"Ride On" as performed by Christy Moore, takes on a life of it's on when you hear it. It's iconic, hell - it's an anthem. And it is virtually untouchable and to think it could be is pure sacrilege. So…
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Apr 10 2018
Jan 3 2018
2018 - Plots and plans.
A very happy new year to you all! I've been pretty busy musically. Personally too - and this will take precedent over the next couple of months as plans come to fruition so expect my musical output to be significantly…Read more
Nov 18 2017
THE BATMAN
Here we go again, you're saying! Yep, here we go again. This piece has been a long time in the making. Over two years in fact. I produced more imperfect ideas of it but being limited as regards to my… Read more
Oct 21 2017
Bechstein Debauchery & An Ode To Danny Elfman
I recently acquired a Bechstein D 280 concert grand piano. Well the sound samples of one anyway! My dream piano, and unfortunately, I don't possess the fortune or solid gold bank account to buy one.
Eastwest QL pianos have a…
Sep 24 2017
Tesco's Got Talent Relections
Performed with 3 other colleagues at the now annual "Tesco's got Talent" heats. All for charity and a lot of fun, technical issues and biased judging aside. It got me to thinking how interesting it would be to recreate "HERESY"…Read more
Aug 7 2017
Tools, Tools And More Tools!
I can't remember ever really explaining the tools behind the music I create but there are no real secrets behind what I do. But knowing how to play music is pretty much standard. You don't need to be a prodigy…
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Aug 2 2017
For The Love Of Woodwinds.
The venerable Woodwind section. I've never really used it in my pieces, but I do love listening to them. Especially when they are used well. Media-wise Ennio Morricone and Jerry Goldsmith do them the most justice. It takes a certain…Read more
Jul 23 2017
Opus Pica Pica: An Insight
This piece of music is split into three sections and it is an aural study of the relationship I have with my better half. The first piece was originally written for a film I was in talks to score. This…
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Jul 17 2017
Piano musings: "Mercury"
It appears I've been neglecting my blog quite a bit recently.....
I've been up to my ears in work commitments. Alas, retail is a cruel mistress. But as always - there is plenty of time for music and I finally…
May 19 2017
HADES THEME Part I: Through The Valley Of The Kings
The sands of Cairo carry a massive host in the distance, which moves forward - as though sailing through the parched earth. The shape grows bigger and bigger as it approaches the pyramids. The behemoth object ceases to be a…
May 9 2017
5 Favourites From Off The Beaten (Sound) Track
Soundtracks. We love 'em! But some soundtracks get a lot more love than others. We all have a soundtrack (or two, or three etc!) that ticks all the right boxes for us but never seems to receive the acclaim we…Read more
Apr 6 2017
The Standing Stone.
Quite some time ago, a great friend of mine mentioned the possibility of me composing a short composition to accompany some podcasts he was looking towards producing for his website - THESTANDINGSTONE.IE, Naturally I was intrigued and jumped at…Read more