.. ages since I've written here. And, though I am busy with a few projects, it's one of those times when there isn't really any new news to give you. However, I am very grateful to Peter James at … [Read more...]
IT IS TIME …
... for this year’s downloadable gift. Regular readers know that at this time of year, instead of news, I offer a present. As these have from recent years been offered in this NEWS page, and the … [Read more...]
IT’S A BIT EARLY TO SAY FOR SURE …
... but I think that I shall be writing a new concert work (for chamber forces) over the next few months. I am currently exploring ideas and references about a subject which has interested me for a … [Read more...]
BACK FROM A WEEK AWAY …
... with friends in France. Musical ideas are flooding in. I'll keep you posted. … [Read more...]
SUMMERTIME …
... and it's hot. The final mastering of arrangements and new versions of CALIBAN'S ISLAND material will take place tomorrow at Music Sales, and then this particular set is finished. Before I start to … [Read more...]
CALIBAN’S ISLAND …
... is the new CHRONOMETER collection and it will be available for streaming and download from Spotify, iTunes and other outlets by the end of May. However, it is already available from the shop, … [Read more...]
WE FINISHED MASTERING THE ALBUM …
... earlier this week, and I am now working on some stems, themes and sync versions for library use - these to be mastered at Music Sales next Wednesday. Riverrun design will no doubt come up with a … [Read more...]
AND, AFTER A FEW DAYS BREAK …
... it is back to the new album. Michael Hinton will be working here with me for a couple of days this week, and mixing and mastering will be with John Mercer at Riverrun in a couple of weeks' … [Read more...]
SO IT CONTINUES TO BE …
...CHRONOMETER which is in the forefront of my musical thinking right now. The new set is progressing well - which means I am full of a mixture of certainties and doubts about the tracks. Michael … [Read more...]
THINKING LIKE A COMPOSER …
... (my occasional creative workshop) will be held at Hawkwood College, Gloucestershire, in July this year. This one day event is designed to open the mind of anyone to aspects of how a composer … [Read more...]