Saturday, October 13, 2012

Five early pieces

I uploaded five of my early pieces. I like them all, but if you only have time to listen to one, I suggest March to the Sea. More prose at the end of this post.

Long Stemmed Rose
https://www.box.com/s/o5snex8bjisntezhvy7x


March to the Sea
https://www.box.com/s/gwjxx1io2cjulo5iglbi

December Rain
https://www.box.com/s/6zj6i32yzlyrhy0ezmy4


Ribbon of Leaves
https://www.box.com/s/804ou8skfprbbb3uv4i8

All the Kings Horses

https://www.box.com/s/qm2h7zu30zk7mjmeezr1

Long Stemmed Rose was one of the first pieces I wrote. The first version used chords, I later added the arpeggio harmony as I learned that technique. March to the Sea has become a "goto" piece for me to play when I am tired, or am experiencing nerves. It is another simple piece with a nice sound. I can "lean into" the instrument when playing it (meaning play it loud). December Rain was inspired by lyrics from the Muse's Muse forum, and is a short mood piece. 


I spent six weeks writing and rewriting Ribbon of Leaves. All the Kings Horses started off with all arpeggios, adding the chords gives it more contrast, and makes for a prettier piece.

Enjoy.