I don’t know if anyone of you have already heard of the Vienna Symphonic Library–it’s a voice library for composers. The musical voices are actual recorded voices from different instruments. Many composers use these voices these days for recording—because for one, the sound can be pretty ok and two, for them, it’s cheaper.
I want you [...]
I have an assignment for you for the weekend. I want you to find and listen to as many variations of the song, “Fields of Gold” as is possible. You can find this song all over the internet. What I want you to observe–are the musical arrangements of each piece.
I have heard it said, [...]
Musical expression should come from deep soul reflection. That’s my cheesy statement of the day….and yes, I will refrain from the cheese for the next 24 hours…..that’s the rule.
Think about that statement, though. Each person has their own sense of taste, style and expression–and there are billions of people on the earth. So, taking [...]
I saw this video last night on a great music forum www.muzicforums.com . This is the most creative performance that I’ve seen in a long time. Watch the whole thing—there are interesting details scattered throughout the whole piece.
Do you know what Accelerando means? Literally, it’s this: Increase of speed in music.
So, ask me what I think of—when I think, “Accelerando.”
I first think of my slow brain without coffee.
Start drinking coffee….Pick up speed….I think I can, I think I can.
Then, don’t stop accelerating until the above is accomplished musically.
Cheesy. Yes, but [...]
Hmmmm……..I’ve been having some deep thoughts today. In particular, thoughts about some of my goals (dreams really) that have been rough-housed a bit (ok. “Flying High in April, Shot Down in May” so to speak.) I’m kinda in the clear right now—but believe me, I have had my share obstacles—and I want to share a [...]
I just got it worked out so that now—if you look at the top menu—I have a page “Order Music Supplies”. Just trying to offer some convenience. This company seems to have a ton of supplies. If you have any problems with the company–or link—let me know.
I have shared with everyone some of my embarrassing musical moments. Now, I would like to hear some of yours:) Please, have a seat, write me and share your funniest, most horrible music experience.
When you’re growing up “classical” (meaning every person who spends time playing classical music), you have to take time to hang out with other people who are doing the same. “Iron sharpens Iron,” so I hear. Hanging out with a good group of friends that are into the same music/instrument as you–tend to not only [...]
Class, some of you may know this already, but what is the definition of the term “cadenza”? Here it is:
Virtuosic solo passage in the manner of an improvisation, performed near the end of an aria or a movement of a concerto.
Such as, in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto there are writers that have written different versions of [...]
