Monthly Archives: August 2013

Notes, numbers and nuances

Posted on August 25, 2013 by derangeddrums

I experimented with a system of composition this week. The basis for the work was a series of pentatonic melodies that I had strung together, very much influenced by the sound of a peal of bells. Reading through Dove’s Guide … Continue reading →

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Listen and learn

Posted on August 18, 2013 by derangeddrums

I have been working my way through the iTunes radio stations during the past year, from Adult Contemporary (320 streams) to 90’s Hits (83 streams) with a large amount of listening to the International/World section (904 streams) along the way. … Continue reading →

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Six months of ideas

Posted on August 11, 2013 by derangeddrums

Since March I have been keeping a notebook of musical inspiration for the new work Deranged Drums on Digital Vistas, whenever I had an idea for some composition I jotted it down in the book.  The first month (March 2013) … Continue reading →

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From Start to Finish

Posted on August 4, 2013 by derangeddrums

This week has been one with many changes.  One of the main influences on mood and spirits, the weather, has become less settled and the part-time doctorate is reaching the final straight.  It has taken four years to get to … Continue reading →

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