Classical Music Mayhem!!

Thinking about my own now lost compositions, if you have any movies or audio files of you own performances/compositions, or your own music score docs/pdfs, please attach them here for the World to appreciate, and to be kept safe for posterity. You never know, maybe amongst our ranks we have the next Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Luchesi!

Thanks Rod. With my superb musical ability I will make a post here in...er...about 17 years... but I'm learning again, so make it sixteen!

On my computer about 15 years ago I composed quite a few pieces in no time without any training, it was not that difficult with the software available even then. I composed a three movement string quartet, a symphonic movement, a movement for organ and string orch, to name but three. The software i had was very easy to use, you drag and drop the various notes and other annotations onto an on-screen score. Every element of music writing was covered. Then I could attach digital samples to the individual parts so I had some idea as to what it sounded like. Then you could print out very professional looking scores. Great stuff even on my old Amiga computer. All lost now though, to my regret. These days there must be even better software solutions. I might even take up 'composition' again myself thinking about it.

Me playing Mendelssohn's Capriccio Op.5. The sound is godawful.

Rod, I'd like to know the software's name, even if only usable on the Amiga then. Of course, today's composition software is much more powerful and easier to use than 15 years ago.

It would be very interesting to see you composing again these days ("in no time without any training", if you like)!

Hansen

I wish I could tell you Hansen, I've never used a better machine than my old 32bit Amiga, but for a cheap PC alternative look at:
http://www.noteworthysoftware.com/
You can download an evaluation version.

For something totally free look here, you have to register first though. I've downloaded the software but haven't run it yet so can't say if it's any good.
https://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/default.aspx

I've installed this and it is a drag ad drop affair like I have used before. Looks promising, certainly for a freebie. I suggest everybody starts composing!

Here is a screenshot:

So are we going to call this Mr. Rod's Opus # 1 then?

No worse than John Cage, right?

Very moving Rod !

1. Rod has 'rested' his case !!!!

2. We can be glad he has obtained copyright.

3. God rested on the 7th Day. Rod has followed His example. It must be a religious work, right Rod ?

Better than Mr Cage by a factor of one note, but what a profound and important note it is. More thought provoking still in that one instrument plays whilst the others do nothing. That says much more to me than Cage's effort. I invite members to play this first composition from my 'Second Academy' at home.

What do you think of Mr Mendelsohnn above?

Oops, I didn't even see that note there! Hidden away on the left.

Nice work, Rod. You have officially beat Mr. Cage!

But do you realise my profound humour in my Op1. The pointlessness of the silent performers presence is all the more enhanced by the one performer that plays the single note.

I think this is a work of absolute genius.

Minimalism at it's best. It's a cry for a more restrained approach to music. Bigger does not necessarily equal better and with this single note composition, Rod proves the point.

It's certainly a very nice touch, but I think a D-flat might make an even better effect.