Excerpts from Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living (2013), published by Hinshaw Music, performed by Bel Canto Company in Raleigh, NC, USA, August 2013 in its "Expanded Chamber" scoring. (Full orchestral and small chamber ensemble versions also available.)

Full-length video available on Youtube; full-length audio available on iTunes, or as a physical CD from Hinshaw Music. For more information, visit www.danforrest.com or www.hinshawmusic.com.

Hinshaw Music

Requiem for the Living - EXCERPTS

Performed in French and Arabic, accompanied by Benoit on the piano.

Les Moulins De Mon Coeur/لا بداية ولا نهاية

Turjan Aylahn  Tanc a Lelek Highfleet OST

Murderers

Creative Spirit Online: "Colorful and engaging from beginning to end, this is the latest of Robert John Brooks’ virtuosic offerings. The three movements (Rondo, Variations and Finale) are scored for large orchestra—a twenty-minute journey through sometimes tender, often energetically playful, occasionally threatening, and ever-changing musical textures. Brooks’ musical gift lies in his ability to create highly structured, clearly defined musical gestures within the context of a challenging and thoughtful harmonic and rhythmic language."

“Contrapunctus III” was completed in February 2024 in Fairview, TX. The work is in three movements: Rondo, Variations, and Finale'. Performance time is about 20 minutes. Printed and electronic copies of the score are available now and instrumental parts will soon be available soon from www.CreativeSpiritOnline.com.

About this recording:
The present virtual recording was produced using Finale 27.4.1 and the Garritan Personal Orchestra 5 virtual instrument library. For the best listening experience, high quality headphones are recommended. This recording was mastered by EMastered. 

Instrumentation:
2 Flutes. 2 Oboes, English Horn, Eb Clarinets, 2 Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in C, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Strings

Performance notes:
• Tempo, expression, and dynamic markings should be strictly observed.
• There is no key signature. Accidentals apply to the end of the measure or to the note or notes tied over the measure, and only to notes of the same pitch class, in the same octave.
• Hairpin pairs (e.g.: mp <>, mf ><) indicate a temporary volume change of one dynamic level.
• Passages marked fff or ppp indicate playing as loudly and as quietly as possible, respectively.
• Double-bass “C-extension” is required.

Contact information:
Robert John Brooks, Fairview, Texas USA
Email: robtjbrooks@yahoo.com
Web: www.CreativeSpiritOnline.com
Web: eMastered.com/profile/robtjbrooks

Engraving by the composer
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Copyright 2024

Contrapunctus III for Orchestra

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Sunrise (I, II, III)

FIRST SYMPHONY

Impuls

Alex is an upcoming innovative artist who combines the world of classical music with the energy and creativity of electronic music with impressive virtuosity. With a background in classical composition and a deep understanding of modern technologies, he creates a fascinating sound world that harmoniously combines tradition and modernity.

His music is characterized by the artful fusion of classical structures with electronic elements, using synthesizers, drum machines and digital effects to dress traditional works in a new, pulsating guise. Alex has the ability to preserve the emotional depth and complexity of classical compositions while offering a fresh, contemporary interpretation.

Style: Alex's style is characterized by melodic harmonies and dynamic rhythms. He creates epic soundscapes that are both dream-provoking and inviting to dance.

Variations on Fairy Odd Parents opening theme

Kiryl