Just Brilliant & Gorgeous Beyond Words  !!!!

Ein zauberhaftes Werk mit soviel Charme und Esprit.

Eine Matinee am späten Sonntagnachmittag. Ich scherzo nicht, wenn ich erheitert bin, aufgemuntert. Die Melodielinie erinnert mich in Teilen an "Lang, lang ist's her". Schöne Variationen, erfrischende "Triller". Wirklich ein sehr angenehmes Stück, Thorsten!

Incredible composition! I love the excitement of the Scherzo and your melodic interweaving of the cello, violin and piano.  Bravo!

Improvised Jazz Piano. Derived from a wonderful theme composed by John (John's Short Piano pieces), which John kindly gave me permission to attempt variations upon. Downloadable. The piece deliberately lasts longer than 10 minutes (to prevent any possibility of improper monetisation (by me or anyone else) of John's work through these variations). Hence the long silence at the end. Thank you John. Your work inspires me.

Unstarted Symphony

The monument of Alexander the Great in Skopje, Macedonia, is a colossal 24 meter tall statue with a large fountain and dozens of water jets. Here is a 10-minute excerpt of the very, very long song of the waters of the fountain…
Le monument d'Alexandre le Grand à Skopje, en Macédoine, est une statue colossale de 24 mètres de haut avec une grande fontaine et des dizaines de jets d'eau. Voici un extrait de 10 minutes du très, très long chant des eaux de la fontaine...

Alexander the Great fountain, Skopje

The Alexander the Great fountain in Skopje, Macedonia

I was commissioned by Disney & Haygarth to write & produce some music for the Wonder of Friendship experience.  

Launching in 5 countries, the Wonder of Friendship celebrates 100 years of Disney and their iconic characters through and immersive and interactive experience.

The brief was to create a 7 minute piece which accompanied an interactive light show; it had to timed with and synced with video and build to several differing crescendos.  It combines electronic and classical styles and varies with melody to keep it interesting. A last addition included soundbites of Disney characters to help tie the track to the brand.

The track was mastered at Abbey Road by Simon Gibson.

Disney - The Wonder of Friendship

„Heilig“ „Sacre“  „Sagrada“  (03.07.2023)


Diese Komposition widme ich dem katalanischen Baumeister Antoni Gaudi und seinem großen Bauwerk „Sagrada Familia“

Ein Verwandte erzählte mir staunend von der Besichtigung dieser Basilika.
Dabei zeigte sie mir viele schöne Fotos dieser wunderschönen Kirche.
Ein Foto habe ich als Motiv-Cover für meine Veröffentlichung dieser Komposition verwendet.

Der Bau wurde im Jahre 1882 begonnen und wird voraussichtlich im Jahre 2026 zum 100. Todestages Antonio Gaudi fertiggestellt sein. Somit hätte die Vollendung dieses sacralen Bauwerks 144 Jahren gedauert.
Dies ist für ein derart monumentales Bauwerk eine recht kurze Bauzeit, wenn man bedenkt,
dass die Erbauung des Kölner Doms  vom Architekt „Meister Gerhard“ 632 Jahre bis zur Vollendung benötigte. 

Antoni Gaudi war auch ein sehr gläubiger Mensch.
Seine Vision die Erschaffung eines Sühnetempel der Heiligen Familie.
Auf die Unmöglichkeit einer baldigen Fertigstellung angesprochen, antwortete Gaudi:
„Meine Kunde hat keine Eile“

Auf diesen Satz hin bezieht sich auch meine inspirierte Komposition.
Die Vision eines sacralen Klangwerks.
In diesem Sinne hat auch meine musikalische Arbeit keine Eile.

Vielen Dank für Eure geschätzte Aufmerksamkeit.

Musik :  Björn Cloppenburg  Alle Rechte vorbehalten
Foto	: Jenny Kreibich 
Es wurden für dieses Projekt virtuelle Instrumente der folgenden Firmen verwendet: 
Spitfire Audio : https://spitfireaudio.com  UNION CHAPEL ORGAN 
Soundiron  https://soundiron.com : SONESPHERES Distance
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"Holy" "Sacre" "Sagrada" (07/03/2023)


I dedicate this composition to the Catalan master builder Antoni Gaudi and his great building "Sagrada Familia"

A relative told me in amazement about visiting this basilica.
She showed me many beautiful photos of this beautiful church.
I used a photo as a motif cover for my publication of this composition.

