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Mozart, again
(This is a repost. The first post was written with the new WordPress 5.0 Gutenberg editor, and for some mysterious reason it would not display on mobile devices even though it did appear on desktop web browsers. So if you are reading this on a desktop there is nothing new here!)
So, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
Several months ago I began one of my more ambitious projects so far:
To create my own arrangement and recording of a work by Mozart. Sure, I have already dabbled in works by Bach and Beethoven, but really, who could approach Mozart, being the child prodigy that he was? Well, I decided to try anyway. My choice, of course, was Mozart’s most popular work ever, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major), K. 525.
In this project I focused on the first movement: I – Allegro.
My approach is not to fundamentally change the composition, but to apply my own arrangement, instrumentation and groove to it in the spirit of my work in the Bluesy Bach and Friends project. Per the all knowing Wikipedia, “The work is written for an ensemble of two violins, viola, and cello with optional double bass but is often performed by string orchestras.” My version is more of a rock quartet, with guitar, bass, organ and drums. I have attached a snippet of what I have so far and if you have to apply categories to this, it has jazz and blues-rock influences. Stay tuned for the full release in the not too distant future.
Missing Audio Player
Hey everyone — So, I’ve been kind of busy of late and hadn’t checked up on my web site’s functionality for a while, until today. When I did I discovered the that I have a missing audio player for song preview buttons on my Music Store page. I had been using a audio/video player plugin called Yendif player. I apparently have the latest version, but for whatever reason it just wasn’t up to the task. I am in the process of switching over to a new audio player, Compact WP Audio Player which I hope will play nice with all browsers!
Those Crazy Norwegians
Hell Froze Over
Here are a few photos from a Norwegian friend and colleague on life in Norway to confirm that Hell froze over!
My friend wrote me:
A few facts, with evidence below:
- Hell is in Norway
- Hell just froze over (this year also)
- God got an expedition in Hell. This picture is taken at the train station in Hell.
- Yes that is the real name of the place. (Meaning something like Stone slap or Stone plate).
- Gods-expedition = goods/freight terminal. And yes…. It’s cold there, about -5 degrees C today.
Here is a recent photo of the Northern Lights from Narvik, Norway! Very cool! (in more ways than one!)
A Quick Intro to Christopher J.
I am Chris Hartzog and this is my website, Christopher J. Music. I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in the Seattle, Washington area.
I’ve loved music as long as I can remember. During many years of being a special needs parent to a very high needs child with autism, I started playing guitar again and started writing music. And through that experience I learned that music not only transcends languages, it also transcends disabilities.
Today my music covers a variety of styles and instruments from folk to blues/jazz, and classical to pop-rock. I am a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, bass (electric and upright), ukulele, keyboards, and a singer and songwriter. I also enjoy playing classical music on the double bass with my local community symphony orchestra. And, I write, arrange, record and produce songs and put them on this website for people to download and hopefully share and enjoy.
Some Music
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