“First of all, I am a real Minimalist, because I don’t do very much. I know some minimalists who call themselves minimalist, but they do loads of minimalism. That is cheating. I really don't do very much.”—Robert Wyatt

Here is a free Patreon post, available to anyone who wants to read it: Is This the Worst Artist’s Contract in History? patreon.com/posts/is-this-…

Late Hindemith is catastrophically unfashionable in 2025. And yet.. he did have something youtube.com/watch?v=tTCj2G…

15,000 people have now seen my analysis of Sibelius’ Seventh Symphony (think Carnegie Hall filled up 5x over) youtube.com/watch?v=rxdxuj…

Latest Patreon post: Why mp and mf dynamic markings should be illegal patreon.com/posts/134681702

Sage advice from legendary artist Stephen Shore youtube.com/watch?v=4dvjNs…

This piece by Vietnamese - French composer Ton-Thât Tiêt is a knockout. Highest recommendation! youtube.com/watch?v=LdWo4Q…

New Patreon post: How to Eliminate Writer’s Block Forever patreon.com/posts/how-to-e…

My favourite picture of my daughter, who inspires me in so many ways

Today I posted a free Patreon article. It's not behind a paywall, so anyone can read it — but you will need to join as a free, unpaid member to access it. It’s about the most surprising piece I have ever composed, how I got there, and what it means. I’d love to read your

Tom Waits at 75. Brilliant as ever. youtube.com/watch?v=pbktJy…

Latest Patreon essay: How a video about Trout Mask Replica changed my life patreon.com/posts/how-vide…

Here’s a concise summary of my thoughts on form in music. I’ve been thinking about this topic for decades. To read it, and many other essays, sign up on Patreon: patreon.com/posts/heres-wh…

Congratulations, Christian!

I have found this to be true

New Patreon post just published! patreon.com/posts/composer…

Download CATALOG OF WORLDS by Bryan Reeder (who writes scores of music, based upon constellations of stars in the night skies)—(PDF, for @samuelandreyev, et al.): static1.squarespace.com/static/58ffba6…

Glenn Gould the critic 👨🏻‍⚖️ "Mozart in his later years was NOT a very good composer..." What do you think about Glenn's comments about Mozart?

In today’s composition world, you can have prestige, or you can have fame — choose one! (Of course, you might end up with neither!)

My latest Patreon post is now live, and it’s free for everyone to read: How Brian Wilson and Igor Stravinsky changed my life patreon.com/posts/how-bria…