![]() On at 8.46, 43 minutes, full stage, special set. He is a remarkable performer, with wonderful execution, well choson selections and a pure toned instrument. I cannot wait to share these stories (songs) this weekend with everyone.Paul Florus. And not just because it’s music, but I feel so proud for this opportunity. Again, as difficult as it has been, it has been incredibly rewarding. I can’t wait to describe my inspiration for the rest of these tunes on stage. Really, it’s a real estate agent describing her love for her husband through the amenities of the apartment and it’s one of the first songs I wrote for this commission. “Real Estate Agent Love Song” literally describes my apartment and the love I have for it. “I Grew Mad” is inspired by the numerous interrogation interviews I’ve watched over the past few months. I’ve been inspired by so many people and places for this series. All of my charts are handwritten, God bless my band. Only then do I sit at the piano, my love and my enemy - and begin the final stage of partnering that melody with chords. Once the idea is complete, I transcribe the idea into my beloved war torn journal, it’s falling apart at the seams. With no piano around, I am completely free to create without rules. No distractions except for the random happenings I see around me. ![]() Picture me walking down the street, no earphones. I do not touch the piano until the entire idea of the song (melody and lyrics) is complete. I start with the melody and lyrics first. It has required me to dig deep for inspiration, and to look at certain life experiences through the lens of a composer. “The writing process for this commission has been as rewarding as it has been difficult.
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