In the last two episodes (#1, #2) I walked you through the journey of creating the cover for my musical editions. We looked at variations on a linear concept in Episode 1, and at an evolution of geometrical shapes in Episode 2. Today, we are reaching our goal, with a dramatic shift in direction. Let’sContinue reading “Genesis of a Cover (Episode 3)”
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Genesis of a Cover (Episode 2)
In the previous episode, we analysed the first six design trials that brought to the genesis of the new cover for my editions. All of them were based on one or more lines positioned on the spread (that’s how we call two pages of an open book, for the non-initiated). Seeing how this design wasContinue reading “Genesis of a Cover (Episode 2)”
Genesis of a Cover (Episode 1)
To celebrate the signing of the distribution deal that will make my scores available for physical purchase, I decided to design a new cover for them, one that would be fresh, unique, and immediately recognisable. When I look at the hundreds of scores I have in my collection, I notice that, if I look atContinue reading “Genesis of a Cover (Episode 1)”
Christmas Carols 2022 — ep. 4 (…and how I’m doing this!)
Today’s update on my Christmas Carols arrangement project will be somehow richer than the previous ones, since I want to share with you more about the process. Come, ye lofty First, let’s talk about today’s main character, the song Come, ye lofty. There is not too much information available on the context under which thisContinue reading “Christmas Carols 2022 — ep. 4 (…and how I’m doing this!)”
Christmas Carols 2022 — ep. 3
Today I had a bit more of time than usual to dedicate to my editions, and thus I could create the third episode of my Christmas Carols arrangement streak. A Virgin Unspotted The third title of this year’s Christmas Collection is A Virgin Unspotted. Two versions of the music exist, but I decided I preferredContinue reading “Christmas Carols 2022 — ep. 3”