15
November
2019
Cue of the Week: “A Moment of Reverie”
In one scene from the film Emerald, Texas, protagonist Dee pauses for reflection while her more carefree friends play in a parking lot. Like much... Read More
08
November
2019
Cue of the Week: “Elva Arrives”
The movie Emerald, Texas features present-day analogues from The Wizard of Oz: Dorothy is a rebellious teen from (of course) Kansas, the tin woodsman becomes... Read More
25
October
2019
Cue of the Week: “Kick the Can”
Another selection from the score for Emerald, Texas. Two friends kick the can down a dusty Kansas lane. The music blends American folk with the chamber... Read More
11
October
2019
Cue of the Week: “Golden Coreopsis”
And now, my personal favorite track from the score of Emerald, Texas. The scene is a moment of relaxation in a windy field of golden... Read More
04
October
2019
Cue of the Week: “Welcome to Ozana”
En route to a fabled pastor, the protagonists from Emerald, Texas stumble upon a quasi-hippie enclave in a forest. I wish the film scene had... Read More
27
September
2019
Cue of the Week: “Emerald, Texas (main theme)”
A self-styled miracle man resides across a shady forest. The ragtag companions of Emerald, Texas set out through the woods towards what they hope will... Read More
20
September
2019
Cue of the Week: “Dee and T”
I’m happy to re-launch my Cue of the Week blog! By re-launch I mean resume, after a long period of neglect. Other than a few... Read More
02
September
2019
New concert commission for guzheng and string quartet
I’m excited to announce my next concert music commission, a new piece for guzheng and string quartet, written for the Ames Town and Gown Chamber... Read More
11
August
2019
“The Bully Problem” wins awards and nominations at the Hollywood Fringe
My family musical The Bully Problem made its world premiere run the recent Hollywood Fringe Festival, running throughout June at the Broadwater Main Stage and... Read More
02
November
2018
Cue of the Week: “With the Band”
In the movie Siren, a groupie approaches a married band member in a too-close-for-comfort manner. I scored the moment of temptation with ambient electric guitar... Read More
