27
January
2012
Cue of the Week: “Peaceful Times”
This week I’m happy to share an excerpt from Identity: Zhongshan Zhuang, my concerto for guzheng and orchestra which was released this week by Hanyi.... Read More
24
January
2012
“Identity” guzheng concerto now available on iTunes
Identity: Zhongshan Zhuang is now available from online music vendors including the iTunes store. The album presents a studio performance of the piece recorded at... Read More
20
January
2012
Cue of the Week: “A Brief Connection”
A short and sweet film cue for oboe and strings. (There’s a bit of a pun buried in the title, as the scene in question... Read More
13
January
2012
Cue of the Week: “The Shaman”
In celebration of Friday the 13th, this week’s music is on the creepy side. Woodwinds and low-register harp alternate in the foreground while agitated drones... Read More
04
November
2011
Cue of the Week: “Darkmoon Marsh”
In slightly belated celebration of Halloween, a disquieting atmospheric cue featuring muted strings and agitated percussion. (Click on the play button to stream, or the... Read More
01
November
2011
“Identity” guzheng concerto mainland China concerts
Michael’s concerto for orchestra and guzheng (Chinese zither), co-written with producer/composer Victor Cheng, continues its run of performances in the People’s Republic of China. Concerts... Read More
28
October
2011
Cue of the Week: “Battle For The West”
Time to get your trebuchet back from the shop! This week’s music selection is an orchestral battle cue, slowly growing from a cello-and-timpani rhythm into... Read More
14
October
2011
Cue of the Week: “These Fabulous Prizes”
It’s just another happy day on a 1970s TV quiz show… or is it? (Click on the play button to stream, or the cue title... Read More
07
October
2011
Cue of the Week: “Mothership Flyover”
It’s been raining here in Southern California, which means that something unnatural must be afoot. In this spirit, this week’s selection is some dramatic science... Read More
23
September
2011
Cue of the Week: “Watching Liz”
This week’s selection is a short, disquieting film cue wherein I tried to make a vibraphone sound creepy. (Click on the play button to stream,... Read More
