Symphony Nbr 1 'Anthem' - Demetrio Trombi

[Demetrio]

Hi All,

I recently finished my first Symphony using VSL and EastWest instruments. The bulk of the instrumentation uses VSL with EastWest used mostly for the percussion. 

The first movement uses exclusively VSL instruments:

https://soundcloud.com/demetrio-trombi/01-symphony-nbr-1-anthem-i

The second movement is the faster, more densely orchestrated (much use of percussion and other, more unusual instruments) and uses both VSL and EastWest instruments:

https://soundcloud.com/demetrio-trombi/02-symphony-nbr-1-anthem-ii

I hope you enjoy it and feedback is always appreciated,

Demetrio

[Fabio Biolcati]

Hi Demetrio.

First, let me say that your works has a good potential, both expressive and musical, in it.

Other here can be more qualified and exhaustive, still I wish to share with you my impressionistic thoughts about your submission.

Then, speaking from a listener’s point of view, it deserves more moulding to wield it out.

I feel a lack of contrast in dynamics and timbre — eg. the tune that drives 1st movement in canon form, moves between instruments whose sound is very similar, at least they play in a range that make them sound very similar to each other (cello, viola, bassoon, clarinet in its lower range etc).

I suggest you to experiment a wider palette of pitches and colors, avoiding a VSL catalogue effect, of course.
This will also help to pass the vibe that it takes a lot to build up to a point I feel at the moment.

What about reshaping it into a three movement set?
I hear the “spirit”, not necessarily the actual music, of this one 1st movement a good foundation for a middle one.

This piece can turn into an interesting work for chamber orchestra. Don’t give it up!

Thank you for sharing.

EDIT. The more I listen to it, the more I enjoy it. Especially here, where both movements are linked into one track.