This file has expired and is no longer available here. The owner of the topic can re-upload the file, or post a link to an off-site file. <BR><BR>Ken Suguro for URB02<BR> _____________________________________<BR><BR> This is the one I first posted.. Anyway, this tune has one major bug (?), a theatrical problem. It's waaay too strong. Here's how the show flows:
1. Orchestra tune 8min (the one with the flute) with Aikido katas and other "cliche" ethnic stuff.
---- black out for dancers to change 1min or so
2. this tune 3min
applause break (short)
3. not so heavy tune 3min
applause break (long)
4. the chopped up tune (6min)
----- black out
5. electro, heavy effects, fast type of tune with laser performances 4-5min haven't worked on it yet.
In terms of function, the orchestra tune and the electro tune serves as a hook for people who are not interested in dance. (cliche stuff and laser is easy to follow) The middle section shows technical dance stuff. (more technical dance moves and staging) Also, the last minute of 2, 3, 4 are solo performances.
So this tune, in particular can't be too dynamic.. but it is. hehe. The idea is to have all the motifs put into the orchestral piece, and then use the different motifs during the solo section, as done in this piece. Then, they all come back in tune 5. Very classical approach, but there's a logical beauty to this approach.
Anyway, that's the big picture. Not sure if I explained it clearly enough, but how do you think this piece fits into the picture? I say, the tune's ok alone, but in the flow, it's a bit too strong, especially where the motif comes in. (that's where the solo performance happens) So, please feedback! Else I'm planning to make this tune less tense .
It would work as an introductory tune to say "yes, we are from Japan", but then the orchestra tune already says that in a more symphonic way. Pretty tough choice.. and a hard one to implement because the motif used in this tune already has an internal tension to it, and no matter how I voice it, it's probably going to be tense. heh, that's what IV->V->VI progressions are for anyway. Maybe I could try tome alternate harmonizations and do a sort of hidden motif type of thing to hold down the tension. And of course the unison at the end just makes it even more "big" sounding... (sigh)
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: kensuguro on 2002-05-13 01:30 ]</font>
finished version of theater tune
Hey, Ken, glad to see you're doing so well on the tune!
For my feeling it starts enigmatical (yes, I took a look into the dictionary!), the ethnic drums are building, building nicely, and then the drumkit (bass&snare) are somehow not the right sounds in the right space and the rhythm should be simpler, maybe even smoother if you want that, integrating with the orchestra, grooving straight towards the end, thus together with the progressions will create an euphoric feeling. I wished for a soft, simple bassdrum with light snare or groove based on percussions...
"yes, we are from Japan", but then the orchestra tune already says that in a more symphonic way." - Good! (If you get the same message over a couple of times, makes the overall experience lighter for the listeners.)
"the motif used in this tune already has an internal tension to it" - Very Good! But only slightly and then quickly goes into the joyous part! Perfect. And it's not too theatralic, just a little bit. Very nice.
For my feeling it starts enigmatical (yes, I took a look into the dictionary!), the ethnic drums are building, building nicely, and then the drumkit (bass&snare) are somehow not the right sounds in the right space and the rhythm should be simpler, maybe even smoother if you want that, integrating with the orchestra, grooving straight towards the end, thus together with the progressions will create an euphoric feeling. I wished for a soft, simple bassdrum with light snare or groove based on percussions...
"yes, we are from Japan", but then the orchestra tune already says that in a more symphonic way." - Good! (If you get the same message over a couple of times, makes the overall experience lighter for the listeners.)
"the motif used in this tune already has an internal tension to it" - Very Good! But only slightly and then quickly goes into the joyous part! Perfect. And it's not too theatralic, just a little bit. Very nice.
)Overall I thought the tune was excellent. The flute that comes in towards the end eases the tension...rebuilds right before it ends with the sharp fast notes played, I think if you smooth out the flute you keep the end of the song on a downward progression in terms of the tension... I can't say enough good things about this, I really enjoyed it! I can see the dancers in my mind, strong movements will be key... If you could tailor the dance to the music, and not the other way around you would have no problems.