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Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Lines on Tuesday. 8 Replies 2 Likes
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"Imaginary Machines" - CONTEST RULES
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gav Brown yesterday. 31 Replies 1 Like
Hello Colleagues,I am proposing the following contest: "Imaginary Machines" - write a piece of music of no more than 3 minutes duration on the concept. You can come up with your own imaginary machine…Continue
Scenes from the Baltimore Composers Forum Spring Assortment Concert
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Hello colleagues,I went to the show on April 7, which was mostly works for percussion, guitar and flute. Of particular interest to me were the guitar pieces, but perhaps you might have a different…Continue
Orchestra Sample, Feedback Sought
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gav Brown Apr 16. 41 Replies 0 Likes
Hello Colleagues,I've never written any orchestral music so I thought I'd give it a try. I recently asked on this forum for input for how to get started and got some great tips, thanks again to those…Continue
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"Very fascinating to read through your interview and learn more about you Stephen! I kind of half-suspected your career before I read it because I had one or two friends at college (Maria Grey in Twickenham) who later followed a music career in…"
"I also enjoyed this article.
"Never say die", that's my motto too. The power of persistence is a key element in music, and Stephen shows that if you stick at it, eventually you will find the way through and likeminded people who…"
"Hi Matt,
I'm sure you could tell, as I could right away, that this is much stronger. Well done!
Gav"
"Thank you Dane. Good luck with the brass writing (don't forget to dovetail the instruments for a fuller and more balanced sound - although I'm sure you know this already).
Kitson - takes you back a while doesn't it, but he certainly…"
"Stephen, what a fascinating and interesting career. It comes as no surprise though given your accomplishments. Your work, Perdition, has inspired me to a) have a try at brass writing – something I’ve tended to avoid – and b) a…"
"Hi William,
Congratulations on your first piece and for being brave enough to post, I know that's tough for a beginning composer.
Regarding the music: you've got what I call a "Wall of Sound," wherever every second of the piece…"
"Many thanks Ingo. I think Gav’s idea of interviewing members is a good one and I look forward to reading more about others on CF - I’m sure there will be many more interesting than mine (including yours of course)."
"A fourth score on ScoreBank has been published. If you are a notation composer and are looking to get your music published with an eye towards selling your scores, you can find out more by checking out ScoreBank on the left side of the CF home page."
"I have finally found time to read this article and I very much enjoyed it. Stephen, I have always liked your music and I was impressed that you successfully took a new direction with it at this stage in your career. That takes talent and…"
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Web
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Modern
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
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- Maryland
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- I've been composing music since I was 19. My main influences include Ragtime, Jazz, and Progressive Rock.
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A delightful piano composition - Peacherine Rag
Posted on December 9, 2014 at 12:47am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I started composing because of the music in the movie "The Sting" - the ragtime of Scott Joplin. His music is not only great sounding, but a fun fit fit for the fingers - physically enjoyable to play. Here's a piece which was not in The Sting, but which is a delightful example of his work - about 3 minutes long -
Shatner of the Mount
Posted on November 22, 2014 at 7:35pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I think it's hilarious, perhaps you will enjoy it too
Some Water Music
Posted on November 6, 2014 at 1:10am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Another composer has posted recently on the forum about a piece he wrote inspired by French music which is about fountains. I won’t post this on his thread, which is about his composition, but thought you might enjoy it - ragtime composers liked to compose on this theme too, and one of my favorites in this genre is a piece written by a guy named Robert Hampton called “Cataract Rag.” (Cataract is a synonym for Waterfall). The middle section (starting at about 1:50) particularly is delightful…
ContinueThe Laser Farm Dialogues
Posted on August 17, 2014 at 5:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
Joe Wall is a Baltimore composer who does interesting things. I once got to see a multimedia presentation of this piece by him, about how, as a small child, he mused on the satellite program. I've never forgotten it. I find it meditative and hypnotic. I've been looking for it for years online and finally found it. The last few words spoken I particularly find affecting. Hope you like it.…
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- At 1:38pm on May 19, 2019,
Oleg Taganov said…
Thank you, Gay! I'm happy to join the team :-)
- At 11:40am on May 14, 2019,
David Austin said…
Thanks!
- At 11:39pm on May 13, 2019,
Matt Baker said…
Thanks!
- At 8:11am on April 16, 2019,
Markus Boyd said…
Thanks :)
- At 7:47pm on April 10, 2019,
J Paul Smith said…
Thank you, Gav Brown. Happy to be here.
- At 5:35am on April 10, 2019,
Ben Cross said…
Thanks so much - happy to be here!
- At 9:15am on April 8, 2019,
Keith Theodosiou said…
Thank you
- At 8:02pm on April 5, 2019,
Jon Corelis said…
Thanks I look forward to participating.
- At 1:27pm on March 30, 2019,
Felix Stephan Music said…
thank you :)
- At 8:53am on March 27, 2019,
Jane Olson said…
Thanks, Gav! Good to be here.
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