Thanks, Matt — I appreciate the questions! 90% of the time the pairing / matching of the newsletter elements is coincidental. After spending a couple of weeks with the music, and tuning into what I'm feeling/experiencing that month, a loose theme starts to emerge and I try to pour a little cement between all these things to get them to f…
Thanks, Matt — I appreciate the questions! 90% of the time the pairing / matching of the newsletter elements is coincidental. After spending a couple of weeks with the music, and tuning into what I'm feeling/experiencing that month, a loose theme starts to emerge and I try to pour a little cement between all these things to get them to firm up a bit, if that makes sense. And generally, I compose in a purely musical space — and then I listen back to see what images and emotions come to mind. My wife will also listen — she has a particular gift for "seeing" while listening and gives me invaluable feedback on the vibe of a song. From there, the pairing/matching process can really solidify.
And no, I had not heard this Uakti album! Thank you for telling me about it — I'm a huge Glass fan, but there is something very distinct about this. I'm listening now and absolutely love it. I hear a lot of familiar Glass in here, but this instrumentation is so, so good. Wow.
Interesting re:your process. I appreciate you sharing and the sort of collage approach makes sense although by the time you post it holds a thread for sure. I find the interdisciplinary aspect of your SS very inspiring.
Happy the Uakti recommendation resonated for you. The instrumentation was indeed unique as they made a lot of the instruments they’d play, including glass marimbas (a lovely sound). Come to think of it, I’m holding out for the Fog Chaser songbook as performed exclusively on glass marimbas...
Thanks, Matt — I appreciate the questions! 90% of the time the pairing / matching of the newsletter elements is coincidental. After spending a couple of weeks with the music, and tuning into what I'm feeling/experiencing that month, a loose theme starts to emerge and I try to pour a little cement between all these things to get them to firm up a bit, if that makes sense. And generally, I compose in a purely musical space — and then I listen back to see what images and emotions come to mind. My wife will also listen — she has a particular gift for "seeing" while listening and gives me invaluable feedback on the vibe of a song. From there, the pairing/matching process can really solidify.
And no, I had not heard this Uakti album! Thank you for telling me about it — I'm a huge Glass fan, but there is something very distinct about this. I'm listening now and absolutely love it. I hear a lot of familiar Glass in here, but this instrumentation is so, so good. Wow.
Interesting re:your process. I appreciate you sharing and the sort of collage approach makes sense although by the time you post it holds a thread for sure. I find the interdisciplinary aspect of your SS very inspiring.
Happy the Uakti recommendation resonated for you. The instrumentation was indeed unique as they made a lot of the instruments they’d play, including glass marimbas (a lovely sound). Come to think of it, I’m holding out for the Fog Chaser songbook as performed exclusively on glass marimbas...