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Title: Wounded
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:21
Instrumentation: Piano, Strings
Tempo: 50

It is rain outside the window on the day of your husband's funeral. maybe not exactly that... but there's death involved somehow. 013 Dark, Somber, Unnerving 2009

Title: Gagool
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 5:45
Instrumentation: Contrabass Bassoon, Oboe, Violins, Percussion

A very nice piece with repeated themes... not sure what one should expect, given the instrumentation of this piece - but it probably won't disappoint. 035 Dark, Eerie, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Unnerving 2008

Title: Eternal Hope
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:44
Instrumentation: Piano, Strings, Helicon, French Horn, Choir

Building hopeful piece. Supported piano solo. 043 Calming, Uplifting, Relaxed 2007

Title: Atlantean Twilight
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:51
Instrumentation: Piano

Time ticks away in a far away place in this little new-age piece. 016 Mystical, Somber 2005

Title: Sovereign
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 6:11
Instrumentation: Piano

Very very good new age piano solo in a minor. You might think 6 minutes is a bit long, but it isn't. Played on a darkly voiced piano. This piece should in no way be offered for free. 013 Dark, Calming 1998

Title: Soporific
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:50
Instrumentation: Electric Piano, Bells, Percussion
Tempo: 84

A laid-back chill, and chilling piece. 007 Dark, Grooving, Relaxed, Somber 2009

Title: Swimmey Texture
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:05
Instrumentation: Piano, synths

Highly processed piano and synths that provide a deep, contemplative texture. 030 Calming, Relaxed 2009

Title: Blue Paint
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:11
Instrumentation: Piano

Calm piano solo centered around a repeating Ab motive. 20 seconds before end the motive expands slightly with an added harmony. 020 Calming, Relaxed, Somber 2009

Title: Smoother Move
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:38
Instrumentation: PIano

013 Calming, Somber 2009

Title: On the Passing of Time
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:45
Instrumentation: Piano

A slow somber piano piece. Small amount of reverb to the notes. Ends early, last 20 seconds dedicated to a fadeout. 013 Calming, Mystical, Somber 2008

Title: Memory Lane
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:51
Instrumentation: Piano

Casual, quiet piano solo for those introspective moments. 3/4 020 Calming, Dark, Relaxed, Somber 2008

Title: Revival
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 17:26
Instrumentation: Guitar, Bass, Electric Piano, Kit
Tempo: 56

So you're thinking of doing a revival tour, but you don't have a band to back up your inspirational speech? Good news, good news indeed. This piece starts very thin, and builds a couple of times. 40 meg download. 017 Calming, Mystical, Relaxed, Uplifting 2008

Title: Impromptu in Quarter Comma Meantone
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:33
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu performed on a Steinway Model D tuned to Quarter Comma Meantone. This gives a very rich feel to the base chords, but leaves a couple of "wolf notes" in the gaps (most notably in the Ab). 2 minutes in, it lingers on the most out-of tune part of the scales. Calming, Eerie, Somber 2008

Title: Impromptu in Blue
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:08
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu performed on a Steinway Model D tuned to Quarter Comma Meantone. In this piece the most out-of-tune notes give it a feel that is not often heard in contemporary piano music. Eerie, Mysterious, Unnerving 2008

Title: Sovereign Quarter
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:51
Instrumentation: Piano

A re-recording of an older piece of mine on a new sample set of a Steinway Model D. This one is tuned to Quarter Comma Meantone (and not standard Equal Temperament). In this piece, it gives an unerringly warm feel, as the notes that would be least in tune in this are never used. 013 Calming, Dark 2008

Title: Bright Wish
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 0:40
Instrumentation: Piano

A quick, bright piano piece with no pedaling. 002 Bouncy, Bright, Uplifting 2007

Title: Numinous Shine
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:18
Instrumentation: Synth
Tempo: 68

Non-threatening light synths moving slowly. 027 Bright, Uplifting, Relaxed 2007

Title: Aretes
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:36
Instrumentation: Piano, Synths, Choir
Tempo: 57

Solo piano surrounded by rich textures. 017 Calming, Uplifting 2007

Title: Simple Duet
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:19
Instrumentation: PIano, Violin
Tempo: 57

Slower, optimistic and simple duet. 028 Relaxed, Uplifting 2007

Title: Clear Waters
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:08
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 96

Simple and light of weight solo. 020 Calming, Relaxed 2007

Title: Earnest
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:37
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 48

6/8 apreggiations with a thin high melody. 013 Dark, Somber, Mysterious 2007

Title: Heartbreaking
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:36
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 72

Disappointment from hope. 013 Calming, Somber 2007

Title: Heartwarming
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:12
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 82

no description 002 Bouncy, Bright, Uplifting 2007

Title: Reaching Out
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:01
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 109

Rubato. 013 Calming, Somber 2007

Title: Reminiscing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:32
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 54

Simple; mostly pentatonic. 028 Calming, Relaxed 2007

Title: There is Romance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:17
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 93

no description. 028 Calming, Relaxed, Uplifting 2007

Title: Touching Story
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:06
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 30

Very very slow and changeable. 028 Relaxed, Uplifting 2007

Title: Two Together
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:56
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 78

Sparkly open voicings. 016 Calming, Bright 2006

Title: Winter Chimes
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:38
Instrumentation: Piano
Tempo: 83

Interesting piano solo with a repeated pedal in the right hand. Counterpoint on the final repeat. 016 Calming, Bright 2006

Title: Light Awash
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 29:20

VERY LARGE FILE. This is a 30 minute atmospheric piece done entirely with slow attack synths. 027 Bright, Uplifting, Relaxed 2006

