Original Music
From My College Band Days to Present Time
In My
Rock Band Days
The RAGE
I was part of a band called, "The Rage." In my first 6 months, we won a Battle of the Bands, which came with a recording contract. It was a local band, not too far from Asbury Park, NJ - and we would occasionally play the Stone Pony before "The Boss" would play a few sets. So is it a stretch to say we opened for Springsteen?
The last two songs were recorded with another unnamed band about 2 years later.
Christian
Music
I was a church choir director for a few years, and it was an amazing opportunity to write original music for the choir. Occasionally, I would write a piece for a soloist or duet.
I'm slowly finding old recordings, and recreating them with updated arrangements and vocals. There may be more to come in this section.
Personal
Music
Someday You'll Be Mine was a song written and sung by a college buddy who grabbed 5 hours of studio time and asked me to lay down a piano track.
My brother asked me to help him write a song for his future wife on their wedding day. This is a remaster of "This is Our Day."
Coming into my mid-20's, and immature, I was rattled by customers while working in a computer retail store. "Revenge of the Nerds" is a form of music therapy.
My wife (fiancé at the time in 1994) asked me to write a wedding song for us. The 3rd song in this list is a remastered version of "Journey's."
The final song in this list is called, "Birthday Impressions." I used a small piece of this during a video beginning & ending of my niece's 1st bday party video. This is the extended version.
Naperville
Nights
With the help of the newest DAWS (Digital Audio Workstations), AI, and Garage Band, it's easier than ever to bring creativity to life.
Introducing
Naperville Nights
Through the Chamber of Commerce introductions, I've met 9 lifelong friends who share a love of cigars. We call ourselves COD (Cigars on Deck) as we rotate on each other's deck during the warmer months. For the past 17 years, we've met nearly every two weeks on a Thursday night.
The accompanying video, along with the first track, is the original score I came up with. The next one is a live version, followed by an a cappella version. My favorite, however, is the Anthem version on the last track.
All That
Jazz
I think when you get older, jazz comes into focus more. I love toe-tapping jazz, and here are a few creations that are finally out of my head, and in the books.