Tonal Composition
My mind composes (music) as my body decomposes (from Parkinson's). If you enjoy my music, give a donation to your nearest Parkinson's association. And a p.s.
My toolkit includes Magenta, tonica start, Musescore with plugins, various Python scripts and Excel macros of my own, and Fractmus, as well as blood, sweat, and tears, a lifetime of classical music appreciation, some years of piano lessons, and a hankering to clock 10,000 composing hours. to budding artists...I highly recommend the course in classical composition offered online by the University of Singapore.
06/12/2023
My latest: Jazzacale No. 1
Jazzacale No. 1 If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.Perplexity's take: The provided music score appears to be for a jazz ensemble with the fo...
05/12/2023
Tea & Three Scones
Tea & Three Scones (Divertimento for Strings and Oboe) I'm calling it "Tea & Three Scones" because it sounds like something that might be playing in the background during high tea. And more whimsically I imagine ...
04/12/2023
Unofficial Anthem of the Martian Republic
Unofficial Anthem of the Martian Republic (with Martian Lyrics Courtesy of Claude) I built this piece using a series of jazz chords I've been toying with. If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.Claude's take: He...
30/11/2023
My latest: Pumpkin Pie for Two Pianos
Pumpkin Pie for Two Pianos If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
30/11/2023
My latest: New Bequerel
New Bequerel If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
29/11/2023
Just for Autumn
Just for Autumn A filling "meal" of "Pumpkin Soup" spiced up with dissonant jazz chords, and "Pumpkin Pie", a lighter offering with the same chord progression but a faster t...
29/11/2023
First Date for Two Pianos - Piano Roll Version
First Date for Two Pianos - Piano Roll Version Donate to your local Parkinson's association.Llama2's take: "First Date for Two Pianos" appears to be a beautiful and intriguing composition for two pianos. ...
First Date for Piano & Strings https://youtu.be/aOlepHFj8u4
28/11/2023
First Date for Piano & Strings
First Date for Piano & Strings If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
27/11/2023
Soundtrack to an Unwritten Noir
Soundtrack to an Unwritten Noir I have an idea for a 40's noir called "Smoke is Harmless After Midnight". When ChatGPT gets smart enough, I'll ask for a black & white film version starring...
27/11/2023
The Word & the Way
The Word & the Way A meditation with words and phrases from my translation of the first chapter of the Tao Te Ching. Paths can be taken; not so the enduring WayTerms can be cit...
26/11/2023
A Taoist Requiem Section II
A Taoist Requiem Section II The full requiem is in two sections, with four parts each.The titles of the parts are excerpts from my translation of the Tao Te Ching. The theme of Section ...
25/11/2023
Taoist Requiem Section I
A Taoist Requiem Section I The full requiem is in two sections, with four parts each.The titles of the parts are excerpts from my translation of the Tao Te Ching. The theme of Section ...
24/11/2023
My latest: Winter Storm.
Winter Storm If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
22/11/2023
Iani Chaos
Iani Chaos Music for the new Jazz Age. If you enjoy my work, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
21/11/2023
First Date for Two Pianos
First Date for Two Pianos Please donate to your local Parkinson's association.Claude's take: Here are my impressions of the composition "First Date for Two Pianos":The tempo marking o...
20/11/2023
On the 23rd
On the 23rd For ma. The lyrics are loosely organized around the 23rd Psalm. If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
19/11/2023
Polyrhythmic Diminution
Polyrhythmic Diminution A polyrhythmic beat combined with chords from the diminished 6th scale. If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
18/11/2023
Prometheus is Dreaming
Prometheus is Dreaming This is the version for two pianos.If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
17/11/2023
My latest: And Back Down Again
And Back Down Again If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
16/11/2023
My latest: Counting Clouds
Counting Clouds If you enjoy my work, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
15/11/2023
Diminished Elegy for Four Hands:
Diminished Elegy for Four Hands The outcome of playing around with the 6th diminished scale...If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
15/11/2023
Elegy in Blues:
Elegy in Blues If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
14/11/2023
Coffee at Tharsis Rise
Coffee at Tharsis Rise If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
13/11/2023
"Under the Harvest Moons"
Under the Harvest Moons (Piano Ver.) If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
12/11/2023
My latest: Along the Road
AlOnG tHe RoAd The lyrics are selected lines from "The Road that has No End," a poem in the public domain by the late Joseph Burrows. If you enjoy my music, donate to your ...
11/11/2023
My latest: Chord Less Travel'd (Suite for Orchestra and Choir)
Chord Less Travel'd (Suite for Orchestra and Choir) If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
11/11/2023
Chord Less Travel'd (Suite for Orchestra and Choir)
Chord Less Travel'd (Suite for Orchestra and Choir) Music by Mars Colony 7 | Listen on audio.com Play Chord Less Travel'd (Suite for Orchestra and Choir) by Mars Colony 7 on audio.com and discover something new. Listen tracks or upload your own audio files for free.
11/11/2023
My latest: Less Travel'd Var. 3
Less Travel'd Var. 3 If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
10/11/2023
My latest: Less Travel'd Variation 2
Less Travel'd Var. 2 (For Chorus with Piano Accompaniment) Claude's take: Here are my thoughts on your choral piece:The harmonies sound very warm and pleasing. You have some nice contrary motion between the vocal and...
08/11/2023
My latest: Less Travel'd Variation 1
Less Travel'd Var. 1 If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
08/11/2023
My latest: (The Chord) Less Travel'd
Less Travel'd I wrote this as a composition exercise using some of the exotic chord progressions discussed on the following Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
07/11/2023
My latest: Mint Julep
Mint Julep Claude's take: Here are my thoughts on the jazz piece "Mint Julep":The mellow grand piano sets a nice laidback mood. The chords and melodies have a relaxing,...
06/11/2023
A new version of "Gaza" with improved orchestration
Gaza (Improved Orchestration) See the previous version for the write-up.
05/11/2023
My latest: Dreams into Daylight
Dreams into Daylight If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
04/11/2023
My latest: Kanagawa Sunset
Kanagawa Sunset Composed using the traditional Japanese Kumoi scale. If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
04/11/2023
My latest: Étude for Four Hands
Étude for Four Hands If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
03/11/2023
My latest: One Canary, Two Canaries
One Canary, Two Canaries I asked Claude to imagine the dialog between the canaries. This is what he said: Here is a lighthearted imagined dialog between the two canaries, based on th...
03/11/2023
My latest: Where the Moon Is
Where the Moon Is Claude's Take: Here are my impressions of the piece "Where the Moon is":The piece has a very mellow, contemplative feel throughout, fitting with the title. T...
01/11/2023
My latest: Rowless Tonal Parallelism
Rowless Tonal Parallelism If you enjoy my music, donate to your local Parkinson's association.
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