fawn
(Formerly: Ofeeeeelia)
Lately, I've discovered how easy it has become to write music on Cubase for me. My orchestral template is robust (though perhaps not for everyone), and where I used to struggle to start or continue a piece, or even record what I had in mind, now everything is clear. I'm in the process of building a strong portfolio, and just yesterday, I thought, "Okay, let's create a 3/4 piece using woodwinds, with a desert mood and some exotic elements."
In the past, I might have played something random, stumbled upon a cool motif, and ended up with a completely different piece from what I initially envisioned. And when I say different, I mean a 7/8 action piece with entirely different instruments, lol!
However, now I am incredibly focused. While I'm not a professional composer and acknowledge that I still have a lot to learn, I find virtual orchestration enjoyable and inspiring. It's a shift from the overwhelming feeling of having to do everything with zero clues, wondering where I am and what comes next, which had me stuck for two weeks with various issues usually.
I want to clarify that I'm not claiming to be Debussy; what I write is relatively simple. I'm creating short compositions to assemble a portfolio video showcasing my ability and versatility across different moods and ideas. However, I'm genuinely pleased with the recent results. It feels less casual and more precise. I'm starting to understand things that were unclear to me before.
Perhaps it's more about mindset; I haven't stumbled upon a magic spell to turn everything into gold. Yeah, that must be it, along with an improved workflow when I write in Cubase.
EDIT: Something I didn't mention was that I now think of my music more as virtual orchestration only, whereas before I struggled a lot because I aimed for hyperrealistic sounds as if an orchestra were playing it live. It's not. I prefer to write like this and then, as I'm doing with my latest piece, write the score with the help of an arranger/orchestrator who knows how to write sheet music (I still can't write in the traditional way, sadly). This shift in thinking has had a significant impact on my workflow and how I conceptualize and project my music.
Wishing you all a fantastic day!
In the past, I might have played something random, stumbled upon a cool motif, and ended up with a completely different piece from what I initially envisioned. And when I say different, I mean a 7/8 action piece with entirely different instruments, lol!
However, now I am incredibly focused. While I'm not a professional composer and acknowledge that I still have a lot to learn, I find virtual orchestration enjoyable and inspiring. It's a shift from the overwhelming feeling of having to do everything with zero clues, wondering where I am and what comes next, which had me stuck for two weeks with various issues usually.
I want to clarify that I'm not claiming to be Debussy; what I write is relatively simple. I'm creating short compositions to assemble a portfolio video showcasing my ability and versatility across different moods and ideas. However, I'm genuinely pleased with the recent results. It feels less casual and more precise. I'm starting to understand things that were unclear to me before.
Perhaps it's more about mindset; I haven't stumbled upon a magic spell to turn everything into gold. Yeah, that must be it, along with an improved workflow when I write in Cubase.
EDIT: Something I didn't mention was that I now think of my music more as virtual orchestration only, whereas before I struggled a lot because I aimed for hyperrealistic sounds as if an orchestra were playing it live. It's not. I prefer to write like this and then, as I'm doing with my latest piece, write the score with the help of an arranger/orchestrator who knows how to write sheet music (I still can't write in the traditional way, sadly). This shift in thinking has had a significant impact on my workflow and how I conceptualize and project my music.
Wishing you all a fantastic day!
