It's pretty strange that after all what you did no one seems to have replied here :VThat's normal for me really, although if I do end up arranging all of the PC98 era songs and don't get much notice, I may be a little bit peeved
I feel like MoTK doesn't pay attention to artists here, at least not if they are not popular somwhere else.Hmm, that's interesting.
Welp, nice work you have there, keep doing it!Thanks! As I said, strict one-per-day schedule. Not going to stop for a while (unless something else stops me at any given point temporarily).
<snip>I tried to write a paragraph, but it may not have gotten my message across correctly, so I didn't bother. Here's a list;
Hi there.Hello. Sorry for the late reply.
First of all, thank you for your work!You're welcome!
I downloaded a couple of your midis, as I prefer those to the actual music sheets with notes. Since I am not a real musician, I can't tell the notes apart only by ear, but I play the piano a little, being driven by the amazingness of touhou music in general. Really looking forward to you getting to MS and PoFW, those have some of the best pieces in the series, as for me.You don't need to be able to read notes to be a "real musician". It's just vital for most things. Many people can perform without knowing how to read the notes.
Such transcriptions are probably not intended to be used like music files in the first place. It's more like a reference to musicians, as they try to play the piece on the actual instrument and maybe, yes, produce a more complex arrangement suitable for that instrument, piano or whatever. I enjoyed listening to Mitty's transcription, thanks Mea, but I would have probably enjoyed more if it was performed by hand, not by another of those machines.Well, that's exactly why they're there. I did like the idea of putting the notation software file in the folders, but honestly my reasons for not doing so before are starting to seem more important. Sheet music is meant to be performed, not read by software, so that's the purpose of midi files.
As for these transcriptions, I'm going to use them to improve my piano skill. They are fairly accurate, compared to the original composition, even if not exactly precise.Oh hey that's great! It feels good knowing that what I do is worth something. That reminds me though... I should probably be putting a difficulty scale, as not all of my sheets are ridiculously hard nor ridiculously easy. Sometimes I can make a piece much harder than it should be, even though I like to keep within the realm of reasonable playability.
<snip>I feel terrible for not replying to this sooner. I try not to be too analytical concerning representation of elements outside of the original song's intended purpose and style, although matching atmosphere with the title makes a lot of sense. It's more difficult to achieve space or romance feels in such a quirky, upbeat song, but it's definitely something for me to think about for later sheets. Thanks a lot (again)!
First of all, I wouldn't call this composition minimalistic in any way. It seems influenced by folk music, I instantly remembered something like that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrcOf169KzI, even though I heard it a very long time ago. It also resembles the pre-battle themes from SWR, needless to say, they are quite folkish as well. I am not a big fan of folk music, so nothing more to say here.I just meant there's just not much to it. I don't really know the name of this style, but I just happen to know instruments and techniques.
Next, it feels like some notes sound a bit off between 0:15 and 0:17. I don't think I can explain it properly. This part is just different than the rest of the composition, so it stands out. Was that intentional?It's the Db-Eb-F chord progression. Just a remnant of the original song, that I couldn't quite remove without over-abusing the subdominant and dominant chords more.
It's also worth noting that if this composition was rendered in the 8-bit fashion and maybe made a bit faster, it would resemble a great soundtrack from those times. I just imagined how that might sound. Also, I think that I have a clue about what it is based upon.I've been making quite a bit of chiptune recently, so I guess that might've influenced it a bit. I might try this suggestion because I can.
Anyway, it's quite a nice tune, calm and serene. Not many Touhou songs are like that.That comes naturally due to the purposes of Touhou songs. There generally aren't reasons to have songs of this style, so Touhou has very minimal amounts of them. Shame because I really like this style. Thanks.
I just meant there's just not much to it.Like I said, it resembles SWR pre-battle themes (most of them are basically the same theme though, with slight changes to instruments and effects). They are about the same length as yours as well. Depending on what purpose the composition serves, it can be short or long, complex or really simple. There are even songs used for advertisements, that are even more minimalistic, but that fits their purpose, and they are still complete music pieces as they are. So... where would you imagine your song to be played? And does it still feel minimalistic within that context?
I've been making quite a bit of chiptune recentlyWow, I've always wondered what kind of people do that, and what is the actual process of creating a chiptune. I'd like to hear more about it.
