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    Default Original modern composition of Renaissance-style music

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBFwP9euc7M

    I need review/comments and constructive criticism on this piece. It feautures 3 individual voices/melodies.
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    It's not.

    It could be that I used digital instruments though...

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    sounds nice.

    i would be convinced if it came up on a renascence compilation.

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    I have to just put this out there: This is not even close to Renaissance style. At least from those that I know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Romantic Geek View Post
    I have to just put this out there: This is not even close to Renaissance style. At least from those that I know.
    How is it not close to renaissance style?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mediumaevum View Post
    How is it not close to renaissance style?
    How long have you been studying renaissance music? How much do you know about renaissance HIP?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ComposerOfAvantGarde View Post
    How long have you been studying renaissance music? How much do you know about renaissance HIP?
    I can't read sheet music, and all of my published music is made by playing on a regular keyboard for typing or plugging in notes in PianoRoll in FL Studio.

    I have never "studied" renaissance music as I can't read sheet music. However, I have heard a lot of renaissance music. In fact that is the only kind of genre (along with medieval and ancient greek music and perhaps film scores) that I listen to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mediumaevum View Post
    I can't read sheet music, and all of my published music is made by playing on a regular keyboard for typing or plugging in notes in PianoRoll in FL Studio.

    I have never "studied" renaissance music as I can't read sheet music. However, I have heard a lot of renaissance music. In fact that is the only kind of genre (along with medieval and ancient greek music and perhaps film scores) that I listen to.
    I suggest that you do some music theory. Don't rely entirely on computers when creating music. The music you have written is still good, but you'd be even better after studying.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ComposerOfAvantGarde View Post
    I suggest that you do some music theory. Don't rely entirely on computers when creating music. The music you have written is still good, but you'd be even better after studying.
    Unfortunatly I can't study. I have no education at all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mediumaevum View Post
    Unfortunatly I can't study. I have no education at all.
    Um, I'm sure you could get a music theory teacher.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ComposerOfAvantGarde View Post
    Um, I'm sure you could get a music theory teacher.
    How can I pay for this? Isn't that very expensive?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mediumaevum View Post
    How can I pay for this? Isn't that very expensive?
    You would earn money wouldn't you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ComposerOfAvantGarde View Post
    You would earn money wouldn't you?
    I don't earn much.
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    It's a good recording, and the samples are pretty convincing. I would do something about the several pauses, which seem abrupt. Also, I'd like to hear more variation of the melody, rather than the exact same thing repeated. The long drone towards the end is a welcome change in texture.
    Yes, study as much theory as you can. Find books and read them. Keep listening to music. And above all, keep making recordings. This is what artists do; they like to 'make' things. This is a very good indicator, this desire to create.
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