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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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Early Nineties Nickelodeon Bumper

L.A.B., T.O.K., Composer, Y&T

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Thumbnail for Ma plays Kodály - Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8 by R.E.M., T.O.K., Composer, Mae, Y&T27:32

Ma plays Kodály - Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8

R.E.M., T.O.K., Composer, Mae, Y&T

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  • Thumbnail for Early Nineties Nickelodeon Bumper by L.A.B., T.O.K., Composer, Y&T0:09

    Early Nineties Nickelodeon Bumper

    L.A.B., T.O.K., Composer, Y&T

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  • Thumbnail for Trio Serioso - Zoltán Kodály, Serenade for Two Violins and Viola op. 12 by Composer, Concert4:51

    Trio Serioso - Zoltán Kodály, Serenade for Two Violins and Viola op. 12

    Composer, Concert

    2010sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for ST in Quarantine - Andras Weber plays an Epigram by Zoltán Kodály by Ween, Composer, Reni2:02

    ST in Quarantine - Andras Weber plays an Epigram by Zoltán Kodály

    Ween, Composer, Reni

    1960sRare
  • Thumbnail for 💧 Top 16 Quotes of Zoltan Kodaly - Composer by The Sound, R.E.M., Head, Mani, Composer, soo, Y&T2:41

    💧 Top 16 Quotes of Zoltan Kodaly - Composer

    The Sound, R.E.M., Head, Mani, Composer, soo, Y&T

    1960sRareLive

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  • Thumbnail for Ma plays Kodály - Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8 by R.E.M., T.O.K., Composer, Mae, Y&T27:32

    Ma plays Kodály - Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8

    R.E.M., T.O.K., Composer, Mae, Y&T

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  • Thumbnail for Zoltán Kodály - Sonata for Solo Cello, III by The Sound, R.E.M., Head, Ween, Composer, Mae9:31

    Zoltán Kodály - Sonata for Solo Cello, III

    The Sound, R.E.M., Head, Ween, Composer, Mae

    SoloRare
  • Thumbnail for Zoltán Kodály - Sonata for Solo Cello, I by The Sound, R.E.M., Head, Ween, Composer, Mae8:01

    Zoltán Kodály - Sonata for Solo Cello, I

    The Sound, R.E.M., Head, Ween, Composer, Mae

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  • Thumbnail for Missa Brevis.  Zoltán Kodály. Excerpt and ovation. Gdynia University & Barnard-Columbia Chorus by R.E.M., Revis, ENTRE, Composer, Concert3:18

    Missa Brevis. Zoltán Kodály. Excerpt and ovation. Gdynia University & Barnard-Columbia Chorus

    R.E.M., Revis, ENTRE, Composer, Concert

    2020sSoloRare

Studio13 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Wonder People Studio Rehearsal (Bonus Track) by Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter2:27

    Wonder People Studio Rehearsal (Bonus Track)

    Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter

    2020sStudioRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for Graveyard Hop Studio Rehearsal (Bonus Track) by Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter1:51

    Graveyard Hop Studio Rehearsal (Bonus Track)

    Lyricist, Composer, Songwriter

    2020sStudioRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for (1956) Sun ''Crazy Dreams'' (B) (Take 2) Harold Jenkins by Music publisher, Lyricist, The 1975, Tony Martin, NWA, Conway Twitty, Composer, Frida, Roy Orbison, Songwriter, Youth2:42

    (1956) Sun ''Crazy Dreams'' (B) (Take 2) Harold Jenkins

    Music publisher, Lyricist, The 1975, Tony Martin, NWA, Conway Twitty, Composer, Frida, Roy Orbison, Songwriter, Youth

    1950sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for Joseph C. Smith - Smiles (1918) by Les Smith, R.E.M., Composer3:31

    Joseph C. Smith - Smiles (1918)

    Les Smith, R.E.M., Composer

    1960sStudioRare

TV Appearance10 clips

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    Anthony Hopkins releases first album at 88

    Composer

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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

Interview6 clips

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  • Thumbnail for Zoltan Kodaly Interview (1966) by Composer24:44

    Zoltan Kodaly Interview (1966)

