My most difficult composition

24 Preludes No. 11 for piano, composed by Meliton Soupelin
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Date: 2024
Dedicatee: Patrick McKernan
Miscellaneous Notes:
Written to honor the dedicatee for supporting the composer's activities from the start
The composer hopes to finish the Prelude set by 2035.
The Prelude was originally a standalone piece named "Prestissimo in B Major", and was supposed to be a one-minute-long submission for the Second Darmstadt School Discord server's miniature composition prompt #1
The constraints of the prompt are that the composition submission must be in 7/8 time, must start and end on the note of F-sharp, and must not contain E-sharp notes or any enharmonic equivalent
The first draft only contained the first section. Afterward, the composer withdrew the submission to expand the piece, leading to some prompt constraints getting broken.
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[@lilyflowa666]

it’s very impressive that you were able to make an odd time signature work in a style that’s so romantic and so true to your previous preludes, this is a testament to your skill as a composer! i noticed a lot of influence from your 9th prelude, both in the arpeggio-like figures that go to 8va and in the slow ending with a fermata on the penultimate chord

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@JamesSmith-qu4yf]

I'm going to enjoy that this channel is small right now, because I have a feeling it's not going to stay small for very long.

[@DomFileoreum]

Same, we are here since the beginning

[@MelitonSoupelin]

I can only hope!

[@Phymacss]

Same

[@asukalangleysoryu6695]

What the hell...? That's amazing. I never expect much when KZbin recommends me original compositions from small creators, because they're usually beginners just starting to try out things, but this is outstanding. It's like prog rock or east Europian folk music meets Chopin/Liszt. Great theme and the way you develop it is so cool. And your harmonic language is so colourful and tasty.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you so much!

[@Cheesep_]

You’re handwriting is better and clearer than UFO sightings when they record something on their Nokia

[@omniphore4913]

Alllmost a compliment...

[@Touhouuu]

The fact you can write 10x better than what any of us can do on a software is amazing.

[@compositeur8455]

Not really he's more familiar with the instrument he's playing on

[@almazotorresericdaniel8580]

The miniature is absolutely descriptive and accurate. 10/10

[@MelitonSoupelin]

😃

[@captolegg]

9/10, haha

[@jb1980ist]

You have a real melodic gift. Not as common as people think.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@amvalkyrie6496]

WHAAAAAAT!!! This is incredible!!! Incredibly catchy tune with the best romantic chords and virtuosity of the greatest pianist composers all snuck into a hilariously irregular beat makes it one of the most original but traditional preludes I've ever heard. A masterpiece!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you, Theo!

[@Chip87]

Ah yes, the romantic period’s lesser-known odd-time dance craze.

[@FlashGt7]

The youtube algorithm has surely blessed me with your channel recommendations. Incredible work buddy

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@Eeeehhhsoudesuka]

This reminds me of something from Alkan's op 35 set, especially no 12. Your writing skills are top-notch and your ideas are both nuanced and exciting. Thank you for sharing this piece.

[@LaurentSault]

I feel bad for having enjoyed your music so much these last few months so here's a little thank you.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you for your support, Laurent!

[@Bike36_]

This is an awesome work! I don’t play piano, but I do play marimba, and often we play piano pieces on marimba. The limitations of the instrument make it difficult to produce pieces like this for marimba, but when the occasional piece comes along, it makes me very excited, and this piece makes me feel the same way. Incredible composing and great job! Love your Minecraft skin pfp, by the way.

[@emjaydoubleyou]

Wow, hello from another marimba playing fan :) There are dozens of us! Dozens!!

[@thatoneofficialpianist]

bro I love your channel! this is one of my favourite pieces! I'm also learning to compose, but good luck!!

[@bb2fiddler]

I'm on a Meliton binge right now and I gotta say I'm loving every minute

[@MelitonSoupelin]

😃

[@Xzy_158]

remarkably neat handwriting!

