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Monday, October 14, 2024, 2:03 AM
Introducing D'Petal Tones. We're a band that performs mostly original music and select covers. Everyone in the band is a multi-instrumentalist and our musical arrangements showcase this.
Monday, August 26, 2024, 11:20 PM
I switched to #MuseScore years ago but have fond memories of #Finale, my favorite features being Speedy Entry, Linked Parts, Explode, and #MusicXML.
https://www.finalemusic.com/blog/end-of-finale-new-journey-dorico-letter-from-president/
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 8:15 PM
Dream World - I started writing this song at #RichardThompson's Frets & Refrains camp in July 2024 and finished this first recording of it recently. I enjoyed the camp and it was amazing to be in the room when Richard talked about his own songs. Very inspiring!
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 8:03 PM
D'Petal Tones - from our first performance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq3duuW_MQ4
Rob Birdwell - trumpet, ukulele, vocals
Emily Looney - alto sax, flute
Cheryl Leckie - bass
Michael Burand - guitar, banjo
Andy Weiss - drums
Musical excerpts:
Dancing Birds
Down New Orleans Way
The Hummingbird Song
Sway (Ruiz/Gimbel)
Blue, Red and Grey (Pete Townsend)
Cumbia Moura
Squeeze Box (Pete Townsend)
#NewMusic #Music #Band #Latin #Pop #Folk #Jazz #Songwriter #Corvallis #Oregon #Vocals #PeteTownsend #Live
Thursday, August 22, 2024, 8:01 PM
The Adventures of Sam and Caw: Spring Has Sprung
Full episode!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GLQq8WlMHk
Story, music & lyrics by Rob Birdwell
There are six original songs in this episode:
1. Mother Nature's Way
2. Sun In The Sky
3. Walking On Air
4. When
5. Crossroads
6. The One