Hi all!
The short version: This is my new piece for string orchestra and piano, Twilight of Shadows. Reality and fantasy blur in the twilight as this dramatic work evokes haunting lyricism, a passionate tango, a wobbly circus waltz, and a romantic Parisian cafe.
Looking forward to any thoughts you may wish to share!
Twilight of Shadows by David Carovillano - PLAY
The long version: Originally, this piece was part of Acclarion's (classical accordion and clarinet duo) album Shattered Expectations, and one of our biggest "hits" in live concerts (you know, rivalling Justin Bieber fame with this one).
Anyway, this new version for string orchestra and piano was originally started right when VSL released the Synchron violins 1 many months ago. I put it aside until all the sections were released and started working on the piece with the intention of it being my first Synchron test piece. After a while, I got tired of waiting for the remaining sections and then of course, the Synchron player, so I put the piece aside. Eventually I returned to it and decided I'd put it together with chamber strings. I feel the piece better fits that library, anyway.
As for the production, both me and Becky spent a lot of time on this one, only because it seems to really push the virtual instrument limits, in terms of the espressive playing and rapid string passages, among other things. We did some different things with the mix and mastering that we typically wouldn't. This is one of those pieces that ultimately begs for a real ensemble, but we did the best we could. Anyway, if you've read this far, we'd love to hear your thoughts on this one!
Cheers,
Dave