character theme Tien's Song

[Spockledorf he/him]

Hello, I've been working on this piece for a while and wanted to post it here. The song is called "Tien", and is based off the character from the Stormlight Archive series. 

EDIT: Thanks for the help, @Ookla the Paragon with the link 

EDIT: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pb8wPIcSqxYjip3D8erQ5IIAvhbH4IQ0 or watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lrvtjZcOtYE

I hope you like it.

Edit: Youtube Video --> https://youtu.be/cyT7EZRkvxc

(Wow, so many edits...)

 

Edited April 7, 2020 by Spock
Convenience to readers

[Archer he/him]

Yeah, the spam filter does a great job of stopping bots, but sometimes new members get caught too. The good news is the threshold is pretty low for how many upvotes you have to get in order to be able to post links.

Here's the link to your project: (nicely composed, by the way)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pb8wPIcSqxYjip3D8erQ5IIAvhbH4IQ0

[StrikerEZ he/him]

@Spock Dude, that is really good! It almost got me crying because it brought back all the emotions I felt when reading the Tien death scene. Bravo.

[Spockledorf he/him]

@StrikerEZ Thank you! When I play this piece, I imagine Tien's story from beginning to end---I see scenes (some that aren't described in the book) like him and Kal running through fields, fencing with sticks... I tried to retell that story in my head. I'm glad you connected with the music and felt something similar to what I was feeling!!

@Ookla the Paragon Thanks for posting the link, I appreciate it!!

[+ILuvHats he/him]

I loved it.  Honestly, it reminded me of Yiruma a bit, with the grace notes and the ascending/descending lines.  And the audio sounded like production level quality too!  Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.  (That's my impression of a satisfied Pattern.)

[Spockledorf he/him]

Thank you @ILuvHats! I think you impression of Pattern is quite admirable.

I posted a video, not as good quality though, on YouTube if anyone is interested. (Original --> https://youtu.be/lrvtjZcOtYE)

EDIT: Updated Recording --> https://youtu.be/cyT7EZRkvxc

 

Edited April 7, 2020 by Spock

[+ILuvHats he/him]

Keep composing, @Spock.  I always try to keep an eye out for quality composers of Sanderson inspired music on YouTube, and I’ve found a few I really like.  But they either made one post, or they only have a new video one every year and a half.  So please keep making music because I’d love to see more.  

To be honest, I’ve always wanted to make some orchestral arrangements for some cosmere books, but I never really got around to it.  I mean, I made a pretty repetitive diddle on Guitar Center, but it wasn’t that good.  Plus, I mean, it was Guitar Center .  If I have time next summer, I might finally get around to it, rent Sibelius for a few months, and compose something I’d actually be proud enough of to share.  But until then, I’ll keep having to listen to amazing artists like you.

[equinox]

1 hour ago, ILuvHats said:

 @Spock But until then, I’ll keep having to listen to amazing artists like you.

Amazing indeed!! I finally got around to listening this peace and it's just soo Tien.

Thank you very much for sharing @Spock

[Spockledorf he/him]

Thank you @ILuvHats and @equinox! I happy that you appreciate the song. My plan is to keep writing piano songs for characters in the Cosmere. I've started one for Shallan, but I find it sounding a lot like Tien's song. I might post my patterns for her song on the forums, but meanwhile, what other character would you guys like to hear songs for?

[StrikerEZ he/him]

@Spock I’d love to hear a Venli song!

[Winds Alight she/her]

I really like this a lot! Thanks for sharing!

[Spockledorf he/him]

I should be finished with my rough draft for Shallan's song within the first quarter of 2019. I think a song for Venli would be fun, and I'll experiment in the meantime.

It would be helpful, as I'm not as familiar with Venli, if you guys pointed out specific moments in Venli's story that I could look deeper into for the song to reflect... Thank you!

[StrikerEZ he/him]

51 minutes ago, Spock said:

I should be finished with my rough draft for Shallan's song within the first quarter of 2019. I think a song for Venli would be fun, and I'll experiment in the meantime.

It would be helpful, as I'm not as familiar with Venli, if you guys pointed out specific moments in Venli's story that I could look deeper into for the song to reflect... Thank you!

Have you read Oathbringer? If so, just use her interludes, and that should about sum up her story so far. Those and the little we learn of her from Eshonai in WoR.

[Spockledorf he/him]

On 12/16/2018 at 1:49 PM, StrikerEZ said:

Have you read Oathbringer? If so, just use her interludes, and that should about sum up her story so far. Those and the little we learn of her from Eshonai in WoR.

I have read Oathbringer, but it has been a while and my mind is still recovering from being blown multiple times... I will definitely read that again!

Meanwhile, I thought I might reach out to the forums during my composition process for "Shallan's theme". I recorded it with my phone, so it is not the best audio, but what do you guys think of the pattern I have so far? 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K6080rjTTWgu1EFbohWQgqSM3VhTZH3-/view?usp=drivesdk

 

Shallan's Theme (draft 0)

Edited December 18, 2018 by Spock

[Ookla-son-son-Ventyl]

@Spock Would you consider uploading these to Soundcloud?

[Naurock]

A very flowing piece. I like it.

[Spockledorf he/him]

On 12/23/2018 at 6:02 AM, Ventyl said:

@Spock Would you consider uploading these to Soundcloud?

Thank you @Ventyl for suggesting Soundcloud! I now have started posting there as "Spock".

You can find me at https://soundcloud.com/user-553825244

 

[Ookla-son-son-Ventyl]

2 hours ago, Spock said:

Thank you @Ventyl for suggesting Soundcloud! I now have started posting there as "Spock".

You can find me at https://soundcloud.com/user-553825244

 

No problem!

[Channelknight Fadran]

I probably should've gone in order, because I listened to the Wind's Pleasure, then Shallan's theme, then this. Nonetheless, can I, like, hire you or something? Your work is absolutely AMAZING.

[Karger he/him]

Sobs.  Tien...

[Honorless he/him]

That name. Even after all this time... There's a visceral reaction everytime that name is uttered

[Spockledorf he/him]

On 4/5/2020 at 6:51 PM, Channelknight Fadran said:

I probably should've gone in order, because I listened to the Wind's Pleasure, then Shallan's theme, then this. Nonetheless, can I, like, hire you or something? Your work is absolutely AMAZING.

Thank you so much, @Channelknight Fadran! No one has asked if they could hire me for playing piano...  I'm glad you appreciate the piece! I saw your post on Cosmere music--I'm in! I'd love to join in on making wholesome pieces of music, I love the idea musicians coming together to make and critique each others music! Let's do it! 

I had recorded an updated version of Tien's Song that accurately matches the score I made (finally!).

You can find the Updated video recording here -->  https://youtu.be/cyT7EZRkvxc 

And the FREE sheet music on Musescore --> https://musescore.com/mikenikej3-profile/scores/5557039

Cosmere Music thread --> https://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/89558-cosmere-music/

 

[Channelknight Fadran]

9 hours ago, Spock said:

I had recorded an updated version of Tien's Song that accurately matches the score I made (finally!).

You can find the Updated video recording here -->  https://youtu.be/cyT7EZRkvxc 

And the FREE sheet music on Musescore --> https://musescore.com/mikenikej3-profile/scores/5557039

Cosmere Music thread --> https://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/89558-cosmere-music/

 

Guess who's family is going to have to cover their ears as I play this song terribly for a month in an attempt to get it right :D.