My greatest agony is in sustaining a thematic idea. Given the short length of both my compositions, as well as the impatience I had whilst writing, the themes that form beautifully in my head never fails to slim down to mere spasms of the original idea whilst in transition from brain to paper.
I realise that I lack very much the perfectionist attitude when composing. The inability of being meticulous in writing is thoroughly a sin. Given time and motivation, I would definitely be more engaged in the suckling of the pup of my composition till it weans into maturity.
The first hands-on experience in composition of the “Cat and the bird” was indeed a valuable exposure and experience. With no skill at all at the point of time, my naked approach to this first composition was very much insensitive and lawless.
When lessons came into play, knowledge was beget in me, my consciousness towards matters such as register, dynamics, harmony, rhythm, etc. was very much awakened.
Following which was the whole-tone project. Being clothed in some knowledge and no longer unconscious to the elements of composition, I was able to approach the writing with a far better grasp and understanding and deliberation in the creation of every small detail.
On the issue of positive mutual criticism on peer compositions’, I have no resentment towards it. It is important that opinions of other human beings of inferior, similar or superior intellectual capacity as that of the composer be brought to the composer that he improves in specific areas of suggestions.
ps. do we still post the compositions? how is that possible?
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