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Lori Sweeney
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  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • United States
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A Fugue or not a Fugue?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick Capocci Sep 18, 2011. 58 Replies

Transcriptions for $

Started this discussion. Last reply by douglas mccann Jun 30, 2009. 19 Replies

Can anyone do this?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ray Stirling Jun 6, 2011. 49 Replies

 

Welcome! Sit down, have a drink, relax!

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Panos Chatzigeorgiadis replied to Lori Sweeney's discussion Can anyone do this?
"i think that you dont need anything of the above judging from me,just a hard worker,honest to the listener and to love what you are into...    cheers Panos"
May 23, 2011
Lori Sweeney left a comment for Paul Smith
"Ha ha!  I wasn't brave enough to get in the water.  We don't have scary sea creatures in MI.  Just scary people."
Apr 6, 2011
Paul Smith left a comment for Lori Sweeney
"I have a dolphin story for you, too, Lori ! That last visit of ours, my wife was just a few feet farther out in the water than the rest of us were, and, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a dorsal fin breaks the surface. I saw it before my wife did,…"
Apr 5, 2011
Lori Sweeney left a comment for Paul Smith
"I'm glad you got my musical beach experience.  The ocean will be 2nd mvmt, followed by the glorious sunrise off the east coast.  You are correct.  It was a slice of heaven I had never experienced and do plan on going back. …"
Apr 5, 2011
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"I just listened to it twice and loved it. I don't exactly know how, because music can be such a difficult thing to really DESCRIBE, but it does make me think of the ocean. The best I can probably do is to say I get a sense of contentment…"
Apr 4, 2011
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"Thanks, Lori. In truth, 'Lullaby' has some extra instruments that softly accompany the piano part, but I wrote the piece such a long time ago ( my daughter's 14 now, and, boy, is THAT a day at the beach... ) that when I dug it up and…"
Apr 4, 2011
Lori Sweeney left a comment for Paul Smith
"Thanks John.  Much too kind of you to say but appreciated more than you know!  My SC vacation was the best of my life and although I haven't completed the work dedicated to that experience, since you brought up their gorgeous islands,…"
Apr 4, 2011
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Apr 4, 2011

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What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
Songs, Other, web
What is your favorite genre or style of music?
You name it!
Is music your main income source?
No - Not at all.
Where do you live?
In a house
About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
Life is crazy! I'll leave it at that for now.

BACK FROM VACATION

Apr. 24th. Home from vacation on an island off the South Carolina shore. No words to describe the beauty. My next piece will be dedicated to it.

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Thank you!

Posted on November 26, 2008 at 11:41pm 3 Comments

In the 24 hours that I have joined this site, I would like to thank everyone that replied to my posts and offered very valuable information. I really appreciate it! I've already taken some advice by getting off my lazy ass and included proper pedal markings in "Drama" so the notes don't bleed but I still don't think my songwriting program allows tempo changes mid-piece. If anyone does know if Finale Songwriter 2005 can do that, (or is that program like a dinosaur?) I'd appreciate that… Continue

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At 7:43pm on April 5, 2011, Paul Smith said…
I have a dolphin story for you, too, Lori ! That last visit of ours, my wife was just a few feet farther out in the water than the rest of us were, and, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a dorsal fin breaks the surface. I saw it before my wife did, and, believe me, for a split second it scared the life out of me !  It was a bottle-nose, and it could NOT have been more than three feet from her... Pretty soon, everyone had noticed him, and he ended up continuing to swim very close to shore for maybe a few hundred yards, before turning back out to sea. It really was quite an experience.
At 11:19pm on April 4, 2011, Paul Smith said…
I just listened to it twice and loved it. I don't exactly know how, because music can be such a difficult thing to really DESCRIBE, but it does make me think of the ocean. The best I can probably do is to say I get a sense of contentment throughout most of it ( except for that middle-part where it sounds like there might be waves crashing ashore ! ) that I've always felt on SC beaches. I have to say, too, that I really like the way you change your chords up into atypical choices that still seem perfectly appropriate...I'm not SURE that really says what I intend, but... I'm trying here !  All in all, a very effective piece, and I'll be looking forward to the rest of it.  Oh !  I also got the feeling that you wanted to stay there !
At 10:52pm on April 4, 2011, Paul Smith said…
Thanks, Lori. In truth, 'Lullaby' has some extra instruments that softly accompany the piano part, but I wrote the piece such a long time ago ( my daughter's 14 now, and, boy, is THAT a day at the beach... ) that when I dug it up and heard it again, I realized those parts weren't ironed out well enough, so I just decided to mute 'em... I'll certainly check your work out and be listening for the ocean in it ! In the meantime, work hard and take care.
At 3:59am on April 4, 2011, Paul Smith said…
Lori, I just listened to 'Longing', and it is really quite beautiful. You've done an excellent piece of work there. I enjoyed your other work, as well, but that one especially moved me. It has such a sweet sadness to it that I wish I could achieve more often in my own stuff.  I've had quite a bit of difficulty writing slower pieces convincingly... By the way, I'm from South Carolina originally, and was just down there last summer for a visit. I took my family down to the Isle of Palms, and we all just couldn't get enough of it ! My little 7 year-old son just thought he was in heaven, and I was really quite surprised at how he took to the waves. Must have some fish in him, or something ! Anyway, keep up the good work, and I'll keep listening !
At 2:40pm on November 16, 2009, Chris Dargay said…
Your songs are so articulate and melodic. I especially enjoyed Fugue... and Funeral march. Thank you !
At 9:54pm on August 25, 2009, Fredrick zinos said…
Lori,

You might get a kick out of "American Songs" now posted on my home page. Bring your own airsickness bag.

Thanks

Fred
At 1:58pm on June 3, 2009, Brandon J. Begley said…
"War and Peace (Volume 2) is finished. The following compositions were completed for the album, bringing the total number of compositions to 20 so far.

Malia's Anthem
Aiden's Hymn
Cardemonian March
The West Family Confederate March
Humble Beginnings

On March 4th, 2009 I lost my mother while serving in Iraq. I went home to pay my last respects, then returned to the war zone. Upon arriving I composed a lamentation memorial to honor her life and death.

Lament for Evett

There will be a 3rd volume of "War and Peace", but this may be the final chapter in the War and Peace Saga. Pray for us, we are comming home soon.

Brandon J. Begley
"Peace and prosperity, for all generations"
At 2:11pm on May 23, 2009, Richard Larencio Matthis said…
simply beautiful music, lori! eclectic and captivating!
At 6:23pm on April 28, 2009, Kelvin said…
Nice works Lori! Thanks for your friendship.
At 3:36pm on April 28, 2009, Brandon J. Begley said…
Well my tour of duty is almost over, and so is the completion of my second volume of War and Peace. I just have 2 more songs to record. One in honor of my good friend William West and family, and the other a memorial composition to honor the life and death of my mother. After this, I think I'll take a break and spend more time with my wife and children. More compositions will come in time. Take care and thank you for your support, on every level.

Brandon J. Begley
"Peace and prosperity, for all generations"
 
 
 

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