I ve got a soft spot for grand arrangements so this weeks goal will be to:
Create a large arrangement of a fairly well known theme
(i) The bigger sounding the better. (Note: not louder, think width not volume)
(ii) Whether the grand effect is accomplished by use of distorted guitars or timpanis is up to you.
Enjoy
I was looking around on my hard drive for midis I could use as references for this contest, and I saw the Tetris theme. I just couldn't resist:
http://www.btinternet.com/~peter.rocker/uber_tetris.mp3 (http://www.btinternet.com/~peter.rocker/uber_tetris.mp3)
Here's the midi, although it won't sound anywhere near as cool: http://www.btinternet.com/~peter.rocker/uber_tetris.mid (http://www.btinternet.com/~peter.rocker/uber_tetris.mid)
Just to clarify, the arrangement doesn t have to be orchestral.
Btw, I really liked the intro Archangel; wish you d made it longer.
Yes, but then there would have been less mad tetrisey goodness ^_^
Does it have to be a game theme? Or just any theme?
Either way I'm definitely in.
Any fairly well known theme will do; could be a commercial jingle or an opera theme.
Do you want, for instance, an entire piece of music orchestrated to large proportions, or just a theme repeated a couple of times? Because I started orchestrating a piano sonata and wondered if that was the sort of thing you were looking for. ;D
It doesn't really say in the rules, sluggo, so I would believe it's ok.
Damn, I want my new computer soon (just the damn chassi left - why did the rest of the world have to switch to ATX?) so I can make music again... Then I'll show you all!!!!!!!! ;)
As long as the theme is recognizeable to someone who s familiar with the original you can do pretty much whatever you want (repeat, skip parts as you please).
Tip:
To get a really huge effect strong contrasts are pretty essential.
Example: start soft, hit hard, fade out, strike again.
Are there any contributions in the making or should I end the contest at the current date?
Leave it another day and a half, but I'm leaving on sunday, and I want to know if I've won or not!
I'd love to contribute but I don't really have the time... So go ahead without me. :P
I'll make sure I have time for the next one though. ;D
I guess the winner would be
Spoiler
Archangel