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Song Blog 11: Halloween Waltz

Friday, October 31st, 2008

In thinking about a Halloween song, it’s hard not to have it turn into a cartoon sort of piece. I think got just the right amount of spook. Here’s a Halloween Waltz.

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Song Blog 10: Hit or Miss

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

I am enjoying making these pieces fast, and seeing what I get from that. This is an interesting one, I think.

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Song Blog 9: Thoughts Getting Clearer

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

I am writing these status songs in about 1 hour or less, a sketch, if you will.  (Also, not everything is worked to perfection.) Here’s one called “Thoughts Getting Clearer.”

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Song Blog 8: How the Cold Catches You

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

A lot of people have been a little sick recently, including me.

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Song Blog 7: Ants in the Kitchen

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Download a new tune, reflecting my current status…

ANTS IN THE KITCHEN

Groove #1

Monday, October 6th, 2008

The 4th grade at Chicago Waldorf is starting an exploration of repeated groove patterns, like this one. With 4 or 5 groups on a part, we then switch parts in real time, and add new ones.