Wonderful tone on your guitar David, and perfect dance between the two instruments...

I can confirm that this sublime virtuoso duet par excellence has indeed sent my spirit soaring upwards - along with my heart, soul, and inner self.  Not much of me left here at ground level.

You two are at it again I see. The interplay is top notch. Debra seems to make a habit of lifting a piece with her own part.

Another lovely piece of work from you folks.  Thumbs up.

A beautiful and peaceful composition. Great collaboration!

Lovely collaboration David and Debbie! Beautiful music!

Sweetly sad and reflective. Lovely piece and props to the players!

Tracks with the Talented  Pianist Debra Buesking

This is an extra-special release for two reasons; the song was written for my first granddaughter Lanie about the time this picture was taken(seven years old, she's now nineteen), and this marks my first collaboration with gifted pianist Debra Buesking.  When I approached her with this song, she immediately loved it and the ideas came very quickly to her.  It was emotionally moving to hear her additions giving the song a sense of completion I felt it lacked.  Thank you my friend for sharing your abundant talent that graces this song.  You can hear more of Debra's fine playing and original arrangements:  soundcloud.com/debra_buesking

Cantalanie (special guest Debra Buesking, piano)

It is wonderful when a previously released song has enough potential energy to be released as a new song in a different genre.  So it is with this song first inspired by Thommo last spring in a collaboration with him and Ren Faye called "Dream Catching".  I liked the initial soundscape and guitar parts enough that I wanted to do a separate acoustic release under a different title.  Debra Buesking's definitive artistry entered the picture when we were teasing ideas for another collaboration.  I submitted this to her, she loved it, and now graces it with her superb playing, actually re-inventing the song.  More of her fine music can be heard @debra_buesking 
Imagine a windswept veranda. a couple dancing to distant thunder, passions building and breaking as the storm approaches.  The original is much different, more Celtic and ethereal and can be heard here as well as Thommo's other amazing productions: soundcloud.com/thommo_tunes/dream-catching-feat-david-dunham-and-ren-faye

Dancing On The Veranda (Thommo, Debra Buesking, David Dunham)

Marking my third collaboration with gifted pianist Debra Buesking, what an honor and treat to have her add her piano magic to a tune I wrote some 25 years ago on a warm summer evening in Colorado.  The Godin guitar seemed the perfect voice to express the warmth and intimacy of a summer evening reverie, and Debra's piano the perfect accompaniment, like two friends enjoying a glass of wine.  Hear more of Debra's fine compositions and arrangements @debra_buesking.

One Summer Night, A Reverie, with Debra Buesking, piano

What a privilege to work with Debra Buesking again on Scott Richard's smooth and slightly funky synth track.  Actually, I kind of invited myself to the party when Debra queried me about the keyboard part she had for Scott's original track titled "Ennui".  I became very engaged with her playing to the very chill synth track and could hear some acoustic guitar accents giving a little edge to the piece.  Debra's versatile playing defines the direction of the song front to back, and I'm along for the ride--but what a ride:)  Check out Scott's Cloud at soundcloud.com/the_eyes_of_heisenberg,  and Debra's extraordinary playing @debra_buesking.

Kaleidoscope (Collaboration with Debra Buesking, Scott Richards)

Long before September 11, 2001, there was a September 11, 1950; the birthdate of my wife Terry.  This song started out as a very personal musical portrait of her.  Debra became interested in the track after I sent it to her for collaborative consideration.  The result is something very special for the both of us and we hope you too.  In my playing, I address the intimate side of the song and day. In Debra's playing, she addresses the now much larger meaning of the day for our nation and the world. Ultimately I think what we are saying is that 9/11 is profoundly personal. Each of us, if were old enough to remember, know where we were, what we were doing the day the attacks occurred. The attacks also shook the world, world markets, world travel, and any and all sense of security.   Profound sorrow was draped over our country and any nation that called us friend.  "Stay With Me" is another way of saying "hold me close", "we need each other", and as the track picture suggests "forget me not".    A big "thank you" to Debra for lavishing her talent on this very personal song.    More of her beautiful music can be heard @debra_buesking.

