Here is a new improv. Many of my pieces begin as improvisations. This one will probably end up as one of my Year of the Guitar series.
I love improvising. It's a great way to generate ideas and work on technique. I always find that I relax more when improvising.
-Rob
This past Sunday (01-27-2013) I gave a recital at Lake Michigan College.
Here is the Program:
Ebb and Flow (with Max/MSP)
The Year of the Guitar (3:48)
Greensleeves (14:37)
The Red Guitar Suite (17:04)
Gymnopedie No. 1 (E. Satie) (30:57)
The Lazy Virtuoso on an Imaginary Piano (with max/msp) (38:36)
Scarborough Fair (40:50)
House of the Rising Sun (42:47)
Last night I was trying to get some basic ideas down on paper for my next YOTG piece. All of my ideas sounded absolutely terrible! It was like pulling teeth. I decided to turn on the zoom and do a quick improv (my version of a hail mary) before going to watch another episode of Walker, Texas Ranger (is there a better way to spend a Saturday night?). I d-tuned my 6th string, hit the first tambora and my ears just about exploded. It sounded so good! Here is the improv: YOTG #11 Improv
Copyright by Moyan Brenn
As far as what comes after that initial tambora, some of it usable, most is not. At least that is what I think today. Maybe tomorrow I will think differently. To me it sounds like walking through a forest, not sure of what is around the next corner.
I’ve also added a ton of reverb because I think it helps with the drama. I had a composition professor tell me once that too much reverb makes you sound like an amateur. Personally, I think this reverb sounds awesome.
-Rob
scores, tabs, and mp3s available at http://www.robertlunncomposer.com
Another improvisation for you. Again, just turned on the zoom and started playing the first thing that came into my mind. Improvisation is a great way to start a practice/composing session. It keeps you on your toes. You have to play SOMETHING. You can’t just stop playing.
Enjoy!
Rob
Tonight I decided to do an improv. This is in D and for the most part stays around the primary chords (D, G, and A7).
You can download this improvisation for free at: http://music.robertlunncomposer.com/album/improvisations
I hope you enjoy!
Rob
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