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Topic: Fugue "Labyrinth" - original composition  (Read 235 times)

Offline themeandvariation

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Fugue "Labyrinth" - original composition
on: March 01, 2023, 02:04:29 AM
Hey guys.
Thought Id post my latest piece. A fugue, with a decidedly modern bent.
Comments are welcome and appreciated.
Thanks for listening!
https://soundcloud.com/gregoriox88/fugue-labyrinth
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Re: Fugue "Labyrinth" - original composition
Reply #1 on: March 03, 2023, 08:37:54 PM
Cool piece :D sounds like you handle the fugue form well. Did you study composition? How did you develop your skills to the point you could write fugues?

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Re: Fugue "Labyrinth" - original composition
Reply #2 on: March 04, 2023, 07:57:01 PM
Hi. Ive had no formal instruction on composition, or the fugue structure. But as I learned all the fugues (and preludes) from WTC I, II - I was fascinated by the fractal construction, and annotated them accordingly - for my own study. Noticing the structure of compositions (for me) is something that accompanied the learning of playing a piece.
Thank you so much for listening. Im glad you liked it!
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Re: Fugue "Labyrinth" - original composition
Reply #3 on: March 14, 2023, 10:27:10 AM
Hi. Ive had no formal instruction on composition, or the fugue structure. But as I learned all the fugues (and preludes) from WTC I, II - I was fascinated by the fractal construction, and annotated them accordingly - for my own study. Noticing the structure of compositions (for me) is something that accompanied the learning of playing a piece.

I think this is an important and underrated skill. Sounds like it's paid off for you! Well done fugue :)

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Re: Fugue "Labyrinth" - original composition
Reply #4 on: March 15, 2023, 05:47:51 AM
Thank you Lelle, for taking a listen and for offering your thoughts!
Cheers!
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