Comments on: “Gridley Paige Road” - by Matthew Quayle

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:51:43 +0000

Is this is a homage to Barber?
Not only in the tune, but in the proportions and form. Like there was “another” score on top of the “Gridley Paige Road”. Non of the finalist was original, who are the judges?

By: Josh Crowe

Josh Crowe — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:13:09 +0000

I would hardly say “Master of Meloncholy” is an appropriate title, for even though there were sad moments, I think overall the piece was, for lack of a deeper term, happy. Though I don’t think this diminishes the quality of the work. I very much enjoyed listening to it. The aspects of the piece that a previous commentor made about similarities to Barber are aspects that MANY great works like this can include. Your use of fugue and more specifically cannon that were employed were well well employed. This piece stands alone from Barber’s Adagio, and I believe that the only reason that earlier commentor could trace your piece back to his is the fact that the name of this competition mentioned the word Adagio. Good job.

By: Jen Lada

Jen Lada — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:07:08 +0000

That’s AMAZING!!

–Jen Lada, June NEMC 2003-2006

By: Elisa Manrique

Elisa Manrique — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:32:17 +0000

mr. quayle, you are awesome!

elisa-NEMC August 07

By: Kristin O'Neal

Kristin O'Neal — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:25:57 +0000

Matt, your work is graceful, reflective and so pleasing. Keep up the great work! Congratulations and best wishes in future compositions!
Kristin O’Neal

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:32:35 +0000

wonderful. Too bad you were only my band teacher for a year

By: Ellen Gallagher

Ellen Gallagher — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:06:48 +0000

Matt, how wonderful it is to have the opportunity to hear such a beautiful and heart-warming piece. As I listened I recalled Gridley Page Road and can totally identify with your composition - serene - yet full of life. What a wonderful testimony to a childhood spent in such a wonderful area. Wherever fame may take you, it’s nice to know the Deansboro-Waterville area always remains a part of your spirit. Well done Matt - we are all very proud of you!
Ellen Gallagher

By: JT, waterville

JT, waterville — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:06:58 +0000

Matt, this piece has great feeling, it is absolutely beautiful. How serene. Nice work.

By: Bonnie Gaska

Bonnie Gaska — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:13:47 +0000

Matthew your music is beautiful!! You certainly deserve to win this competion. I wish you all the luck in winning this!!

Bonnie Gaska

By: Chris H.

Chris H. — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:19:48 +0000

I can picture you playing this with Nana smiling-beautiful and inspiring as always Matt.