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September in the Rain
by Rick Averill » Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:29 am
Been reading "September in the Rain," the biography of Nelson Riddle. What I take from it more than anything else is:
First rule of arranging--Keep your client happy.
First rule of arranging--Keep your client happy.
Rick Averill
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Mac Pro (Intel), 10 Gig RAM, 3 Ghz, OS 10.6.4; MOTU UltraLite, M-Audio Keyboard, QuicKeys
Notation: Finale 2011 (Finale user since late 80s--v. 2.something)
Sequencing: Digital Performer 7.24
Garritan GPO, JABB, CMB; BFD Eco Drums; PlugSound Pro; Altiverb; Audio Highjack Pro; Fission
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Re: September in the Rain
by MIDI Life Crisis » Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:24 am
That's the first rule in any business! But man, RIddle me a few arrangements like that! ☺ What a master he was.
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