Habitat #005 - A Dickens of a Composition

Thomas flies solo on this episode, giving a composer-ear view of his new work for piano (four hands) A Dickens of a Christmas.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction: A Dickens of a Composition
• 0:57 Trying Something New
• 3:03 What am I working on?: Music Drama (Across Time)
• 5:11 What am I working on?: Textbook
• 6:24 What am I working on? Music Theory Grading Application
• 9:38 Questions: Devaluing Art - A War Against Art?
• 12:34 Questions: Artistic Career Goals as Legitimate Pathways to Economic Viability?
• 16:09 Questions: Are Streaming Services Devaluing Music?
• 18:27 Theme of the Day: Introducing "A Dickens of a Christmas
• 20:23 Theme of the Day: Harpsichord Fugue - Source of Themes
• 21:56 Theme of the Day: Unifying Motifs - Spooky Music
• 24:09 Theme of the Day: Opening Music for the Play Within the Play
• 25:43 Theme of the Day: Orchestral Work for the Salt Lake Pops Orchestra
• 32:16 Theme of the Day: From Orchestra to Piano
• 35:58 Theme of the Day: "A Dickens of a Christmas" for Piano 4-Hands
• 43:10 End Credits