New Track: Winter (3rd movement)
This is the start of the 3rd movement of my Winter quartet (the 2nd movement is actually the “Midnight” track from my album.) I want this last movement to be as catchy and more intense than the 1st movement (which was used in The Maker). Curious what people think of it so far, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. Winter (3rd movement) (Synthesised...
New Track: Wrath Of The Storm
Congratulations to Alex who came up with the name “Wrath Of The Storm” for my latest composition. In addition to naming the track, he’ll be receiving a signed autographed copy of my music CD. Listen to the full synthesized track below. I love its intense energy and power. It will eventually be the last movement of a big 4 or 5 movement string quartet in c minor. For now though, it will be a stand-alone piece. If you’re a member...
The Maker
A director friend of mine Christopher Kezelos approached me to collaborate on a short film where he wanted to create a narrative inspired by my music. The end result is the enchanting stop motion animation called “The Maker” where my composition ‘Winter‘ is used as the soundtrack. Check out the film below. Keep up to date with The Maker by joining the Facebook fan...
The Composition Process
When composing I always like to ensure that each piece has several very “catchy” and easily identifiable themes. Sometimes the themes can be simple motifs of a few notes while other times they can be very lyrical melodies. Most people who have heard my music find it very melodic. Harmonically I generally use fairly “traditional” harmony, and I am influenced by harmonies from the baroque all the way through to the modern period,...
Paul Halley is one of Australia’s most popular and innovative composers of classical music, blending elements of traditional classical styles with a distinctive modern edge. With his beautifully melodic and intensely dramatic music he has made a considerable reputation for himself as a composer of highly likeable contemporary classical music (Read More...)
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New Track: Winter (3rd movement)
This is the start of the 3rd movement of my Winter quartet (the 2nd movement is actually the “Midnight” track from my album.) I want this last movement to be as catchy and more intense than the 1st movement (which was used in The Maker). Curious what people think of it so far, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. Winter...
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New Track: Wrath Of The Storm
Congratulations to Alex who came up with the name “Wrath Of The Storm” for my latest composition. In addition to naming the track, he’ll be receiving a signed autographed copy of my music CD. Listen to the full synthesized track below. I love its intense energy and power. It will eventually be the last movement of a big 4 or 5...
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The Maker
A director friend of mine Christopher Kezelos approached me to collaborate on a short film where he wanted to create a narrative inspired by my music. The end result is the enchanting stop motion animation called “The Maker” where my composition ‘Winter‘ is used as the soundtrack. Check out the film below. Keep up to date...
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Paul Halley Meets Composer Ann Carr-Boyd
Ann Carr-Boyd, photographed here with me at my Bundanoon concert, is one of Australia’s most famous composers. Ann’s brilliant music has been an inspiration for myself and many other Australian and international composers. Ann thoroughly enjoyed the concert and writes: The...
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