Join me once again this Sunday for my next episode of the Residency! From 3:00 to 5:00 PM UK time I'll be playing music by women who inspire me, including , , , , and more! Link in bio.
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The concert went beautifully! Thanks to for hosting the world premiere of The Lost Birds and to and Keisuke Nakagoshi for the beautiful performances. Was a joy to conduct this in my hometown and university. I’m a happy composer today. ❤️
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"The Lost Birds" by receives its live world premiere tonight with at . 👏"The Lost Birds" is a musical memorial to the bird species driven to extinction by humankind. 🐦
🎥Watch the music video for "The Saddest Noise": youtu.be/pwFlCIpmRo0
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First rehearsal of The Lost Birds with and Keisuke Nakagoshi! Now we just need to add and we’ll be all set for Saturday’s world premiere at Bing Concert Hall. Pleasure working with these fine musicians, and having my mom at rehearsal as well!
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Don’t miss being a part of 's virtual recording of Baba Yetu! I’ll be participating in several sessions, as will special guests . Rehearsals are February 20 through March 10 - more info here: projects.stayathomechoir.com/courses/baba-y
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Join me TOMORROW Feb. 10 at 18:00 GMT/13:00 EST for a webcast with ft. their performance of Sogno Di Volare, the theme from ’s . I’ll be in chat to answer questions and talk about my next project with SAHC, Baba Yetu! go.stayathomechoir.com/ct-webcast
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"Waloyo Yamoni" is the climactic final track of ''The Drop That Contained The Sea', an album I made with singers from South Africa, Bulgaria, Turkey, Portugal, and more. Pre-order your signed vinyl edition of the album: link in my bio!
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Despite not winning, we still had a great time at the GRAMMYs this year! Thanks for the love and support everyone. I’m blessed to have friends and fans like you. ❤️
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Sadly I will not be going home with a Grammy statue tonight. Congrats to all my fellow nominees!
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The segment I was part of has aired! It features some of my score to 's Old World, released on US and featuring and , as well as lots of other great folks like Video Games Live and their conductor Emmanuel Fratianni.
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Just as video games have become more sophisticated and detailed, so has the music composed for video games, with lush orchestral scores written to fit an individual's gameplay. Conor Knighton looks at how the field of video game music has exploded. cbsn.ws/3DLn6UL
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Stephanie Economou wins the first ever Grammy for Video Game Score!!!! Congratulations Stephanie!!!!
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UK audiences! My next episode of the Residency is this Sunday, February 5th from 3-5 PM London Time. I'll be playing some of my childhood favorites: Gershwin, Copland, Mahler and more. Come join me! Tune in here: planetradio.co.uk/scala-radio/sh
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We found out this morning that it will be airing this weekend! Tune in this Sunday, February 5th, at 9:30AM Eastern/6:30AM Pacific!
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. came by the studio for an upcoming segment about how far video game music has come since my 2011 #GRAMMY win for 'Baba Yetu' from IV. Enjoyed chatting with about our mutual background in collegiate a cappella. Broadcast details coming soon!
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‘The Drop That Contained The Sea’ vinyl is now available for preorder! Get yours now to lock in your signed copy - link in bio!
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Interview on of about #GRAMMY ® noms for The Lost Birds and Old World this morning! Listen here: wnyc.org/story/composer
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I Lift My Eyes is my setting of Psalm 121 in Arabic, performed by . It's from the #GRAMMY® nominated OST for video game 'Old World' by . sings backup, accomp. by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra. Video directed by .
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I’ll be live on air at in about 15 minutes! Discussing the GRAMMYs and the bridge between classical and video game music.
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I’m supposed to be at a GRAMMY Nominee reception right now, but TBH there are more important things in life. #dadlife
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I talked at length with David Smith of about my latest album, ‘The Lost Birds’, and why subtle environmental themes recur in so many of my works. Read the whole article: prestomusic.com/classical/arti
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ICYMI - I spoke about The Lost Birds on 's Classic New Tracks! Listen to the full interview here: yourclassical.org/episode/2022/1
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The choirs on stage are: Welsh Celebration Chorus, the Ching-Yun Chorus from Taiwan, the KZN Youth Chorus from South Africa, and the Capital City Girls and Aeolians from the US.
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The song is 'Baba Yetu' (The Lord's Prayer in Swahili), my Grammy-winning theme song to the video game Civilization IV, and the opening track to my album 'Calling All Dawns'. Full video on my YouTube channel.
#christian #prayer #videogames #civilization #vgmusic
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Here's the encore from my epic 2017 concert at the 70th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, with orchestra, soloists Joel Virgil and , and choirs from around the world. #orchestra #music #epic #lyrics #classical #classicalmusic #choral
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ICYMI: I’m a featured guest at the ‘THREADS: Cultural Conversations’ Conference! Register for FREE here: threadsconversations.ca
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Had a great time talking to of and 's New Classical Tracks podcast! Listen to the full interview here: yourclassical.org/episode/2022/1
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For those who don't know, the Stay at Home Choir is the largest international virtual choir in the world. I previously worked with them on an incredible recording of 'Sogno di Volare':
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Excited to be working with again! We're creating the largest ever virtual choir recording of 'Baba Yetu'. Virtual rehearsals are between Feb. 20 and Mar. 10 and I'm participating in several sessions! If you'd like to join, learn more here: projects.stayathomechoir.com/courses/baba-y
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The song is Waloyo Yamoni, from my album The Drop That Contained The Sea. It’s sung in Lango, a language native to Uganda, with text taken from a rainmaking litany.
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This clip has been traveling around the internet lately, so I thought I’d add some lyrics! This clip features , , and soloist Jimmer Bolden.
#orchestra #music #epic #lyrics #classical #choral
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The 3rd broadcast of my Residency is Sun. 1/8 from 3-5PM GMT! Here's a video I took during last month's broadcast; tune in this time to hear some of my favorite music, including tracks from The Lost Birds ft. and . Tune in: planetradio.co.uk/scala-radio/
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Kicking off 2023 in my happy place. Happy New Year all! 🥂🍾
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On 3/3/23, will give a concert celebrating World Wildlife Day featuring 'Hope Is the Thing with Feathers' and 'Flocks a Mile Wide', with vocals by ! Subscribe to their channels to be the 1st to get more info: youtube.com/user/unitednat
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Me: What does it mean to have a big brain?
Penny (age 4): I’ll be like dad.
Me (smiling): But does that mean you’re smart, or dumb?
Penny: Dumb.
Me: 😑
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