The final movement to Maslanka’s A Child’s Garden of Dreams takes many themes from the previous movements; summing together the atmospheres of the dramatic reveal with the calmer, more reflective woodwind-featured melodies; along with action packed, frantic melodic phrases. This is a great work to feature in a closing scene, especially if the other Movements were to be used earlier in the production. …
Mischief, Frantic, Energized (3:06)Mysterious (6:02)
Foreboding (1:52)Lyrical, Mysterious (2:57)
Frenetic, Suspense, Violent(3:48)
Chaotic, Frrenetic, Violent (2:54)
Fantasy (0:00)Adventure (0:52)Peaceful (1:13)Western (1:13)Sci-Fi (1:13)News (1:13)Family (1:56)Calm (2:23)Peaceful (2:23)Peaceful (3:22)Sci-Fi (3:22)Western (3:22)Family (4:50)News (5:48)Western (6:15)Sci-Fi (6:15)Family (6:51)
This work does a great job of stitching together classic American themes, all while bringing a new flavor and spunk to the concept of an “overture.” The classic moving wind instrumentation brings the feelings from a march to a more symphonic setting. Riddled with interesting key changes and intervals, this work will have your audience feeling comfortably patriotic, simultaneous to them feeling somewhat muddled; as the work takes on many conflicting time signatures and atmospheres. This work is great for interesting and quickly progressing montages….
With a dark spanish melody, this work is bound to leave your audience feeling sentimental and intrigued. The alternation between minor and major resting tones brings contrast and constantly shifts the mood of the piece, while the simultaneously smooth yet punctuated violin part adds even more diversity to an already beautifully complex piece. …
This impressionistic piece features fast, explosive passages as well as brooding, dark melancholy. The first movement is excellent for chases and fast-paced movement while maintaining a playful air. The second and third movements are mysterious, crystalline–like exploring a fantastical cave rich with flora and water features. The last movement reflects the demonic, soaring nature of the gargoyle that gives this piece its name. …
An extremely versatile piece, this iconic composition could virtually be used in any movie genre. The hectic and chaotic solo line is perfect for scenes of the same. The chromatic-laced work is suitable for everything from an intense and serious chase scene to a comedic slapstick scene. …
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