That comes naturally due to the purposes of Touhou songs.True. Some ending compositions are like that.
Also throughout, I noticed you continually called this a composition, even though I literally copy-pasted notes from a Touhou song, just altered heavily. I get that the arrangement is so far off the original it could be confused for one thoughI just don't like calling music without actual vocals "songs", so I chose that word. Either way, you came up with an idea, you made the arrangement, and you finalized it. So, no reason to not call it a composition, I guess. Even if it's an arrangement.
Wow, I've always wondered what kind of people do that, and what is the actual process of creating a chiptune. I'd like to hear more about it.It's really complicated at first, but after a while all of the strange interfaces become natural. I use FamiTracker, which is often considered the best 8-bit synthesiser replicating the Famicom audio synth. As for the "kind of people who do that", I'm not really sure. Just people with an interest in it I guess.
I just don't like calling music without actual vocals "songs", so I chose that word. Either way, you came up with an idea, you made the arrangement, and you finalized it. So, no reason to not call it a composition, I guess. Even if it's an arrangement.Preferring instrumental music (mainly VGM), I've always had a tendency to call all forms of music "songs", with a few exceptions that I make up every so often.
There are three Touhou songs arranged in here, which get progressively more loose and obscure.Seems quite the opposite to me ^^ at least, I recognized the second and the third parts.
This is a big step forward compared to the previous piece! It completely retains all of the Touhou stylistics, yet it does sound the way you described it. Great work with the percussion, too.Thanks!
I suggest you tone the bass down a bit. It's too intense, especially in the beginning, just filling up the whole sound with itself.Interesting, because originally I planned to make it more distinct. I guess not lol.
At first I thought it was 8bit, but... well... please tell if I am wrong, but is that a square lead?Yep. Square lead. In fact, square waves are the only kind of synth wave used in the arrangement. (I told myself to use more but everything flowed this way)
I really like the chorus, all the instruments sounding together... It's fantastic, actually. The drums seem a bit too synthetic, but that's probably fine, as long as you're okay with it.Thanks! Also it's an electronic drum kit, and that's intentional.
As for the first part, which you composed on your own. Why don't you try and make a more exciting rhythm in the lead line?Intentional. I needed the rhythms to be simplistic for... reasons.
the new arrange is so upbeat and fun. what fan-game inspired you? I've never actually played any fan games (maybe one or two but never finished.)I may as well say what it is (because the chances of someone actually knowing it is slim).
I don't know much about music but I like what you're doing, and concidering you said you have only been making these for abou 2 years I think you are heading in a really good direction (at least from a visual artist's point of view..?) There's improvement and it's nice to see.Thanks! For my first year I only ever made sheet music but more recently I've been doing a bunch of mixing projects, and that's where I'm probably going to keep heading.
Also I think another reason not many people commented on this post is the policy that spammy comments are to be avoided. So just many might not know what to say other then "nice job!" and just won't comment at all. A lot of posts on the entirety of the forum are like that, not that it's a bad thing but something to keep in mind.I mean, I don't really mind, but I actually didn't even know or think about that. Interesting.
I'm excited to see maybe a future rendition of UFO's title screen a shadow in the blue sky one day. :~)That is a very nice song, and one of the best title screen themes in the series. I'll definitely consider it.
I thought that it did sound very much like Akiyama Uni! So, I guess I was right, then?Guess so! I was hoping someone would recognise the compositional style of the melodies by the very least.
Anyway, it's pretty good. What transient mokou said is correct, I'd like to give a more elaborate reply, but that would be quite a challenge. Your stuff is gradually getting better, that's all that can be said.Thanks!
still hope to see transcriptions from MS and PoFWPerhaps I'll just throw around sheet music randomly between my monthly mixes (and maybe focus on these games in particular).
hi-hat qualitySo true.
The volume levels are slightly unbalanced between different instruments, also, I would have preferred more use of panning for wider sound (tbh, the Faithful arrangement was way better in those aspects).Concerning volume, it's really a thing I'm probably terrible at (because I really like hearing accompaniment layers over melodies sometimes, etc.).
Maybe you should pay more attention to this sort of thing and not rush your work too much, until everything is perfect. Also, it seems like you are trying to use a broader variety of effects than before, which sounds great, so thank you for that - I really enjoyed listening to both pieces.Hehe... rushing work...
