I’m a bit behind schedule with my April update on the Landscapes project. However, I’m glad to say I’m not not behind with the project itself. I am currently halfway through the fifth piece in the series, Marsh. Last month not only did I finish writing Landscapes 4: Sand Dunes, but I wrote an orchestral part for the movement, which will be recorded on June 2nd. While the orchestral part is heavily syncopated, I rewrote the orchestral score in a different meter and tempo to make the piece easier to sight read, but more on that in June.
I mixed and edited the orchestral overdub for phrases eight and nine of Landscape 1. I also received guitar tracks for the first four pieces in the series that were played and recorded by Carl Bugbee. Bugbee is a keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist for the prominent Rhode Island cover band Take it to the Bridge. While I have incorporated Carl’s guitar recordings into the first two Landscapes, I still have to add his tracks to Landscapes 3 & 4.
Listening wise I have included a largely synthesized realization of Landscape 1: Forest that incorporates the mixed and edited orchestral tracks as well as Carl’s guitar tracks. Enjoy!