[@chandlerzimmerman9857]

Was looking forward to another meme music video, was blessed by a godly composer with something that is a breath of fresh air for piano music. SERIOUSLY looking forward to more.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@MotifMusicStudios]

This is so playful and wonderful. Love the sounds of the time signature and the curiosity and fun it creates!

[@MotifMusicStudios]

And what an exciting way to hear it build throughout!

[@Damuvader]

You never fail to amaze me with your gorgeous compositions! Never stop composing!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you very much!

[@OwenDuncan-y8t]

I can't believe you turned something from one of my nightmares to something I would genuinely want to play just by listening to it. Very impressive, I hope you keep these up!!!

[@luden6794]

If Chopin and Scriabin had a baby. You so unique!

[@OfficialWorldChampion]

if i’ve listened as many times as I have now, it must have a shred of genius. The way the lyrical theme switches octaves in the appassionati sections is the hook for me. It’s very easy for chopin-esque piano music to get overhyped but I think your piece is very deserving

[@g-man2351]

another Banger

[@JeanJacquesCoetzee]

The development of this music evolves into an incredible prelude! Love the unusual time signature which is difficult to keep time to. Subscribed 👍

[@MelitonSoupelin]

😄

[@LuisHumanoide]

I'm from 2035 and I can confirm this prelude is finished

[@dotd4080]

Utterly genius from the composition itself to the handwritten piece, to the brilliant performance! BRAVO....I give you a standing ovation!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you! I am honored!

[@LukeZX4]

Wonderful! That sparkling, Lisztian bravura infused with the irregular metre makes for quite an uplifting listening experience.

[@RaymondDoerr]

I love your composition style. It is so enjoyable to listen to piece as a fellow composer. You should go professional because you have serious talent, and also don’t let other people tell you what your style should be, stay true to yourself.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you very much!

[@multch2006]

I like how 7/16 is like 4/4, but not quite. Makes for a really interesting, jumpy rhythm.

[@ryanpmcguire]

Ingredients: Skill, love, genius

[@MelitonSoupelin]

I feel absolutely flattered! Thank you for listening!

[@NirvanaDreamGarden]

Absolutely brilliant work ❤️ Please keep creating wonderful music. This is so unlike a lot of modern classical that I have listened to… truly unique, playful and innovative. Bravo, my friend

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you! 😃

[@KaikhosruShapurjiMedtner]

The rhythm almost reminds me of Schumann, and I love the growing complexity of your works. Great job. 👏

[@menhardandre]

Amazing work. The handwriting is so beautiful

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thanks!

[@aidenpike2480]

I never would've expected to feel a time signature this odd and you managed to do it really well. Très bien, j'espère en voir plus!

[@ghereny]

that's the real value on internet and KZbin... to find such treasures! Congrats!

[@jakubdraws395]

This piece is exemplary! How can one develop such a simple yet pleasing theme into such a complex and gorgeous masterpiece!

[@CompbyCroc]

this goes so unbelievably hard

[@Medtszkowski]

Love it so much

[@NicolasConnault]

Amazing!

[@TheFourOfUs4444]

Love the thumbnail it matches the song. Sounds like a horse on a wild track exploring a forest

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you! Your description, although not my original intent, fits the atmosphere perfectly. I chose the thumbnail because it represents the composition’s complexity escalating from a simple little melody to a dense flurry of notes once the beginning section was over. This is indicated by a plain drawing of a horse’s head that is attached to a highly detailed body and tail.

[@aadr]

There's some kind of genius going on here.

[@g.d.c12]

Keep on going pal. Can't wait for a live concert one day

[@sergejnekrasov7688]

I always loved the inherent drive of odd time signatures for a reason!

