30
Jan
Locked In
Locked in on sound design, Project Storm continues.
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Scorecards
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,
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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.
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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
09
Jan
Between Beauty and Brutality
How you can leverage AI as your composition partner.
2 min read
06
Jan
The Start of Something
I (Pat) am embarking on a 9-week journey to compose, produce, and release "Project Storm," following the complete Rosefinch writing process from research to release on March 13th, 2026. You're coming with me.
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12
Sep
In Service of the Piece
For this upcoming piece, brass is making an appearance, but I’m making some sacrifices.
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03
Sep
Digital Journaling
When fatigue hits, how do you keep the creative energy flowing?
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