For a concert back on Saturday in Carlsbad, California at the Museum of Making Music, I had the chance to meet Clive Carroll after the show, who is widely regarded as one of the leading fingerstyle guitarists in the world. We talked about our favorite music styles, genres, and eras etc. Also talked about our families and the meaning of true happiness.

Carroll's concert was amazing, he is very skilled in the guitar, and it was fantastic to see him perform and listen to his latest works, including items that have not been officially released to the public yet. That night he played jazz, blues and other styles, including his world famous--and enormously technical--fingerstyle guitar playing, which was incredible to see first-hand. Likewise, Carroll performed some pieces by John Renbourn (English guitarist, composer, and songwriter who became one of the most influential acoustic guitarists of the twentieth century), which some of Renbourn's music is also included on Carroll's most recent album "The Abbot" (2023). I appreciate the time and opportunity that I had with Carroll, his generosity and down-to-earth personality was fantastic. I would like to see one of his performances again sometime in the future.

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"It's Time for Act 1" and "Ready for Act 2?" are based on titles for levels in the Sonic series of video games. Quest 7 features a synthesizer built upon intervals of a perfect 4th. "Boss Bass" is the stereotypical music that is featured near the end of level when a boss battle has been initiated. "Unknown Decade" features a harp, which is reminiscent of classic medieval and sci-fi fantasy video games. Another surprise on the album, which is a classical crossover; Domenico Scarlatti's Sonata in D Major K480 with an 8-Bit flavor. Give it a listen.

The piece "Gamelandia" has a digital organ as the most prominent instrument, but this piece is somewhat based on the jazzy/bluesy "Hall of Hieroglyphs" from Wario Land 4. "Underground Waves" has a 90s slow hip-hop feel. The title of "Too Much Logistics" is exactly the way it sounds, too many roadblocks and certification to be allowed to work nowadays, especially for things like teaching music, tech, and graphic design. Finally, the last piece, "Why Don't You Try Again?" is based on the "continue?" screens seen in many old video games. Once all your chances/lives were gone, you had the opportunity to try again to complete the level. This piece is short and fast, encouraging the player to start again.​

The epic theme music from the popular video game Helldivers 2 is available for piano. Two versions are available, the first is a near transcription for piano solo, which could be considered early advanced in difficulty. The second is easy piano, for those that prefer less difficult pieces. If you are a fan of the game, then make Super Earth proud!

Both are available at either Sheet Music Direct or Sheet Music Plus!


Sheet Music Direct.com
Piano Solo:
www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1636616/Product.aspx

Easy Piano:
www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/se/ID_No/1636617/Product.aspx

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Sheet Music Plus.com
Piano Solo:
www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/a-cup-of-liber-tea-helldivers-2-main-title-theme-22890974.html

Easy Piano:
www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/a-cup-of-liber-tea-helldivers-2-main-title-theme-22890975.html

For the first time, both MovieScapes Vol.1 and Vol.2 are together in one compilation. Featuring the same classic pieces from the original, but 2 new bonus tracks have been added specifically for this complete edition, totaling 40 tracks! Those included are an orchestrated version of Edvard Grieg's March of the Dwarfs Op. 54 No. 3, and "Expedition Now," which has adventurous drums, suspense, and action at every turn!



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Apple Music:
music.apple.com/us/album/moviescapes-complete/1725461483

​Spotify:
open.spotify.com/album/4O4R2D0wpiQAggn9q4luAa