[@Mal0wens]

Wow wow wow!!!!!! Absolutely superb!!! A standing ovation!!!! Bravo!!!!!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@FredericChopin-if5rn]

I would unironically listen to this everyday

[@烏龜-d7p]

I appreciate the algorithm of youtube recommend your piece to me, this is amazing.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@mihinomenestyoutubeuser]

I'm slowly recognizing a distinct composing style And, funny time signature! It has the vibes from the bagatelle you posted previously. Awesome work!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you very much!

[@Beethoven-nj4ne]

Composed brilliant and played with so much musicality that’s awesome

[@Starry_9]

Amazing work!!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@RaymondDoerr]

The more I listen to this piece, the more I like it.😊

[@wboson-80.4]

As a real W boson myself, I approve of this awesome music

[@jordanjames2536]

Yes! I've found another small time composer who is utterly fantastic. Love it when this happens

[@MelitonSoupelin]

😁

[@Aaronthemusicguy]

If I could describe this piece in one word, it would be: magical.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

🧙‍♂️

[@Diario.do.pianista]

Your way of composing is becoming very clear as you post your pieces. I loved this prelude, it's very beautiful, even with a mixed time signature. You can also see traces of the bagatelle in E flat major in some parts of the accompaniment and also in the melodic line. That said, congratulations once again, my brother. You'll receive many awards for these compositions.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@bohuslav5019]

Gorgeous! At the beginning I wasn't sure what to expect but it grew into mellifluous splendor! I love it!

[@eflat7_]

OMG that main theme is so beautiful!! Looking forward to hearing even more like this from you :) Been subscribed for a while, but this piece in particular blew me away

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@Redsinbed]

Wonderful to listen to your cheerful soul

[@santiagomartinezvargas2839]

Woooow one of the most amazing, passionate and joyful things I've heard this days.

[@jacquot2596]

Absolutely outstanding.

[@dragon76vincent16]

WOW, this is a certified classic!

[@user-we5mi6zl2s]

Its a fantastic composition by a great pianist.

[@Shinobu_Kocho578]

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!!!!!!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Hooray! Thank you!

[@Shinobu_Kocho578]

@@MelitonSoupelin Dude... When I hear my own compositions... I die inside... Maybe I should post mine too... To get an opinion from others! Your music is absolutely fantastic!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Feel free to do so. You can get valuable advice to improve by sharing your own works!

[@GregHarradineComposer]

A quite virtuosic mixture of the serious and the playful. Bravo!

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you! 😊

[@marcorodriguez196]

Your compositions and yor perfirmance are absolutely profesional. Beauty works!!

[@memoky486]

Not just hardwork, true passion.

[@BarnieSnyman]

Fantastic energetic piece! Reminds me of Gottschalk...

[@saldana7395]

You've been blessed by KZbin's algorithm

[@internetuser_03]

it sounds amazing! 7/8 is so fun to listen to

[@Hobbycomposer]

Hard work always pays off! Congratulations for this beautiful composition. I hope you can finish the entire set.🙂

[@michaelberringer8595]

What a playful genius

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Aw shucks. Thank you! 😊

[@edisonaardvark2163]

I listened to this piece several times and it is quite good.

[@wordscapes5690]

Ooooh, new one. Delightful as usual. Thank you!

[@carlosbarron5382]

This one has a sassy brilliance to it.

[@rodnaskel2123]

What a banger, beautiful theme, and 7/8 mixed in, quite a special piece! Really creative ending btw

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@tomarmstrong1281]

What a lot of energy. Very admirable on several levels. More please.

[@officaldungeons]

Beautiful! The amount of ink spent on writing rests would make a classical era music editor have an aneurysm on the spot ☠

[@Guitareben]

This is really good, lovely to listen to

[@aquario3563]

Wow this is genious...congrats on this masterpiece

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@artjomhansase6977]

Its so playful and yet hits something deep in the soul, i really enjoyed it! Keep up the good work! :)

[@HR_Racc]

Not only a good composition but good playing. Nicely done

[@pjotrkolster]

Oh wow this is a greatcomposition! I love 7/8, because it always seems to freshen up the pieces that use it. In this case I'm really impressed by how you managed to make this sound so classical. Also, the ending isn't as bad as your thumbnail makes it out to be. ;)

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thanks!