As for the previous piece - Sweet Dreams, was it? What I like most about this arrangement is that it really shows your own unique style. Which you have obviously already developed, not that I am jealous or anything...Well... my style is still constantly changing, but I'm noticing some small consistencies here and there I guess. The style for that arrangement was derived from the original idea and my composing ability. No need to be jealous really, haha.
Just to say I enjoyed the arranges although I'm unfamiliar with the originals, and that I completely agree about the hi-hats. I find myself having to double check the original files when I upload things to check they didn't sound like that originally. :VGlad you enjoyed them!
not that... anyone was anyway lol.Oh please don't be like that, I like what you're doing and you know I follow your work closely to maybe get some hints on how to become a better arranger myself. Anyway... please focus on what's important right now, the arrangements can wait. All your fans, me included, can wait too.
#4 is very very good (I do like ska music, like I've said before), the only thing lacking is length: the piece is way too short and the expectations were high (=Thanks! I love ska music myself, and actually am not too proud of this particular arrangement, though it's more about the mixing than anything. It's short for... "reasons" but I could make an extended version one day.
#5... funky, very nice! However, between 0:37 and 0:50 the high-pitched synth doesn't do the trick: this part seems a bit empty-ish. The rest is okay though, great job!This one's actually my favourite, enough so that I actually have a modified version on me (which adds a guitar layer and uses the baritone saxophones more, as well as changes to percussion sounds), but I'll post that when I feel it's done. The guitar should fill in enough sound in the section you mentioned.
#6 OMG OMG I LOVE BOTH PIECES THAT YOU USEDAh, I see you are a man of culture as well.
but... well... you certainly modified them (but not too much: the Alice's theme is very close to the original, actually), but was the change for the better? I think the original Flowering Night is very good as it is, hence it requires some exceptionally great musical ideas at least not to make a worse arrangement compared to the original, let alone a better one. Your interpretation of the piece is okay, hopefully it represents your vision, but I still prefer the original.This particular idea is something I consider every so often. In the end, I don't make arrangements in an attempt to be better than the original (because that's kinda hard for most of them). I usually make arrangements to give a new flavour to the melodies. My use of Flowering Night here was just because I needed a good chorus section, styling the whole thing like Rhythm Heaven music, as well as... "reasons" (again), and overall it's got a very different vibe to it, not really trying to be better than the original.
Also, the "Drumkit version" is better.Yeah.
#7 oh THAT rocks!Thanks again!
I'm gonna analyze the piece to learn what I did wrong about Yuuka's theme.The thing here is that I felt your arrangement of Yuuka's theme was meant to be of a different style of rock. As much as there are elements you can use from here, there's plenty of things that won't work, and things you'll have to come up with yourself/research with similar kinds of rock. Particularly try looking for rock pieces in 3/4, as well as maybe rock solos.
This also inspired me to download the Famitracker, but it's kinda complicated... maybe I'll try it someday, HertzDevil is coolOh yeah, Famitracker is really hard to get used to, but really fun when you get the hang of it. Just keep trying and maybe check out a few tutorials and sample projects.and I want to be like him when I grow up etc.
-----Oh please don't be like that, I like what you're doing and you know I follow your work closely to maybe get some hints on how to become a better arranger myself. Anyway... please focus on what's important right now, the arrangements can wait. All your fans, me included, can wait too....yeah I often pretend like I'm just throwing things at the wall with no one watching. It just boggles my mind that people actually listen to my silly things.
Also it has always occurred to me that I should be actually saying what the arrangement is ofYou probably should, because of copyright issues, though I don't think ZUN will find out any time soon.
