Magnuson Sabbatical
Magnuson Sabbatical
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Original Compositions, New Media Works, And Other Experiments
February-April 2023
Piano, In C
Piano, In C
February 3, 2023. Sampled Piano.
My first experiment with Ableton where I tried to write something genuine and "me". This was done at my kitchen counter, without a musical keyboard, while my son was home sick.
piano.wavSolstice Sandbox
Solstice Sandbox
February 6, 2023. Voices, Synthesis.
Experimentation with the Spitfire Audio library Ablion Solstice.
solstice sandbox.wav
String Solo, In D
String Solo, In D
February 8, 2023. Solo Cello, Strings.
Attempt at writing a single arc statement for solo cello and orchestra. Exploration of the Spitfire Audio libraries Albion Solstice and Albion Tundra.
string solo test.wavWorks for Media
Works for Media
February 17, 2023. Instrumental samples.
Three works suitable for media composition (YouTube, film trailers, etc.)
Simple Tune
simple tune.mp3In C-Mix
C Mix.mp3Smoke-y
smokey.mp3
the miskatonic at arkham .mp4The Miskatonic at Arkham
The Miskatonic at Arkham
February 19, 2023. AI Generated Video, Film Score
My first experiment with AI generated film. Score utilizes Native Instruments and Spitfire Audio libraries. Spooky.
A memory of a train
A memory of a train
February 22, 2023. AI Generated Video, Film Score, Solo strings
Second experiment with AI generated film. Score utilizes Native Instruments and Spitfire Audio libraries.
A memory of a train (Nar Jag Var - When I Was).mp4
Thoughts and Prayers
Thoughts and Prayers
March 1, 2023. Solo B-flat Trumpet.
Commissioned by a consortium led by Dr. Anne McNamarra.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thoughts-and-prayers-trumpet/id6446496896
starrynight.mp4Starry Night (AI)
Starry Night (AI)
March 22, 2023. AI Generated Video, AI Generated Audio
Experimenting with AI Generated Video (Text to Video) that is influenced by AI Generated Music (Text to Audio)
Neuromancer
Neuromancer
April 29, 2023. AI Generated Video, Algorithmic Composition
Experimenting with AI Generated Video, AI Generated Code, and Sonic PI. Music is generated in Sonic PI, with code created by GPT4 when given the famous opening line of William Gibson's Neuromancer: "The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel."
thesky.mp4
penguins.mp4Penguins: Survival in Antarctica
Penguins: Survival in Antarctica
May 1, 2023. Film Score, Sampled Instruments.
Two hour film score challenge sponsored by The Cue Tube. Start to finish this score took just under two hours to complete.
I wanted to practice what I preach to my New Media students. That is, be ready to write anything, at any point, for anyone, quickly.
Spoopy Main Title Track for Indie Game
Spoopy Main Title Track for Indie Game
May 3, 2023. Synthesis.
One hour challenge to write a temp main theme for a spooky indie game title screen. Native Instruments samples.
spoopy.mp3Page updated
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