Enlightened City (for Orchestra) by Robert Paterson Composer published on 2019-08-27T01:41:33Z Duration: 10' Instrumentation: 3[1.2.3./pic]2.2.2.-4.3.2.1.- tmp+3perc - str More Information and for Purchase/Rental: https://robertpaterson.com/enlightened-city PROGRAM NOTES The title of this work, Enlightened City, is both literal and figurative. This piece was originally written for the one-hundredth anniversary of the Ithaca High School Orchestra, and is inspired by the glowing city lights that seem to appear from nowhere when driving at night towards Ithaca on Route 13. In a broader sense, the title may refer to any American city that is lit up at night. The title also refers to Ithaca being called "the most enlightened city in America" by Utne Reader magazine. Throughout the work, there are optimistic-sounding dance-like sections, but also others that are colorful and dark, counter-balancing the lighter, brighter moments. Genre Classical Comment by Chris M. White An energetic composition with some great orchestration. 2021-10-23T21:34:57Z Comment by Rich Davis Piano Great track once again. Such variety and changes in mood throughout the piece. 2021-10-23T13:25:46Z Comment by MORS VIVERE Great piece ! Huge selection of instruments, and so much variation ❤ ❤ ❤ 2021-10-23T12:17:33Z Comment by WalkingEars beautiful resolution 2021-10-22T18:03:26Z Comment by WalkingEars exciting and energized piece, matches the title and concept nicely 2021-10-22T17:56:13Z Comment by Kevin Abram This is a really nice orchestral composition, that has a lot of different instruments in it. It sounds quite magical to me, and it is impressive ✨ 2021-03-11T14:34:47Z Comment by Adam Richard Tucker Composer Beautiful performance as always, and I just adore your writing for orchestra. 2021-03-10T19:55:59Z Comment by Tony Doubek Love this! So much drama! Definitely telling a story 2021-03-10T19:40:29Z Comment by C.V. Mendoza Wonderful Colors, and great performance by the orchestra, what orchestra is performing? 2021-03-10T17:55:14Z Comment by Nicholas Bennett This is my favorite of yours! Wow! Great job! 2021-03-10T14:40:07Z Comment by Graham Casey Beautiful tone colours, and a very descriptive musical journey 👏 2021-03-10T09:26:10Z Comment by Solobuild This is Excellent!!! Bravo!!! 2021-03-10T06:32:48Z Comment by boi borzoi very cinematic vibe. would be good as movie soundtrack 2021-03-10T06:17:57Z Comment by TSM This is just outstanding, with so many diverse and flavorful movements...I lost count! Bravo! 2021-03-10T03:03:43Z Comment by CTG Kaos / Furious Cartel ☑️ i love this kind of music sounds like disney songs and i love disney movies and so do my kids, all i have to say is i hope u never stop making ur music its fantastic first song like this ive ever heard on soundcloud , keep at it, GG...!!! 2021-03-10T02:19:13Z Comment by Dika Chartoff Is there such a city bc I want to move there. 2020-12-20T04:33:50Z Comment by Igor Iofe A whole parade of the city's little situations!! Great work and performance!!! 2020-12-19T16:42:37Z Comment by Dinata Music This is so classic, love the track, well done! 2020-12-19T16:09:56Z Comment by TGSS/Langsämmer /Jünger/ Laxá/The Dark Messiahs Some Gershwin hints here, loved the traffic orchestration, a beautifully crafted piece. 2020-12-19T14:49:37Z