Heart’s Release – a new video
Im delighted to be able to share a video of my new piano piece. Sometimes, half way through playing this short, simple piece, it’s almost like I can feel my heart opening, so I gave it the title “Heart’s Release”. I hope it brings you some pleasure too. If you like the video, please do...Continue reading
New Album – Valentine Court Recaught
My latest album is a new version of my first solo album of almost ten years ago, Valentine Court – a collection of piano solos leading from a gentle opening through beguiling and meditative territory to moments of powerful climax and resolution. Entitled Valentine Court Recaught, this new version features a much improved piano sound and...Continue reading
Das Land Ohne Musik – live album released of my collaboration with Einstellung
In 2007 I collaborated with Einstellung – an instrumental rock band who meld powerful Black Sabbath-esque riffs with My Bloody Valentine style shoe gaze over a driving repetitive beat reminiscent of krautrock bands such as Neu! I love the hypnotic and rhythmic feel to their music and the way it gradually builds towards powerful climatic...Continue reading
Impressionism in Art and Music
Some favourites from a visit to the Impressionism exhibition in the Art Gallery of South Australia. I found it a very moving experience, with each section moving onwards and culminating in the wondrous ‘Water-Lily Pond, Symphony in Rose’ by Claude Monet. I’ve long felt the French composers of the era, some of whom were also...Continue reading