Category Archives: Instrumentals

one for the weekend

…something I’ve been working on lately and I figured it was time to share it with you all.  I hope friday is going swimmingly and have yourself an excellent weekend.  Go Bulls. Arlen

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Pianosaturdaynight

I realize the above word looks like it could be a dinosaur’s name, but it’s what came to mind as I wrote this song tonight.  This is how I write, first a melody, the right hand leads the way and … Continue reading

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a taste…

…I’ve been back on the west coast for a couple weeks and I wanted to post a little sample of a track I recorded yesterday.  The song will be a collaboration with Bochan and Unity, but for now its just … Continue reading

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the TV jam

Here’s a little track I made with help from my friends Narcisse, they laid down a hot drum track and some killer bass!!(thanks guys)… The song was written with the intention of being the opening song for a tv, it’s … Continue reading

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marriage

My dear friends are getting married this weekend.  So, as I sat here playing without really focusing on what I was doing, they came to mind and this song began to take form.  Thank you Ellie and Jonathan your love … Continue reading

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Oakland Years

So after 5 and a half years in Oakland I am moving east to New York city.  It has always been a dream of mine to live and create in New York, and I am excited to be there soon.  … Continue reading

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in a mood

thanks to the rain, duke ellington and quiet sunday nights for this one… arlen)

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the bee Tells

so this one i’ve been working on for a couple weeks on and off.. it’s still rough, but i’ve finally gotten it somewhere that i feel comfortable putting it up here for you all to check out. may it help … Continue reading

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an old song for a new day..

I recorded this song a few years ago on a beautiful Steinway grand piano in Colorado Springs at my alma mater, Colorado College. This was one of the pieces on the first album I ever put together of my own … Continue reading

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Sun Projector

…so I was supposed to do laundry today. Well, that didn’t quite happen. but this did. I sat down at the piano for what was meant to be a couple minutes and here we are 3 hours later.. It’s brand … Continue reading

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