CHANCE ENCOUNTER
The ideas for "Chance Encounter" were initially born in the form of a choral work for Sopranos and Altos, but quickly developed into a solo piano piece, which was later orchestrated with strings,...
View ArticleTHE QUEST
I came up with the introduction for this piece a few years ago, and wasn't quite sure how to proceed with it. The opening measures are very contemporary and certainly a departure from my usual style....
View ArticleA Day With You
"A Day With You" is a romantic piece about spending a day with one's true love. It uses syncopated rhythms which give it a more contemporary feel than many of my other compositions. Its major tonality...
View ArticleWelcome To Jurassic Park
After seeing the latest Jurassic Park "The Lost World" movie (which I really enjoyed), I thought back to the amazing score that John Williams wrote for the original movie. John Williams is one of my...
View ArticleCeleste
Celeste began as an idea for a movie theme many years ago. It featured a piano introduction with strings, and then it developed into a larger, more symphonic piece. It was never completed, and I used...
View ArticleIncognito
This piece begins with a time signature of 5/8 which later changes to 12/8. I feel that these changes in time keep the listener "on their toes" a little. The piece has a real drive to it, and is...
View ArticleBrief Odyssey
Brief Odyssey is a soft, romantic piece that is part of an album that I am working on called "Stories Of You." It was inspired by a wonderful 5 day trip to the island of Kauai, Hawaii, which was...
View ArticleSekhmet
I composed Sekhmet for the CD "Goddess" and it was so popular that I also included it on "Serenity - The Best Of David Hicken." Many people just love this piece, and there are plenty of students...
View ArticleThe Messenger
"The Messenger" was written immediately after the CD "Faeries" was released, and was supposed to be part of the next CD. Life got in the way, and I became very busy with other endeavors which...
View ArticleDiscoveries
"Discoveries" is a romantic piece that reflects the magical time when you are getting to know someone very special.
View ArticleI Love You
"I Love You" could be considered the 'signature' track from "Stories Of You". The whole album is a series of love songs, but I'll be honest, this one is probably my favorite.
View ArticleKaiaka Bay
When I lived in Hawaii, my house was located on beautiful Kaiaka Bay on the North Shore of Oahu. My studio overlooked the ocean as well as a beautiful mountain range, and I was inspired to write this...
View ArticleTime Stops
"Time Stops" is about that magical time that you spend with someone special when time no longer has any meaning or relevance.
View ArticleLast September
"Last September" is a reflection of wonderful times spent in the company of a beautiful person.
View ArticlePortrait Nonpareil
"Portrait Nonpareil" is about a beauty that has absolutely no equal.
View ArticleUnder The Half Moon
"Under The Half Moon" is another romantic piano solo from my new album "Stories Of You".
View ArticleThe Passing
"The Passing" is a haunting piece, and is certainly the most serious of the entire album. It was written as a sort of condolence for someone going through a hard time. Although haunting and serious,...
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