“When the last eagle flies, over the last crumbling mountain…” [1]. American composer Jimmy Webb penned one of the most beautiful songs ever written for an animated film. The very first line of the song will evoke the childhood memories of past Christmas holidays to which this beautiful film is linked. “The Last Unicorn” is…
Musician and myth, gigantic and fragile, a legend in his lifetime and yet he was alone all his life. No musician, big or small, can ignore him, because his works shaped the path of music for centuries – and yet he could hardly hear them himself. Ludwig van Beethoven. But what was his life and…
After releasing some of my albums last year – op.3 Aquarelles Acoustiques, op.5 Maybe You, op.2 Kayo’s Journey – on Spotify, Amazon, iTunes and Apple Music, it was time to publish my sheet music as well . As of today, the sheet music for my albums is now available online at SheetMusicDirect and SheetMusicPlus. To…
My first preludes for piano – my Op.3 – Aquarelles Acoustiques – are finally available online on Spotify, iTunes, and many more. In twelve compositions I have described a world of emotions that is inspired by colors and color nuances, based on the two musical epochs of Impressionism and High Romanticism. It’s always nice when…
FINALLY! The first three albums (Maybe You, Piano Improvistation Vol.1 and Kayo’s Journey) can now be found on many different platforms. Although I was happy with my album shop, it was getting harder and harder to comply with all the requirements and security standards and to update regularly. Since this is also about your data,…
“China, 100 BC. During the troubled years of the war, horsemen are sent to the provinces to forcibly recruit all able men as soldiers by the orders of Emperor Wu. The young boy Han is hidden by his family when troops invade his home village in search for capable men and food. In an unfortunate…
Some time ago I received an interesting request. It was about a computer game that needed a soundtrack. The protagonist of this game was supposed to experience his adventures in medieval Japan and tell an exciting story based on historical facts. I was very excited and started to work right away. In the end there…
What makes an outstanding composer? He has to master his instrument, understand music as a concept of art and practice and of course … he has to be able to compose very well!!! For me, and certainly for many others, Andy McKee is an outstanding musician. The imagination he puts into his compositions is unique.…
March 2020 does not remind me of spring as it used to do and it draws a deserted border that runs through all streets. Although winter is now over and you want to enjoy the fresh air, you can actually only enjoy a look out of your window. You use the time and go for…
