Passacaglia

[Jerry Gerber]

Here's the last track I produced in Digital Performer, before returning to Sonar after a year and a half.  It's the 4th movement of my 10th symphony that was written for my 14th album.

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Scored with VSL symphonic cube and several soft synths (Dune, Massive, Z3TA and the Yamaha MODX-6).  I hope you enjoy listening.

 Best,

Jerry

Edited February 17, 2020 by jsg

[David Sprouse]

Jerry,

 

This was  ez on the ears.  Very enjoyable.   what's the connection to a passaglia though (I thought they were slow)?

Edited February 13, 2020 by David Sprouse

[Jerry Gerber]

A passacaglia is a traditional classical form in which there's a repeating bass line, usually in a minor key and in 3/4, and often slow.  This piece is not in a minor key,  but rather phrygian, and instead of being in 3/4 it's in 9/4, still based on a multiple of 3.   the repeating motive, first heard in the basses and cellos, is used throughout the entire piece. 

Glad you liked it David.

Thanks,

Jerry

www.jerrygerber.com

 

Edited February 13, 2020 by jsg

[DeeringAmps]

First of all, welcome home Jerry! As always I very much enjoyed your latest work. Especially the way you worked in the modern voices. Though I’m just a guitar player, I’ve always been inspired by your composition and orchestration. Can only imagine how enlightening it must be for those who aspire to follow in your footsteps. 

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[Hidden Symmetry]

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Edited May 13, 2020 by Hidden Symmetry

[Jerry Gerber]

Thanks people for listening, glad you enjoyed the piece...

SoundBytes magazine did an interview/masterclass with me a couple of months ago.  Here it is, lots of tips for getting better results from your virtual orchestrations:

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