August 2009

Scary Movie Music Development – 107 bpm

August 31, 2009

I have been working on this theme for years – it’s time to start getting it ready [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download I’ll be developing it all week – this tempo is obviously a little slow but it’s good discipline to try and keep it dialed in at such a controlled speed.

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47 Development

August 28, 2009

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It’s been a stupidly long week – but a fantastic one – lots of changes today – and this odd little theme. I love today’s image – that’s how I’m feeling…. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download

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59 Development

August 26, 2009

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And the tempo’s keep getting slower – a little loose – but I like the idea of this one [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download This time tomorrow – we should be in a brand new layout – can’t wait

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61 Development

August 25, 2009

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Up early again this morning with the metronome dialed in at 61 beats per minute – I love this tempo – it’s “heart rate” music. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download I was thinking of this tiny town in Arizona called Cleater this morning

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67 Development

August 24, 2009

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Back from a fabulous weekend in Crown King, Arizona – thank you Bill and Tommy. Aside from fabulous views and insane quad racing – I did manage to get my hands on a vintage Baldwin grand piano – nice! [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download

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71 Development

August 19, 2009

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This morning had me up at 5 and setting the metronome for 71 beats per minute. After scales and arpeggios I sit and play whatever comes into my head – this is how I develop themes. I rather like this melancholy little piece and think I’ll be developing it over the coming weeks. [Audio clip: [...]

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83 BPM – Part 2

August 18, 2009

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This is part 2 of last weekend’s theme development – I can hear the string part that sits on top of this so clearly in my head – unfortunately I can’t find the right tone – still – it makes for pretty good music2work2 on its own. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download

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Development in 83 BPM – Part 1

August 15, 2009

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It’s been another funky week – I have been moving down the primes: 103, 101, 97, 89 and today was 83. I’m going to spend more time this weekend looking for a decent string sound and when I find it I’ll see what sits on top of this: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] [...]

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