Jim Findlay.
Composer. Edmonton Alberta. Canada.
Jim Findlay composes music for a variety of situations and in many
genres. including jazz, classical and world beat. He is available
to compose for film, radio, TV, live performers, theatre and other
situations
requiring original music. .
There is a free demo CD available . It contains five pieces as
examples of his style and production. To order, send an email
with your mailing information, organization, genre of interest and end
use. The pieces on the CD are for demo purposes only and are not
to be used without prior written contractual consent. Order the demo
CD
A brief description on the pieces on the CD.
The pieces contained on the CD are not intended to
be seen as complete works but as examples of themes. Each one
demonstrates the development of the theme, a variation and an ending.
Each one is unique and has it's own distinct feel.
Click on the piece titles for a short MP3 Clip.
1.
Hopeful Blues. This is a
happy blues as the name implies. It has a tentative first chorus with
the violin holding back and releasing during the second chorus. I find
this piece has nice motion .
2.
Poppy. Poppy began as a
pop piece but ended as a string quartet. The bass introduces the theme
and ends it as well. It has lots of room for expansion.
3.
Sad Waltz. This one is
from the day your dog dies, you lose your job, the bank
forecloses and your tripod collapses.
4. Cowboy Bob.
This
one is self explanatory. He does gain enlightenment at the end
though.
5. The Truth Behind. I like
the deep mysterious drone of this piece as it offers a good basis to
launch from. I added a Spanish flair with the guitar parts. I find it a
very visual piece.
The
musicians involved in the CD
Guitars, programming Jim Findlay
Violin, Cam Neufeld
Bass, Michael Williams
Drums, Dwayne Hrynkiw
Engineering , Angus Findlay
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