I don't make arrangements in an attempt to be better than the original (because that's kinda hard for most of them). I usually make arrangements to give a new flavour to the melodies.I started thinking about it as well, so here's what I figured: it's probably not really about which is "better" or which is "worse", but maybe something about finding "undiscovered potential" in a song? For example, Complete Darkness is already amazing as it is, and it has fully discovered its potential, so an arrangement is really out of question, and even though it's chiptune-like, the best that can be done is changing the instruments only a little, while staying as close to the original as possible. Flowering Night (from Phantasmagoria) does indeed have some potential, but most of it has already been discovered in the most popular arrangements, the Akiyama's version from SWR and in the Night of Nights, so like I said, it requires an exceptionally great idea to make a proper arrangement. The idea, as in finding something about the song that, when brought forth in an arrangement, would illuminate it from a different angle, and make it sparkle with fresh meanings like a new thing (wow... such metaphors...). Like what I tried to do with Yuuka's theme: IMO, it has great potential as a rock piece, that noone else hears (well... at least some people don't), and so I tried to show it from that perspective. I think I figured at least some of the problems with my arrangement, so I'll post a fixed version eventually, but that's a thing to be discussed in my thread, not yours =P most of your arrangements do have this "fresh meaning", so yeah, great job!
This is nice, a film score-like thingie, I only think that the main rhythm pattern lasts too long and it would be best to introduce the change sooner. Putting that aside, a rather high-quality work.Thanks! I agree, that rhythm lasts too long, but I was lazy, and it's usually how you artificially lengthen a piece in the first place (lol).
You probably should, because of copyright issues, though I don't think ZUN will find out any time soon.Copyright is less of an issue here, as ZUN doesn't really care as long as I'm not making money off of it in digital downloads or something (like heck will I being doing that anytime soon anyway). I'm not claiming these tracks to be mine, as they're explicitly titled "arrangements", though maybe some more crediting would be good. My concern really was the people at MotK not knowing what was here lol.
Also, it's been bothering me for a while, so: is Akiyama Uni okay with using his works just like ZUN? Since, uh, they are different people and TasoFro and Team Shanghai Alice are different organizations, and maybe have a different opinion about it...Given that people arrange the fighting game soundtracks a decent bit, I'd assume U2 is just as fine about it as ZUN is.
I started thinking about it as well, so here's what I figured: it's probably not really about which is "better" or which is "worse", but maybe something about finding "undiscovered potential" in a song? For example, Complete Darkness is already amazing as it is, and it has fully discovered its potential, so an arrangement is really out of question, and even though it's chiptune-like, the best that can be done is changing the instruments only a little, while staying as close to the original as possible. Flowering Night (from Phantasmagoria) does indeed have some potential, but most of it has already been discovered in the most popular arrangements, the Akiyama's version from SWR and in the Night of Nights, so like I said, it requires an exceptionally great idea to make a proper arrangement. The idea, as in finding something about the song that, when brought forth in an arrangement, would illuminate it from a different angle, and make it sparkle with fresh meanings like a new thing (wow... such metaphors...). Like what I tried to do with Yuuka's theme: IMO, it has great potential as a rock piece, that noone else hears (well... at least some people don't), and so I tried to show it from that perspective. I think I figured at least some of the problems with my arrangement, so I'll post a fixed version eventually, but that's a thing to be discussed in my thread, not yours =P most of your arrangements do have this "fresh meaning", so yeah, great job!Mm yeah it's really about that different angle. I do often consider the undiscovered potential in certain pieces though, such as hearing a piece and thinking it'd sound better in a different genre (like you with Yuuka's theme) or how a certain part would've sounded better with a different instrument, sparking a whole new arrangement, etc. Often this undiscovered potential can come entirely from viewing it in an completely new angle (hence why I'm particularly fond of "Loose Arrangement #1", among others) and sometimes you can just throw it in somewhere and realise it works nicely with whatever you're doing. My personal ideology is to arrange for the sake of arranging, and making something unique (ish).
Also the two lead instruments should make it somewhat obvious what piece it's an arrangement of.Ohhh. I see what you did there, mister. Good one.
I've been looking at stuff related with EQ and making mixes sound clearer (and good through small speakers, though that really hasn't been working out). It's interesting stuff, but really it's also complicated and confuses me a lot, and I'm still not very good at making certain things sound comfortable.EQ is nice, just be careful and don't overdo it. In case you're still using sf2 like I do, it's very easy to make the sound even worse and more unnatural than it already is.
Try tapping to the rhythm actually.Tried it, didn't like it. The rhythm is very simple. Sorry. It's a nice arrangement in general, however, and in your own style.
For the last update to his thread for this yearI'm kinda looking forward to your first post of the next year on the 5th of January =P
I've spent the last two hours repeatedly exporting it to make sure it sounded nice for the upload.Yeah, that happens occasionally. If it's really bad, try reducing the resample rate - that helped me a few times.
