... Here is one based on current events that I had to get out of bed this morning to write. I have also posted it to my website. And now I'm going back to...
1) When did you start recording the CD? inVOICE typically releases albums in the fall, and we start recording as early as late Spring. 2) When did you finish? ...
I ran accross this really cool song the other night - maybe some of you have heard it. It's called "Have You Forgotten" by country artist Darryl Worley. I was...
Other great local guitarists who are putting out really first rate albums are Larry Pattis, http://www.larrypattis.com, a composer and player of really complex...
Hey Brad, do you have her actual email? The forwarded text just shows her name, not her email.... ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Steven's comments reminded me of an experience in Ron Simpson's songwriting class last year at BYU. Ron's students put on a songwriting showcase each semester,...
When we were having the classical music discussion a couple weeks ago, I wanted to include my thoughts. Someone expressed their opinion that classical music ...
I just wanted to mention that we ... I agree with Jared. And it leads me to a question I want to throw out to the group. Are the "Godly Genres"? We all know...
Hi! I haven't heard back from people about the key of the group song. Is it OK? Is it difficult to download? MRKH Mark Hansen +++++ Inspirational Rock Music...
... Now . . . where was that George Crumb score for inspiration? ;^) One a more serious note, this is really great therapy, IMHO. There have been a couple of...
I guess these are opinions you're asking for, so I'll offer mine. I think there are certain types (or genres) of music which more naturally lend themselves to...
Some months ago I was suffering from a bout' of insomnia. I tuned into the Christian music channel on the satelitte to help me relax, and of course to hear...
Great discussion. I really appreciate what Wayne had to say and I would second his opinion. I would also like to quote from Terri Clark, a Popular Country...
Thought I'd pass this on Tom Solely Owned Record Label Launched by Mormon Tabernacle Choir Inaugural Release Includes Best-Loved Hymns, Popular Songs SALT LAKE...
PLEASE come and support an independant LDS artist this Thursday night, at 7pm! Jennie is an outstanding arranger/pianist, and she will literally blow you away....
... I would yes - the type of music you set the lyrics to are very important. There are gospel themes that just plain demand "stand up and belt it out"...
In accordance with Mark's suggestion, here is another poem expressing thoughts over the current events. I will probably not post more that I write to the...
Forbes Bruce <brucewrites@...> wrote: The one thing we must remember is that two different cultures and peoples can have a different way to express the...
It's very true that culture is everything, really. If the goal is to have your audience feel a certain way-- excited, romantic, blue, reverent, worshipful or...
Hello gang, I wanted to let you know about a concert I am doing Friday night at Spiral Studios (879 E. Tabernacle) in St. George, UT. Doors open at 7:30pm,...
Did anyone see the feature on Enoch Train last Friday in the Deseret News? The band has a new album, and will be giving a benefit concert tomorrow night in...
... to compose and to play (and often to listen to). This mental and emotional intensity and density often translates into a much higher quality experience. ...
About two years ago, when we were going through a similar series of questions, I wrote up this article and posted it to the list. I thought about it, and...
Cory, I added your concert to UtahMusicCalendar.com Please feel free to add any future concerts at www.utahmusiccalendar.com/submit_event.shtml And if you...
Very good, Mark. I believe you are right on target. RichP ... From: "Mark Hansen" <mrkhmusic@...> To: <ldsmusicians@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday,...
... I agree, Kent. As much as I can be touched deeply by something like Beethoven or Pachelbel, there can also be something profound and moving by the RHCP....
Fans of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir should check out the site www.mormontabernaclechoir.org. It is their first official site and includes information about ...
... COUNTERPOINT: This is debatable. I would say classical is definitely harder to compose and play than trite pop music, but some of the world's best...
Greetings all, I must agree with Mark.. it's all about using an appropriate style with respect to subject and emotions being conveyed... But there are some...
Jared, I'll go one step farther. When classical music was created, it was the ultimate in communicating emotion to the audience. But with modern technology,...