David Sprouse Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) This is another guitar piece but this time written by leo brouwer. It's from a set of beginner etudes that are really amazing and entertaining. I always heard brass, not sure why. It's hard to get good dynamics out of brass samples. This is another experiment. https://davidsprouse.bandcamp.com/track/etude-simples-2-brouwer Edited December 6, 2019 by David Sprouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I always found a lot of Brouwer's etudes rather discordant to my ear (I like No 6 though); I think it sounds better using brass - maybe you could use a touch more drama and attack in the mid section as this would add to the variation but overall a very nice arrangement. Well done Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 It's the one time I don't agree with you .. I really think the acoustic guitar has a little more of a 'mellow' sound and not so discordant as observed by Andrew. I think your version is as good especially given the lack of dynamics as you said and I always learn when your posts come up ... thanks David .. I just wanted to post the version I listend to for reference ... https://youtu.be/w0sMam70dxk Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I have to agree with Steve, your’s is much more “pleasing” to the ear. I’m not sure I would pan the fundamentals hard right, but that’s just me. I really struggle with brass, (I’m a guitar player, what can I say) so it’s always interesting to hear someone else’s approach. ? for sure! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 15 hours ago, Andrew Ball said: I always found a lot of Brouwer's etudes rather discordant to my ear (I like No 6 though); I think it sounds better using brass - maybe you could use a touch more drama and attack in the mid section as this would add to the variation but overall a very nice arrangement. Well done Andy Andrew, Thanks for the thoughtful comments. They are kind of discordant, but I like brouwer's harmonic vocabulary, esp on guitar. His music is really popular with audiences. I think I'm going to try #3 with woodwinds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 11 hours ago, SPAK said: It's the one time I don't agree with you .. I really think the acoustic guitar has a little more of a 'mellow' sound and not so discordant as observed by Andrew. I think your version is as good especially given the lack of dynamics as you said and I always learn when your posts come up ... thanks David .. I just wanted to post the version I listend to for reference ... https://youtu.be/w0sMam70dxk Steve Thanks for listening and commenting spak. The classical guitar can be an expressive instrument in the right hands, but it takes listening very closely. I like alot of the symphonic instruments because they project so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 9 hours ago, DeeringAmps said: I have to agree with Steve, your’s is much more “pleasing” to the ear. I’m not sure I would pan the fundamentals hard right, but that’s just me. I really struggle with brass, (I’m a guitar player, what can I say) so it’s always interesting to hear someone else’s approach. ? for sure! Tom Hi Tom, thanks for the listen and comments. I adjusted the panning on the Tuba per your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
congalocke Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Brooding yet gentle is the feeling I get on this composition. I so little knowledge of this type of music but it makes me want to explore the composer more. Nicely done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPAK Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 15 hours ago, David Sprouse said: Hi Tom, thanks for the listen and comments. I adjusted the panning on the Tuba per your advice. Much better No2 seems more softer somehow ..nice one David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 David , I see you are getting pretty complex with your instrumentation with more use of the orchestra in your song postings .. I enjoyed your version of the song ...yeah , you have been coming along much deeper in your music as time progresses ( or so it seems to me ) all the best....keep it up , Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I enjoyed that - but I wish it had been longer. Never been to Portland - I've heard it's a beautiful city - cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Douglas, thanks for listening. I wonder if brouwer would mind if I used his piece as cantus firmus and made it longer. It's a really catchy theme. Portland is beautiful but having returned after living everywhere else, it's a little crowded now. Everyone's moving here. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sprouse Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 On 12/8/2019 at 3:58 AM, kennywtelejazz said: David , I see you are getting pretty complex with your instrumentation with more use of the orchestra in your song postings .. I enjoyed your version of the song ...yeah , you have been coming along much deeper in your music as time progresses ( or so it seems to me ) all the best....keep it up , Kenny Hi Kenny, Thanks for your ears and your appraisal. Are you playing live anywhere around town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Beautiful David - my only crit is that it's too short. I vote to extend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) On 12/9/2019 at 12:03 PM, David Sprouse said: Hi Kenny, Thanks for your ears and your appraisal. Are you playing live anywhere around town? Hi David , Your welcome ? Thanks for asking if I'm playing around town ...I did up until a few years ago ..mostly in SW Washington area ... Honestly I don't know the Portland area very well and I wouldn't even know where to start to get back out there ...any of the offers I have gotten were ridiculous Spend 2 weeks to learn 45 songs to play a one time only gig 2 hours away for 75 bucks ...Yeah right ? If you have any suggestions or feedback on something I may be able to do to get out there in our area I would love to hear what you have to say ..A PM would work good all the best, Kenny Edited December 11, 2019 by kennywtelejazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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