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My most recent single/EP/music video, "There Is A Moose", was released on November 2, 2023. It incorporates many musical elements, which include the groove and guitars of surf rock; the mystery and danger of the ’60s spy genre; a rap-styled vocal; orchestral voices such as bass clarinet & piccolo and a big-band influenced climax, all driven by a throbbing jungle beat. I wanted an unexpected topic for a subject, and I've always found the Moose to be a fascinating animal with a strong personality & complex behaviors. His one-of-a-kind character informs the whimsy and adventure I wrote into the arrangement. My objective was to create an invigorating musical work that would appeal to all generations, from ages 1-111, designed to delight and amuse with an action-packed, full length dance number that will get people moving while becoming acquainted with this intriguing beast. I directed and edited the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DpDvbi643I Viva la Moose!
One year in the making, in October 2022 the full-length holiday album, "Winter Awhile" was completed. With over an hour's worth of music, it sports ten original orchestrations plus two new vocals, and features 36 outstanding instrumentalists. My previous releases were created in Los Angeles, so it was rewarding to work in studios in my hometown of Portland, Oregon, and to finally record alongside the great comrades with whom I'd performed live for many years. Having been a big fan of the world-class Oregon Symphony since childhood, it was a rare pleasure to invite several key members into the project. I value and admire the dedicated and gifted new friends I made during the course of these sessions. It was exciting to integrate my jazz-based arrangements with classical elements, and to evoke styles from different parts of the world. The winter holidays embrace a universal appeal, and music brings people together.
Working across the globe as a musical artist for many years has been fulfilling and illuminating, and I am in deep gratitude for those experiences. Now I relish this phase of my life with concentrated focus on writing & arranging, recording, and making short-subject films. I love the process of sculpting sound in the controlled environment of the studio. Producing videos activates the visual senses. It invites teamwork with imaginative folks who share a passion for movies. The alliance between music & film is so prevalent in our culture, it's easy to take its impact for granted. We accept it as a normal part of life. When music is blended with moving images, those art forms mutually enhance each other, and that combination stimulates the viewer/listener in a new way. This offers a multi-layered experience that can arouse unique emotions and responses. As a director, I love how the rhythm of the music affects the rhythm of the editing process.
The extensive travel, both personally as well as professionally, has made a powerful impression on my life. I regard travel as one of the most valuable activities for humans, because it exposes one to diverse cultures, walks of life, varieties of atmosphere and opportunities to connect with new people from everywhere. Traveling can also be an inspirational muse. Fresh ideas come while exploring new locales. Different climates and unfamiliar air are enriching for the creative process, and this is true close to home as well. Hiking in nature or taking a drive, visiting an art museum, embarking on a quick weekend someplace nearby or simply enjoying meals with friends - and laughing - are perfect tonics to keep refreshed and maintain positive flow.
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