Symphony No. 3 in C-Minor: "The Underworld" mvt 4 'The Reckless' UNFINISHED AND OUT OF IDEAS PLEASE HELP :)

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This is the fourth movement in my Symphony No.3 in C minor "The Underworld" entitled, 'The Reckless'. This movement is supposed to depict the souls that have banished to the River Phlegethon (River of Fire) with it's fast-paced melodies and such. As you can see, this movement is missing an ending, however it is more complete than the 3rd movement. I could really use some help with both of these movements, and if you could shout out some ideas, or suggestions that would be awesomesauce. Thanks!

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JesseSykes's picture

Did you mean to imitate John Williams at measure 17?

BarryP's picture

One idea is to keep that theme going (around measure 34) while having a much slower, very ominous them "riding on top of" (maybe in the horns?). You could slow down the theme of measure 34 or build something out of it. Try inverting it, running it backwards, etc.

To end this piece maybe just have the themes "pile-up on eachother" and end in a fury. Bruckner does stuff like this at the end of his symphonies (although his are on major chords). You could just have every crash together in a dissonant or minor chord manner.

Another idea is to do some wild evil sounding modulations. Progressions by minor thirds always sound disturbing so sometimes that works. Maybe a few tri-tones?

Your material here is good. Just keep plugging away and you will have major success!!!

Spuddboy2's picture

Thanks!!!! :D

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Uploaded Dec 31, 2011
Pages 10
Duration 2:44
Measures 90
Key signature natural
Parts 16
Part names
  • Piccolo
  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • French Horn
  • Trumpet
  • Timpani
  • Vibraphone
  • Tubular Bells
  • Marimba
  • Drumset (2)
  • String Ensemble 1 (5)
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