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Funky on the One, Part 5

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Funky on the One, Part 4

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Throwing Darts

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Funky on the One, Part 3

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The Dartboard

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Happy Birthday Shostakovich

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Dmitri Shostakovich dressed as a fireman, 1941. Images such as these were intended to inspire the Russian people during WWII.

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Funky on the One, Part 2

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Speeding Up, Slowing Down

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Effective Rhythmic Cliches: A Case Study

An examination of two recurring rhythms in Michael Jackson’s “Day and Night.” [...]

Irving Berlin and Ahmad Jamal: Cheek to Cheek?

comparison and discussion of two interpretations of the song “Cheek to Cheek.” [...]

Funky on the One, Part 1

Part 1 of a continuing look at rhythmic concepts. Goal: build an “organic drum machine” using max/msp. [...]

Here are two pieces I composed while studying with Chris Dobrian. Both are rhythmic studies, use clave based patterns, and have forms based on a symmetrical central or “mirror” point in the rhythmic cycles.

When I’m 65
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composed using pro tools, sampled audio, and [...]

Music, Math, and Computing

Computers and digital interfaces are now a standard part of both professional and academic musical life. It is safe to say that many accomplished musicians’ primary instrument is the computer, and that some of the most exciting developments in music are taking place in the digital realm. Just as students of music today need [...]

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