music

art by jc

adventures inside

o 8 evocative, contemporary pieces for small orchestra with some percussion, piano and various old synthesizers and electronic effects.

o "Think Michael Nyman ('the piano') meets Brian Eno ('music for films') with Mike Oldfield ('tubular bells') looking on from a safe distance. Except... different."

o streaming online on 150+ audio services (listed under composer: julian cowley)

o you can check out the artwork for some of the tracks here.

o put on your best headphones and have a listen...

image of 'icons of the major audio services' by julian cowley

4 walls

string orchestra and synths. playing time 05:29.

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condensation

piano, solo strings and electronic effects. 09:24.

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a virgin world disturbed

piano, solo bass, percussion and orchestra . 08:56.

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tik (hero of the motherboard)

orchestra with percussion and synth. 08:03.

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discord (transmission with the outside)

orchestra and percussion, electronics and synths. 07:26.

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painting of 'adventures inside' by julian cowley

asleep alone

piano, solo strings and synths. 06:57.

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streaming the resistance

string orchestra with percussion and horn. 05:18.

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opening

string orchestra with synth and electronics. 02:54.

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painting of 'a virgin world disturbed. by julian cowley

image of 'transmission with the outside'. by julian cowley

cover of 'adventures inside' cd by julian cowley

music for short stories

o 8 pieces for orchestra with guitar, organ, piano and occasional solo horn, cello and violin.

o you can read some of the stories themselves here.

o streaming online on 150+ audio services (listed under composer: julian cowley).

o listen to the different tracks below...

a view from above

guitar with orchestra and solo violin. playing time 08:03.

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under a tree (1987- )

guitars and orchestra. 05:51.

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into the scenery

orchestra with guitar, church organ and solo horn. 08:56.

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waiting (requiem for a young woman)

orchestra. 06:04.

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lords and ladies (a 'dannsa air loch)

guitar, strings and organ. 05:56.

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painting of 'a 'dannsa air loch' by julian cowley

the visitor

orchestra, piano and solo horn. 06:35.

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last words

piano and orchestra with solo cello. 08:37.

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under a tree (5th reprise)

guitars with string orchestra. 05:49.

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painting of 'the guitarist' by julian cowley

painting of 'the visitor' by julian cowley

the visitor (open mix) - single

orchestra, piano and solo horn. 04:55.

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