Michael Fanning


Studio/Yamaha Motif xs8
Taken near summit of Superstition Mountain
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This Choral piece uses Symphonic Choirs from Quantum Leap and Quantum Leap's Symphonic Orchestra Gold. Special thanks to Phyllis for providing the picture of Bahji in Akko, Israel, from her recent pilgrimage to the Bahai World Center.
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Tenor Sax played on a Yamaha WX5 using Chris Hein Horns solo tenor sax.
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The Sonoran Desert (sometimes called the Gila Desert after the Gila River) is a North American desert which straddles part of the United States-Mexico border.
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... he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven; and behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! -Genesis 28
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Soprano Sax played on a Yamaha WX5 using Chris Hein Soprano Sax.
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Electronic synthesizers ad an ambient dimension to this orchestral piece. EWQLSO-Strings & Brass; Garritan Stradivari/Violin; Edirol Orch./perc; Edirol SQ/ epianos; Octopus, Rapture,Z3ta, Pentagon, Atmosphere/ synthesizers.
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Spirited and light hearted, symphonic and electric. Same instruments as Part 1.
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Part 4 expands the orchestration of Symphonia Electronica to include woodwinds. A lively opening section gives way to a thoughtful interlude followed by a bright conclusion.
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A slow tempo piece with Sax played on a Yamaha WX5.
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Garritan Personal Orchestra used for all parts.
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This time I used Garritan Gofriller Solo Cello a new addition to my sample libraries along with Garritan Stadivari Solo Violin. Piano sample is from Edirol Orchestral HQ.
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This movement revisits some thematic parts of the 1st and 2nd movement along with some new.
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The illustration 'Nisse' is by Jean-noel Lafargue.
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Opens with a brass fanfare and moves on from there.
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A song written by Greg Carannante with instumental arrangements and production by Michael Fanning. Vocals and Piano: Greg Carannante
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A fully orchestrated piece composed in Sonar4PE. All parts rendered by Garritan Personal Orchestra.
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A song from singer/songwriter Greg Carannante. I did the production work on this and Greg gave me permission to use it on my site. Its pretty cool- give it a listen!
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For all my life I've been blessed since birth to have had a brother and close companion who was my twin. On April 19, 2006, my brother John lost his 4-year battle against cancer. Click on 'lyrics/story' below for more information.
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Inspired by a road trip to visit my brother in L.A. Produced in Project5 Ver2
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Sax played with a Yamaha WX5.
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Garritan Personal Orchestra used for all parts. Composed in Sonar3.
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A symphonic piece composed in Sonar with all parts played with Garritan Personal Orchestra. Dense orchestration. Stick around for the rousing finale.