Hopefully all of that stuff has been improved.Most certainly it has. I think you are paying much more attention to the balance between instruments volume now, in particular.
I can't even get myself to post anywhere else, haha. It'd be fun to be a prominent music circle in the western Touhou fandom, so maybe if I can throw myself out there more I could get somewhere with that.Please tell me if you decide something, because I as well would like to promote my works a bit more, as this forum is cool and everything, but a bit too quiet, especially in regards to music feedback >_<
Although I doubt many people here would easily recognize the sound of koto.I think the biwa is less recognisable.
EQ is nice, just be careful and don't overdo it. In case you're still using sf2 like I do, it's very easy to make the sound even worse and more unnatural than it already is.Yeah it's an unfortunate side-effect of EQ, though it can actually be used like that intentionally.
I'm kinda looking forward to your first post of the next year on the 5th of January =PDunno if it'll be anything particularly exciting.
Yeah, that happens occasionally. If it's really bad, try reducing the resample rate - that helped me a few times.Actually my resample rate is always abysmally low, which I figured was the cause, though maybe it is the contrary.
Most certainly it has. I think you are paying much more attention to the balance between instruments volume now, in particular.Woot!
I like your drums very much. We could probably make a great arrangers duo =3 wanna try making a collaboration or something?That'd be something interesting and fun to do! Never worked on a collaboration before though.
Also, I'd be a bit happier if you didn't ignore my PMs. :smokedcheese:aaah sorry! It's just that usually I don't have much to add... I read them, but often don't know what else to say (that or sometimes I procrastinate and never get around to it. I also don't check this site regularly so PMs going completely over my head sound likely).
Please tell me if you decide something, because I as well would like to promote my works a bit more, as this forum is cool and everything, but a bit too quiet, especially in regards to music feedback >_<Was planning on it! Still no idea where to go though...
Yeah it's an unfortunate side-effect of EQ, though it can actually be used like that intentionally.I've learned about that too when I was studying EQ on the Internet, but the lessons that I was watching were strongly related to the actual "authentic" electronic music, while I prefer my arrangements to sound like they could at least theoretically be performed on real instruments (well, except for the sawtooth synth).
I read that apparently it's normal for the instrument to stop sounding good on its own after applying the correct amount of EQ, it's just that it will work better in the mix.
That's probably for people who spend days working on the mix thoughActually, that would be me! yaay
Actually my resample rate is always abysmally low, which I figured was the cause, though maybe it is the contrary.If you get random inconsistencies in your mix after rendering that are impossible to explain otherwise (not clipping etc), then it's probably some hardware or software problem - the soundboard or the driver. In that case, reducing the resample rate would allow your system to handle the rendering more easily, and the probabilty of errors decreases.
I've spent the last two hours repeatedly exporting it to make sure it sounded nice for the upload.Lucky you, it generally takes about that long to render a track of mine only once.
That'd be something interesting and fun to do! Never worked on a collaboration before though.Neither have I, but I have a feeling that it's worth a shot.
I've learned about that too when I was studying EQ on the Internet, but the lessons that I was watching were strongly related to the actual "authentic" electronic music, while I prefer my arrangements to sound like they could at least theoretically be performed on real instruments (well, except for the sawtooth synth).As I've found out, messing with EQ is super important for any kind of instrument you're using. Most instruments are high-passed, some instruments sound better low-passed, etc. It all depends on the instrument and how everything works in the mix, to ensure you aren't clogging up certain frequencies.
Even so, I started using EQ and compression while I was struggling to properly mix the Headless Hunter - that early =P this stuff really helps in many situations. Even when using only sf2 sounds. Moderation is still the key though.
If you get random inconsistencies in your mix after rendering that are impossible to explain otherwise (not clipping etc), then it's probably some hardware or software problem - the soundboard or the driver. In that case, reducing the resample rate would allow your system to handle the rendering more easily, and the probabilty of errors decreases.Well, that's one possible explanation!
...is how I explain it to myself :smokedcheese:
Lucky you, it generally takes about that long to render a track of mine only once.Ouch. I just use low quality settings to avoid rendering times longer than 2 minutes, haha.
