Rarity, Graceful Style!

[Dr_Dissonance]

http://soundcloud.com/drdissonance1/rarity-graceful-style

So, here's my entry into Sci's competition, found here...

This specific competition was to write a battle theme for a pony of some kind, so I chose Rarity. I felt I could work with her 'poshness' better than others, being a classical musician and all...
I think it turned out pretty good! Theory-wise, the chord progressions are standard...oh, except there are French 6ths everywhere! Why the French versions? Well, it's Rarity! She oozes style!
Also, I kind of ignored the rules for writing for timpani...
I imagine there could be more stuff to work on this, but I think it sounds fine as is and I have lots of other things to work on!

So enjoy!

ALSO, the site is currently 'down for maintenance', so don't let me forget to actually submit it!!!

[DerpyGrooves]

Stunning harpsi work+Great symphonic sound. Sounds good brony.

[Senator Myth]

Between this and that Octavia battle theme, I think I stand a pretty good chance of being absolutely crushed in this competition. In fact, if it were more serious and not just for fun, I might not even bother submitting mine.

You did a really good job of nailing the elegance of Rarity's character while still making a violent, fast-paced theme. I was torn between doing a Rarity one and... Well, one for a different character. I'm glad I chose the latter, because this would have overshadowed it pretty thoroughly. Well-done as always!

[Stars In Autumn]

The harpsichord is totally Rarity's instrument. Sounds excellent!

[Dr_Dissonance]

Words of praise!

Thanks for all the kind words folks! Always greatly appreciated!

[Overkillius]

You are blowing my mind.

I am pretty sure that is the first time I have ever said that on this site, and I definitely mean it.

edit:
I ask for sheets, but if it is too much trouble, I can actually hear what is going on even though some parts are pretty fast. I really only want the sheets so that I may have more in my collection, but it would be nice to have them. :]

[Bagpipe Brony]

Awesome! The beginning reminds me of some of Moi Dix Moix's compositions. I'm also curious, what do you mean when you say "rules of writing for timpani"?
Also, is that a full fuge w/ the intro Harpsichord? I'm a big BIG fan of baroque era music and Bach's work so I'm really interested.

[Dr_Dissonance]

You are blowing my mind.

I am pretty sure that is the first time I have ever said that on this site, and I definitely mean it.

edit:
I ask for sheets, but if it is too much trouble

Thanks! And sure, but I have other stuff to do today, so you'll see it later!

"rules of writing for timpani"?
Also, is that a full fuge w/ the intro Harpsichord?

Timpani tend to be in sets of 3 or 4 if not part of a massive orchestra, where they're around the 6 or 7 of them!
That means there are 3 or 4 notes you can use at any given time and they're around a third/fourth/fifth apart. If you want other notes, you've gotta give the timpanist time to retune! Which I kind of didn't do...

And, nope, there's nothing fugue-like in or around the harpsichord at the start!

[Dr_Dissonance]

Thanks! And sure, but I have other stuff to do today, so you'll see it later!

Here it is!

http://www.mediafire.com/?wttsekiwnndlb5m

The score might be lazely done, because it's not going to be performed anytime soon...

[Overkillius]

Thanks! And sure, but I have other stuff to do today, so you'll see it later!

Here it is!

http://www.mediafire.com/?wttsekiwnndlb5m

Thanks!

[Interrobang Pie]

Epic harpischord arps!!!! It's great and definitely Rarity themed!