Music

In addition to my multimedia development work, I maintain a consistent performing and recording schedule as a guitarist/keyboardist in the Indianapolis area. A full time member of the Dane Clark Band, I have also performed with Donovan, Moby Grape, John Mellencamp, and many others.

As adjunct faculty at the Department of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI, I teach the graduate course Digital Sound Design for Multimedia where students learn the tools and techniques of effective sound design for video, Flash, and other multimedia applications.

Audio Examples

The Flash-based audio players are provided for convenience; however, I've found that they introduce a subtle high frequency ring in the playback, particularly noticeable in quieter passages. For best results, download the corresponding high quality MP3 file.

A Short Voyage // 1:57

Genre: Orchestral
Description: Opening with a calm string chorale, this brief cue picks up steam heading to a fff finish.
Tools: Reaper, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra, Hollywood Strings Gold, Cinebrass Core, VSL SE Woodwinds

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The Chase // 1:46

Genre: Orchestral
Description: A suspenseful, up-tempo cue.
Tools: Reaper, Hollywood Strings Gold, CineBrass Core, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra, VSL SE Woodwinds

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Original Version with LASS and EWQLSO Brass

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Overture // 4:31

Genre: Orchestral
Description: Written in the style of a Hollywood overture (or the closing credits of a film).
Tools: Reaper, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra, LA Scoring Strings Lite, VSL SE Woodwinds

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The Return // 1:55

Genre: Orchestral
Description: An orchestration of a partially evolved solo piano improvisation.
Tools: Reaper, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra, Hollywood Strings Gold, VSL SE Woodwinds

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Romantic Theme for String Orchestra // 2:21

Genre: Orchestral
Description: This was an attempt at the classic film score string sound of the 1930s and 1940s.
Tools: Reaper, LA Scoring Strings Lite

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Orchestral Sketch 1 // :52

Genre: Orchestral
Description: Evolving from a brief piano improvisation, this piece was one of my first exercises using East West's terrific Symphonic Orchestra sample library (the theme was the seed for "Overture" above).
Tools: Reaper, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra

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Orchestral Sketch 2 // 1:35

Genre: Orchestral
Description: Inspired by John Williams' score for Saving Private Ryan, this piece was an exercise in dynamic escalation.
Tools: Reaper, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra, LA Scoring Strings Lite, Cinebrass Core

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Fusionesque // 1:39

Genre: Rock/Blues
Description: And now for something completely different...
Tools: PRS David Grissom Trem, Fender Precision Bass, Award-Session JD-10, Larry Seyer Drums, Pro Tools

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B-Bender Boogie // 1:01

Genre: Country
Description: Some country licks inspired by Clarence White.
Tools: B-Bender Telecaster, Award-Session JD-10, TruePianos Emerald, Larry Seyer Drums, Pro Tools

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Scoring Exercise: Phantom of the Opera // 1:20

Genre: Orchestral
Description: An exercise I also give to my students, this piece demonstrates the calculation of tempos to hit visual sync points.
Tools: Reaper, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra, Hollywood Strings Gold

Scoring Exercise: Phantom of the Opera

Logo Concept #1: On Track Multimedia

Genre: Orchestral
Description: In the style of film studio logo bumpers, this is a logo concept for a potential brand for my freelance work.
Tools: Flash, Reaper, EWQL Symphonic Orchestra

Logo Concept #1: On Track Multimedia

Songs

I hope to record some new music soon. Here's a sample.