The Compose Pile

 

 Episode 6 - The Secret Lullaby [83:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Finally, a new episode!  In this episode, I analyze one of my latest pieces, The Secret Lullaby.  You can listen to the piece on YouTube here.

Here is an orchestral score for The Secret Lullaby as a PDF.

Here are the Ambience settings I use most often, as mentioned in the podcast:

Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy!

 

 Episode 5 - The Forgotten Wish Part 3 [41:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Here’s part 3 of the discussion and analysis of my short orchestral piece The Forgotten Wish.  There will be one more part before the end of this month or next month.  Thanks again to Daniel for co-hosting!

Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy!  If I don’t post another episode before the holidays, have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

 Episode 4 - The Forgotten Wish Part 2 [34:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

It’s finally time for part 2 of the discussion and analysis of my piece The Forgotten Wish.  Thanks for listening!  And, again, many thanks to Daniel for co-hosting!

Like the new WordPress theme?  Of course you do.

Stay tuned for part 3, coming next week!

 

 Episode 3 - The Forgotten Wish Part 1 [31:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Finally another episode!  In this episode I am joined by a co-host, Daniel.  Check out his work on his website and his YouTube page.

We first talk about some music software.  Notation software: Overture, Sibelius, Finale . . . Sequencer software: Cubase, Sonar, Pro Tools, Digital Performer . . . free DirectMusic Producer for MIDI sequencing.

And, of course, everyone should buy Garritan Personal Orchestra!

We then start talking about my piece, The Forgotten Wish.

Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy!  Stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon!  Many thanks to Daniel for co-hosting!

Second episode! I talk a little about composing melodies to chord progressions, then finish talking about the second half of my composition, Dragon of the Mist.

 

 Episode 2: Dragon of the Mist Part 2 [61:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

What I Talk About:

• Sweeney Todd won some award…
• So did Ratatouille…
• Composing a different melody to a chord progression used by Mozart
• The second half of Dragon of the Mist
• Any ideas of which of my compositions to talk about next?
• Leave a comment or email me about this podcast at webmaster@thecomposepile.com

I’ll post pictures of the themes mentioned in this podcast soon…

It’s the first episode of The Compose Pile! This is sort of a rough experimental episode. Hope it’s somewhat interesting.

 

 Episode 1: Dragon of the Mist Part 1 [63:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Show Notes

• This WordPress theme will hopefully be customized eventually…
• Software I’m using: Garritan Personal Orchestra, Overture 4, and Audacity to record.
• Schedule plan… once a month?
• Goal of the podcast: blather, inspire, analyze music… or something like that
• Not so much about music theory… there might be a little here and there, but to learn music theory, buy books
• Blathering about the first part of my composition Dragon of the Mist
• Check out my main site Wizard Walk to download Dragon of the Mist for free
• Email me about this podcast at webmaster@thecomposepile.com

Below are the themes I refer to in the podcast:

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