Music Vlog 08-12-11: Composition Part 2: Harmony

[Programentalist]

You really need to fix your levels, when you talk it's really quiet, when you play it's even quiter, but the "montage music" is LOUD. Near impossible to watch late at night, either I can't hear you talking or the music that comes now and then is so loud I'm waking up neighbours...

[houseofblackbirds]

@Programentalist I understand. I have been working on that to make it better, but ultimately I'm not an editor and can't work Final Cut as seamlessly as I'd like. I will be much more mindful of that in future vids.

[Programentalist]

@houseofblackbirds You're probably familiar with some audio software though? Why not simply open the music you use in the video in any audio editor and lower the volume to better match your own audio, should be very simple.

[777maddie777]

MILLY THINKS YOU LOOK LIKE GEORGE CLUNEY <3

[houseofblackbirds]

@777maddie777 Thanks! I think she meant jackfilms, but I appreciate the compliment nonetheless!

[KazeMixer]

Thanks, like always. :)

[houseofblackbirds]

@KazeMixer You are welcome, as always! High five for diligence!

[normalpeople]

I always can't tell whether your ending smile is enthusiastic or devilish LOL Just kiddin. Thanks, this is what I need, it gives me an simple ideal on how to do a counter melody.

[houseofblackbirds]

@normalpeople Glad I could help inspire some ideas. High five for vigilance (and ambiguity)!

[normalpeople]

@houseofblackbirds *High Five*

[2102ofSpirit]

So beautiful. It's nice to watch a composer at work. Thanks, Joe.

[houseofblackbirds]

@2102ofSpirit Thank you my friend! High five for perseverance!

[chrisbelato]

I think you write E in the 3rd bar...

[houseofblackbirds]

@chrisbelato You are correct! I fixed it later though. I also wrote a G in bar 5 when it should have been an F in the bass, but I will fix that as well. High five for scrutiny!

[OCUBOX]

Hey do you have the awesome books from Walter Piston? In relation to this video, Harmony - AWESOME books, only time is stopping me from continuing my composition training, yeah self taught.

[houseofblackbirds]

@OCUBOX I'll have to check out the Piston--it's one I don't have. I'm self taught as well.

[OCUBOX]

@houseofblackbirds holy smokes, get all three from Walter Piston, Harmony, Counterpoint and Orchestration :)