Neither have I, but I have a feeling that it's worth a shot.Would be interesting!
Here we are. The first arrangement of 2019. It's nothing any fancier than normal though lol.!!!!!!!!!
Jazz as always been my best genre for arrangingI guess you do need a musical education or something to properly understand what is jazz and what isn't. I, for one, still suck at differentiating those things.
Really messed around with the B-section melody, and decided to compose the C-section for that good (abridged) rondo structure.Can't understand a word there =D
I just really like writing drumlines it seems, haha.You just really do, and that's amazing imo!
!!!!!!!!!Thanks! Glad you liked it.
This is your best arrangement so far. I love it!
I guess you do need a musical education or something to properly understand what is jazz and what isn't. I, for one, still suck at differentiating those things.Often the umbrella term "jazz" works for a lot of things so even if you're not sure it probably has "jazz flavours". "Jazz" itself isn't a single definable genre and "jazzy" doesn't mean anything in a technical sense (well, a musical elitist would probably get annoyed at people saying "jazzy"), but because a lot of tracks tend to have little jazz elements you may as well just call them all as "having jazzy flavours", for example.
Can't understand a word there =DThe rondo form is structured as "ABACA", where a particular section may be repeated 3 times throughout the entire work, with the other two sections usually more contrasting.
You just really do, and that's amazing imo!Glad you enjoy them. Maybe I should try for something more drum focused in the near future.
Often the umbrella term "jazz" works for a lot of things so even if you're not sure it probably has "jazz flavours". "Jazz" itself isn't a single definable genre and "jazzy" doesn't mean anything in a technical sense (well, a musical elitist would probably get annoyed at people saying "jazzy"), but because a lot of tracks tend to have little jazz elements you may as well just call them all as "having jazzy flavours", for example.Still... Is jazz about some composition patterns? Or song structure? Instruments used? Performing techniques? I can understand swing (swing is cool by the way, I like how you used it), and I know that a band playing jazz typically includes a drummer, a bassist (guitar or upright), often a guitar and a piano player, and some brass/wind. Also it seems they like crazy solos and some very high-tension harmonies. But... does any of this really define jazz as a genre? Or is there more?
That arrangement is just straight big-band jazz though, haha.
The rondo form is structured as "ABACA", where a particular section may be repeated 3 times throughout the entire work, with the other two sections usually more contrasting.I see. Indeed, this is significally different from the more common "verse against chorus" structure(-s).
Maybe I should try for something more drum focused in the near future.Only if you are willing to ^_^ it's actually rather pleasant to hear such thought-through drum lines in songs that would stand out much less otherwise (like your #7, for instance).
with a certain event coming up I've been saving a few arrangement choices for later (March)Oooh, is that something Touhou arrangers participate in? Can I join?
So, I made this, despite uh... not knowing anything about this genre of music. That was back then. I still don't know. Sounds groovy though, I think. Maybe someone with more experience in whatever this is couldI'm not that sort of person, but I've got nothing to complain about: this arrangement somehow reminds me of my own Pristine Lead, although I doubt that it had any substantial influence on your work (since you say it's an older piece).roast me about how bad it istell me if it's in any right direction.
That being said, I was mainly distracted by my shift to life on-campus at a university (happening in the very near future), along with my own compositions taking a hold of me for a little while.I wish you the best of luck, like usual.
If I'm able to stick to my plans (unlikely), I'll have something fresh for March.
along with my own compositions taking a hold of me for a little while.Any chance for us to hear them?
Still... Is jazz about some composition patterns? Or song structure? Instruments used? Performing techniques? I can understand swing (swing is cool by the way, I like how you used it), and I know that a band playing jazz typically includes a drummer, a bassist (guitar or upright), often a guitar and a piano player, and some brass/wind. Also it seems they like crazy solos and some very high-tension harmonies. But... does any of this really define jazz as a genre? Or is there more?Jazz is really just a very large set of subgenres that tend to have some similar compositional ideas. What typically defines any level of jazz is the composition ideas that come with it, then often the ensemble becomes important too. Structure usually doesn't mean much (you can have it freeform or verse-bridge-chorus, but it'll still be jazz), but there are certain performance techniques intended for jazz pieces, and often there's a solo section. Really it's a loose term that only refers to small or significant parts of any piece of music.
