Harmsichord is one man's effort to experitment with the possibilities of computer-aided music production using virtual instruments, recorded audio and occasional samples.

The main goal is to have fun but much of the project is to explore the creative process as I learn the ropes of music production and, I hope, produce tunes that are enjoyable for others. I like to experiment with unusual instrumentation, electronically bending virtual instruments to create interesting sounds, and different kinds of rhythmic patterns. As a rule I don't use any prefabricated loops. I make all my own loops and samples (any samples will be public domain or open source licenced).

Improvisation plays a big role. I like to create contexts that support interesting solo leads. And I like to tell stories with the songs. Even if most of the songs are instrumental, they have a strong narrative line. Nothing really avant garde (an occasional dip maybe), most of my songs have a pop/electronica feel to them. I choose "world fusion" as the genre because I like to use exotic virtual instruments and percussion.