Construction began in 1882 and is expected to be completed in 2026 on the 100th anniversary of Antonio Gaudi's death. Thus, the completion of this sacred structure would have taken 144 years.
This is quite a short construction time for such a monumental structure, considering
that the construction of the Cologne Cathedral by the architect "Master Gerhard" needed 632 years to complete.

Antoni Gaudi was also a very religious person.
His vision of creating a temple of expiation for the Holy Family.
Asked about the impossibility of an early completion, Gaudi replied:
"My client is in no hurry"

My inspired composition also refers to this sentence.
The vision of a sacred sound work.
In this sense, my musical work is not in a hurry.

Thank you for your valued attention.

Music: Björn Cloppenburg All rights reserved
Photo:  Jenny Kreibich
Virtual instruments from the following companies were used for this project:
Spitfire Audio : https://spitfireaudio.com UNION CHAPEL ORGAN
Soundiron https://soundiron.com : SONESPHERES Distance
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Sagrada

When night kiss the day and they unites into one, like lovers do
And the sky's their witness, to the mystery unfolding for everyone to see

All is now and here is forever
In one magical moment in one glorious place 

Here, in between night and day, between worlds
... 
And they'll tear a hole up in sky
Knowing they shall never die

In a dream inside a dream, into the space between two thoughts, all is still and all is fine

All is now and here is forever
In one magical moment in one glorious place
In a rain of sparkling light, no beginning 
Just a moment passing by, with no ending

Here, in between night and day, between worlds
... 
And they'll tear a hole up in the skies
Knowing they shall never die
Between worlds, between night and day
In the stillness of the morning-sun

Carmel

Amantes

Thinking about the future when robots are something most people have to assist them with day to day activities.

Robot

Scènes aux sons d'emeraude for piano and harp 2023

Headphones recommended

Scènes aux sons d'emeraude

Bad - Boy! Bad - Girl!

opus 131,3 - Scherzo e-moll für Violine, Violoncello und Klavier

Music for environments that are simultaneously a little spooky, a little enchanting, and a little dangerous.

Mushroom Caves

This is a really personal one. It was written during a very stressful period in 2021. I came home, had a little too much whisky, wrote the lyrics and then wrote and recorded the backing in one night. I then forgot all about it!!I found the file the other morning and decided to finish the melody and record the vocals. It’s not easy listening but I wanted to express how I felt at that time. Some of my songs on here are personal and some are stories etc. I wanted to show one with real, pure emotion. As ever, best with headphones. There is a longish instrumental intro and then the vocals. It’s about the life spark being smothered by stress. 
Life is better now! 

Lyrics 

Unfocused and Gone

I know it’s missing
it feels hollow and spare
It was alive once, eager to act
Urgent and hungry, for attention and contact 
There was surging desire and constant demand
Oh I miss what I was, and what I am I can’t stand!

I’ve no joy in films and tv, all dead to me
Work doubt my skills, love holds no thrills
It’s just complaints and jibes, angry and snide
No sleep, no calm, just fear and alarm

And then here you are, you smile and I know
That hope starts to build, my confidence grows
But I’ve nothing at all, what can I do
I’ve no spark or desire, or excitement for you 

Unfocused and gone

And will a renaissance come?
Or will it go on and on? 
Unfocused and gone 

James Whiteman copyright jan 2021

Unfocused and Gone

Wer hier "moderne" Musik erwartet oder gar einfordert, muss sie anderen Ortes suchen. Ich fühle mich ganz und gar der romantischen Musikausrichtung des 19. Jahrhunderts verpflichtet und versuche ihr wieder Leben einzuhauchen.
Oder auf Englisch:
I see myself in the continuation of classical traditions and try to create music in the style of romantic composers of the 19. century. So I regret to let miss any modern style or understanding of present tastes... look for them please at other places. 
Like an old saw, all is already said, but not by everyone.
Was nicht heißt, dass ich nur in der Vergangenheit umherstreife.....

opus 131,3 - Scherzo e-moll für Violine, Violoncello und Klavier

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