing.

Many thanks for the kindness, my friend; but were
I to work for a studio, the music'd come out three
years after the movie... lol. I'm slow. Very slow.

Come to think of it, in more ways than one...

I don't think I could conceive any thing like this if my life depended on it but I sure like what YOU do. The sonorities, the orchestration, the "toots, whistles, plunks and booms" are so well chosen and placed. It's a blast and very educational to listen to.

Steve

To get serious for a moment, having a good "conception" --
that's a Jazz term, I'm told by Bob DeCelle -- of a piece
before a note goes on the page probably speeds the whole
writing process tenfold.

And just about anything is grist for the mill, I think. The
"trick" -- if there is one -- is making the connection between
the impressions you have of a subject, and the musicality
it implies.

Concerning the "toots, whistles, plunks and booms" --
believe it or not, they're all thematic, one way or another.
Even I don't always pick up on it consciously while listening
(though I know the structure is there)... yet, they do have
a reason for being; and in some perhaps subconsciously
perceived manner, they contribute to the integrity of the
construction of the piece.

All my best,



David
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David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

[etLux]

Hi Randy, this is a opening with a wallop!
I'm not sure that there was room for any more instruments at the opening.
I have searched for ways to build sound, but mostly it comes out cluttered.
Is it basically setting up the notes like an overtone series?
A compelling work.

Gary

Not quite sure if maybe you accidentally posted to the
wrong thread, Gary...?

The name's David... lol.

Best,



David
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David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

[etLux]

Hi Yudit!

David,

Brrrr... devilish indeed... lol.

Yeah, there is a bit of a chill on this one, eh?

You certainly do 'more with less' with each new composition.

Don't worry -- that won't last... lol! Seriously, though,
I am working toward less complexity, lately.

Seems like all the instruments voice the devil… all except the flute.
At one point it sounds weak, then at another point it sounds stronger
and keeps the devilish sounds away for a while…
but to no avail…
they come back!

Very good work from every point of view.

Thanks,

Yudit

Thanks for the listen and the good thoughts, Yudit.

Best,



David
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David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

[etLux]

Good to see you around again, Paul!

David,

As always, you blow me away...whether it is your piano pieces, orchestral work, or any variant...blown away! This is no exception. Your command of modern tonalities in enviable...can you feel the envy oozing off this post?!?!?!

Lol! Oh, stop oozing, Paul... though I certainly much appreciate
the recognition of the theoretical work. I know you're working
toward a deeper understanding of this -- and not to worry: it
comes with time and experience and thought.

After a while what happens... you start to develop a very fundamental
sense of the underpinnings of creating a certain type of musical
space -- the harmonic work, the orchestration -- that goes well
beyond all the theory and orchestration and compostion books.

Not that that's an excuse to stop studying them, by the way!
It's a broad and deep knowledge of prior theory that gives you the
foundation to create your own.

I have a puddle of envy right next to my keyboard right now!!! Or is that coffee?

Yellow coffee? Hmmm.

Anyway...loved this.

BTW...I have been trying to learn one of your gaseous preludes!!! Great stuff...and quite a bit beyond my current ability. Although it still sounds cool even at my SLOW tempo!

Wonderful! I'll give you a hint, though. You know all that stuff
they teach you about fingering in piano class? Er, well... I, uh,
don't exactly play that way...

All my best,



David
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David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

[etLux]

Hi Del,

Randy is right, this is quite scary - just came from Cisco's piece as well which is also very tense. Might not be able to sleep tonight!

That's heartening, actually. I think a lot of my pieces
tend to put people to sleep... rofl!

Seriously though - this is a bit different for you and I know you are trying things out which you "still" do so well.

I have some sort of phobia about repeating myself;
hence, I do work actively toward ever expanding the
musical terrain.

Still, each new piece [improvisations excluded] builds
on the same theoretical foundations and stylistic
considerations.

A great listen - enjoyed immensely!

On another note - will you release an AU version (MAc) of your new Sos Synth? Or am I missing something?

Del

Sorry, Del, no Mac version... I'm not geared up to
develop for that platform.

Thanks for listening!

All my best,



David
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David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

[gypsy]

Hello David,

What can I say. You have done it again - a beautiful ethereal piece that is quite sinister in parts. Your orchestration and use of the synthesiser is very well combined.

You really are a very creative man.

Best wishes,

Albert

[etLux]

Hi Albert,

Hello David,

What can I say. You have done it again - a beautiful ethereal piece that is quite sinister in parts. Your orchestration and use of the synthesiser is very well combined.

You really are a very creative man.

Best wishes,

Albert

Many thanks, Albert, for such generous and kind comments!

May I note that there's no synthesizer in this, however. This
is straight GPO4, other than the G.Steinway.

I will admit to swiping a few orchestrative tricks from Krzysztof
Penderecki, however... lol!

All the best,



David
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David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com