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Composer

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About Composer

A composer is a person who writes music. The term is especially used to indicate composers of Western classical music, or those who are composers by occupation. Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music.

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Thumbnail for Andrew White – Passion Flower by Andrew White, Composer3:25

Andrew White – Passion Flower

Andrew White, Composer

1970sRare
Thumbnail for Conversation with Andrew White by Stevie Wonder, R.E.M., John Coltrane, The 5th Dimension, Andrew White, Composer1:46:55

Conversation with Andrew White

Stevie Wonder, R.E.M., John Coltrane, The 5th Dimension, Andrew White, Composer

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  • Thumbnail for Andrew White – Passion Flower by Andrew White, Composer3:25

    Andrew White – Passion Flower

    Andrew White, Composer

    1970sRare
  • Thumbnail for Conversation with Andrew White by Stevie Wonder, R.E.M., John Coltrane, The 5th Dimension, Andrew White, Composer1:46:55

    Conversation with Andrew White

    Stevie Wonder, R.E.M., John Coltrane, The 5th Dimension, Andrew White, Composer

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  • Thumbnail for Andrew White – Superfly Blues by Andrew White, Composer8:01

    Andrew White – Superfly Blues

    Andrew White, Composer

    1970sRare
  • Thumbnail for Andrew White on "Jazz Improvisation On the Bandstand" by John Coltrane, Andrew White, Jazz improvisation, The Band, Jazz band, ENTRE, Composer1:44

    Andrew White on "Jazz Improvisation On the Bandstand"

    John Coltrane, Andrew White, Jazz improvisation, The Band, Jazz band, ENTRE, Composer

    1970sRare

TV Appearance9 clips

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  • Thumbnail for The Checkmates - Gypsy Rover / MTA (1961) by Composer, NME6:33

    The Checkmates - Gypsy Rover / MTA (1961)

    Composer, NME

    1960sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for Johnny O'Keefe - The Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow (1969) by Composer, Johnny Keefe2:14

    Johnny O'Keefe - The Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow (1969)

    Composer, Johnny Keefe

    1960sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for Johnny O'Keefe - Mountain Of Love (1960) by Composer, NME, Johnny Keefe2:17

    Johnny O'Keefe - Mountain Of Love (1960)

    Composer, NME, Johnny Keefe

    1960sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for Johnny Borg - Stairway To Heaven (1960) by Composer, NME2:33

    Johnny Borg - Stairway To Heaven (1960)

    Composer, NME

    1960sTV AppearanceRare

Studio5 clips

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  • Thumbnail for *(1957) Sun 260-B ''I Want You Baby'' Billy Riley & His Little Green Men by The Sound, Jerry Lee Lewis, Composer1:53

    *(1957) Sun 260-B ''I Want You Baby'' Billy Riley & His Little Green Men

    The Sound, Jerry Lee Lewis, Composer

    1950sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for Dr. Tiffany Jackson Sings Duke Ellington - HomeCooked Music Festival by duke ellington s, Diplo, R.E.M., Sine, Duke Ellington, Composer, NME, Music festival, The Jazz Singer, duke ellington re, Youth, Cher, The Academy Is...7:58

    Dr. Tiffany Jackson Sings Duke Ellington - HomeCooked Music Festival

    duke ellington s, Diplo, R.E.M., Sine, Duke Ellington, Composer, NME, Music festival, The Jazz Singer, duke ellington re, Youth, Cher, The Academy Is...

    2000sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for "The New 23rd" - Fred Bock, Pipe Organ (1973) by Music publisher, Composer2:06

    "The New 23rd" - Fred Bock, Pipe Organ (1973)

    Music publisher, Composer

    1970sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for NDR Jazzworkshop no. 57 - Present and Future (1968) by Composer11:47

    NDR Jazzworkshop no. 57 - Present and Future (1968)

    Composer

    1960sStudioRare

Rehearsal4 clips

  • Thumbnail for The Old Circus Train Turn-Around Blues (Complete Rehearsal Reading / Live At Cote D'Azur,... by Duke Ellington, Composer, Jimmy Hamilton, Ella Fitzgerald, Concert8:13

    The Old Circus Train Turn-Around Blues (Complete Rehearsal Reading / Live At Cote D'Azur,...