[@bigaaron]

Wow this is gorgeous

[@lifewithoutfudge]

Randomly got recommended this video by the algorithm, have watched it three times and had the tune stuck in my head all day. I keep finding myself humming it to myself.

[@baaad_science]

Love you Melon Soup! Hope your amazing compositions reach the whole world

[@fredbickham5137]

Not to delve too far into my backstory, but as someone who studied composition in the 20th century, and having been exposed to the atonalists, the serialists, the minimalists, the aleatorists and the various eclectics, I came to lose heart in where things were headed -- that is, with that which used to be called classical or serious music. Now, listening to what some would call a reverting to the old styles, I see rather new composers like Meliton picking up those former materials once more and finding new and interesting ways of shaping them. My hope is that this will lead to a new form of musical expression which will serve to enrich the human soul for years to come.

[@desmondharris6518]

Never heard 7/16 sound this elegant, I love it

[@kajakaja9434]

Even the first 5 seconds were absolutely amazing 😭😭

[@bob2k375]

Now this one is a trippa snippa

[@MelitonSoupelin]

🥪😵‍💫

[@Turanga1i1a]

This is great! It follows well in the footsteps of the piano virtuosos. But the best thing is that it's catchy and memorable. Let it sink in that someone here has just found an earworm after just one hearing!

[@ViktorRadoslavov]

Yes! Just keep jamming!

[@Shuqwa]

wonderful prelude ! I will listen to this more than once

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Hooray! Thank you!

[@R.K_Dimaculangan]

Absolutely beautiful, I could only dream to create something that will rival your works. You might be one of my favourite composers ever.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you very much! You can do it too!

[@R.K_Dimaculangan]

@@MelitonSoupelin Thank you, maybe one day.

[@lucasvasconcelos5705]

This was awesome! Definitely subscribing and perhaps even learning a piece or another. Thanks for your effort, mate

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you for listening!

[@JohannesC-c9k]

Musical poetry.

[@agnusdei1022]

Oh veryvery interesting work bro!!!

[@thomasdalton9211]

I wish all scores would be so gorgeous!

[@mdoncompositions]

Your handwriting is gorgeous! Very catchy melody, too.

[@MelitonSoupelin]

Thank you!

[@mdoncompositions]

@@MelitonSoupelin If I may, do you perchance know of any community where people like you talk/share music? I wanted to get more involved in the "original compositions" space

[@MelitonSoupelin]

I have joined some Facebook groups and Discord servers to make friends and showcase my compositions. The server where I am most active is called “Based Classics”. I am also considering starting a small Discord server of my own for sharing and listening to music.

[@shawdywolf]

Está pade caray, mi padre, quien escucha y toca esta clase de piezas desde hace 40 años, te da sus más grandes felicitaciones!! De verdad que qué bello caray, me encantó!!! Por Dios, a mi parecer fue muy bello escucharlo!! Saludos desde la Ciudad de México 🇲🇽

[@MixIt__]

Bravo!

[@williamkelley2263]

I really enjoy your compositions, and I like your playing just as much. You truly play like a composer, and I mean that as a high compliment -- almost all of my favorite pianists were serious composers. That sort of "composerly" playing tends to be very no-bullshit, very alive, fluid, and conveys the music's structure via the rhythmic shape of the playing, with absolute clarity, certainty, and above all, simplicity. (I'm reminded of Chopin's statement that "simplicity is the final achievement.") While it's clear you're not going out of your way to imitate the style of 19th-century pianists (your hands stay together, for one thing!), your rhythmic approach (agogics, as they called it back then) recalls that old sort of rhythm in a way that I find very welcome and musically satisfying. It's a taut sort of rhythm that pushes and pulls the body and never loses balance or momentum, like dancing on the head of a pin. Very impressive!