2007/2008 Tribute to Nobuo Uematsu Arrangement Competition Discussion - Page 2

**Silent Obscurity** · 12-15-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh_1

Well I see that as a better idea anyway, because it should be about the music and not the theory behind a work. Music isn't about rules, it's about making something emotional and sharing that emotion with others. And if not for the emotion, then for the fun

!

I couldn't agree more.

This is a relief anyway. I'm confident in making music, but not as much in writing it -- at least for a big arrangement with, say, string quartet or woodwinds. This boosts my interest in the competition tenfold.

**Kimberly Boman** · 12-18-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin

The popularity of your arrangements begs to differ.

Hopefully we can get a lot of people participating in this competition to show Nobuo the tribute that he deserves! So if you know anyone who is interested, then please let them know about the competition and what's available to the winner.

Thanks Ronin.

I think that if I had more time and a better version of Finale I would do it.

It's too bad, too! That prize sounds awesome!

**Tim** · 12-18-2007, 06:56 PM

While sheet music isn't required, it's certainly appreciated if possible to add it to the site.

**Silent Obscurity** · 12-18-2007, 08:20 PM

As far as guidelines for the style of the arrangement... Can it have modern twists? The previous arrangement competition was entirely classical instrumentation. I plan on using classical instruments, but can I bring in electronic synths or drums? Or does the arrangement have to be entirely playable (aka, real instruments. no synths or electronic mixing)?

**Tim** · 12-18-2007, 08:30 PM

There are no restrictions on instrumentation or anything like that. Do as you please.

**Silent Obscurity** · 12-18-2007, 08:33 PM

I'm ecstatic. Thank you!

**Nicol Armarfi** · 12-21-2007, 01:03 PM

Oh, before I forget, is the submitted arrangement allowed to be a medley? I don't think it's possible to write a proper tribute to Uematsu without exloring more than one piece

**Tim** · 12-21-2007, 01:56 PM

Medleys are fine.

GermanSeabass · 01-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Hm, this'll be my first competition. A bit frightening to post something after a list of people with a shiny Featured Arranger tag... ah well. Like Josh said, it's for the fun

**Tim** · 01-02-2008, 06:55 AM

I'm glad you entered Seabass! The more the merrier. It looks like this one is going to be pretty big. I've already received around 25 entries so far.

I'm still in need of some judges though, so if anyone's willing to volunteer, that'd be great!