Cry Me a River (Cover - Saxophone Melody)

I have arranged a beautiful piece that I have been learning on Alto Saxophone, by Georg Phillipp Telemann, published in 1729. There is a great recording with Marcel Ponseele playing oboe.

The melody and the figured bass is given. You can find the score I have been working from http://petrucci.mus.auth.gr/imglnks/usimg/e/e2/IMSLP248269-PMLP120650-Sonate-a-moll-Twv41-a3.pdf 

I have realised the figured bass for Harpsichord. (my first attempt at figured bass) I think I need to learn some more idioms of the baroque Harpsichord :)

Teleman Sonata In A minor, TWV 41 A3 (Figured Bass realised by Simon Barrett)

I have taken the melody of "A Nakht In Gan Eydn" a traditional Kletzmer song, and arranged it for three clarinets. For my Composition Homework!
This is also the first time I have used a DAW on my audio, I used Reaper to add reverb, and adjusting the volume of each instrument more accurately, over time. I am hoping it produces a clearer output.

A Nakht in Gan Eydn (arranged for Clarinet Trio by Simon Barrett)

This is the second Klezmer tune that I have arranged, this time for three clarinets, one of which is a bass clarinet.
For my Composition Homework!


Araber Tanzt (arranged for Clarinet Trio by Simon Barrett)

This is the third of the Traditional Klezmer tunes, that I have arranged for Clarinet Trio.

Bay Di Toyern Fun Beys Hamikdosh (Arranged for Clarinet Trio by Simon Barrett)

This is my entry into the Sax Duo Call for Scores.

I originally thought of the core idea of this piece some time ago, starting from one note, from which all the other notes literally unfolded through the piece, representing the creation of the universe. Notes form into groups representing the planets being created. Civilisation occurs :), then the process works in reverse, with notes being collapsed into each other, as the universe collapses into a point of singularity.

It represents a bit of a departure from my normal composition process.

Op 18. A short history of the Universe

This is my first attempt to play multiple tracks of me on saxophone. I have recorded one track for each of three recorders in a recorder rondeau by Nicholas Le Begue, written between 1677 and 1687. from Piece de Clavessin

Rondeau by Nicholas Le Begue for three recorders played on saxophone by Simon Barrett

Submission for the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast

Festival Procession For Two Trumpets and Percussion

Played by: Kendra Emery @kendra-emery  & Colette Hall
Massive thanks to Kendra and Colette who played this as part of their call for scores recently. This piece didn't get through, but I was very pleased to have had one of m pieces played live. They recorded 60 pieces altogether!
Original piece (MIDI) : https://soundcloud.com/simonbarrett/op-18-a-short-history-of-the-universe from Jan 2015

A Short History of the Universe (LIVE)

Melody Home work, with some adjustments by my composition teacher, which he then gave as homework again to use some two part inventions techniques. 

Composition homework

A two part invention (hence "Patently") of sorts (hence "Absurd") :)


Op 21. Patently Absurd

Lone Tree

One part of a four part Baroque Suite.
Flute, Bassoon and Harpsichord
in the form of a Sarabande

Sarabande

First part of a Baroque suite
Flute, Harpsichord and Bassoon
Form - Allemande

This one I had quite a lot of input and help creating, from my composition teacher

Allemande

I have a book of oboe duets, in the Chester Woodwinds series, with some lovely pieces. I have got my old microphone out and tried to play both parts of the duet. It was more difficult that I thought, to keep in time for both parts, even with a metronome beeping in one ear. 
Its funny I imagine it nicer as a diet when I am practicing each part separately, and can play each part a little more relaxed, rather than having to focus on timing so much.
I've not been able to find a version recorded anywhere on the internet, to compare.

Andante From Sonata III by Willem De Fesch, played by Simon on Saxophone

Cover version of Mercy Mercy Mercy
  SimonBarrett on Alto Saxophone
  dAN mAHONEY (https://soundcloud.com/dan-mahoney) on Guitar
  GarageBand on Drums 
  Played: 21 April 2013

Composer: Josef Zawinul

Mercy Mercy Mercy Live (collaboration: dAN mAHONEY and SimonBarrett)

"Groove it"  by James Rae
Saxophone - Simon
Played: 22 June 2013
Unedited

I used to play saxophone for a few years long ago, and have recently restarted lessons. I can hear a difference over the last few months - whether or nots its there :) 
 
Listening to a piece of music that you've recorded, lets you hear blemishes you might miss while you're playing. I hope to be able to post something in a few more months with fewer blemishes :)

This is the piece that has been driving my family and neighbours mad for the last few weeks. 

Groove it - James Rae (Cover)

I compose for fun in my spare time, using Sibelius 7, and am actively trying to improve.

I play guitar, saxophone and I have also taken up clarinet (after trying bassoon too) recently. I used to play a soprano saxophone long ago, but after years of neglect it fell into disrepair. So, after a long break, I have taken up saxophone again. 

The local council offers a great deal - they rent instruments out to children and adults very cheaply. So I am currently renting an alto and a tenor sax and a clarinet.

There are three types of material I post
1. Midi renditions of my own compositions -  
2. some of the music I post is written by other people, but played by me on alto saxophone, Clarinet or bassoon 
3. Music written by others, but arranged by me

I am interested in all constructive feedback (especially about melodic development and orchestration) 

Thank you for your comments and feedback
Happy  listening :)

Simon Barrett

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