Largo for String Quartet in A major

[eschersky]

The beginning sounds a lot like this song: What A Feeling - Irene Cara

[Chipz1515]

OMG!! How beautiful! I'm going to learn how to play the cello part. Thanks for putting the video up here! :)

[WizardWalk]

@Chipz1515 Many thanks! :-)

[TQMaster13]

@WizardWalk ,why did you say that 2 times?

[WizardWalk]

@Chipz1515 Many thanks! :-)

[ShinySerebii]

Wow, this is really lovely! I printed out the sheet music and I'm really looking forward to being able to play this with a string quartet. I love all of your string compositions.

[lckihi]

hi... do you use a midi keyboard as input?

also, for the gpo solo strings, do you use those under solo or ensemble type? eg, when i want to load the string sound, i click load -> dry -> solo string -> violin -> then i get many options like violin ensemble 1,2,3 violin 1 solo etc... which one do you use for this piece?

Thank you very much!

[WizardWalk]

I don't use a midi keyboard for note entry, I just click notes into Overture 4. I used to use my midi keyboard for recording mod-wheel data, but don't do that much anymore, as I'm too lazy :-)

For a string quartet, I use the solo strings, they are more "lively" ... the ensemble strings are more for if you want to use a bunch of them to create a small string section and they don't sound as great by themselves. I wouldn't use them for a quartet.

Hope this helps!

[AmiaJoan]

I love this piece, mainly because the viola gets some of the melody! J.k. but this is truly lovely, it is nice a slow, not too fast like your trying to run a marathon. But smooth and delicate, like a ballet. Keep up this beauty! Sorry if you didn't want it to sound like a ballet, but I think it does! 0=)

[WizardWalk]

Many thanks! Ballet music is great... wish someone would hire me to write ballet music, that'd be fun :-)

[DarkAngelYoshi]

is it possible for me to get this song as an mp3?

[WizardWalk]

yes, it's on my website... link's in the description :-)

[DarkAngelYoshi]

thanx.

[daeth25042]

Sheets Plz

[WizardWalk]

Thanks to Daniel (nano240) the score for this piece is now available!  Check out the video info box. Thank you Daniel!!

[BrokenDreamer]

Your string compositions are so lovely! I really, really enjoy them very much! I hope sheet music for this piece comes soon!! =D

Being a violinist in an orchestra I already am immediately attracted to the lovely strings here!

[Williamsfan]

Hey!

This is fantastic stuff.

You've really worked on the polyphony! How long have you studied counterpoint? It's V. inspiring ^^

Also, may I ask what set up you're using to make such sweet sounds?

-Very awesome!

[WizardWalk]

Thanks! I've never formally studied counterpoint; whatever I achieved in the piece was mostly from practice and feedback on previous pieces on music forums. I want to say I learn a lot from books and scores as well, but I don't open my theory books nearly as much as I should like.

The actual sounds are just solo string instruments from Garritan Personal Orchestra playing through Overture 4 (links in my channel info) with a bit of reverb using Ambience.

Thanks for your comment! :-)

[Williamsfan]

Wonderful!

Thanks for the reply. Keep up the great work :)

[Xojan25]

but, Have you composed this song? Woow! Is very striking. I'm delighted for you ;-)

[WizardWalk]

Yes, I composed it a couple years ago, thanks for your kind words! :-)

[Xojan25]

Hi! Excuse me but, What is the Original Name of this Song¿? Please, I wait your reply, thanks you very much.

[WizardWalk]

I tend not to come up with very creative names for my smaller ensemble pieces like this one, so I just named it "Largo for String Quartet" ... I hope it's not too boring... :-)

[Garritan]

Excellent Sean! Very cool sequence.

Gary Garritan

[WizardWalk]

Thanks! :)