Crystal Waltz

This is a submission for "Weekly Note Composing Jam #4" wherein participants are invited to work on a song given the prompt " the crystal castle".

When I saw the prompt, I was reminded of Peach's castle from Mario 64 and knew I wanted to do a waltz for this jam. Since it would be a waltz, that meant a 3/4 time signature and given the word "crystal" I wanted to be sure to include some bells. Because I don't normally do waltzes, I took a look at Leroy Anderson's "Belle of the Ball" to identify some waltz conventions and suitable orchestration. One thing I noticed is that the low instruments keep a simple 1-2 rhythm (makes sense since it gives dancers something to step to), so I was sure to assign that task to the Wagner Tuba and Low Brass for much of the song.

DAW: FL Studio

VSTs: EastWest Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds (Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon), Hollywood Orchestral Brass(French Horn, Trumpets, Trombones, Low Brass), Hollywood Fantasy Brass (Wagner Tuba), Hollywood Fantasy Winds (Renaissance Flute), Steven Slate Drums 5.5, Audio Imperia Nucleus Core (Violas, Violins, Cello), Korg M1 (Tubular Bells, Vibraphone/Music Box), and Korg Triton (synth lead).

Plugins: Waves Magma Tubes Stereo, Waves Magma Channel Strip, Maximus, Fruity Balance, Limiter, and Compressor.