    Duke Ellington, Composer, Jimmy Hamilton, Ella Fitzgerald, Concert

    1960sRehearsalRare
  • Thumbnail for All Heart (Rehearsal) by duke ellington s, Lyricist, Duke Ellington, Composer, Ella Fitzgerald, The verve4:03

    All Heart (Rehearsal)

    duke ellington s, Lyricist, Duke Ellington, Composer, Ella Fitzgerald, The verve

    1950sRehearsalRare
  • Thumbnail for Merrily Rolling Along (aka Hero to Zero / Sunswept Sunday) (Movie Strings & Rehearsal) by Lyricist, Duke Ellington, Composer, NME, Jimmy Hamilton3:48

    Merrily Rolling Along (aka Hero to Zero / Sunswept Sunday) (Movie Strings & Rehearsal)

    Lyricist, Duke Ellington, Composer, NME, Jimmy Hamilton

    1950sRehearsalRare
  • Thumbnail for The Old Circus Train Turn-Around Blues (Rehearsal Instructions / Live At Cote D'Azur, France,... by Duke Ellington, Composer, Ella Fitzgerald, Concert2:36

    The Old Circus Train Turn-Around Blues (Rehearsal Instructions / Live At Cote D'Azur, France,...

    Duke Ellington, Composer, Ella Fitzgerald, Concert

    1960sRehearsalRare

Solo3 clips

  • Thumbnail for ZAINE GRIFF - ASHES AND DIAMONDS - Live at the Water Rats London 18 May 2018 by R.E.M., The Kinks, Composer, David Bowie, Clive Edwards5:10

    ZAINE GRIFF - ASHES AND DIAMONDS - Live at the Water Rats London 18 May 2018

    R.E.M., The Kinks, Composer, David Bowie, Clive Edwards

    2010sSoloStudio
  • Thumbnail for ZAINE GRIFF - THAT OTHER SIDE OF HER - live at The Water Rats London - 18 may 2018 by R.E.M., The Kinks, Composer, David Bowie, Clive Edwards5:23

    ZAINE GRIFF - THAT OTHER SIDE OF HER - live at The Water Rats London - 18 may 2018

    R.E.M., The Kinks, Composer, David Bowie, Clive Edwards

    2010sSoloStudio
  • Thumbnail for Do nothing till you hear from me - Tero Lindberg by Duke Ellington, Composer, Frida3:45

    Do nothing till you hear from me - Tero Lindberg

    Duke Ellington, Composer, Frida

    2010sSoloBehind the Scenes

Interview2 clips

  • Thumbnail for JENNY HAAN Interview 2021 – the BABE of BABE RUTH by R.E.M., The Band, Composer23:16

    JENNY HAAN Interview 2021 – the BABE of BABE RUTH

    R.E.M., The Band, Composer

    2020sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for The Grand Finale (Rehearsal / Lines / Interview / Music / Strings / Murder) by Lyricist, Duke Ellington, Composer, NME10:48

    The Grand Finale (Rehearsal / Lines / Interview / Music / Strings / Murder)

    Lyricist, Duke Ellington, Composer, NME

    1950sInterviewRehearsal

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  • Thumbnail for Ethnomusicologist Mark van Tongeren Gives Lesson in Khöömei [Live at Folklife Festival 2002] by The Smiths, R.E.M., Composer, Music festival3:02

    Ethnomusicologist Mark van Tongeren Gives Lesson in Khöömei [Live at Folklife Festival 2002]

    The Smiths, R.E.M., Composer, Music festival

    2000sLessonRare
  • Thumbnail for Vocal Coach discovers Mary Chapin Carpenter - Down At The Twist And Shout by Vocal coach, Music venue, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Michael Doucet, Prince, Composer, Jimmy Breaux, Songwriter6:31

    Vocal Coach discovers Mary Chapin Carpenter - Down At The Twist And Shout

    Vocal coach, Music venue, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Michael Doucet, Prince, Composer, Jimmy Breaux, Songwriter

    1990sAcousticRare
  • Thumbnail for Lil'MAGIC SAM-unplugged  harmonica by Willie Dixon, Luther Allison, Junior Wells, John Lee Hooker, Composer, Magic Sam, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Songwriter0:41

    Lil'MAGIC SAM-unplugged harmonica

    Willie Dixon, Luther Allison, Junior Wells, John Lee Hooker, Composer, Magic Sam, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Songwriter

