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Tag: interviews with composers
Lara Poe, composer
As a composer, success is writing a piece that I’m pleased with. The form makes sense, things fit together in a satisfying way, and the piece feels solid and cohesive, as well as being pleasant to listen to (or at least I find it pleasant to listen to). Other things that invoke a sense of satisfaction include challenging myself in some way and then fulfilling the challenge in the way I was intending to, or not quite fulfilling it but discovering something else along the way.
Gediminas Gelgotas, composer
There is always a phase where I only collect and write down ideas and visions. I progress with the constant flow of musical material and the process of developing that material is usually different each time. I almost never compose on the computer and prefer the traditional pen and paper and sometimes with the piano. There this strange comfort in being near one.
Lewis Wright, composer & vibraphonist
Learn your craft and be interested in the process not just the final result. Take care over the details.
Alexander Chapman Campbell, composer
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? I don’t remember a specific time when I started composing.
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