Maelstrom's Arrangements - 8th Anniversary - Xeno Suprise

[Maelstrom]

Oooooh, Xenoblade arrangements!

Yep.  Hopefully there will be more to come

[Sebastian]

So, finally. Another arrangement.

Xenoblade Chronicles
Refugee Camp

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Original:

Excellent Work!!
Here is some feedback:
Measure 12, 20, 41, & 45:The slur should go the length of the tie.  It's not required but it's nice

Measure 21 & 25: The staccatos aren't needed on the sixteenth notes. In general, unless it's a super slow song, I stay away from putting staccatos on sixteenth notes.

Measure 30 & 32: There are actually 2 of those high notes in these measures. I'd include both of them but in another layer.

Measure 40: The staccato on the half note isn't needed. It was probably an accident though

Measure 50 & 52: These measures are the same as 30 & 32.

So you dont have to waste your time fixing this stuff here it is with these changes:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/x46ao3jwsis8sc3/Refugee%20Camp%20Final.mus?dl=0

Sorry for tearing these piece apart but it's such a pretty song and I wanna see it perfect
If there is something you dont agree with, just tell me
Keep up the amazing work! 
 

[Olimar12345]

Measure 12, 20, 41, & 45:The slur should go the length of the tie.  It's not required but it's nice

Technically, this is the correct way of notating slurs.

Measure 21 & 25: The staccatos aren't needed on the sixteenth notes. In general, unless it's a super slow song, I stay away from putting staccatos on sixteenth notes.

Measure 40: The staccato on the half note isn't needed. It was probably an accident though

Both of these are incorrect. Staccato marks may be placed on any note regardless of speed or note duration. It is a stylistic mark. Imo the staccato markings are well placed. ^^


Great job, btw. Your arrangement is as elegant as the piece itself. (Well done!)

[Jompa]

Both of these are incorrect. Staccato marks may be placed on any note regardless of speed or note duration. It is a stylistic mark. Imo the staccato markings are well placed. ^^

Staccato can be a stylistic mark (kinda lies in the word that it has to do with what style we're in), but that's a big can. I agree about the use of it in this song (not saying this to make debate, it's just that you always say this Olimar), but I just wanna point out that staccato also can purely mean to play the notes shorter, and it's no secret that this more often is the case than "staccato" meaning "unstressed" (which I take it is what you mean).
It is often interpreted as "stylistic mark" (as you call it) in some areas of classical music, but staccato is an example of the many many other technical stuff in music that can have very different meanings in different kinds of music.

[Sebastian]

Technically, this is the correct way of notating slurs.

Both of these are incorrect. Staccato marks may be placed on any note regardless of speed or note duration. It is a stylistic mark. Imo the staccato markings are well placed. ^^

Wow....ouch 
Thanks for setting me straight
I thought staccatos werent needed on half notes for sure...
And slurs...never would a thunk it...haha.

[Olimar12345]

Staccato can be a stylistic mark (kinda lies in the word that it has to do with what style we're in), but that's a big can. I agree about the use of it in this song (not saying this to make debate, it's just that you always say this Olimar), but I just wanna point out that staccato also can purely mean to play the notes shorter, and it's no secret that this more often is the case than "staccato" meaning "unstressed" (which I take it is what you mean).
It is often interpreted as "stylistic mark" (as you call it) in some areas of classical music, but staccato is an example of the many many other technical stuff in music that can have very different meanings in different kinds of music.

Well in some styles it can mean short (such as jazz). But in this instance, and many others around here, it shouldn't mean just "Short". It's good to differentiate between a short note (the length of the note value) and a note played in a lifted, or detached style. I just think it's more beneficial for the arrangers around here to know that.

[Sebastian]

Well in some styles it can mean short (such as jazz). But in this instance, and many others around here, it shouldn't mean just "Short". It's good to differentiate between a short note (the length of the note value) and a note played in a lifted, or detached style. I just think it's more beneficial for the arrangers around here to know that.

Yes, I understand. I just think the staccatos on those sixteenth notes aren't required.

[Maelstrom]

Thanks for all the compliments! 
It's all fixed now.

I am still pushing for that Xenoblade arrangement project....

edit: I think I'll do Pursuit ~ Casting Magic or whatever it's called from PLvsAA

Cornered ~ Spell Breaker according to Gilvasunner

[Maelstrom]

It didn't work out to well........
But hey, this one did!
This is the version that appears in the soundtrack, but it is missing about 0:40. I would have done that too, but I didn't feel like it. Maybe later.

Xenoblade Chronicles
Tragic Decision
(aka Egil Battle)

[PDF] [.mus] [midi] [Original]

[DonValentino]

Truly a beautiful and majestic piece. Great job! :J
One little thing, in measure 59 the G#'s should be Ab's I think.

[Maelstrom]

Woops. Meant to change those, but I completely forgot. Thanks!

[Maelstrom]

Almost bumped off the first page!
Any way......

Xenoblade Chronicles
Zanza (1st Phase, final boss/Cutscenes)

[PDF] [.mus] [midi] [Original]

[TheZeldaPianist275]

I still swing by NSM on occasion for treats like this!  This is one of my favorite songs from the soundtrack!  Thanks, Maelstrom! 

[AwesomeYears]

I haven't listen to any Xenoblade songs carefully, but this is an awesome piece and a even better arragement!

[Maelstrom]

I still swing by NSM on occasion for treats like this!  This is one of my favorite songs from the soundtrack!  Thanks, Maelstrom!

I haven't listen to any Xenoblade songs carefully, but this is an awesome piece and a even better arragement!

Thanks for the compliments, guys!