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 see how a piece evolves and develops over time. (I guess this part of my blog is a kind of composer's notebook). The shape of it's there and it's as…
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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 means down, empty means full and elephant-in-the-room facts go largely ignored and in some quarters, even unreported. Reality isn't really part of our national (international?) debate any more. How to…
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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). I was staring at it for hours and hours; it's formidable and beautiful and the most truly awesome view I've ever seen. The result was this poem. The chaps at…
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“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 his new album Is This The Life We Really Want? A tiny clip of my voice appears on the track Picture That. I really hope you like it. I've been…
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Making beautiful music
I'm delighted to share this collaboration with you. It's an ambient music project I've worked on with From The Forest. I've done the vocals. The vibe they were after was very other-worldly. The track features a soundscape that'll take you to another time and place. Put your headphones…
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