Michael Fanning
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Reflections on Milton's Paradise Lost pt.5 Reflections on Milton's Paradise Lost pt.5
God sends the angel Michael to Adam and Eve to tell them they must leave Paradise. Michael reveals to Adam the future of humanity and the hopeful message of God sending Jesus in the future to redeem Mankind.
Spirit Voices of an Eastern Isle Spirit Voices of an Eastern Isle
Recording using Quantum Leap's Voices of Passion virtual instrument Bulgarian vocals. Also, Indian female and male vocalist recordings are added into the mix.
Remembrance Remembrance
Dedicated to the memory of my dear brother John, whose earthly journey touched so many lives.
Piano Trio in Four Phases Piano Trio in Four Phases
A composition for violin, cello, and piano rendered by Sampletank 3 solo violin and cello, and EastWest QL Piano Steinway Grand D.
Colossus Colossus
Tales and Legends of Marrowbone Creek Tales and Legends of Marrowbone Creek
Part of a larger project under development. Tales and Legends is inspired by the stories I heard growing up at the head of Marrowbone Creek, West Virginia. A descriptive orchestral piece for ballet. Part one: The Legend of Dan Lackey and his gold.
Concerto for Orchestra prt 1 Concerto for Orchestra prt 1
Marrowbone Creek Summer Marrowbone Creek Summer
A composition for orchestra from 2004 inspired by songs I heard growing up in the mountains at the head of Marrowbone Creek, West Virginia.
Forbidden Utopia Forbidden Utopia
It exists in an alternate universe, clouded in mystery, visited only by the imagination. This music grew out of a session using Dimension Pro's "interval flute" played on a Yamaha WX5 electronic wind instrument. The flute's sound is otherworldly.
Witness to a Mirage Witness to a Mirage
Baroque Intrigue Baroque Intrigue
Originally composed and produced in 2005 and recently revised and updated.
Fantasy in B Major for Orchestra Fantasy in B Major for Orchestra
The Valley of Wonderment The Valley of Wonderment
"..the traveler cometh to The Valley of Wonderment and is tossed in the oceans of grandeur, and every moment his wonder groweth." -Baha'u'llah The Seven Valleys. Voices provided by EW Symphonic Choirs and EW Voices of Passion.
Symphony No. 1, Mvt. 2 Symphony No. 1, Mvt. 2
The music for this symphonic piece was inspired by my recent trip back to West Virginia where I grew up. There I was deeply affected by the beauty of the mountains and forest and how things have changed. I spent time with old friends and family.
Symphony No. 1, Mvt. 3 Symphony No. 1, Mvt. 3
The extensive violin accompaniment in this piece has been rendered with IK Multimedia's Sampletank 3 solo violin. Most other parts utilize EW/Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra. 3/4 time signature.
Symphony No. 1 Mvt. 4 Symphony No. 1 Mvt. 4
In the final movement I bring back elements of the 1st and 2nd movement and introduce new themes.
Voyage to the Heart of the Sun, Prelude Voyage to the Heart of the Sun, Prelude
Flute and other instrumental parts recorded on June 17, 2015. Yamaha WX5 wind instrument used for the performance along with my Yamaha Motif XS8.
Voyage to the Heart of the Sun part 2 Voyage to the Heart of the Sun part 2
Of Men and the Machines of War Of Men and the Machines of War
A composition scored for full orchestra with instrumental parts rendered using East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra. Influences: Dmitri Shostakovich, Jean Sibelius
