Hey there. Thanks for visiting. Whether you are new to my music, or just new to THIS music, I'm delighted to welcome you into this creative space. I have been a composer for the better part of 40 years and have written in a myriad of styles. I started as a composer of 20th century orchestral music, but ended up in a career as a composer of contemporary Jewish music. I spent a lot of time honing my craft as a songwriter and performing artist and spent many years touring around the country, finally settling in Atlanta, GA. Sacred writing, whether classical or folk, still brings me immense joy. But, during those isolating days of Covid, I spent a lot of time in my studio recording music for worship and other programs that had to take place online instead of live. Through the trauma of that crazy time for musicians, I fell in love with the art of recording.
My studio became my refuge and I had an urge to play with sound as much as I had a desire to compose. Not able to get together with other musicians caused me to turn inward and write with the tools I had in hand. Virtual and fantastical instruments posed a million possibilities. I had an infinite orchestra at my disposal. My 20-year-old self who had to offer free food in exchange for a live reading of a work in progress would have died for the technical resources I have on my desk now. (And, conversely, only now in my 50's do I understand what was happening in the analog and digital audio classes I had to take as an undergrad). I'm excited to reignite and work on my compositional chops in this new (to me) genre.
I have been inspired by so many: In no particular order Brian Eno, Carl Craig and Daft Punk, Stravinsky, Brahms, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush and Mark Knopfler. And so many more.
I don't know how exactly to characterize this music other than the general moniker “Electronica.” I know there are many sub-brands of Electronica, but I have yet to claim one for what I'm offering here. Maybe you have a better idea.
I'm looking forward to sharing the music and the story of the music with you. Feel free to drop me a line if something interests you.