Author Archives: Mr. Sol

Amazing two-cello cover of AC/DC’s Thunderstruck from 2Cellos

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Mr. Sol

Wow wow wow. I’m so happy right now. These two guys just rocked my morning with this cello-powered version of AC/DC’s Thunderstruck. As a devoted rock/metal violinist, I’ve long shredded these kinds of lines on my axe. And these guys … Continue reading →

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Good Job!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Mr. Sol

I’m honored to be a part of the flagship episode of “Good Job,” a new Revision3 show about jobs in the game industry. This episode is all about Wabi Sabi Sound, a boutique game audio company where I’ve been composing … Continue reading →

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Violin-powered dubstep, in an ice castle in Colorado

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mr. Sol

I’ll be honest. I don’t always dig other violinists’ “power moves.” By which I mean to say, the way that violinists move when they play often makes me feel funny on the inside. I guess I’ve always identified more with … Continue reading →

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“Grey Wolf” — new documentary cue co-written with John Mazzei

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Mr. Sol

I wrote and recorded this tune yesterday with San Francisco TV composer John Mazzei. John’s a great guy, and amazing to watch at his DAW, editing scores with the greatest of ease. It was lots of fun to work with … Continue reading →

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Stompin’ cigar box guitar jam – Hymn for Her

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Mr. Sol
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Judgement Day — Awesome string metal from Oakland

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Mr. Sol
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Put off living your life much?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Mr. Sol

Yeah, me too. But don’t beat yourself up too much about it. According to Portland author and my new favorite non-conformist Chris Gillebeau, it’s a human condition. Boy, does he have my number in this post. I have spent so … Continue reading →

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Originality

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mr. Sol

The topic of originality has loomed large in my head lately. I recently undertook a challenge to produce two 3-minute pieces of original music by October 31. I failed to meet that commitment, failed pretty hard in fact. The most … Continue reading →

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Rocking violin-powered cover of “Toxicity”

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Mr. Sol

When I first found this video, I was chasing video links watching various badass rock drummers do their thing. Danny Carey, Neil Peart, Stuart Copeland, all my faves. Then I hit up Meytal Cohen’s videos of her covering badass drum … Continue reading →

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