Epic Heroes Academy Interviews Jordan on his anniversaary album "No Limit to the Skies"

An interview with Jordan on his release of the 20 year Anniversary Special Edition of album single “No Limit to the Skies”.

Epic Heroes Academy

interviews Jordan about his 20 year anniversary music album release of “No Limit to the Skies”.

Epic Heroes Academy interviews Jordan on his latest album single release: the 20 year Anniversary Special Edition of album single “No Limit to the Skies”, video game music shorts.

                    Interview with Jordan

So 20 year anniversary, I thought the “Solace” album was your first release?

The “Solace” album was my first official release. I have done a couple of album singles in the past that were not released to the public. “No Limit to the Skies” was officially my first single. At the time I was a teenager working for a video game company that needed some music pieces composed for an air combat simulation game. The music I composed for that game was not used for that project. They became a collection of music that ended up being shelved. I later added them as an album single that I thought I could use on other projects and never seemed to get there with them. I had other projects that demanded more of my time.

Why did it take you so long in releasing the album?

I worked in “live” sound for a number of years and did some post production work on a number of other projects and assignments over the years and didn't make time for it.

What was it like to working on the game project at the time as a teenager?

It was a bit overwhelming at the time. I was still young as a composer working on quite a big project. I guess you would call it my big break which I was grateful for. I was still learning concepts and theories and now working with deadlines and wondering how to apply and incorporate concepts into some of the animation sequences. This was an air combat simulator experience on a new type of game system console. Still learning things as I went along. I wasn't sure if I was going to get the ideas I needed to make the headway that was intended. It took some work and then the music came. Even with today's technology, music inspiration still comes the old fashioned way.

I know I already asked this previously, what brought you back to composing music?

I don't think I really left; I was just delayed for a while. I have always enjoyed composing music. Music is my passion, it has been a number of years composing when I could between projects and making tunes at times, but it was never far from my thoughts even with all the distractions between now and then. I love composing, I always have... sometimes I wondered how I was even going to create some of these themes, but they came.

What was it like to work on a project that was animated or had a picture to music?

Some of the gaming concepts were new at the time with 3D rendering and not your normal 2D games. I actually enjoy doing music for picture or film. At the time it was a new experience, I had melodies that I would imagine, but would leave it for the listener to put to the music. I think that still applies even now. I hope even though the music was intended for one thing, does not mean it can't have another meaning or be interpreted differently. I enjoy putting timelessness in my music. It may have been said before by those who compose music in the film industry, that half the work is done when there is a picture to reference by, all it needed was some music to bring out the picture. I would feel the same way.


“No Limit to the Skies” is more like an album single. Why is shorter than the others?

I originally wrote these tunes for the game at the time and they were not intended to be a full album. I really wanted to release this album for those who couldn't afford to pay for the full album price. These are original concepts. Some of the music concepts went on the “Solace” and “In Motion” albums and were started from here. I have had fans ask when more music was coming, I guess this is a way of tiding them over until the next album.

I understand you have another album scheduled in 2016. Why so far out?

Well, it is still kind of hush-hush... Of course, the reason for the longer time period is that composing takes a lot of time. This is going to be a big project. It is scheduled for 2016; I just hope that is going to be enough time to meet the deadline. There will be more to come on that project at another time.

Published for (Area-Info.net Jul. 24, 2014)

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Epic Heroes Academy Interviews Jordan on his album "In Motion"

New Music Album Adds Energy to Instrumental New Age

Epic Heroes Academy

interviews Jordan about his music album release of “In Motion”.

Jordan is a music composer who has done a variety of projects in the entertainment business. He has done sound for more than eighty productions in live theater and has done post production work in film and TV. He has released his music album of “Solace” in 2012 and has just released his next album “In Motion.”

Jordan wrote the music album “In Motion.”

 

You have done a number of “live” productions and working in film and TV. How long have you been composing music … is this something new?

No, I have actually been composing music longer than doing sound for these other things. I have been interested in composing music since I was young. I have always been interested in sound and productions and how things worked. I went into the more technical side having been a little afraid of composing music mostly not knowing what may come of it. Most people know that in the creative world or being an artist is known as the starving artist field. I did want to go into something that would keep me off the street. Deep down I have always loved doing this kind of thing and for years have been writing off and on while focusing more on the technical aspect with other areas of my occupation.

How does the “In Motion” album compare with your “Solace” album?

Well, I guess the title of the album says it all; they are really two different albums. “Solace” is written for one setting and “In Motion” for another. In contrast to the calming pace of the “Solace” album, you will find that “In Motion” also lives up to its name, with a lively and upbeat pace. It is still in the New Age instrumental genre, but with added energy. I actually wrote both albums at the same time, but figured that “Solace” made a better introductory album.

With your growing “Solace” fans worldwide how do you think they will like “In Motion”?

That is hard to say. People like what they like. I try to compose timelessness in my music. Some may say this new album sounds like it was from a movie soundtrack. I have quite a bit more percussion instruments in this album compared to the orchestrations of “Solace.” I like to think I have mixed the orchestra of classical music with a little bit of rock music to make it a little bit interesting. I know that there may be those that have a preference of what they like to hear and hopefully it will come across the right way. “Solace” was more relaxing, while “In Motion” is more of a pick-me-up. There may be some it may not appeal to; there may be others who like the best of both worlds. I am hoping this will draw a different audience in the long run.

What inspires your music?

Inspiration for me comes in different ways. I love classical music, I grew up with it; we always had it playing in the house. It always sets a nice atmosphere. Those were the masters of music. I like to write music that transports you by sending you to a different place that you can go for yourself. A person who paints a painting or writes a book is taking you on a journey. I like to think I am trying to do the same thing with music and while doing it I would hope the listeners would paint their own story and not just in one way, but each time they hear it. I also think it can take them to a place that would help them feel comfortable or like being at home.

How long does it take for you to write a piece of music?

It varies, some music comes together quicker than others. Some music has taken anywhere from one day to several years. It comes at different and at the most random times. Morning, during the day, middle of the night and even at random places. It is like having a song in your head you can't stop thinking about. Unfortunately I am not always where I can be to write it down.

Do you have plans for another album anytime soon?

Most definitely! I just don't know how soon it will be. I have a number of albums in mind and a number of pieces of music in the works. One of them may be a real long album. I will say this much, one of the next albums will be on a richer setting giving you a sense of depth. If you liked the “Solace” album, I hope you would enjoy these next ones....then again it is hard to say what will come first. You're in for a bit of a ride with “In Motion'', but in the meantime I hope you enjoy the journey.

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“In Motion” New Age Music Album by Jordan now available on:

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Coming Soon! "In Motion" album by Jordan

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"In Motion" by Jordan.  Bringing energy and excitement to your listening experience.

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