Arrangement Contest No. 7 - Brainstorming

[Olimar12345]

Does anyone else want to host? Yug_guy? I would much rather write something that host. Also we need to decide on a theme. I still think less mood-invert would be better.

[Olimar12345]

Double post: would anyone be opposed to doing theme and variations again? It looks like there are enough new arrangers who didn't do it last time, and the genre is so broad it allows for much creative freedom (Not to mention the idea is simple enough for everyone to grasp). I personally wouldn't mind writing another one in that style.

[InsigTurtle]

Would the criteria be the same as last time?

[Olimar12345]

I imagine it would be similar. We could edit it though. What did you have in mind?

[InsigTurtle]

I was thinking of changing the "Major<->Minor" variation to include any musical mode. I want to experiment with something.

Also, would this be simply variations on, lets say, a couple of phrases? Or the entire piece?

[Olimar12345]

The idea was to pick a piece that was short enough to be a theme do variations on without it being super long. And I'm totally down for a freer use of modes.

[InsigTurtle]

Would choosing a specific section of a piece be fine, too?

[Clanker37]

Last time I think some people did a couple of phrases of a longer song, though I can't remember too accurately. I did the entire piece, but I chose "Ranger Base," from Pokemon Ranger, which is really short. I'd support Theme and Variation again since it's nice and easy and fun.

We need a host before anything. Anyone know where Yug Guy is?

I was thinking of changing the "Major<->Minor" variation to include any musical mode. I want to experiment with something.

So like from Ionian to Dorian (for example) you mean? That would be really interesting and would require a lot of thought. Of course if the change in mode is up to the arranger, then it can still technically cover a Major to minor (or vice versa) change for those who are yet to understand modes.

STOP NINJA'RING ME >:IIIIIIII

[Tobbeh99]

Also I thought it was already decided, but y, I like the idea of making a song "happier". Quite simple theme but has room for lot of creativity. 

[Latios212]

I'M WILLING TO HOST

...but not judge

[Yug_Guy]

Does anyone else want to host? Yug_guy? I would much rather write something that host. Also we need to decide on a theme. I still think less mood-invert would be better.

Sorry, I was a bit busy yesterday, so I'm still catching up on stuff. Yes, I am interested in hosting. I'll probably post my thoughts on theme, etc. later.

[Olimar12345]

How about Latios hosts and you judge, once you said you could do both? Problem solved lol.

Also we should probably repoll theme ideas, since this was from a while ago. Everyone post your ideas!

Ones that I remember rn:
-make a song sound happier
-theme and variations 2
-solo instrument plus optional accompaniment

New idea:
-arrange something for an instrument family (sax choir, trumpet trio, string quartet, etc. )

[mastersuperfan]

What about turning something into a boss fight theme?

[Sebastian]

I think we did that already.

http://forum.ninsheetmusic.org/index.php?topic=6797.msg279908#msg279908

[mastersuperfan]

Winter-ifying something? It is the Christmas season right now after all.

Then again there's still no snow...

Also, I'd be willing to judge.