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March 22 STEVEN DOLBY ON MUSIC STEVEN DOLBY ON MUSIC
Music, to me, is like art. You start of with a blank canvas and then you turn it into something special with your own style. I've been composing and performing music since I was 13 years old. I regard myself more of a composer than a performer. I mostly play synthesizer and piano, but I also play drums from time to time. I've always loved to experiment with different sounds, especially with synthesizers and samplers, and make them into my own sound. When I start to compose a piece of music I always start off with a drum beat (if it has one) and then the chords and it all develops from there. I tend to spend most of the time getting the sounds right rather than the compostion. If you're a musician then you will understand. The composition is easier than getting your sounds right in my opinion. It could be the best composition in the world but it has to sound good. I don't mean the engineering side, but your guitar, bass, strings, etc. They all have to fit and relate to one another.
I'm all for music software. Recently I've been using fruityloops with my Casio and it's fantastic. I can create some really great sounds and more complex sequencing.
EQUIPMENT USED
 This little synth is a gem, especially for sampling and quick playing because the keys are so flexible.
This is the mother keyboard of my music. About 90% of my music is created on this synth. It only has a 6 track sequencer, but it's okay, but I wanted more tracks so I got fruityloops, which has about 60-something tracks.  This is a great music software package, great for sounds and complex sequencing. There are better music software packages out there; this one just works for me.
To be able to create something with your hands for other people to enjoy is an amazing feeling. Whatever it might be - art, music, etc. I wouldn't change it for the world. There are extremely gifted and talented people out there who don't have the privileges like you or I to buy instruments, painting materials, music software, etc.
I've included some new compositions I've been working on. I hope you enjoy them. Press pause on the flash player to turn the music off.
song 1 click here This track was performed with my Casio and fruityloops. Its a short piece called Stakeout. song 2 click here This track was performed with my Casio also using a sequencer. It has an oriental feel, which I was trying to create. The track is called Lemon Tree.
song 3 click here This track was performed with my Casio, again using a sequencer. The track is called Black Forest.
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