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Genre: Contemporary

Cattails

An acoustic guitar and a banjo create a drifting lull as an accordion and erhu play a languid melody. The accordion is slightly forceful, while the tremolo of the erhu is uncertain, creating an intertwined dialogue of two vastly different characters. The piece is calm and pensive, with subtle notes of East Asian and Country Western influences. 017 Bouncy, Calming, Relaxed 2010

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Wounded

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

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Gagool

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

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Eternal Hope

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

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Atlantean Twilight

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

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Sovereign

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

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In The West

The percussion and strings start off bright, but deceive you as they turn to a powerful minor key. The string bass plays a prominent role, interacting with and leading the treble to the sudden conclusion. 042 Suspenseful 2010

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Eastminster

The constant reverberating sound of rain and the perfect-fifth drone of the strings are calming, but have an air of suspense and tension about them, as if a drama is about to unfold. The koto plays a near continuous refrain, at times forcefully. Evoking pre-colonialist East Asia, the piece is beautiful and stoic in tone, especially as the koto asserts its dominance in the sixth minute and at the end. 010 Calming, Relaxed 2010

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Silver Blue Light

Sparse in it’s instrumentation, Silver Blue Light is quiet and pensive with atmospheric synthesized chords and guitar.. There isn’t much of a melodic line to this piece until well into the fifth minute. In the third minute the guitar plays a few high notes, and the key changes briefly, which occurs again in the final twenty seconds as well. 027 Bright, Calming, Relaxed 2010

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When The Wind Blows

Several wind instruments play lilting melodies that are slow and meander through the piece, sometimes bordering on being slightly out of tune. The calm music has an edge of solemnity about it. The ever-present acoustic guitar is methodical and resembles a pulse – it exists but is forgotten, except when the guitar draws out the length of a note. 020 Calming, Somber 2010

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Porch Swing Days - faster

Acoustic guitars play a constantly flowing feel-good melody, enhanced by an airy chorus that enters early in the piece. The music is bright and evokes a carefree attitude towards life and the troubles of the world. 028 Bright, Calming, Relaxed, Uplifting 2010

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Porch Swing Days - slower

Acoustic guitars play a constantly flowing feel-good melody, enhanced by an airy chorus that enters early in the piece. The music is bright and evokes a carefree attitude towards life and the troubles of the world. 028 Bright, Calming, Relaxed, Uplifting 2010

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For Originz

Heavy strings play several chords before a violin enters with a sliding melody, in tandem with a woman’s voice and flute. The bass drums are barely perceptible, but accentuate the orchestra as the three melodic personalities float amongst the music. The music is full of wonder and power, and ends in a strong chord, evoking a connection with nature. 045 Bright, Calming, Mystical, Relaxed 2010

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Devastation and Revenge

A low hum sets a dark and mysterious mood, but at 0:49 the orchestral strings, horns, and pounding drums begin, perfect as the background to the hero’s dilemma or impending battle scene. At 2:01 the music reaches a climax and builds into discordant, terrifying suspense. The ending, at 2:35, features a lone guitar and mournful vocals, depicting a great sadness and loss. 006 Eerie, Epic, Intense, Mystical, Somber, Suspenseful 2010

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Feather Waltz

TBD Calming, Relaxed, Somber 2009

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Resignation

Short piece with a very quiet and rich piano part - the bass is barely audible, for low-end support. Relaxed, Uplifting 2009

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Thinking of You

Nice piece for a narrative voice-over of good times past, present or future. Calming, Relaxed 2009

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Soporific

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

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Swimmey Texture

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

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Blue Paint

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

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Smoother Move

013 Calming, Somber 2009

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On the Passing of Time

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

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Memory Lane

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

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Revival

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

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Impromptu in Quarter Comma Meantone

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

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Impromptu in Blue

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

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Sovereign Quarter

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

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Bright Wish

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

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Numinous Shine

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

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Aretes

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

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Simple Duet

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

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Clear Waters

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

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Earnest

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

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Heartbreaking

Disappointment from hope. 013 Calming, Somber 2007

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Heartwarming

Quick and flowing like water, the piano is warm and bright, perfect for a romantic comedy or tender interlude. The melody is sweet and repeated four times in different refrains. First at the main register, then an octave lower at 0:12. After the bridge interlude at 0:23, the melody resumes at 0:35, and at 0:49 plays in a higher register, then slows to the final arpeggiated resolve. 002 Bouncy, Bright, Uplifting 2007

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Reaching Out

Rubato. 013 Calming, Somber 2007

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Reminiscing

Simple; mostly pentatonic. 028 Calming, Relaxed 2007

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There is Romance

Slow and poignant, this piece is excellent for depicting childhood love, the swelling love of adolescence, or the tender caresses of old age. The simple, elegant melody is exceptionally suitable to weddings, faith services, or as a theme to a story of lasting love. 028 Calming, Relaxed, Uplifting 2007

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Touching Story

Very very slow and changeable. 028 Relaxed, Uplifting 2007

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Two Together

Sparkly open voicings. 016 Calming, Bright 2006

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Winter Chimes

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

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Light Awash

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

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White

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

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Sapphire Isle

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

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Vision of Persistence

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

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Cryptic Sorrow

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

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Moonstone

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

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Awaiting Return

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

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Overture

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

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Village Dawn

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

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March of the Mind

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

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Continue Life

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

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Midsummer Sky

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

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Friday Morning

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

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Parting of the Ways - Part 1

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

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Parting of the Ways - Part 2

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

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Pride

028 Relaxed, Somber, Uplifting 2006

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Sad Trio

013 Somber, Dark, Calming 2006

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Bathed in the Light

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

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Modern Vibes

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

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Space X-plorers

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

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Daytime TV Theme

Slow and deliberate. 042 Relaxed, Uplifting 2006

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Meditation Impromptu 01

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

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Meditation Impromptu 02

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

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Meditation Impromptu 03

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

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Luminous Rain

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

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Evening Fall (Piano)

Impromptu 020 Dark, Calming, Eerie 2005

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Comfortable Mystery

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

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Daybreak

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

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Loss

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

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Stoic Morning

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

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With the Sea

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

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Midday Dance

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

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Starry

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

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