I’ve just got back from a week’s holiday in Barcelona. We walked and walked and walked. I am so inspired by the architecture and art that we saw. It’s making me realise what a lot of work I need to do if I am going to create something meaningful. I have been to Barcelona before. …
I wanted to write a dance track, so I did. This is a throw-back to my clubbing days. Though, come to think of it, actually I didn’t really have any clubbing days. I used a sample library for some of the bass, drum and synth sounds. I quite like the different vocal treatments that I …
This song is about missing your soul mate. Written when I had to cook my own tea. It was conceived as a rock ballad, in the style of an 80s synth rock band. Think Bon Jovi mixed with Bryan Adams. It didn’t quite end up being that, but it is recognisable in this form. There …
I have finished writing my first (?) string quartet. It has taken me 6 months on and off and lasts about seven and a half minutes! This rendition is through Note performer. Far from ideal, but so much better than the native Sibelius sounds set! It’s written in one movement and is based on the …