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Topic: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle (Piano arrangement)  (Read 16152 times)

Offline robertpeeterspiano

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Hey guys!

This is my first self-made piano arrangement of one of (IMO) the best music scores ever written.

Any feedback is more than welcome!



Also: Does anyone know how I can legally sell sheet music of this?
And: Does anyone know if I can contact Harry Gregson-Williams and ask his opinion?

Thanx!

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Re: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle (Piano arrangement)
Reply #1 on: December 10, 2011, 08:32:14 PM
good job man! keep 'em coming you've got a good sense of balance on writing for the instrument.

on getting publishing rights, hmm you'd prob need to contact the since the composer and depending on contracts the studio would probably need to get in on any and all royalties.

you could probably get a non commercial copyright easier and put the music out for free but at least make sure you get credit as the arranger in any public performances again, it might be as easy and going to legal zoom and filling out a form or something

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Re: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle (Piano arrangement)
Reply #2 on: December 10, 2011, 10:16:45 PM
good job man! keep 'em coming you've got a good sense of balance on writing for the instrument.

on getting publishing rights, hmm you'd prob need to contact the since the composer and depending on contracts the studio would probably need to get in on any and all royalties.

you could probably get a non commercial copyright easier and put the music out for free but at least make sure you get credit as the arranger in any public performances again, it might be as easy and going to legal zoom and filling out a form or something

Thanx for your reply! :)

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Re: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle (Piano arrangement)
Reply #3 on: December 10, 2011, 11:49:09 PM
Another virtuosic piece! Nicely played. The theme is very inspirational and noble. I like how you make several altercations throughout the piece but keeping the theme idea.

JL
Funny? How? How am I funny?

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Re: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle (Piano arrangement)
Reply #4 on: December 11, 2011, 02:48:09 AM
Hey Robert...

I wish I knew... I'm trying to get hold of Disney to try and sell my Arrangement of my 'Pirates of the Caribbean Medley' for Solo Piano... so I'm in the same boat as you.

Maybe we could help each other out. I did enjoy your performance and I'm glad to see someone else can transcribe and arrange to such a high standard.

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Re: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle (Piano arrangement)
Reply #5 on: December 11, 2011, 09:10:54 PM
Hey Robert...

I wish I knew... I'm trying to get hold of Disney to try and sell my Arrangement of my 'Pirates of the Caribbean Medley' for Solo Piano... so I'm in the same boat as you.

Maybe we could help each other out. I did enjoy your performance and I'm glad to see someone else can transcribe and arrange to such a high standard.

Sure! If I know anything, I'll let you know :)
Can I listen to your arrangement? :)

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Re: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle (Piano arrangement)
Reply #6 on: December 12, 2011, 12:05:23 AM
It's right here, hope you like it:



I've tried e-mailing a number of Disney Contact pages as I was told they own the rights to the music - so far got nothing...  :(

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Re: The Chronicles of Narnia - The Battle (Piano arrangement)
Reply #7 on: December 13, 2011, 11:52:56 AM
Nice arrangement :)

I figured out what the agency of HG Williams is, so when I have money on my skype account, I am going to call them. They should give me some good advise :)
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