research
cracking on
March time. Spring is here! I have literally 2 months to compose 4 pieces of music that make up the Selly Oak District Commission. I reckon I’ll be able to do it! I’m clearer about Read more…
research
research – hang on in there
Whilst at uni I remember hearing a wonderful string sample on Ugly duckling’s ‘I did it Like this’ track. I’ve been dusting off some vinyl and was transported down memory lane… It’s taken from Mike Read more…
inspiration
Alice Coltrane
“At the heart of her music and life was a deep spirituality and a generosity of spirit, rather than an overbearing ego.” Listen in to a great portrait of her life on BBC radio 3. Read more…
carillon
Carillon
As part of the for-Wards Selly Oak district commission I am collaborating with creative writers in Bournville ward to compose a short piece for carillon. I’ve never written music for bells/organ before so a new Read more…
orchestration
Lili Boulanger
Have had a weird week. Feel drained, so was a pleasure to study a Lili Boulanger score, Vieille Prière Bouddhique which sets a buddhist prayer. Just what I needed. Very calming! I like the dove Read more…
creativity
Feeney Fellowship
Since receiving the Feeney Fellowship late last year, I have made contact with some very exciting and experienced sound artists who work with field recordings. I’d describe my compositional practice as being primarily concerned with Read more…
community
Bored in the USA
Great lyrics. I don’t normally notice them in songs, but I couldn’t not connect with them. Really striking!
community
Mission//Misplaced
Mission to the Land of Misplaced Words: “Shebeen Sounds” Shebeen Sounds research period will collect, via audio and photographs, folk songs, music and the associated memories that accompany them. The audio will form the basis Read more…