19
March
2010
Cue of the Week: “Defeat and Resolve”
I’d originally imagined this cue’s introductory solo on trumpet, this being the traditional “sad military” sound. In a fit of what I like to consider inspiration, I switched it to solo bassoon, giving the melody a more ethereal tone. (I’ll also admit being a stickler for the underdog, and the bassoon definitely qualifies in that regard.)
Eventually the music becomes proud and brassy, so perhaps it’s best that I featured the soft instrument while it was still audible!
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I think the bassoon worked great. It must’ve been, in fact, a fit of inspiration. I don’t think you could have achieved this effect with a trumpet.
It’s a good cue. Keep up the good work!