    Composer

    1960sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for * ANGEL PUPPETS * Andrew Dorff * Tribute 2021 * by Hunter Hayes, Willie Nile, Martina McBride, Ride, Composer, The La's, Songwriter8:17

    * ANGEL PUPPETS * Andrew Dorff * Tribute 2021 *

    Hunter Hayes, Willie Nile, Martina McBride, Ride, Composer, The La's, Songwriter

    2020sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for Bobo Stenson Trio - Sphere (Interview) | ECM Records by L.A.B., Composer, Cher, Sting4:48

    Bobo Stenson Trio - Sphere (Interview) | ECM Records

    L.A.B., Composer, Cher, Sting

    2000sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for Chico Hamilton, Gretsch Drums, The Legacy of “That Great Gretsch Sound” by Head, Newport Jazz Festival, Composer, Thelonious Monk, Eric Dolphy, Concert, Y&T8:09Advisory

    Chico Hamilton, Gretsch Drums, The Legacy of “That Great Gretsch Sound”

    Head, Newport Jazz Festival, Composer, Thelonious Monk, Eric Dolphy, Concert, Y&T

    1990sInterviewRare

Rehearsal5 clips

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  • Thumbnail for See Kelli O’Hara and Victoria Clark in Rehearsal For "Dido and Aeneas" Concert by R.E.M., S-K-O, Luke, Composer, Concert3:25

    See Kelli O’Hara and Victoria Clark in Rehearsal For "Dido and Aeneas" Concert

    R.E.M., S-K-O, Luke, Composer, Concert

    2010sRehearsalRare
  • 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

Lesson4 clips

  • Thumbnail for Serenade for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 12 - I. Allegramente, by Zoltán Kodály by R.E.M., Junior h, Composer, Concert6:16

    Serenade for Two Violins and Viola, Op. 12 - I. Allegramente, by Zoltán Kodály

    R.E.M., Junior h, Composer, Concert

    1960sLessonStudio
  • Thumbnail for Kodály Zoltán:Túrót eszik a cigány #choir #koncert #concert #コンサート #ハンガリー by R.E.M., Junior h, Mani, Bronz, Composer, NME, SZA, Concert, Youth, Sting2:28

    Kodály Zoltán:Túrót eszik a cigány #choir #koncert #concert #コンサート #ハンガリー

    R.E.M., Junior h, Mani, Bronz, Composer, NME, SZA, Concert, Youth, Sting

    1960sLessonRare
  • Thumbnail for Kodaly Method Solfege Sequence - Teach Music with Topher Keene by Composer, Cher, Y&T3:05

    Kodaly Method Solfege Sequence - Teach Music with Topher Keene

    Composer, Cher, Y&T

    LessonRare
  • 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

Acoustic3 clips

  • Thumbnail for Evgueni Galperine - Don't Tell | ECM Records by Magic!, The Sound, L.A.B., Composer, Cher4:09

    Evgueni Galperine - Don't Tell | ECM Records

    Magic!, The Sound, L.A.B., Composer, Cher

    1990sAcousticStudio
  • Thumbnail for Barre Phillips, György Kurtág Jr. - Chosen Spindel (from the new album 'Face à Face') | ECM Records by L.A.B., Phillip Phillips, Composer, Cher2:00

    Barre Phillips, György Kurtág Jr. - Chosen Spindel (from the new album 'Face à Face') | ECM Records

    L.A.B., Phillip Phillips, Composer, Cher

    AcousticRare
  • 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

Backstage2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Jackie and the Beanstalk [July 2017] by Composer, July Talk, Talk Talk32:44

    Jackie and the Beanstalk [July 2017]

    Composer, July Talk, Talk Talk

    2010sBackstageBehind the Scenes
  • 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

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  • Thumbnail for Ned Donovan - New Words (from "In the Beginning") by Head, Composer, Donovan5:38

    Ned Donovan - New Words (from "In the Beginning")

    Head, Composer, Donovan

    2010sHome RecordingRare
  • 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

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DEBBIE TORRES with her ALL-STAR BAND (Filipina-American Jazz Pianist & Composer)

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ARTUR ZAKIYAN: SOLO PIANO (Armenian Piano Virtuoso & Composer)

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ARTUR ZAKIYAN: SOLO PIANO (Armenian Piano Virtuoso & 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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