"Gnashing" with Opera Vocalists

On this version of "Gnashing" we worked with opera singers Nichole (Soprano) and Brian (Tenor). Note the polytonality of the composition, with hyper-compressed harmonic layers superimposed over the original. Here the multi-layering (in the form of manifold, clashing tones) serves to emphasize the rhythm, subtly propelling the piece into a dirge.

Symphony No. 1, Mvt. 3

This isn't the final mix, but very close, and plenty enough to get the ideas across. This movement started out as a piece for a string symphony, but midway during composition I realized I needed a very large orchestra and set of synthesizers to most faithfully represent my vision. 

Forgive the overall sound, as this hasn't been subject to a final mix and master yet, it's just there to give fans an idea of the piece.

                                 All music and lyrics © 2015 Andrew Neires DiGelsomina

                                                                                 

       
                                            

Symphony no. 2 Mvt. 1

Completed May, 2018.

PER ASPERA AD ASTRA!

This is the final arrangement and orchestration of a piece I composed during Summer 2017. Lyraka fans will note that this movement is to an extent an elaboration on my "Errandia" motifs from Lyraka Volume 1.

This symphony employs the use of over 120 musicians, including not-yet traditional instruments like synths and electric guitars (much more the former). So, I doubt there's much here to interest a more casual Rock/Metal listener, but the more immersion-seeking listener will assuredly find plenty to like.

Perhaps best listened to through good headphones (I recommend Sennheiser), where you'll find it easiest to reap new rewards with each listen. 

                                                                             

                             All music and lyrics © 2017 Andrew Neires DiGelsomina

Symphony no. 1, Mvt. 4

I really appreciate Dee-ter's vocal here. At first I had a hard time getting past the use of someone else's lyrics, however Wilhelm Müller's words struck a despairing chord within me and fit the music perfectly.

Apparently Schubert felt the words too, at the time of his writing the Winterreise he had been informed of his eventually lethal syphilis contraction.

At the risk of beating the point into the ground, the famous mezzo-soprano Elena Gerhardt once said of "Winterreise" that "you have to be haunted by this (piece) to be able to sing it."

You can hear the employment of my Serial Vignette method of composition, plus the mix of traditional and electronic instruments. Though the "Lindenbaum" lyrical setting intensifies the feeling of gloom and dread during Dieter's vocal part, the movement is multi-dimensional.

The lyrics are Herr Müller's, which are public domain. The vocal melodies are chopped up samples from Diskau's old performance, while all other music is © 2017 Andrew Neires DiGelsomina. All rights are reserved, any infringement upon this copyright will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

                                                                                 

                                                                             

Symphony no. 3, Mvt. 2

Now that this movement is compositionally completed, I feel a sense of triumph. Love is the hero.

I've only come up with working lyrics for the choir beginning at 1:02 of the movement; these are obviously far from final from all perspectives; they simply illustrate what I'm aiming for with this movement as far as Weltanschauung goes (any political incorrectitude is due to my using Schiller's words to Beethoven's 9th Symphony as an inspiration). I came up with lyrics for this piece after this demo, so the choir is just vocalizing for now.

"Let's all work together toward a world-loving world and
then we'll all love each other, more than friends we're all brothers.
Let's plan a future where we all join as one then we'll
all know the happiness of bless'd nature's sons."

                                                                           

All music and lyrics ©2018 Andrew Neires DiGelsomina, plagiarists will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Symphony no. 4 Mvt. 2

Adding guitar, will be back!

All music © 2019 Andrew Neires DiGelsomina