Drama in the narrative of this piece as usual in your music. Repays a second listening!

t h a n k u so much for everything loveu 

such interesting and engaging counterpoint - love the interplay in the duet - such nice intervals and moving harmonies created - wonderful balance between the two instruments - more than impressive RJ

the better composer on soundcloud, how do you do it robert?

Your music is beautiful, sentimental, conversational and greater than life at the same time. Especially how you can make woodwinds sound expressive.

the clarinet line really creates the unsettling tone of this piece - very nicely done!!!!

had this playing this morning with my cup of coffee, my soul says "thank you"

Hey Robert, the first draft of my framework for 'patch based' orchestra is complete. It includes emulation of how a generic 'patch based' orchestra would respond.

This is a great section here - like the force of a landslide.

In 2018 Dave (warfydave) Cooper sent me recording he had made, inviting me to contribute lyrics, vocals and steel guitar.   Immediately on hearing the recording, the words to Lewis Carroll's “The Lobster Quadrille” (sometimes called “The Mock Turtle's Song) started running through my head.
	We recorded the track and Dave posted it on his SC website (https://soundcloud.com/warfydave).   The song is still there at https://soundcloud.com/warfydave/lobster-quadrille-mix-4.
	The track I have posted here uses all the original stems except for the steel guitar (which I felt obliged to redo).   It has been re-mixed and re-mastered.
	There are many versions of this song on SC, the only ones I strongly remember are by Bruce Klepper (at https://soundcloud.com/bruce-klepper-1/the-mock-turtles-songfeat-mark-ewart), and Steely Dan (at https://soundcloud.com/steely-dan-official/the-mock-turtle-song), but I am sure they are all worth a good listen.

	The Lobster Quadrille appears in “Alice in Wonderland”.   It is sung by the Mock Turtle while he and the Gryphon attempt to demonstrate the dance to Alice.   John Tenniel's famous illustration (the cover art I have used) pictures both the Mock Turle and the Gryphon.

The Lobster Quadrille

BandCamp

Recorded in Modesto, Ca.   Featuring Gibson 335 Electric Guitar. 1st. Violin. Bowed Contra Bass. String Quartet. Viola. Chamber string Quartet. Cello. Harp.

Classic Delight

Mellow Cello

Also available as a Video:
https://youtu.be/dTlxK_lU3Us

Listen to the Sad Ambient Mix as well:
https://soundcloud.com/user-92853963/remember-the-promise-you-made-sad-ambient-mix?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
☝🏻


I would like to thank all the commenters and listeners, "Likes" and "Plays". I was not aware when composing what this song triggers in some. So many, many thanks to ALL 💖

the second part is in progress ; ))
I hope you have some patience?
😊

🎞️ Video

Remember The Promise You Made

Words and music by Roger Whittlesey. ©2021
Here's the link to the music video: https://youtu.be/zROnLnwBUIs
I hope you subscribe to my YouTube channel. 

Floating

A stone in the sea, and then you look at me
And I'm floating away

Heart filled with lead, and then you turn your head
And I'm floating away

Wait, it's only love
It's only love
I've been looking for but
Wait, it's only love

It's all gravity, and then you talk to me 
And I'm floating away

Time weighs on my mind
I see you and the clocks unwind
And I'm floating away
Floating away
Floating away
Floating away

July 27, 2021

Floating

Performance Notes and Information

“Double Sonata No. 2” was completed in September, 2021 in Fairview, TX. 

The work is in one movement. Performance time is about 15 minutes. 

Printed and electronic copies of the score and clarinet part are available from www.CreativeSpiritOnline.com,   Just click on the "View/Purchase" link above.

Performance notes:
•	Tempo, expression, and dynamic markings should be strictly observed.
•	Required pedaling is marked in the score but additional pedaling may be applied as needed.
•	There is no key signature. Accidentals apply to the end of the measure or to the note tied over the measure, and only to notes of the same pitch class, in the same octave.
•	Hairpin pairs (e.g.: <>, >< ) indicate a temporary volume change of one dynamic level
•	Passages marked fff and ppp indicate playing as loudly and as quietly as possible, respectively.

Contact information: 
Email: robtjbrooks@yahoo.com, 
Web: www.soundcloud.com/robert-john-brooks
Web: www.CreativeSpiritOnline.com

View/Purchase Score

Double Sonata No. 2 for Bb Clarinet and Piano

Orien'Trance

My Midnight Memory

Quietly Go Crazy

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Lyirics:-
All I can do is just search
For the signs in this maze , today
I'm feeling confused by the route
That I've taken along , the way
maybe I should turn around and
Begin to begin , again
But that wouldn't help with the
Things I have learned
Every now , and then

Right now where I am here stood
I'm on the trail now for good

I'm roaming around to the sounds 
In my head i can't concentrate
I'm reeling and rocking and rolling
I really am quite a state
But something inside me says
It's gonna be more than 
Worth, the wait
If I can just hold it together enough 
To stay true , to faith

Right now where I am here stood
I'm on the trail now for good

On the trail 
On the trail
On the trail

All I can do is just search
For the signs in this maze , today
I'm feeling confused by the route
That I've taken along , the way Yeah !

Right now where I am here stood
I'm on the trail now for good


Nakedverse/winkandwoo 2021

On The Trail

On The Trail - Nakedverse & winkandwoo

The final track from the album 'Malevolent Energy.'

Full album:
https://outstation.bandcamp.com/album/malevolent-energy

Malevolent Energy

Whispers On The Breeze

Getting creative during lockdown, this is very basic software so hoping to explore it further with live instruments or better software. Inspired by film, celtic and ethereal music for this one- hope you enjoy!!

Image courtesy of buzuki's on pixabay.com

Lockdown Lullaby

Thanks for visiting. 
Scores and parts for many of my works are available from my publisher Creative Spirit Music Publications. Go to  https://www.creativespiritonline.com and select on "Robert John Brooks." There, you can also follow the score while listening to a recording.

My music is fully notated and is intended for live performance by live musicians.

After completing my doctorate in composition in 1979 from UNT, I took 30 years off from composing to join the computer software revolution as a software engineer.  In 2010 I began composing again and have not stopped. So, I find myself beginning (restarting?) a composition career rather late in life...but that's OK.  Most of the works posted here were written since 2010. 

Thanks for visiting.

Double Sonata No. 2 for Bb Clarinet and Piano

Robert John Brooks, Composer

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