Vinyl Community Collaborative Composing Project Hey there lovelies! Here’s the page for us to share findings. Context: Task 1: Please introduce yourself and what you’d be interested in contributing to…… Continue reading Vinyl Community Collaborative Composing Project
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RIP Marcus Intalex
It’s been three weeks and I’m still stunned… Thanks so much for the tunes and was wonderful to chat with you that one time! Amazingly talented and so humble.
Viberian Son featuring Del The Funky Homosapien
Today feels like: Crazy ass week, some amazing life victories and some hard life lessons but I’m feeling stronger… Yosh!
Betty Davis
Hey Hey Stranger I hear that they call you the lone ranger They say you love to live in the saddle Is it true you want to high ho…… Continue reading Betty Davis
Major keys
Damn, i struggle real hard to write major key, happy sounding pieces! composing with my year 5 collaborators has been tricky, because their ideas are so cute, and what I…… Continue reading Major keys
Sampha
Don’t fail me now, I need your wishes, wishes, wishes Don’t fail me now, I need your wishes, wishes, wishes I imagine those golden skies Window down and we’re caught…… Continue reading Sampha
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…… Continue reading cracking on
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…… Continue reading research – hang on in there
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
Timeless
Digging out some vinyl I haven’t listened to in a good while. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ-QneSUMqU
Stir – Me – Nots
Crank it up!
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!…… Continue reading Lili Boulanger
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…… Continue reading Feeney Fellowship
Skip to ‘Carry Me’
Skip to 1.50. On repeat. “Mama can you carry me!”