Reflections Beneath a Springtime Cameo

This is the first real classical(ish) song I've written which is based on the philosophy I outlined in a thread called Philosophy of Music and Art. The goal was to create expressive music. So just to preface, this peice is about a man sitting beneath an apple tree (cameo (or carousel) being the type of apple I know this because I looked it up) which is for what ever reason bearing fruit in the late spring/early summer when he is sitting beneath it. People pass by, day turns to night and back into day, he gets older and younger, and sits and reflects on what brought him there. So the story goes he remembers a number of things then comes back to appreciating his scenery and his suroundings (back to the main theme) and then back to memory. Eventually, he approaches at some sort of conflict which is the reason he can there in the first place and represses it once again admiring the new day that has just come. However, there is some uncertainty as to his final resolutions as the final cadence is imperfect implying that he has made some resolution to be active and resolve the conflict that awaits back home.

The ultimate goal was to convey this story through the music without lyrics. It works for me but then again I came up with it, curious to see what you think of it. I make a few mistakes as the music is hard for me to play. Hope you enjoy. Hoping to arrange it for piano so if anyone wants to I'd be happy to send you the music.

Excellent work here, even with your few little hiccups. The progression of the song keeps it interesting, and gives it that feel of a story progressing on. I definitely think you accomplished your goal with this song. Muchos props.

Barroque touch... Bach(ish) hehe. Are you using steel strings or it's just me? This would be very interesting without the few mistakes and a more strict tempo. Overall pretty well constructed.

It's o so quiet.. ssh! ssh! I would go for a sensitive capacitor mic with the gain up on yur desk (or whatever) and a nylon strung guitar, if you get the opportunity to do this again. Interesting story which does help you appreciate the piece. Had you considered a harpsichord instead of a piano for the next arrangement ? Baroque-a-mundo!

I love the mellow sound - what kinda guitar are you playing?

Thanks for the message - I really enjoyed the guitar sound here - Surprised to hear undersized though =)