So ... either I've lost my mind, or I've had a brilliant idea.

I've been dreaming, for ages, to write a Mass. A proper, bona fidae Mass. I love classical music, I can even write and orchestrate, somewhat. However: it takes FOREVER to orchestrate (as we musicians know only too well), and there is no BIAB purely for classical music, so I thought I'd have to shelve the thought. Until tonight, when I just thought: "hey, to heck with it. Write the chords down, first; then find a style within BIAB that is closest to your classical vision ... and then, who knows what may come up?" smile

So ... here's the result. A Mass (or "Missa", in Latin) is usually an hour to an hour and a half long (if it's a Solemn Mass, or "Missa Solemnis", then it's nearer the longer limit ...), and I've just written three minutes' worth of music. Still ... it's a beginning, right? That's why it's called "Introit".

Have I completely lost my mind? Or is the idea worth pursuing? You decide.

Word of warning: don't put the sound on TOO loud, it's a pretty loud track (for my own ears, at least!), haha ... smile

MISSA: Introit

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Introit - 4 December 2023
File:Introit - 4 December 2023.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 70, Length (m:s)=3:11
No intro. 52 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 52. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Style is _SHRIEK.STY (Shriek Heavy Funk Rock Ballad)

RealTracks in style: ~1636:Bass, Electric, JazzFunkBreezy Ev16 075
RealTracks in style: 633:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopAmericanMuted Ev 120 (A:sync)
RealTracks in style: 2644:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopHardMurray Ev16 075
RealTracks in style: 2644:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopHardMurray Ev16 075
RealDrums in style:PopRock16ths^01-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

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Thanks, PG Music, for making even THIS particular crazy idea of mine become reality smile

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