Monday, August 13, 2012

The Renaissance Man

I wrote this piece many years ago.  I think it was influenced by Black Sabbath's Embryo, but I didn't notice the influence until sometime after I composed it.

The piece is in C major and alternates between two pedal tones.  First, I use A as a pedal tone.  The C major scale is then heard in the Aeolian mode.  Then, I switch to the E pedal tone.  The C major scale is  then hear in the Phrygian mode.

I recorded several versions.  All of them had flaws.  I'm quickly learning that recordings are merciless about small errors that would go unnoticed by most listeners at a live performance.  I don't have the luxury of time to be picky.  I chose the recording that captured the feeling I want for the piece, though it wasn't necessarily the best executed.  I used my Walden Natura DC550CE for the recording.


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