Ranryu Attempts To Write Music

[Ranryu she/her]

I write music as a hobby, sort of. At random times, a melody will just pop into my head. On the occasions that I write it down, I typically end up with something I'm proud of, but too shy to share. My piano teacher told me I should enter some of my songs in a composing competition, so I would really appreciate feedback. 

I put the score and the audio for convenience. I lack a mic that can record myself properly, so the audio is the notation program's robot piano. It... doesn't always have the best sound. The main problem is that the robot can't gradually change speed or phrase measures how I intend them to be phrased. The score itself is also a little wonky, but still readable. 

For this song, I have a rather important question. The melody sounds familiar, and I'm wondering if I subconsciously plagiarized. If anyone recognizes the main melody from somewhere else, can they tell me?

I hope it's not too terrible! 

Music Score

Robot Recording

 

Edited November 12, 2022 by Ranryu
edited for bad grammar

[Shadowed they/them]

Impressive! I really like it!

Could I ask what program you used for the sheet music?

[Ranryu she/her]

4 hours ago, MysticalShadows said:

Impressive! I really like it!

Could I ask what program you used for the sheet music?

Thank you!

It's called flat. My school system pays for it, so I use it more than programs like musescore or noteflight.

Edited November 12, 2022 by Ranryu

[The Wandering Wizard he/him]

11 hours ago, Ranryu said:

For this song, I have a rather important question. The melody sounds familiar, and I'm wondering if I subconsciously plagiarized. If anyone recognizes the main melody from somewhere else, can they tell me?

 

It sounds semi like a theme from hollow knight, but I only catch glimpses. It's really good, better than some projects I've done in flat before.

[That1Cellist he/him]

24 minutes ago, The Wandering Wizard said:

It sounds semi like a theme from hollow knight, but I only catch glimpses. It's really good, better than some projects I've done in flat before.

Dirtmouth? That was my thinking as well.

[The Wandering Wizard he/him]

Just now, That1Cellist said:

Dirtmouth? That was my thinking as well.

Yeah Dirthmouth.

Flat brings me back memories of banjo solos and extreme cello glissandos.

[Mr. Misting he/him]

Dang, that was very good. I've tried to write music but it never turns out well. The main melody is very catchy and interesting, I even find it stuck in my head as I write this.

Applause.

Also side note, I just listened to Dirtmouth and remembered that I should really play Hollow Knight. 

[The Wandering Wizard he/him]

Just now, Mr. Misting said:

Also side note, I just listened to Dirtmouth and remembered that I should really play Hollow Knight. 

Yes, you should. It's very fun and engaging, also very hard but also really fun.

[Shining Silhouette he/him]

12 hours ago, Ranryu said:

I write music as a hobby, sort of. At random times, a melody will just pop into my head. On the occasions that I write it down, I typically end up with something I'm proud of, but too shy to share. My piano teacher told me I should enter some of my songs in a composing competition, so I would really appreciate feedback. 

Very nice! Never feel shy to share your melodies- music is meant to be shared.

What kind of feedback would you like? I have experience with composition competitions and I'd love to go over it with you if you're interested.

[Ranryu she/her]

1 hour ago, The Wandering Wizard said:

Yeah Dirthmouth.

I've actually never played Hollow Knight, but I'm gonna go listen to Dirtmouth right now.

42 minutes ago, Mr. Misting said:

Dang, that was very good. I've tried to write music but it never turns out well. The main melody is very catchy and interesting, I even find it stuck in my head as I write this.

Applause.

Also side note, I just listened to Dirtmouth and remembered that I should really play Hollow Knight. 

 

19 minutes ago, Shining Silhouette said:

Very nice! Never feel shy to share your melodies- music is meant to be shared.

What kind of feedback would you like? I have experience with composition competitions and I'd love to go over it with you if you're interested.

Thank you! 

The song will sound different (hopefully a lot better) when I actually perform it, but I would appreciate any kind of feedback that I could use to improve it.

[Ranryu she/her]

(Yeah, this is a double post. Sue me )

This is a song I wrote a while ago, but I enjoy playing it, and the competition judge said he liked it. (Yes, still robot recording ) The top line could be any higher-voice instrument, but it just sounded best on piano for the recording.

Music Score

Recording

[Shining Silhouette he/him]

I like it! You have some nice ideas and a solid foundation.

[Ranryu she/her]

Thank you!