These are my interpretations of the works of Claude Debussy that I adore. All are electronic creations. In some, I use many different sampled pianos and effects to create the sonic space I desire. In others, I intrepret the instruments in the spirit of Isao Tomita to create a unique work expressing my vision of Debussy's vision.  I hope that you enjoy these works.

Howard Interprets Debussy

This is a transcription of Debussy's Arabesque No 1. I used a fender Rhodes sample, a grand piano, a 12 foot grand sample, a concert grand and a patch called distant grand which has several reverbs and delays to simulate a huge space.  I hope you like it.

Debussy - Arabesque No 1 - Piano Only

Debussy arabesque instrumental, 10 tracks, all electronic. In the spirit of Isao Tomita and dedicated to his memory. Isao is who inspired me to become a synthesist and his influence permeates my work.

Debussy - Arabesque In E - With Synthesized Instruments

Clair de Lune which is the third movement of Suite Bergamasque by Claude Debussy. Performed by me using a special mix of sampled grands and fender Rhodes pianos plus a lot of effects. 8 tracks of audio mixed with the mid side technique.

Debussy - Suite Bergamasque - Movement 3 - Clair de lune

This is Prelude from Suite Bergamasque by Claude Debussy. I used 6 different sampled pianos mixed together to get the sound that I desired for this piece. They included my 5 meter grand, a distant grand enhanced with echo and reverb for spaciousness and a pedal board Fender Rhodes. I am really happy with the results.

This piece is played at moderato tempo rubato and is the in key of F Major.

Debussy - Suite Bergamasque - Movement 1 - Prelude

The second movement is also inspired by Baroque dance and arabesque styles. The main theme is delicate and is ornamented by many embellishments. The piece is in the key of A minor and is in 3/4 time.

To achieve the soundscape that I wanted for the piece, I again relied on three different piano samples, the 5 meter grand, the distant grand which is heavily processed via echo and reverb, and the processed Wurlitizer.

Debussy - Suite Bergamasque - Movement 2 - Menuet

The final movement of Suite bergamasque is titled Pasepied and is in the key of F# Minor and is played Allegretto ma non troppo. I used 5 differnt piano sample instruments and various settings, effects and equalization to get the ambiance I wanted for this track. A pasepied is a type of dance that originated in Brittany.

Debussy - Suite Bergamasque - Movement 4 - Passepied

I create electronic music in the spirit of Tomita and Wendy Carlos. I also like to rock and am into Pink Floyd. I have been a user of Cakewalk since version 1.0 and currently use Reason, Cakewalk and Audacity along with a studio full of electronic instruments and effects. I play with local musicians and I work at composing electronic renditions of classical music.

Howard Interprets Debussy

Howard F. Arner, Jr.