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Composer of classical/orchestral instrumental music primarily utilizing the stringed instruments. Flowing melodies creating a so
Composer of classical/orchestral instrumental music primarily utilizing the stringed instruments. Flowing melodies creating a so
group members:
Don Rath Jr
Don Rath Jr
myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/stringsfu
http://www.myspace.com/stringsfu
website:
http://www.stringtunes.com
http://www.stringtunes.com
city:
Rockford
Rockford
genre:
Classical/Orchestral - New Age/Ambient
Classical/Orchestral - New Age/Ambient
are you a currently active artist / project?:
yes
yes
releases / projects:
Heart Strings - 2007
Dawn of a New Day - 2007
Heart Strings - 2007
Dawn of a New Day - 2007
bio - full:
Biography - Donald Rath Jr. – Composer, Arranger & Guitarist
On January 14th 1956 in a small suburb of Cincinnati Ohio a healthy lad was born to this world. He would later become a Composer of instrumental music. The road to his success was long and contained many detours and rest stops.
Donald Rath Jr. was raised on a Dairy farm in Illinois. As a toddler, he would sit in awe listening while his Mother created amazing sounds on the organ. It was from this early impression that he began to pursue his interest in music. During his fourth year of Grade School, Don began to play an instrument known as the Flute-O-Phone and later the Cornet. During his freshman year in High School he was introduced to the Guitar by one of his close friends. After a few Guitar lessons, he began to pick out some basic musical ideas that were to become his first compositions. It was from these beginnings that music became his prime passion and interest for personal expression.
Biography - Donald Rath Jr. – Composer, Arranger & Guitarist
On January 14th 1956 in a small suburb of Cincinnati Ohio a healthy lad was born to this world. He would later become a Composer of instrumental music. The road to his success was long and contained many detours and rest stops.
Donald Rath Jr. was raised on a Dairy farm in Illinois. As a toddler, he would sit in awe listening while his Mother created amazing sounds on the organ. It was from this early impression that he began to pursue his interest in music. During his fourth year of Grade School, Don began to play an instrument known as the Flute-O-Phone and later the Cornet. During his freshman year in High School he was introduced to the Guitar by one of his close friends. After a few Guitar lessons, he began to pick out some basic musical ideas that were to become his first compositions. It was from these beginnings that music became his prime passion and interest for personal expression.
Any favourite artists, labels, projects?:
I enjoy all types of music however my favorite performers are Christopher Parkening for classical guitar, Mozart for strings and orchestra, Beatles for creativity and fun, and a variety of modern artists such as; Melanie Safka, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Yes, Queen, Reich, Williams and Alex Shapiro.
I enjoy all types of music however my favorite performers are Christopher Parkening for classical guitar, Mozart for strings and orchestra, Beatles for creativity and fun, and a variety of modern artists such as; Melanie Safka, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Yes, Queen, Reich, Williams and Alex Shapiro.
Are you documenting / archiving your music / performances / project. If so, how?:
Yes, by publishing CD's, file backup system and notation to ensure both continuity and long life to my musical work.
Yes, by publishing CD's, file backup system and notation to ensure both continuity and long life to my musical work.
How did you become interested or involved in writing music / DJing / your project?:
It has always been a part of me.
It has always been a part of me.
How would you describe your style of writing music / musical / artistic policy?:
I have put together an approach to music composition that mixes a shorter musical form or "tune" structure such as ABA or ABAC and using the digital sound samples of classical orchestral instruments for sound generation. The entire creation is digital in nature from the notation to the finished product.
I have put together an approach to music composition that mixes a shorter musical form or "tune" structure such as ABA or ABAC and using the digital sound samples of classical orchestral instruments for sound generation. The entire creation is digital in nature from the notation to the finished product.
What are your thoughts on the internet & music / filesharing / DRM etc?:
Although I see the Internet as a fantastic avenue for public display, distribution and social interchange, it does come with risks when exposing music.
In general, I think it is about time that Composers get their just rewards for their work. Noone else is expected to work without adequate compensation and I think Composers deserve to be paid fairly and equitably for their efforts.
Although I see the Internet as a fantastic avenue for public display, distribution and social interchange, it does come with risks when exposing music.
In general, I think it is about time that Composers get their just rewards for their work. Noone else is expected to work without adequate compensation and I think Composers deserve to be paid fairly and equitably for their efforts.
What excites you now?:
Making music.
Making music.
Where can we see or listen to you playing / your project?:
Please visit my website at http://www.stringtunes.com
Please visit my website at http://www.stringtunes.com
Which directions do you think your style of music / project will take in the future?:
I am on a continuous learning curve leaning towards a more structured classical approach to composition.
I am on a continuous learning curve leaning towards a more structured classical approach to composition.
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