13
Feb
Trust
Every creative person needs a friend—a partner that can provide feedback, encouragement, and mind meld with you.
Both Joe
1 min read
Scorecards
10
Feb
Minutiae
I'm continuing to work in the minutiae to bring this piece to life.
1 min read
06
Feb
Breakthrough
The clouds are parting in the narrative and in the composition process.
1 min read
03
Feb
Progress
Five weeks in and I'm starting to doubt my creativity, but I'm not letting it get to me.
1 min read
30
Jan
Locked In
Locked in on sound design, Project Storm continues.
1 min read
27
Jan
A Study in Strings
I spent a lot of time earlier in the week crafting the string parts this week. Tedious amounts of tinkering,
1 min read
23
Jan
The Sonic Palette
Get a peek at how the soundscape for Project Storm is developing.
3 min read
20
Jan
Clarity
The creative process begins with a clear vision of an eerie, storm-inspired composition, exploring atonal harmonies, percussive elements representing thunder and lightning, and a marimba ostinato capturing the rhythmic bounce of rain.
1 min read
16
Jan
Reference Tracks
Wind howls, water rages, chaos reigns. Dark skies split by lightning's flash. I tremble, yet I cannot look away.Brutal, destructive—and beautiful. This storm demands respect. It demands surrender. It demands reverence.
2 min read
13
Jan
Emotional Resonance
Emotional resonance can connects deeply with listeners, evoking authentic feelings and memories. Strong emotional resonance transforms technical skills into artistic expression, making the music relatable and impactful.
2 min read