Category Archives: Production Music

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ssh … the sound of “small”

Jul
07
2020
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The Universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose (J. B. S. Haldane) Listen closely … what does “small” sound like? Closer … what do you hear? Zoom into […]

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Micro Life (2020)

Jul
07
2020
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“Micro Life” is my sixth project for Evolution Media Music in their “Wonders Of Nature” series. Produced and created with with Ronan Skillen, we have created an album “around ideas of pattern, playful movement, elemental […]

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Nordic Nights: as the world falls silent, may this music speak

Mar
24
2020
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“Nordic Nights”, my 30th album, and the most enthralling project I have done in years, is now out on Munich-based Minds and Music. At it’s heart is a conversation between South and North, an interaction […]

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Microtension and more…

Nov
22
2019
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You want WHAT? Musical tension, but no melody or harmony? This was the approach used for Microtension and its creepy relative Mystery Underscores.  

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Mystery Underscores (2019)

Oct
22
2019
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2 tracks for “Mystery Underscores” (EMM275) on Evolution Media Music. Dark, unnerving, pensive intrigue.    

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Microtension (2019)

Oct
22
2019
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My 3-track contribution to “Microtension” on Evolution Media Music (EMM278). This pitch was interesting: use bare minimal harmony or melody but create maximum tension. Try this at home? At your peril! 

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¡Nueva música! The sounds of nature, South America style.

Jun
03
2019
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¡Hola! Out now – my all South American music collection (with Evolution Media Music) with charango, laúd, cuica, bandoneon. Expect trippy minor plucking, bustling forest percussion, mountain peak moments, and Tango accordion (super melancólico) in […]

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“African Desert Blues” – African Guitar Axe-travaganza

Apr
24
2019
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In the mold of Tinariwen and Ali Farka Toure, I am part of an African Blues compilation with guitar luminaries from legendary South African acts Johnny Clegg Band, Freshlyground and Bright Blue. Read and hear more […]

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African Desert Blues (2018)

Dec
13
2018
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“African Desert Blues” (Mama Dance MD184) is a compilation production album featuring Andy Innes and Barry van Zyl (Johnny Clegg), Tom Fox (Bright Blue), Josh Hawkes (Freshlyground) and myself. In the mould of Tinariwen and […]

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West African Odysseys & Atmospheres

Dec
12
2018
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The new release “West African Odysseys & Atmospheres” from Mama Dance (MD178) consist of largely acoustic West African tracks perfect for wildlife, travel, documentary and film productions. The album prominently features the beautiful Malian instrument […]

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