A wonderfully tender and powerful poem at the same time. A very strict and heavily condensed sound narrative. Sometimes it comes across as a bit of a warning, even threatening, but then some hope germinates again. Maybe a scene between two lovers? Do you decide to go your own way? That's my perception when I hear this intense piece.

The transition that takes place between 8:08 and 8:16 in the Second Passacaglia. Stunning. It may be that the 4th movement of Schönberg's Quartet No.2 gets the cake, but not entirely clear that is an appropriate comparator in the first place, having in mind my musical illiteracy. Tractatus proposition 7. Whereof I do not know, thereof say nothing

@robert-john-brooks: Thank you for lighting the path, Maestro

well-mastered dramatic track, Nice composition 👏

excellent friend, congratulations 👏👏👏

Strings in sad and melancholic sound narrative. Wonderful arrangement.

How severe, great tension.. I like Olivier Messiaen, Xenakis etc. But don’t know how to compose like them or you. How do you come up with this kind of music..? Difficult to control the structure without melody or tonality.

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TAXE NO MORE (Original)
It's a rant in my own way with this title Taken from "just Back To My Guitar" here is another way to play my guitars with this coda long enough ..4' 50 to be able to express myself. Please take the time to listen to it until the end if you stop on this title..   
on youtube too : https://youtu.be/7xErIvi40So?si=NH6I93jnBulH9qTb
I wish you a good time with my guitars.
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All tracks are written, performed, mixed and mastered on Mac Power PC G4 by myself.Cubase 5,0
Dgé breton :Written and performed by Dgé breton/
Dge breton:/guitar, drum, bass keyboard, chant/
Strat guitar, Casio guitar MG .70>
 issu de ma back track « just Back To My Guitar » voilà une autre façon de jouer mes guitars avec cette coda assez longue ..4’ 50 pour pouvoir m’ exprimer. Merci de prendre le temps de l’ écouter  jusqu’ a la fin si vous vous arrêtez sur ce titre.. 
je vous souhaite un bon moment avec mes guitares.

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Misty By Sucole & 6qsax

“Second Passacaglia for String Orchestra” was completed in July, 2022 in Fairview, TX. 

From the composer's publisher Creative Spirit OnLine: "Brooks’s Second Passacaglia unfolds broodingly over a 17-bar, slowly moving bass line in cellos and basses, while the variations above increase in movement and intensity until finally arriving at a subdued and haunting final cadence."

The work is in one movement. Performance time is about 10 minutes. 
Printed and electronic scores and parts are available from www.CreativeSpiritOnline.com
A virtual recording of this work is posted on www.soundcloud.com/robert-john-brooks.

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

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Second Passacaglia for String Orchestra

For my mother 

Music and Lyrics by Ben-Tam Jennifer 
Recorded and produced by Ben-Tam Jennifer using Audacity
Microphone: Rhode USB Mini 
Guitar: Cort  MR710 LH NS

Lyrics:

Mommy mommy mommy
Where did you go?
I never got the chance to tell you
That I love you so.
.
Mommy mommy mommy
Why did you leave?
I miss you every day
How do I continue this way?
.
Mommy mommy mommy
Mommy mommy mommy
Tell me how
Tell me now
Tell me
.
Mother!
Is it cold?
You faced something to which
We must all race
Death's door
.
Mother!
You're keeping me warm
My memories are blankets around my heart
They help me to mourn
.
Mommy mommy mommy
Mommy mommy mommy
Tell me how
Tell me now
Tell me
.
Are there stars where you are?
Can people see your smile?
Are there gardens filled with flowers,
For you to walk around, in?
.
Are there hopeful dreams?
And waterfalls and trees?
Sunny days with music playing?
Do you ever think of me?
.
Mommy mommy mommy
Mommy mommy mommy
Tell me how
Tell me now
Tell me
.
Mommy mommy mommy
Mommy mommy mommy
Tell me how
Tell me now
Tell me
.


Tell Me

Tell Me (2022)

Time Goes By

Instruments played:  Sitar, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Lyrics:

Everything under the sun and the moon
The emperor will be there soon
His greatness will bless the land
All the people hand in hand

His presence filled with gloom and grace, 
Sadness etched within his face
Magnificent and Splendorous
Generous and Dangerous

Emperor's Greatness

C-Bon Voyage!

R.I.P (Working Day)

Written, Arranged, Performed, and Produced by Kyle Bolan
Art by Kyle Bolan

Hollow Burrow

H-Dope Dogs

I was inspired after listening to Jesus Flores Guitarrista's "Popurri The Beatles".

(Disclaimer:  I do not own the copyright to this song.  It is presented here in a non-commercial format and only for entertainment and educational purposes.)

Imagine (John Lennon Cover in instrumental form)

A piece comprising of different styles. Start atmospheric with panning soundscapes and moves into a piano lead melody with drum, bass and guitar accompaniments.

Magpie

We welcome your feedback!

Composed, produced & performed by Srouly Frank
(Inspired by Maurice Ravel)

Interval

A Beetle In The Bathtub - Charles Chambaz

Psychomanteum

Just The Way You Are / Billy Joel
https://youtu.be/vBZnGk1nAjw

Just The Way You Are（Instrumental cover Version,Billy Joel）

Piano mostly. Original compositions.
Paul Maurice Roche,
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.

Kendrick is probably the correct answer (to the great musical question of our time).

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.

Second Passacaglia for String Orchestra

Robert John Brooks, Composer

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