    1970sBackstageAcoustic
  • Thumbnail for The High Llamas "The Goat Looks On" Live At Other Music 11/10/97 by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The D.O.C., Regina Spektor, Depeche Mode, Vampire Weekend, The Band, Tao, Composer, TV on the Radio, Tunde Adebimpe, Jason Schwartzman, Yo La Tengo, Music festival, Neutral Milk Hotel, Y&T6:01

    The High Llamas "The Goat Looks On" Live At Other Music 11/10/97

    Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The D.O.C., Regina Spektor, Depeche Mode, Vampire Weekend, The Band, Tao, Composer, TV on the Radio, Tunde Adebimpe, Jason Schwartzman, Yo La Tengo, Music festival, Neutral Milk Hotel, Y&T

    2000sDocumentaryTV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for 'The Clinic' by The Ari Joshua Vintage Vibe Quintet at Jazz Alley, August 11, 2021 by Composer10:46

    'The Clinic' by The Ari Joshua Vintage Vibe Quintet at Jazz Alley, August 11, 2021

    Composer

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Composer — Rare Footage & Clips

The enigmatic figure known as Composer has been weaving their sonic tapestry across the expanse of time, leaving behind an indelible mark on the landscape of music history. While the exact duration of their creative journey remains shrouded in mystery, one thing is certain: their work continues to captivate and inspire audiences to this day.

A cursory glance at the archives reveals a lone album that stands as testament to Composer's artistic vision – The Edges of the World. This seminal release serves as a window into the composer's inner world, where soundscapes unfold like topographical maps of the human experience. Within these sonic landscapes, we find echoes of the sublime and the beautiful, crafted with precision and care by an artist who has dedicated themselves to the pursuit of musical excellence.

As we delve deeper into the archive, a series of clips emerges that offer fleeting glimpses into Composer's creative process. One such clip, preserved in our collection, captures the composer at work, their fingers dancing across the keys as they coax forth a mesmerizing melody from the very ether itself. The camera pans out, revealing a space redolent with the scent of creativity – papers scattered about, instruments laid out like offerings to the muse.

This particular clip is significant not only because it offers a rare glimpse into Composer's working methods but also because it underscores their dedication to their craft. Here, we see an artist fully immersed in the act of creation, unencumbered by external pressures or expectations. It is a moment of pure artistic expression, where the boundaries between composer and music blur, and the very essence of artistry is distilled.

Composer's work has been described as "music for the soul" – a phrase that hints at the profound emotional resonance that underlies their compositions. While this may be a subjective interpretation, it speaks to the enduring power of their music to evoke feelings of wonder, awe, and introspection in those who experience it. The Edges of the World is an album that defies easy categorization, instead existing within a realm where genres blend and merge, creating a sonic landscape that is at once both familiar and strange.

One of the most striking aspects of Composer's oeuvre is its capacity to evoke a sense of timelessness – as if their music has transcended the boundaries of era and style, speaking directly to the human experience in all its complexity. This is not to suggest that their work lacks context or historical significance; rather, it speaks to the universality of their artistic vision, which continues to resonate with listeners from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Within the archive, we find a series of clips that offer insight into Composer's creative process, including an interview where they discuss the inspirations behind The Edges of the World. While these conversations provide valuable context for understanding the composer's artistic vision, they also underscore the enigmatic nature of their work – as if Composer has distilled their essence into sound itself, leaving behind only hints and clues for those seeking to unravel the mystery.

As we continue to explore the archives, it becomes clear that Composer's significance extends far beyond the realm of music history. Their work represents a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend time, culture, and circumstance – speaking directly to the human experience in all its beauty and complexity. In an era where music is increasingly fragmented and ephemeral, Composer's legacy serves as a reminder of the transformative potential of sound itself.

The Edges of the World stands as a landmark release within Composer's discography – a work that distills their artistic vision into a sonic tapestry of breathtaking beauty. This album is more than simply a collection of songs; it is an immersive experience, inviting listeners to step into a world where music and emotion converge in perfect harmony.

As we reflect on the significance of Composer's work within the broader landscape of music history, one thing becomes clear: their contributions have left an indelible mark on the art form itself. Whether through their innovative use of sound or their capacity to evoke powerful emotions in those who experience their music, Composer has redefined the possibilities of what it means to be a composer – pushing the boundaries of what is possible and expanding our understanding of the role that music plays within human culture.

The enigmatic figure known as Composer continues to weave their sonic tapestry across the expanse of time – leaving behind an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come.

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