I’m opening up a secret collection right here on the site.
Outside of my original work, I casually study historical pieces from circa. 1600 - 1900 to keep learning. This music might lack the distorted tones, shrieking vocals, and blast-beat drumming I usually love, but these timeless pieces have inspired a massive collection of enduring memories for me.
As those (very) familiar with me know, I am not generally a “classical head,” but I definitely have my favourites. Take Vivaldi, for example. Antonio's music is a far cry from the constant tremolo picking of heavy guitars that I prefer as a listener. However, his compositions feature rapid repeated notes and fast, unmeasured bow strokes. This mimics a tremolando effect that I absolutely love adapting for the mandolin.
From my deaf perspective, there is no better feeling than going barefoot on a wooden floor to catch the rhythm and resonance of these arrangements. It crawls the skin and vibrates the bones. It is absolutely, bloody invigorating!
These tracks are not intended for widespread commercial release—although one or two will occasionally find a home in my new SoundCloud music journal. As this project is low-key, I’ll be adding new music pretty casually without sending regular email alerts. If you enjoy what you hear, just pop back into The Vault or check the news blog every now and then to see what’s new.
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