The first snowfall of the season is on the ground. This was the morning view from an upstairs bedroom. That gives me a reason, though none is required, to bring you the original recording of "Snowfall" by Claude Thornhill and his orchestra. Thornhill composed and arranged the song. The recording is … [Read more...]
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Compatible Quotes: Claude Thornhill
My intention was to create something new and arresting, an orchestra different from others on the scene - I wrote sixty arrangements to start with. We rehearsed every afternoon, rain or shine. Perfect intonations in the sections and balance of the overall sound of the orchestra were … [Read more...]