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A couple pieces that use Chromaphone
Started Dec 19, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I recently discovered and bought Chromaphone, which is an amazing synthesizer for generating a wide variety of percussion sounds -- without any samples. I composed two pieces that use Chromaphone…Continue
The Planets -- arranged for synthesizer
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Leghorn Jul 16, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I stirred up some controversy last summer when I posted my synthesizer arrangement of Mercury. Since then I've been busy :-) I've finally completed all of The Planets:…Continue
Looking for constructive criticism for my new piece: Reflections
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lara Poe Apr 25, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I just composed a new piece, called "Reflections". All sounds are from the Sylenth synthesizer, which I recently got for my birthday. I would appreciate constructive criticism. Unfortunately, the…Continue
Looking for constructive criticism on my latest piece
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Leghorn Apr 25, 2012. 7 Replies 1 Like
Hi everyone, I recently composed a piece, which I call "Bazooka Joe has a fantasy". It's a little over six minutes long. I used these VSTi's: Zebra, Diva, True Pianos. For effects I used Valhalla…Continue
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Mike Leghorn replied to David Stowell's discussion Prelude 131010"I like it a lot. The first part reminds me of Turangalila. I like the clusters in the bass ostinato (sounds jazzy, sort of reminds of Bernstein). Nice use of the chromatic scale."
Mike Leghorn posted a discussionA couple pieces that use Chromaphone
I recently discovered and bought Chromaphone, which is an amazing synthesizer for generating a wide variety of percussion sounds -- without any samples. I composed two pieces that use Chromaphone exclusively (plus Valhalla Room for reverb): Lotus Notes (attached)Neptunian Distractions I've posted these to my profile. Your comments are welcome! MikeSee More
Mike Leghorn posted a discussionThe Planets -- arranged for synthesiser
I stirred up some controversy last summer when I posted my synthesizer arrangement of Mercury. Since then I've been busy :-) I've finally completed all of The Planets: http://soundcloud.com/mike-leghorn/sets/the-planetsI don't mean to stir up more controversy by advertising this on the Composers' Forum. I figured that since I put poured my heart and soul (and about 500 hours of my time) into this project, that it's worth…See More
Mike Leghorn posted a discussionLooking for constructive criticism for my new piece: Reflections
I just composed a new piece, called "Reflections". All sounds are from the Sylenth synthesizer, which I recently got for my birthday. I would appreciate constructive criticism. Unfortunately, the file is over 7MB, so you can hear it by going to my profile, or to soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/mike-leghorn/reflectionsThanks!MikeSee More
Mike Leghorn posted a discussionLooking for constructive criticism on my latest piece
Hi everyone, I recently composed a piece, which I call "Bazooka Joe has a fantasy". It's a little over six minutes long. I used these VSTi's: Zebra, Diva, True Pianos. For effects I used Valhalla Room reverb and KTGranulator for grain effects. Sonar X1 Studio was my DAW. There is no score.I would really appreciate your open, honest, and brutal criticism. People have told me that my music jumps around from one idea to the next too much, and doesn't leave much to grab onto. Is that the case here?…See More
Mike Leghorn posted a discussionMy synthesizer arrangement of Mercury from Holst's Planets
Hi everyone! I just finished arranging Mercury for synthesizer (you can find it on my page). Your comments are welcome!See More
"yeah Mort Subotnick was one of the first to get on a synth called the Buchla (sp?) invented by a person call called Donald Buchla I guess. SAOTM is still kind of a land mark piece, but certainly not the first, being extended form and…"
"groovy baby is great.. reminds me a little of Silver Apples of the Moon" I mean that as a compliment."
Lennart Östman left a comment for Mike Leghorn"Hey Mike! I like your music. Being a synth nerd myself I really appreciate your handling of sounds that goes beyond imitating acoustic instruments. Great works!"
Mike Leghorn posted a discussionThe Rite of Splunge, etc...
Hello fellow composers! I just joined the forum -- it's good to be here. You can hear my music on http://soundcloud.com/mike-leghorn .I recommend my most recent music:http://soundcloud.com/mike-leghorn/the-rite-of-splungehttp://soundcloud.com/mike-leghorn/the-river-of-lifeI used the Zebra softsynth for these two…See More
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Small Ensemble, Other
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Classical
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not at all.
- Where do you live?
- Evanston, Il
- About Me (MUST be more than 10 words to be approved):
- I live in Evanston, Illiniois, with my lovely wife, Tricia, and my daughter, Kate. Also in my family are: Louie (dog), Seven (cat), Harry & Ron (guinea pigs), Cedric (leopard gecko), Hermione (hermit crab), and Zack (fish).
I've loved classical music for almost 40 years now. I compose to reflect my deep love of music.
I play piano, and have dabbled with violin.
- Website:
- http://mike-leghorn.com
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:43am on July 4, 2011,
Fredrick zinos said…
yeah Mort Subotnick was one of the first to get on a synth called the Buchla (sp?) invented by a person call called Donald Buchla I guess. SAOTM is still kind of a land mark piece, but certainly not the first, being extended form and very tightly structured utilizing exclusively synth sounds,
FZ
- At 2:53pm on July 3, 2011,
- groovy baby is great.. reminds me a little of Silver Apples of the Moon" I mean that as a compliment.
- At 12:20pm on July 3, 2011, Lennart Östman said…
- Hey Mike! I like your music. Being a synth nerd myself I really appreciate your handling of sounds that goes beyond imitating acoustic instruments. Great works!
- At 5:28pm on June 23, 2011,
Tyler Hughes said… - Welcome to the Composers' Forum
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