Title: White
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:04
Instrumentation: Piano

Easy flowing with highly differentiated right and left hand parts. 016 Relaxed, Calming 2006

Title: Sapphire Isle
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:11
Instrumentation: Piano

Arpeggiation and scales in an unusual chordal setting. 016 Relaxed, Calming, Uplifting 2006

Title: Vision of Persistence
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:44
Instrumentation: Piano

Rhythmically driven simple piece, high and sweet. 016 Bright, Uplifting 2006

Title: Cryptic Sorrow
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 8:00
Instrumentation: Piano

Sad solo piano with a "reality" feel. Uneven meters. 013 Eerie, Somber, Dark 2006

Title: Moonstone
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:15
Instrumentation: Piano

Calm sort of piece played all and only on the black keys. 016 Relaxed, Calming 2006

Title: Awaiting Return
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:45
Instrumentation: Piano

Piano derivative of Holst's "Thaxted". 016 Relaxed, Somber, Uplifting 2006

Title: Overture
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:44
Instrumentation: Piano

Opening theme I wrote for Nosferatu. Striking chord structure. Sweet melody. 013 Uplifting, Mysterious, Dark 2006

Title: Village Dawn
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:26
Instrumentation: Piano

Light piece in 5/8 time with a Lydian subsection. 020 Mystical, Relaxed 2006

Title: March of the Mind
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:47
Instrumentation: Piano

Slightly disconcerting, while retaining some lightness. 020 Somber, Unnerving, Eerie, Mystical 2006

Title: Continue Life
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:54
Instrumentation: Piano

Solo new-age piano. 016 Relaxed, Calming, Uplifting 2006

Title: Midsummer Sky
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:54
Instrumentation: Piano

Solo new-age piano. 028 Relaxed, Calming, Uplifting 2006

Title: Friday Morning
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:30
Instrumentation: Piano

Simple, calm, open piano impromptu. 020 Relaxed, Calming 2006

Title: Parting of the Ways - Part 1
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 9:23
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu in C Major. Development takes its time. 028 Relaxed, Calming 2006

Title: Parting of the Ways - Part 2
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 6:38
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu in A Minor. Extreme dynamics may make this piece challenging to incorporate into projects. 028 Relaxed, Calming 2006

Title: Pride
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 5:49
Instrumentation: Piano, Flute, Bass

028 Relaxed, Somber, Uplifting 2006

Title: Sad Trio
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:11
Instrumentation: Piano, Cello, English Horn

013 Somber, Dark, Calming 2006

Title: Bathed in the Light
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:46

Super light with some sweet cutting sounds. Round, full, and slow. 027 Bright, Uplifting, Relaxed 2006

Title: Modern Vibes
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:01

Modern Vibraphone composition. 4 mallet, plays with rhythm over the entire range of the instrument. Relaxed, Mystical 2006

Title: Space X-plorers
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:42

Background padding with an open wondrous feel. 030 Relaxed, Mysterious, Epic 2006

Title: Daytime TV Theme
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 0:48
Instrumentation: Piano, Sax, Strings

Slow and deliberate. 042 Relaxed, Uplifting 2006

Title: Meditation Impromptu 01
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:32
Instrumentation: Piano

A single piano impromptu in D flat Major, broken into three files for easier downloading. This piece was made because many people were using my music as background for hypnosis and meditation products. This is a very very calming (and long) piano piece designed for just that. There is nothing startling contained in this piece... only light flowing melodies. 027 Relaxed, Calming 2005

Title: Meditation Impromptu 02
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:09
Instrumentation: Piano

A single piano impromptu in D flat Major, broken into three files for easier downloading. This piece was made because many people were using my music as background for hypnosis and meditation products. This is a very very calming (and long) piano piece designed for just that. There is nothing startling contained in this piece... only light flowing melodies. 027 Relaxed, Calming 2005

Title: Meditation Impromptu 03
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4:15
Instrumentation: Piano

A single piano impromptu in D flat Major, broken into three files for easier downloading. This piece was made because many people were using my music as background for hypnosis and meditation products. This is a very very calming (and long) piano piece designed for just that. There is nothing startling contained in this piece... only light flowing melodies. 027 Relaxed, Calming 2005

Title: Luminous Rain
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:54
Instrumentation: Piano

An excellent impromptu in G Major. Interesting choices throughout. 002 Uplifting 2005

Title: Evening Fall (Piano)
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:45
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu 020 Dark, Calming, Eerie 2005

Title: Comfortable Mystery
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:56

Solo vintage electric piano. Not quite supernatural... more like surreal. Slow with descending arpeggios. 041 Relaxed, Eerie, Mystical, Calming 2005

Title: Daybreak
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:20

Solo vintage electric piano. Lounge/New Age. 007 Relaxed, Calming 2005

Title: Loss
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:13
Instrumentation: Piano

Dirge. Very slow, quiet, depressing. Occasionally punctuated with ornaments. 013 Dark, Somber, Unnerving 2002

Title: Stoic Morning
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:35
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu. Bright and cheery, but never bubbly. It does change up into minor for a bit. 020 Uplifting 2000

Title: With the Sea
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 2:43
Instrumentation: Piano

Darker, slow and contemplative impromptu. 013 Relaxed, Somber 2000

Title: Midday Dance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 1:31
Instrumentation: Piano

Impromptu piano solo with a strange little bounce rhythm. Catchy, and slightly "off". Ends on a fat rich chord. 002 Driving, Uplifting 2000

Title: Starry
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 3:18
Instrumentation: Piano

C major with a minor IV chord. 016 Relaxed, Calming 1998

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