12
February
2016
Cue of the Week: “A New Life”
This cue accompanies the final scene and end title sequence for a supernatural thriller film by Cleve Nettles. The eerie and airy vocal texture of... Read More
29
January
2016
Cue of the Week: “Moira’s Lullaby”
Your speakers are fine. This vocal piece, originally written as a demo for a game project, takes the artsy approach of imitating an old phonograph recording, crackles... Read More
22
January
2016
Cue of the Week: “The Ensorceller”
This week’s selection is a dark orchestral fantasy piece with a mystical mood. Obligatory quiet choir chanting included!
21
January
2016
Guzheng concerto comes to Cape Cod
I’m pleased to announce that Identity: Zhongshan Zhuang, the guzheng concerto which I wrote with Victor Cheng, recently added another US performance to its history. The... Read More
15
January
2016
Cue of the Week: “Cumulus Effect”
Here’s a piece I contributed to OperToon’s interactive story, Strange Rain. In the app, we hear musical phrases admist the patter of raindrops from a stormy sky. As we proceed through the story,... Read More
08
January
2016
Cue of the Week: “Winter in Paris”
This piece for piano and accordion is more Parisian than wintery, but hopefully the music will evoke some January associations as well. This cue is... Read More
25
December
2015
Cue of the Week: “No Rest for the Merry”
In the spirit of the holiday, here’s my frenetic interpretation of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Tip of the santa hat to the folks at APM Music... Read More
18
December
2015
Cue of the Week: “Song of Greywood”
This elegiac piece, squarely in the epic fantasy tradition, features a haunting vocal performance by recording and performing artist Jennifer Lindsay.
04
December
2015
Cue of the Week: “Into the Skullcano”
This week’s cue is a modern take on 1960s spy movie music, composed for the mobile title Wizard Ops Tactics. I tipped my hat to... Read More
27
November
2015
Cue of the Week: “A Nation of Kings”
Happy Thanksgiving to my American readers! I like to make my musical selections holiday-themed, but Thanksgiving is a tough nut to crack in that regard. This week’s... Read More
