Birthday greetings to the lovely horns over at Onyx Brass, described by BBC Music Magazine as “the classiest brass ensemble in Britain”, who have celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2023 with their…… Continue reading The sun is free to flow with the sea
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Ho Tzu Nyen ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’
Still think about this from time to time. Mesmeric, weird and really cool:
Arranging ‘If I Ain’t Got You’
Challenging and beautiful in equal measure. Different time zones, working with a mostly female team which was ace… It was a great opportunity to work as an arranger on this…… Continue reading Arranging ‘If I Ain’t Got You’
House of Absolute meet Philharmonic Orchestra
Was great to work as a composition ‘mentor’, transcriber and arranger for this wonderful collaboration between mutidisciplinary collective House of Absolute and members of Philharmonia Orchestra. All material was collaboratively generated,…… Continue reading House of Absolute meet Philharmonic Orchestra
Bodhisattva Wayne Shorter – Awesome Sound King
So sad to loose you but your legacy lives on in your music and philosophical writings. Nam Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo.
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…… Continue reading Alice Coltrane
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…… Continue reading Carillon
Good news news
For some time now, I’ve been really fed up with hearing about (mostly) bad news via the media, so typed ‘good news’ into my browser a few weeks back, I…… Continue reading Good news news
the politics of friendship
many hands make light work is a piece about sharing the load. props to all musicians involved; loz, anton and james. thanks to cheryl at grand union and the grubby mitts…… Continue reading the politics of friendship
Chef Concertino
At the start of the year, I was fortunate to have an orchestral piece called “Chef Concertino” performed at Birmingham Conservatoire. The composition department has an annual competition where composition…… Continue reading Chef Concertino
X
(Photographer Vanley Burke with curator Ian Sergeant) ‘X’ was revolution no. 20, under the Free School events curated by Ian Sergeant. It was inspired by an intriguing, enthralling and what John…… Continue reading X
Friday 6th September – Free School
Photo by Horace Ove Performance happening in a few weeks! Come and support!