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SPIRE

About Me

Music that contrasts between dissonance and harmony, aggression and serenity, dark and light. I composed, performed and mixed these tracks at my studio in Glen Waverley, Australia. My mission is to create music that is both powerful and beautiful...epic symphonic metal.

As a composer I also involve myself with bands that require additional creative input to bring their music to life, such as orchestral arrangements, sound effects or other atmospheric elements. I also have a passion for mixing and sound design. Creating music is a fundamental part of my life, and so I'm always ready to lend a hand to other musicians. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about music composition, audio technology, mixing etc.Contact me with your comments, questions, whatever. Most of all...enjoy.

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Member Since: 27/07/2006
Band Members: Chris Clarke: Composition, performance and production. Vocals: One of these days...
Influences: I have a broad taste in music, from classical and ambient to the darkest Nordic metal. Special mention goes to Dimmu Borgir, Amorphis, Cradle of Filth, In Flames, My Dying Bride, Metallica, Pantera, Abigor, Fear Factory, Nightwish, Boltthrower, Deicide, Therion, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, Danny Elfman, Beethoven, Bach, Mendellsohn, Gustav Holst, Tchaikovsky, Aaron Copland.
Sounds Like: Epic Symphonic Metal

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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

The End of an Era

I am very happy to announce that I quit my full time job on the 19th of December, after selling the manufacturing business where I have worked for the last 12 years. I was the general manager for many...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:51:00 GMT

New Song - Track 11 Preview

I have released a preview of a new track, which currently has the enthralling title "Track 11 Preview". I have enough tracks for a full length CD now, so it's time to start thinking about vocals ...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:16:00 GMT

Music Production: Toontrack Superior Drummer 2.0

A blog for fellow musicians and producers out there... For those of you who use drum samples to produce your own drum tracks, I highly recommend that you check out Toontrack's Superior Drummer 2.0. ...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:48:00 GMT

New Song

I've uploaded a new song today. Tyranny and Triumph.   I had a lot of fun doing this one, but I admit to rushing it a bit. I've left more room for vocals in this song than I usually do,...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:42:00 GMT

Meditation and Death Metal - A personal insight

For those of you who don't know me so well, you may be surprised to know that I've been practising deep meditation for over a decade now. It's been one of the greatest journeys of my life, explor...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:01:00 GMT

Music Production: Prominy Les Paul Guitar Samples

A Blog for fellow musicians and producers out there... I'd never heard of Prominy Sound Solution before I received an email from a friend this week. Anyone who knows anything about sampling knows...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:19:00 GMT

Myspace Downloads Now Available

Tragedy in C Minor and The Hidden Battle are now downloadable from my Myspace page. Enjoy.
Posted by on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:15:00 GMT

More songs again

I remixed Martyr and re-listed it today. I have posted a new song called "Words and Weapons" - it’s been designed as an interlude track for when I finally get an album together. Drowning Bard - ...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:38:00 GMT

New Song

For those of you who’ve been reading, you’ll know that I’ve been offline and out of the studio for a little while this year.  Well, the itch got a little too strong, so I bange...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:15:00 GMT

RRR Airplay

My song "The Hidden Battle" will be played on RRR FM this Monday 18th Feb. It's an honour for me to be played on the main metal show in my own city. Been listening to it for years...now I'm on it. Yay...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:27:00 GMT