Ranryu Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) 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 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowed Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 Impressive! I really like it! Could I ask what program you used for the sheet music? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranryu Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) 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 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wandering Wizard Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That1Cellist Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wandering Wizard Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Misting Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wandering Wizard Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shining Silhouette Posted November 12, 2022 Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranryu Posted November 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2022 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. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranryu Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 (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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shining Silhouette Posted November 27, 2022 Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 I like it! You have some nice ideas and a solid foundation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranryu Posted November 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2022 Thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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