I see. Indeed, this is significally different from the more common "verse against chorus" structure(-s).It's a structure commonly found in ragtime pieces, which means it's an older one meant for solo performances (of course that's not what I used it for here, but I never really follow rules or anything like that lol).
Only if you are willing to ^_^ it's actually rather pleasant to hear such thought-through drum lines in songs that would stand out much less otherwise (like your #7, for instance).I've spent a disproportionate amount of time trying to understand drumlines and I've gotten to a point where I don't really think about them much but I can imagine what would vaguely sound nice in particular parts.
Oooh, is that something Touhou arrangers participate in? Can I join?It's this (https://gensokyofestival.tumblr.com/post/182453275509/welcome-to-gensokyo-festival-2019) on Tumblr, which means uh... I'd have to start posting on Tumblr, which I usually wouldn't do but publicity is nice I guess (also that website manages to have audio streaming so we wouldn't have to post things to soundcloud first and ruin the quality).
I'm not that sort of person, but I've got nothing to complain about: this arrangement somehow reminds me of my own Pristine Lead, although I doubt that it had any substantial influence on your work (since you say it's an older piece).I think a few instruments are similar yeah, like the organ. Very different tone though, haha.
But then again, at least now I can more or less determine the genre that I sometimes create arrangements in XD techno, huh...Well I just put a blanket term on lol.
I wish you the best of luck, like usual.Thanks!
PS: Any chance for us to hear them?I don't really feel the need to post them (I usually spend more time making full arrangements of Touhou pieces anyway) but if there's a demand maybe I'll figure something out.
Jazz is really just a very large set of subgenres that tend to have some similar compositional ideas. What typically defines any level of jazz is the composition ideas that come with it, then often the ensemble becomes important too. Structure usually doesn't mean much (you can have it freeform or verse-bridge-chorus, but it'll still be jazz), but there are certain performance techniques intended for jazz pieces, and often there's a solo section. Really it's a loose term that only refers to small or significant parts of any piece of music.Cool! Gotta read some more, but I think I'm starting to understand.
I've spent a disproportionate amount of time trying to understand drumlines and I've gotten to a point where I don't really think about them much but I can imagine what would vaguely sound nice in particular parts.Hmm I kinda have an idea. Check the PM.
it's actually a slight problem because i'm taking focus away from where it should be in a piece (usually)
It's this on Tumblr, which means uh... I'd have to start posting on Tumblr, which I usually wouldn't do but publicity is nice I guess (also that website manages to have audio streaming so we wouldn't have to post things to soundcloud first and ruin the quality).Uhh... does it actually mean I need to come up with new arrangements for the event specifically? Or can I post some of my older stuff that fits the topic?
I think a few instruments are similar yeah, like the organ. Very different tone though, haha.I'd like to mention that I recognized the tune from listening to A-One and the Odyssey eurobeat arrangement, cos I'm in the dark about HRtP music. Anyway, I'd say there are also some similarities in certain lines, but only stylistically (which makes sense if those arrangements indeed share the genre).
I don't really feel the need to post them (I usually spend more time making full arrangements of Touhou pieces anyway) but if there's a demand maybe I'll figure something out.I see. They are likely not mixed =D you don't need if you don't want to, I was just being curious.
These are really good! Keep up the good work!Thanks!
Hmm I kinda have an idea. Check the PM.I tried to send a message back but it said the user couldn't receive PMs...
Uhh... does it actually mean I need to come up with new arrangements for the event specifically? Or can I post some of my older stuff that fits the topic?Nah just post whatever (old or new). I haven't actually posted anything myself yet but this arrangement I'm posting below will be one of them.
I'd like to mention that I recognized the tune from listening to A-One and the Odyssey eurobeat arrangement, cos I'm in the dark about HRtP music. Anyway, I'd say there are also some similarities in certain lines, but only stylistically (which makes sense if those arrangements indeed share the genre).HRtP has a few really nice tracks, so I recommend giving a few of them a listen.
I see. They are likely not mixed =D you don't need if you don't want to, I was just being curious.Well... yes. Mostly, anyway. I don't tend to mix my most recent things and by the time I want to post them, it's been long enough to where I start complaining about the mixing again. So in the end the only compositions that make it out are the parts of Touhou arrangements that are compositions.