For this assignment, I set a goal to create an atmospheric classical piano piece; a goal which I believe I have satisfactorily accomplished. Having never composed in a classical style, this was a completely new experience for me. A lot of my inspiration came from Frederic Chopin, a famed Polish classical composer. His idiosyncratic stylings, such as his rapid non-diatonic runs and varying dynamic changes can be found in small doses throughout my composition.
Seeking to create a waltz, I composed the piece in 3/4. My original plan was to create an A section with the 'chorus', a B section with the 'post-chorus', a C section with the 'verse' and a D section which modulated to the parallel major. If you've listened to the piece, you may notice that the A section transformed to more of a pre-chorus, the B section became the chorus, the C section became a bridge and the D section remained the same. Nevertheless, I am mostly satisfied with the structure as it turned out.
The most notable issue (by far) was finding a method of seamlessly integrating drums and loops into a classical waltz. It was furthermore difficult to find samples in 3/4 which blended with the genre; and to automate the tempo during the fast descending passage in a way that fit with the rest of the piece.
One criticism I might make of myself is the almost disjointed pauses between sections and the lack of a recurring C section. Another area in which I was not impressed was the artificial sound of the piano, which, despite my attempts at mitigation through the use of reverb, prevailed. In future projects, I will likely research ways to record the piano acoustically to counter this issue, as well as document structure plans for songs.
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