Violins ?

[Fellwalker]

Hi ALL,

Violins are probably my least favorite instrument, and one of the forums I visit has a challenge to play a number with the Viloin as the main instrument ? so this is what I came up with,

Brian

 

[happyrat1]

If violin is your least favorite instrument then Lindsey Stirling must give you a brain aneurysm.

Gary

 

[Oriane Lima]

Nice, Brian.

 

[johnny196775]

I thought you did great.

 

[happyrat1]

If I might try a suggestion?

Perhaps if you played it using an orchestral string section voice instead of a a solo violin it would come across as richer and deeper and less like a 12 year old's violin recital

I mean you no fault on the execution and precision of your playing, but it needs more "oomph!"


Gary

 

[DeeMaxx]

Done a better job than I could do...I need an arpeggio when It comes to violins.

 

[Fellwalker]

Hi Gary,

What you said is exactly right and thats why I do not like Violins, I think a reall Violin played by a real person played with expression and a good arrangement would sound fine, but played by a moderate player who dos not like the intstrument from a Keyboard the outcome was as you said lacked umphh and on my part perdictable, but you know what they say ? god loves a tryer

Brian

 

[Fellwalker]

Hi, Oriane, Johnny196775, Deemax

Many thanks for taking the time to listen and commenting and pleased you thought it was OK

Brian

 

[Rayblewit]

Hey Brian,
You know what I think . . The arrangement of yours showed perfect timing and the violin sound is just perfect for that mellow tune. But as Gary said . . Your playing of it lacked oomph and maybe add some horns or woodwind to enhance it.
btw . The violin is a powerful instrument and I personally rate it high on my list. So we disagree on that one.
The video you made is superb. Love your work. Keep up the good work.
Cheers

 

[Fellwalker]

Hi Ray,

Thanks for your comments I do appreciate the feed back, and looking back your right some more instruments would have help lift it a little but to be honest I dont think my heart was truely in it one this one, so lots of lessons to be learned.

Brian

 

[happyrat1]

Actually another way to thicken up the violin would be to add a reverb or a chorus effect.

Gary

 

[Fellwalker]

Good Idea Gary,

with hindsight I wish now I had done something like that, but I will keep that in mind for future use

 

[scullen]

One of the problems with romplers is that the samples are general in nature. It's difficult to translate the articulations of a violin when played on a keyboard.

A real violin and violin soloist will play with more passion and dynamics. If you listen carefully, the imperfections (like squeaks on the edges of some notes) give a solo violin some of it's realism and fire. Also, a soloist will use more vibrato and will vary it more over the course of a song or piece of music.

 

[Rayblewit]

I have just posted a track at Becky's thread . ".what are you listening to now "
The violin being a powerful instrument . . Quoting myself.
check out "Tempest"

Treat yourself and switch over to Becky's thread.

The violin is a powerful instrument and I personally rate it high on my list

 

[Fellwalker]

Hi Ray,

Just watched the video over on youtube and yes a violin played with passion in the right environment is a powerful instrument

Brian

 

[Fishingmusician1]

Nice job on that, one recommendation, the phrasing in the verse is a little late IMO, so it doesn't jump out as much as it could. Also, at least for myself, I like to use orchestration when I can in my songs, and finding a harmony to lay down on top of the melody helps to fill it out, maybe adding some background chordal strings as well. I've been working on a song for weeks now, and there are a few examples of the string harmonies I'm referring to. I think it will be done soon, and then you can see what I like to do with the string harmonies. We're all learning here, I'm not a great piano player but have a very good ear for harmony and melody and that's what works for me with my music. Still I say good job, and it's good to share and get some feedback on what you are working at learning and achieving.