Stay With Me (featuring Debra Buesking, piano)

Celtic music is a paradox; in a minor key such as this piece, it tends to be melancholy, yet in its melancholia it can lift the spirit to heavenly realms where noble and reflective thoughts reside.  It is Debbie's and mine fondest hope this Lament lifts your spirits:) A huge thank you to Debbie for gracing this piece with her playing. Hear more of her beautiful music @debra_buesking.

Celtic Lament (Debra Buesking; Piano and Synths, David; Guitar)

Assume The Position feat. Ashes and Dreams
Vocals and Lyrics:
Ashes and Dreams (ashesanddreams Looperman)
https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/22473/assume-the-position-91bpm-chill-out-acapella
https://soundcloud.com/ashes-and-dreams
Paploviante: E-Bass, Composing, Arrangement, Mix and Mastering

Assume The Position feat. Ashes And Dreams

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Afterglow

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Rattikan to Katie

Presenting

"Diminished Seventh Dialogue"

The diminished seventh chord is a powerful tool for creating tension and suspense.

With this classical composition I have created a sense of dialogue or conversation between the different instruments.  This interplay develops into a sense of mystery, intrigue and unease with the used of the diminished seventh chords.  

Instruments used are:
1.  Clarinet
2. Violin (Arco)
3.  Studio Grand Piano
4.  Bassoon Solo
5.  Bassoon Staccato

Produced in the
ARAPA Music Studio
Sydney - Australia

17.10.2024

Artwork by
#A-Z Creative Studio

Diminished Seventh Dialogue

Hello à tous,
Voici ma composition pour Piano « Libre ».
J’interprète au piano « Libre ». 
N'hésitez pas à écouter au casque.
Bonne écoute.
Ecrit et enregistré en octobre 2024

https://youtu.be/M417UfNO07U?si=CYaJi6u0dgwgm5nj

Libre – Original emotional Piano

A 20 minute medley of some of the better bits & pieces from 20 of my solo recordings, all from about 20 years ago (between 2000-2004)

A pretty wide variety of styles - jazz, funk, ambient, classical, world, worldbeat, experimental, alternative, industrial, reggae, electronica, latin, pop, game show music, more. Some unorthodox explorations here... have at it.

0:00 - I, Spy
0:55 - Variations
2:10 - Belle Curves Blues
3:24 - Saxofunk (a)
4:14 - Game Show (b1 - interlude)
4:55 - Game Show (b2 - main theme)
5:35 - Lives of our Days
6:04 - Aulde Europe
6:38 - Multi2dinal
7:56 - Sitar & Santur
9:06 - Last Days of November
11:10 - Industrial Mustard
11:57 - House In Da Jungle
12:45 - Casio Adani
13:26 - Funky Junk
14:49 - Jazzy Ditty
15:44 - Tiger Raga
16:53 - Latin Loop 2
17:59 - Latin Kinda Thang
19:29 - Pennywise (c)
20:50 - Harp of My Dreams (reprise)

(image is a mosaic of mostly self portraits using a scanner)

Mark's Album

Mark Music Medley (part 1: 2000-2004)

On a swing

Some random Friday afternoon carolling at the Llewellyn's, with my daughter Awen playing the guitar.

We hope you'll enjoy.
Happy Holidays!

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (Awen And Rob Carolling)

I don’t know what to say other than I like it, and  it’s all me. A one man everything ,I hope you like it!

I am a finger-style guitarist living on the Texas high plains.  At the core of my music is melody that is inspired and informed by my Christian faith, family, friends, and countless influences through the years from the great composers, to jazz, folk, rock, Latin, Celtic, and the many fine musicians I have come to love on the Cloud, some I have been privileged to collaborate with.  Thanks for stopping by to have a listen. Comments are always welcome. Feel free to click on the picture of any track to learn more about it.

Celtic Lament (Debra Buesking; Piano and Synths, David; Guitar)

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