"Greetings Michael,
I like Whirlpools. It flows beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
Very best,
Larry Elliott"
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Playing with the New Mac Pro
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael T May 3, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I've had the machine for a week and have finished installing stuff ( well nearly).It's a lovely piece of engineering that's for sure.Anyway, I thought I'd put it through it's paces and get to know…Continue
Caprice for Violin and Piano (extract)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Johan Roeraade Nov 9, 2013. 52 Replies 5 Likes
I wrote this to test out the Friedlander Violin which is a pretty cool VI.The world doesn't really need another piece for violin and piano in a late romantic idiom (Brahms, Franck etc) but I was…Continue
Quicksand Fantasy for Piano- Bowie meets Beethoven ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael T Jun 2, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I thought I'd share this little indulgence.Quicksand from the album Hunky Dory by David Bowie has long been a favourite of mine.Bowie is a remarkable songwriter and those early albums especially (…Continue
Septet for Vienna Instruments Special Edition
Started this discussion. Last reply by Raymond Kemp Apr 19, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Here's a short demo piece I wrote for a septet of FluteClarinetBassoonTromboneViolinViolaDouble BassI used the solo instruments from VSL Special Edition Vol 1.Sequenced in Logic.I think the legato…Continue
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Michael T replied to michael diemer's discussion CS2 Crashing Sonar"It's pretty good but sometimes I find I can't make it do what I think it should. I may not have gone into as much depth in the tweaking of it as I could but I imagine it is a case of using various different libraries for different needs. I…"
Michael T replied to michael diemer's discussion CS2 Crashing Sonar"I have CS2 but no nothing about Sonar I'm afraid. The people at CS are pretty good with support so you might ask them if they know of any issues. "
Michael T replied to Michael T's discussion Playing with the New Mac Pro"Hi Phillip, I know what you mean about the GPUs. I got a custom build with the smallest D300s but with a 6-core CPU.
I have been using VEP 5 too but I'd like to see how much I can get running on one machine before hooking it up to my…"
Phillip Lovgren replied to Michael T's discussion Playing with the New Mac Pro"I like the basic idea of the nMac Pro, it's just paying a $1000 for dual GPUs that as yet don't do anything for audio work. If you're also working with video then it makes more sense. Apple talked about OpenGL at the last WWDC but so…"
Michael T replied to Jake Sanderson's discussion What is the best all-round keyboard for composing for film and tv out today ?"Wouldn't it be better to just upgrade your computer? With a keyboard you'll be paying for a lot more than the sounds and you'll have less flexibility.
If you mean to take your sounds on the road then a keyboard would be better…"
Michael T replied to Michael T's discussion Playing with the New Mac Pro"I hear ya Ray!
As the years go by these gizmos give us better sound and production quality but do nothing to improve our composition skills.
Still, I've waited so long for an upgrade and it's such a beautiful object, I felt like I should…"
Michael T posted a discussionPlaying with the New Mac Pro
I've had the machine for a week and have finished installing stuff ( well nearly).It's a lovely piece of engineering that's for sure.Anyway, I thought I'd put it through it's paces and get to know Logic X which I couldn't run on my old 1,1 Mac Pro. So far I'm lovin' it, even if my bank balance isn't!!I made a little video of me switching it on cos it's cool when it lights up!! :)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdUIWfoCf7ASee More
Michael T replied to Jenny Leigh Hodgins's discussion Mac Pro vs iMac?"You can stick some extra in quite cheaply now.
http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=7E74660AA5CA7304
Cheaper if you're U.S. based I think."
Michael T replied to Jenny Leigh Hodgins's discussion Mac Pro vs iMac?"Hey David,
You want to get more ram into that iMac, the more the merrier!"
Michael T replied to Jenny Leigh Hodgins's discussion Mac Pro vs iMac?"That's what I figured Jenny. It's very easy to be wowed and overwhelmed by reading about huge rigs of Hollywood pros.
There is so much to learn that it really is better to start simple. There is nothing worse than having loads of stuff…"
Michael T replied to Jenny Leigh Hodgins's discussion Mac Pro vs iMac?"I wouldn't argue with your points in principal. However, an 8 or 12 core refurbed MP with lots of RAM and a few large internal HDDs will still cost several thousands of dollars. Personally I'd never buy such a machine from ebay!
I have…"
Michael T replied to Jenny Leigh Hodgins's discussion Mac Pro vs iMac?"Yes, I'm sure that will be fine. The external doesn't have to be SSD, it could be an ordinary HDD provided it's at least 7200 RPM. Some are 5400 RPM which is too slow for audio work but Ok just to archive/backup to.
I sometimes…"
Michael T replied to Jenny Leigh Hodgins's discussion Mac Pro vs iMac?"There are a bewildering variety of options even for the more experienced and I am always seeking advice when adding a new piece of kit.
The old Mac Pros such as the refurbed one you mentioned come with 4 internal bays to hold HDs while the new MP…"
Michael T replied to Lawrence Aurich's discussion P. C. Christmas Music"Why don't we just rename Christmas -The Silly Season. It seems to be that around here! :)"
Michael T replied to Lawrence Aurich's discussion P. C. Christmas Music"I notice you used the term "under some conditions". Are you then implying that Ray might have a condition? I'm offended on his behalf!"
Profile Information
- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Film, Television, Choir, Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Songs
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Anything that shows invention
- Is music your main income source?
- Yes!
- Where do you live?
- London, England
- About Me (Must include biographical information about you as a composer):
- I'm a bit of an all rounder when it comes to writing. I like moving between genres and styles which has served me fairly well over the years. I think I have a sound grasp of the techniques of composers from antiquity to the present. I'm not a great fan of atonal music although I've written some. Earning a living means having to work in the commercial sector but I would love more opportunities to compose for large ensemble and for the concert hall.
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 5:05pm on June 27, 2016,
Larry Elliott said… Greetings Michael,
I like Whirlpools. It flows beautifully. Thanks for sharing.
Very best,
Larry Elliott
- At 5:41pm on June 21, 2012,
Charles Coleman said… Hey Michael! Excellent Toccata!
- At 8:42am on February 10, 2012,
Robert Hunter said… Hi Michael,
I just stumbled upon your Toccata for Piano and was transfixed by it. A fantastic piece of music!
- At 1:52am on August 27, 2011,
Paulo cesar Maia de Aguiar (Br) said… - Amazing music
- At 12:57am on May 6, 2011,
Chris Dargay said… - Yeah Buddy... Nice Works!!!
- At 3:17pm on February 27, 2011,
Lennart Östman said… - Thanks for the add Michael!
- At 2:13am on February 23, 2011, Lennart Östman said…
- Wonderful music Michael! I especially like Particle Zoo and In a blink of an eye. Well all the stuff from Think again is great. Do you sell downloads anywhere on the web?
- At 9:07am on October 4, 2010,
Tombo Rombo said… - You are far too kind. Zappa is one of my heroes of course...
- At 10:33pm on September 30, 2010, Tombo Rombo said…
- Thanks Michael. I uploaded some songs onto my page so come check em out some time! I do not have any recordings of my attempts at jazz, maybe that's a good thing. Your jazz pieces are phenomenal.
- At 1:03pm on September 30, 2010, Tombo Rombo said…
- Excellent music! You have honed your craft well.
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