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Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829), a contemporary of Beethoven and Schubert, was a musician with a mission: to raise the recently invented (but rather quiet) six-string guitar to a level of musical prominence in a world inclined to favor ever-louder operatic, pianistic, and symphonic music. During the years 1806–1819, while he lived in Vienna, Giuliani’s dazzling performances […]

Several months ago, I purchased some music from guitarist, teacher, and music journalist Mark Small.  We made phone contact with each other and had the pleasure of talking about all things guitar. Mark is a published journalist and occasionally writes for Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Long story short. Mark was working on an article to describe […]

Here is another lyrical composition by the gifted musician, Ólafur Arnalds. The piece is entitled “Tomorrow’s Song,” from his 2011 release, “Living Room Songs.”  I have been exploring music for the classical guitar to use in liturgical settings and this piece fits quite well in that endeavor.  Thanks to Matthew Cochran for his excellent arrangement.

“The secret of happiness is this: let your interests be as wide as possible, and let your reactions to the things and persons that interest you be as far as possible friendly rather than hostile.” – Bertrand Russell

“The starting point of contemporary Christian faith is an experienced liberation from hatred, greed and ignorance, brought about by a vision of transcendent goodness in and through the risen Christ. Such a liberating apprehension needs to be worked out tentatively yet creatively in relation to the modern scientific and historical worldview. That is the view […]

Saman by Ólafur Arnalds – arrangement by Rick Lord Conditor alme siderum “Creator of the Stars of Night” Traditional 7th century Latin Hymn – arrangement by Rick Lord. “Playing for Life”  – Interview in Acoustic Guitar Magazine  

This past week, I worked on a beautiful composition by the gifted musician, Ólafur Arnalds. The piece is entitled “Saman,” from an Icelandic word meaning “together.” Ólafur is an Icelandic multi-instrumentalist and producer from Mosfellsbær, Iceland. He incorporates strings and prepared piano with loops and natural field recordings to develop a singular sound that might, […]