A selection of short pieces that could be adapted/extended/modified and used for film/media etc.

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Song Links and Profiles:

Summers End 01:18 (2007)

 Sit back relax and enjoy

Sitting on the Beach 04:30 (2007)

Enigma 04:19 (2006)

Jazz, Funk and African come together to create an interesting and compelling mix. Influences behind this track vary from Miles Davis to The Red Hot Chili Peppers to The Smiths and beyond... 

Scene from a Dusty Postcard 02:22 (2006) 

This composition reflects my interest in Impressionist Music. Main influences here are Ravel and Debussy

Fields of Snow(2006) 02:12

  Another Debussy inspired composition which is ideal to relax to after a heavy day at work

Theme from "I Knew Him"  02:30 (2006)

Theme commissioned for the Canadian film "I Knew Him" See Video section.

Dark Storm 01:19 (2006) 

  Influenced by Arnold Schoenberg, this composition features the 12 tone composing technique which is performed on Cello and Clarinet

Fun with Marimba 01:47 (2006)

This piece is influenced by Minimalism, specifically a few of Steve Reichs compositions which involve polyrhythmic marimba patterns.

Change Direction 03:08 (2006)  

Song in the style of Gershwin. This song features vocals by Andrea Cleverly

Carnival Fanfare 01:33 (2005) 

A short fanfare commissioned by Fleet Carnival to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Song for Maria 02.13 (2004)

  A short piano piece written in memory of my Nan. 

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