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A hug in a song
It’s a rainy Friday so I thought I’d write a slow jazz number. I mean, what else would you want...
Music
It’s hard to write music with your heart hanging out.
Today, I’ve written a piece of music for a string trio. The birth of this piece was a journey. It...
Composition
TV Confessional – a piece of music in progress
I’ve been writing a piece of music that’s not quite finished yet, but it’s interesting (for me, at least) to...
Music
How to cope in these crazy times? Write some music.
We’re living in strange times. Untruths are reported as facts. The questionable acts of leaders go mostly unchallenged. Up...
Poetry
What happens when you stare at a lake for waaaay too long
This is a poem I wrote years ago while sitting mesmerised by Lake Windermere. (Look, I’d had a hard night)....
Music
“Is this the life we really want?”
It’s a damn fine question. And I’m delighted to tell you that I’ve been working with Roger Waters on...
Music
Making beautiful music
I’m delighted to share this collaboration with you. It’s an ambient music project I’ve worked on with From...
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