A New Project
So, you’re probably thinking that I should finish some of my other projects before I tackle a new one. Well, that’s not really the way I work. I tend to flit from one project to another as they take my...
View ArticleThe Nitty Gritty
As promised, here are some of the technical details and what I’ve learned from using Finale to sequence this “mini-concerto.” First, installing Finale from two CD-ROMs takes a little finesse. Namely,...
View ArticleHow to Compose Music – Step 1, Compose some Music
As of last night, the writing of music is substantially complete! That is, all the parts are placed and in order, and I am reasonably happy with the way they are turning out. That’s not to say that...
View ArticleRender unto God that which is God’s
render (v) to cause to be or become; to represent or depict; to bring out the meaning of by performance or execution. I looked on dictionary.com under render and none of the 21 definitions covered what...
View ArticleMaking Music
I’ve run into some interesting issues in rendering Praise to the Lord the Almighty. First, there are two ways of turning MIDI data into music. The first and more obvious way is to simply play the music...
View ArticleMoving from the Technology to the Art
I’m not sure how many posts have promised a look at the actual rendering of the music. I admit that we’ve gotten a bit wrapped up in the technical end of things. However, that’s not unusual. As...
View ArticleMIDI Mock-UP vs. Live Comparison
I’ve mentioned in previous posts about how I set off recording these instrumental tracks. I generally start with a MIDI Mock-up to set the arrangement and parts, and then replace some or all of the...
View ArticleMoments of Comfort and Joy: Conception
Okay, it’s time to start a new project. Ever since I released Moments With Him I’ve been mulling over the next one. I’ve had multiple requests for a Christmas CD and I think the time is right. I’m also...
View ArticleManger Medley – the Beginnings
With a break between producing my first and second songs for Carol Anne, I’m taking some time to work on my Christmas project. I’ve spent a little more time on the Minor Medley – setting the basic...
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