Play of the Day : 'Iron Giant', from Bilbo...

[Dad3353]

[sharedmedia=core:attachments:174869][size=4] Good evening, all...[/size]
I have decided to promote, each in turn, the compositions presented in the monthly BC Composition Challenge. I shall give my own, personal, view of the piece, in the hope that at least some will be inspired to give the work a listen, and perhaps a vote as their favourite. All the pieces can be heard here...

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/248026-october-composition-challenge-voting/"]BC October Composition Challenge voting...[/url]

[size=4]... and the 'Play of the Day' here ...[/size]

[size=4][url="http://soundcloud.com/robert-palmer-1/iron-giant"]'Iron Giant', from Bilbo...[/url][/size]

[size=4]A solo cello; we are greeted with a 'Dawn of Man' slow, majestic melody. A pregnant pause, then brass enter, repeating and reinforcing the theme. Now a flute, taking a different direction over the theme. A growling sustained bass pedal note adds both menace and promise as the strings continue the melody, fleshed out with subtlety. The orchestration deepens, adding counter-layers over a dark, brooding roll grumbling under all, almost subsonic. We await in a false sense of comfort as the under-stated tension is quietly enhanced. The climax passes, the melodies return to their origins, the rumbling maintains a suspense as all fade away into the distance.[/size]
[size=4]Much work has gone into the realism of the orchestral instruments, with fine use of dynamique swelling and subsidence. There is no discernable beat, as such; the rhythm is majestuous, almost 'Pomp and Circumstance'. There is gravity, in its widest sense, here; an impression of great weight coupled with solemnity. The weave of the theme lends itself amply to both its own justification and its role as support for the counterpoint, as a tapestry is embroided. A very well thought-out, deft work.[/size]

[size=4]The previous review was...[/size]

[size=4][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/248126-play-of-the-day-warbot-from-lurksalot/"]Play of the Day : 'Warbot', from lurksalot...[/url][/size]

[size=4]The next will feature [url="http://soundcloud.com/dreaded-ted/artificial-soul"]'Artificial Soul?', from Lord Sausage...[/url][/size]

[size=4]Until then...[/size]

[size=4]Have a nice day[/size]

[size=4]Douglas [/size]

Edited October 29, 2014 by Dad3353

[Lord Sausage]

I must say these are all good critiques of the work.

[Dad3353]

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1414580055' post='2590846']
I must say these are all good critiques of the work.
[/quote]

Hmm. You've not read yours yet..! [size=4] [/size]

[Lord Sausage]

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1414581113' post='2590863']
Hmm. You've not read yours yet..!
[/quote]ha ha!