Greetings @thatgoditchsenpai! Ok, now it's my turn to apologize for being late (assuming you even remember my original message, it was so long ago 😆). I made a note to reply to you after I had a chance to read up on the concepts you mentioned when you responded to me. They were a bit over my head, but I really appreciate you taking the time to educate me a on baroque and classical music composition -- I am trying to learn more about this kind of stuff, and this was useful information! 👍
Anyway, it kept slipping my mind, but now that it's the end of the year I'm trying to clear my to-do list, so here I am!
As for your question about what I meant by the music "carrying" me... well, it's hard for me to put into words. Like I said, I'm probably not as versed in music theory and terminology as you. However, I was listening to this performance of Monteverdi's "Vespers of 1610," recently, and I think it captures the experience that I'm talking about. As I listen to it, I have a constant sense that the music is moving "towards" something... the tempo slows down, it speeds up, it crescendos, it drops to almost silent. There are several different musical "ideas" being explored, it doesn't stick with the same pattern for too long, and yet there's still a sense of unity. I know there are probably better terms to articulate these concepts, but as someone listening to it, I'm mostly going by my feeling, and to me it feels like the music is "carrying" me forward. I hope that makes sense, but I understand if it's a little vague. 😄
Another thing I want to mention is that I think it would help the listenability of your pieces greatly if you switched to a different type of software for the instrumentation. I know maybe you are used to notation software, so that's what you have available, but this is probably not the best for final output. There are good free programs out there (I use LMMS), but they might require a different workflow than what you're used to. It's worth trying new things, though!
Anyway, if you have any more questions you can feel free to message me. Also, I noticed you didn't participate in the previous OST Composing Jam -- do you think you will make anything for the one that is currently ongoing (OST Composing Jam #5)? It would be cool to see you submit something if you have time! (But no pressure -- there's always next time!)🎵
Oh, and I currently post my stuff on my SoundCloud, but music production is still very much a hobby for me, and I still have a lot to learn. I am glad for the opportunity to discuss these kinds of things with other musicians, beginners and professionals alike! It looks like you are well on your way in your own musical journey, and I wish you the best of luck! Take care!