Luke Furman
Luke is a composer of primarily instrumental music in a contemporary classical style, with some rock, jazz, avant-garde, and minimalist influences.
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I. 'Fire' from String Quartet No. 1 I. 'Fire' from String Quartet No. 1
As performed by the always amazing MacArthur String Quartet, to whom I owe much gratitude.
II. 'Water' from String Quartet No. 1 II. 'Water' from String Quartet No. 1
Second movement from my string quartet evoking the Greek Elements. Performed by the MacArthur String Quartet (to whom I am most grateful).
Sonata for Viola and Piano - I. Allegro Sonata for Viola and Piano - I. Allegro
The first movement of my sonat(a/ina). I am not playing any of the instruments, but have a listen anyway. Feat. Rachel Galvin on viola and Carina Joly on piano.
Sonata for Viola and Piano - II. Adagio Sonata for Viola and Piano - II. Adagio
The second, more melancholy movement of the viola sonata. Feat. Rachel Galvin on viola and Carina Joly on piano.
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Luke Furman hails originally from Omaha, NE, and currently studies composition at the University of Oklahoma. Luke's work has earned him various accolades over the years, including a scholarship and several competition wins. His Sonata for Viola and Piano is featured in the Winter/Spring 2007 issue of the online Oregon Literary Review (http://www.oregonlitrev.org). He is also active as a violist and sometime pianist, having played with the OU Orchestra and the New Improv! Century Ensemble, a group dedicated to the performance of aleatoric compositions and free improvisation. He hopes that you will find something enjoyable in the music you listen to here.Band/artist history
My start in composition came in writing silly novelty songs as a child. When I figured out that lyrics were not my forte, I turned to instrumental music, writing heavily videogame-influenced songs until 2000, when I started becoming more serious about composing. My first major piano solo work was finished in early 2002, and won second place Nebraska's state high school composition competition. The first movement of my suite for orchestra was completed late 2002 and saw its first performance in the spring of 2003. I am currently studying composition at the University of Oklahoma.Have you performed in front of an audience?You'll often find me parked at the nearest piano, improvising, playing my own compositions, and figuring out some pop/rock songs by ear. As far as conventional live concerts go, I'm pretty much open to anything. Having an audience is good, but so is just playing in the background. Lately I've been playing lunchtime gigs at the OU Union about once a month. If you'd like to book me for weddings, dinner music, or anything else in the Norman/OKC area feel free to send me an e-mail.
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Whats up luke, I don't know if you know me or remember me but I am a couple years younger then you, and I go to Millard West. I was in WIG and all that stuff. I like the tunes, pretty cool man, if ya get a chance check out my stuff! Later dude
Hey buddy. Nice work on this new song. I like it very much.
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