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In case you missed the concert, here's my piece. The sound could be better as I don't have the software to mix the better-quality audio recording with the video. Hope you like it!
Symphonic Overture from Kevin Tao on Vimeo.
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I'll bet your WSOB partners don't want to be seen wtih you because the chicks flock to you and not them.
And no, Aileen, today has actually been pretty miserable, thanks in no small part to last night. :)
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I believe every Windows PC has Windows Movie Maker. You can change the soundtrack with that.
Nice work, btw.
Thanks Matt...Yeah, I tried WMM, but it wasn't quite sophisticated enough--first off, it scrunched the widescreen video to normal dimensions (couldn't find a way to change it back), and I couldn't figure out how to either a) mute the video sound track only when the orch starts playing (the mp3 doesn't have Alan talking) or b) cut out the beginning and end of the video.
Being that the program isn't really that complicated, I choose to believe it's just not possible. :)
Oh, have you tried Virtualdub? That may at least keep the dimensions the same.
(edited, said videodub before oops... it's supposed to be Virtualdub)
I'll check it out...thanks for the tip!
yay amanda for hitting the high note!
Yep...one of several moments (whole orchestra, not just Amanda :) that came out better in the concert than any of the rehearsals.
oh, right... hm, i guess there are ottthhher instruments on that stage too...
fascintating.
I really, really like it. Billy and I have been listening to it in the car this last week. :)
Great job, Kevbo! I especially like the seamless modulations interspersed with surprise moments (like the A major near the end!). And the Sonata form. Not to mention the masterful orchestration, thorough development of distinct yet related motives, overall thematic unity, dynamic contrast with good use of timpani...
The only thing missing was the rest of the "Oh When the Saints Go Marching In..." melody :)
Thanks Val! And Mike too--I'm glad you noticed all that stuff! So many of the little things that you work so hard to get right in a piece are things that fly by and your average listener doesn't even notice (at least consciously).