Originally arranged this years ago just to see what it would sound like for strings. This is using the most recent Notion (6.4) and EWQL Symphonic Orchestra. I still want more expressiveness, but for a mock-up using just score markings and no over-dub CC curves, it's really not too bad. This was also my first attempt at a screen capture using OBS Studio.
It could use some further hand-tweaking of dynamics, but I've gotta say, it sounds pretty decent with minimal work... As our friend Surfwhammy would say "lots of FUN!"
Jonathan Orwig
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Very nice!
BTW, I do screen recordings using Quicktime, with Soundflower for audio capture. Seems to work OK, any advantages to your program?
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michaelmyers1 wroteVery nice! Thanks! Well, this was actually recorded on a PC, so no QuickTime there. What I did notice was that the audio was awful (probably my noob mistake, not setting the audio options correctly). I simply did an audio mix down and combined the two, that seemed to work fine. After the fact, I do think I got a bit over-zealous with the reverb, too. I may try one of my old tricks with this file - several years ago I used to use two different string libraries and detune them from each other by a cent or so... it really made the sound very rich.... you simply have to remember to make the volume A bit lower.
Jonathan Orwig
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It's a beautiful piece - I have heard many renditions on very diverse instrumentations, including a five piece mellow rock band! It is music that has the power to reach and touch us on so many levels.
In terms of suggestions, I think it begs for more dynamics... it is a very emotional piece and would benefit from a wider variation from quiet passages to more intense one. This is not currently very easy to achieve in Notion. I also think the melody line should be given more prominence from the backing. Another suggestion would be to vary the orchestration a little - maybe some pizz in the basses, a few pedal notes, and more open orchestration in places. Lots of fun, thank you for sharing! Rudi |
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