Having put together an orchestral version of this amazing song, the haunting composition by Michael Kiwanuka (theme from Big Little Lies, Sky Atlantic) here is my take on a conventional band arrangement, and featuring the lovely voice of my friend…
Particularly following a very recent piece, Nordic Noir, I may have slipped into movie/TV/Game trailer mode!!! So here is a piece featuring solo violin that has been titled An Awakening...and listeners can then put their own imagination to work…
Aaaaaaar - har har me hearties!! A swashbuckling adventure on the high seas....!! The BBC Symphony Orchestra to the fore again....such a pleasure to compose with.....
Something different again...using only free sample libraries, mostly from the amazing Pianobook community, I imagined a trailer or theme music for a Scandinavian dark crime thriller series....
Something different again...using only free sample libraries, mostly from the amazing Pianobook community, I imagined a trailer or theme music for a Scandinavian dark crime thriller series....
Here is the full Work comprising the three previously individually uploaded movements of my first Piano concerto in C Minor.....loved the experience of putting this piece of work together....
Here is the full Work comprising the three previously individually uploaded movements of my first Piano concerto in C Minor.....loved the experience of putting this piece of work together....
So, here is the third and final Movement of my first Piano Concerto...have really enjoyed this project. I will soon now be adding the complete Work to this site too.
So, here is the third and final Movement of my first Piano Concerto...have really enjoyed this project. I will soon now be adding the complete Work to this site too.
So, here is the third and final Movement of my first Piano Concerto...have really enjoyed this project. I will soon now be adding the complete Work to this site too.
So, here is the third and final Movement of my first Piano Concerto...have really enjoyed this project. I will soon now be adding the complete Work to this site too.
So, thought it was time to try something a tad more substantial - hence embarked on a Piano Concerto....here is the first movement of my first, in C minor.......
So, thought it was time to try something a tad more substantial - hence embarked on a Piano Concerto....here is the first movement of my first, in C minor.......
So, thought it was time to try something a tad more substantial - hence embarked on a Piano Concerto....here is the first movement of my first, in C minor.......
A different style again here...in 6/8 time. I have now added one word descriptors to my Orchestrations series, to make the title a little less bland...and to give a clue as to the content!! I envisaged a furious chase through the jungle, perhaps…
In Lockdown, I have really been inspired to return to my more classical roots, and have enjoyed playing around with the idea of epic style movie or cinematic themes/trailers. I have imaginatively named them Lockdown Orchestrations No. 1, No…
Pleased with this orchestration and the Tina Arena arrangement of this iconic Kate Bush classic...have always loved it! Produced and performed by myself, except for the stunning vocal performance by Tina of course .....
(Original Song…
Pleased with this orchestration and the Tina Arena arrangement of this iconic Kate Bush classic...have always loved it! Produced and performed by myself, except for the stunning vocal performance by Tina of course .....
(Original Song…
Pleased with this orchestration and the Tina Arena arrangement of this iconic Kate Bush classic...have always loved it! Produced and performed by myself, except for the stunning vocal performance by Tina of course .....
(Original Song…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022**
Song number 1
Written Sunday 6th February 2022
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OK, this is a bit of a departure for me - posting songwriting demos.
This is a one mic recording made this morning in the living room, touch of reverbs…
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I've been missing in action for ages - apologies to all, I'm about to start listening again too.
For ages, I'd been considering a move away from my trusty Boss BR1600 on which I've recorded and mixed nearly everything…
Thanks for your kind comment about the Concerto - not a synth library as such, but the BBC Symphony Orchestra Core library from Spitfire Audio.
Love the ethereal feel of this track of yours, by the way....👍
As a change, as part of the learning process I have been working on some cover songs, I love the Doors so here is my version of Love her Madly. Hope I do it justice.
This was written as a challenge in 2016 for a joint birthday party with a 30, 40, 60 and 80 year old birthday celebration all linked into one big bash.
First real go at using a DAW.
This was written with two acoustic guitars and a live vocal for my wife, as a surprise and a thank you for going to so many gigs with me and being so understanding about the time music takes up in my life.
This was written with two acoustic guitars and a live vocal for my wife, as a surprise and a thank you for going to so many gigs with me and being so understanding about the time music takes up in my life.
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And this is the last of the little threesome of In Your Hands, Little Thing, and this one, When I Try To Be Me.
It's in the key of 4th fret and was written just over a month later than the other two, on 19th March…
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So I got me a new geetar the other week.
Named her Lala, obviously. Seemed kind of appropriate - she wears a faded gold dress and is full of chunes and mischiefs.
