Sonatina non Grata

[Frank53]

In the words of Monty Python, "And now for something completely different". I'm going to be away on vacation for two weeks, starting Sunday, so let me post one more before I go.

This is something I've always wanted to try, and finally got the nerve a couple months ago. It's a sonatina in C major for piano, flute, and string quartet. If you can stay awake for 3:20, I hope you enjoy it. 

[SteveB]

FK53 - Absolutely lovely. I could imagine this being used as incidental music in a film (hope that's not an insult btw?). Sort of, Tom Hanks walking along depressing inner-city dereliction brooding on the meaning of life, er, a bit like Monty Python. 

[Bluesberry]

This brings a tear to my eyes, beautiful stuff Frank.

[SteveB]

FK53 - It's absolutely teeming down with rain outside, and I've just listened to your piece again (For about the 5th time), and even though it's in C Major, there really is (To my ears anyway), an underlying broody element to it. It's quite wonderful, and as I wrote in my earlier post, I really could see this used in film. Well done.

[Blooby]

I'm on my third listen.  Really lovely.  Nicely performed.  Very refreshing to hear something with unique orchestration as well.

SteveB, I had the same reaction to your second post.  I'm shocked to find it's in a major key.  As for your first post, it just cracks me up.

If you're looking for any constructive criticism, the strings seem a tad loud/intrusive in the mix (to my ears anyway).

Again, very nice.

Blooby

[Frank53]

Thanks everyone, for the kind words! I'm surprised someone actually listened to it more than once. LOL! I was fairly pleased with it, considering it was my first venture into the classical realm. It does have a bit of a melancholy feel, but hopefully a peaceful sense, as well.

Blooby, I'm always looking for constructive criticism. Thank you. This mix will definitely be revisited before I commit it to CD. I definitely see your point. I wanted the strings to be strong when they came in, but I may have gone a little overboard. They do overpower the piano, and especially the flute when it re-enters. I'm not happy with the balance amongst the strings, either. Some things to work on.

Yes, BB. I've noticed that people tend to cry when they hear me play. LOL!

[Diego Ayala]

Preaty neat sound!  Did you added the flute too or had somone else do it?  Have several songs that need flute work!  At least that's what I want to add, among other sounds...

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[galestermusic]

Frank thank you so much....I downloaded this...I have problems getting to sleep, it really drives me crazy. I go through this eery night...my mind won't stop racing at the end of the day. I listen to this three times and just closed my eyes...and I went to a place. That is an accomplishment in and of its self!

This is beautiful! When I go to bed, I'm going to play this to slow me down!

[SteveB]

FRK - I've started a BR-Comm-MP3 Folder on my computer, and this lovely piece has just been downloaded into it. Somewhere in your locale will be an amateur Film-Maker who will be looking for original music for his/her next project - I would seek these people out, original music like this is too good to languish unheard by the masses.

[Oldrottenhead]

this is great frank, i dont know this piece but its lovely.