This is our first effort together. It was meant…
Thanks for your latest round of positive comments, Andrew. Really most appreciated. Have access to unbelievable range of sound libraries etc and looking to try them all at the moment!!!
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So I got me a new geetar the other week.
Named her Lala, obviously. Seemed kind of appropriate - she wears a faded gold dress and is full of chunes and mischiefs.
This is our first effort together. It was meant…
Steve developed this beautiful track with his ukulele and I added some lyrics to make a "positive message" song for the times we are in.... Hope it makes you smile too...
It Won’t Be Like This Forever
Sitting here on my front steps
Listening…
Lovely melody, uplifting words....super. 👍👍
By the way, I noticed that only one of my playlists had been made ‘visible’ so now sorted that jn case you wanted a deeper delve!!
I wrote this one in response to a song writing challenge from the Minnesota Association of Songwriters. The title had to be Mississippi Moon and it had to have a I V VI I II chord progression somewhere in the song. Over 20 writers have signed…
Hi there from across the pond! Thank you so much for your kind words about a couple of my tracks....really appreciated. Been listening to few of your recent compositions....love the voice and sentiments - are you influenced by artistes such as Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell etc?
Well Reg is struggling can he find that belief in himself or not…….
Belief
Sat at the bar wishing again on a dream
Head floating into space
I got my eyes closed to the scene
Cause I know I sit here in disgrace
Another drink another whiskey…
Another collab with Paul Chapman (Chaperzee) from the other side .....
Nothing here
Is this all you had to say
When you talked to me today
I can’t see the games you play
Is it that you with your minds astray
I stand here in dismay…
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I found this one while I was digging through the shoe-box for the 1994 songs. Apparently I wrote it on 10th November 1995.
Foolishly, I thought it would only take a week or so to record... I was originally expecting…
Comments on Paul Matthews's stuff
Don't know the original, but I'm digging this. Mighty cool vocal.
It put my imagination to work..... thank you
Stunning
Loved it. Poirot on a scary noght
very atmospheric. You could be a music producer for games with production like this. Really good! <3
Wow! What synth libraries did you use?
Bravo
Finally got back to give you a like!
Extremely impressive ! Vaisvil
PIEPOD BOUND.... THANK YOU
Loved it.
Ooooh! Wonderful!!!!!!!
that little run at 2:00 and 3:33 <3
Beautiful playing and lovely orchestration, really like it, well done maestro:-)
Just wonderful...love it!
Wow! Beautiful!
Like a storm coming in.....really powerful and beautiful
Love it
This is amazing and inspiring. It's got a playfulness that balances out the fast paced, high energy jungle vibe. Really well done!
This whole collection is inspiring. Picking my way through and finding lots of things to love about this!
Comments made by Paul Matthews
Thats kind…many thanks….
Thank you…much appreciated. As for Tina…..well there are programs out there that separate voice from backing…thats all I will say! 😉😉😉😉
Thank you so much…..
Very nice Andrew - and the edge provided by ‘live’ is great for the song 👍👍
Welcome back sir! Really nice song, instrumentation, and super sound quality even through the ol’ ear buds!! 👍👍🎶🎶👍
Thanks for your kind comment about the Concerto - not a synth library as such, but the BBC Symphony Orchestra Core library from Spitfire Audio. Love the ethereal feel of this track of yours, by the way....👍
Nice one.....I like the overall sound on this 👍
Cool track - I’m getting a Springsteen vibe here.....👍
This is excellent Peter....really nice feel and tone.
This is excellent Peter.....really nice sound and feel.
Cool track...👍
Like this a lot....especially the unexpected chord progressions in the 'all the morning it was raining' segment....!
Thanks for your latest round of positive comments, Andrew. Really most appreciated. Have access to unbelievable range of sound libraries etc and looking to try them all at the moment!!!
Hey, really love the feel of this track.....and Lala is sounding pretty damn awesome too!!
Lovely melody, uplifting words....super. 👍👍 By the way, I noticed that only one of my playlists had been made ‘visible’ so now sorted that jn case you wanted a deeper delve!!
Love your orchestral style! Can I ask what orchestra plug in you mainly use?....sounds superb!
Hi there from across the pond! Thank you so much for your kind words about a couple of my tracks....really appreciated. Been listening to few of your recent compositions....love the voice and sentiments - are you influenced by artistes such as Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell etc?
Really cool track........good stuff! Many thanks for your recent kind comments on Give him Glory etc....much appreciated 👍👍
Thank you for your recent kind comments about my Ronnie Scotts piece....and I love the feel of Nothing Here!! Right up my street....!!
Like this very much...really tight mix, and love the drum sound....