Fairfax Music: "In The Tradition & Beyond"

03/16/2021

CRYPTOLOGY TODAY

Cryptology *krĭp-tŏl'ə-jē* NOUN
The study of secret codes or ciphers and the devices used to create and decipher them.
The science of developing secret codes and/or the use of those codes in encryption systems.
Tune into this new special presentation of a work that I wrote and started playing several years ago to explore and demystify these secrets in African American musical tradition. I hope that you will be delighted, as I am.
- Richard Fairfax

03/13/2021

ROUND TRIP to Exotica

This new episode of my ROUND TRIP series premieres tonight Saturday 3/13/2021 7:00 PM EST.
I hope that you'll tune in, enjoy and feel free to comment. :)

by Richard Fairfaxhttp://fairfaxmusic.org/the-round-trip-series.html

03/09/2021

ROUND TRIP for Lovers

"If music be the food of love, play on"
- William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
“All my ways of being are musical and mysterious.
Yet I embrace you openly.
Ripe with expectancy.”
- Maya Angelou, Now Sheba Sings The Song

http://www.fairfaxmusic.org/the-round-trip-series.html

03/05/2021

RE-CREATION II

Tune in at midnight March 5, 2021 to the PREMIERE of this latest episode of my "In The Beginning" series.

by Richard Fairfax

03/02/2021

ADAPTATION: Mutant Strains - Automata Africanus

“Adapt or perish, now as ever, is Nature's inexcusable imperative.”
― H.G. Wells

visualized music by Richard Fairfax[This is my new development on a subject that I have been studying and writing about for several years, which has become c...

03/02/2021

TALE OF TWO WOLVES

Wisdom from the Cherokee Nation with music by Richard Fairfax

02/24/2021

ADAPTATION: Mutant Strains (chamber ensemble score)

“Music is energy, emotion, expression, escapism, enlightenment. Music is so much more than just entertainment.”
― Rasheed Ogunlaru

by Richard Fairfaxread: http://fairfaxmusic.org/blog/notes-on-adaptation-by-richard-fairfax

02/22/2021

Automata Africanus "BOP FO' POP (Build-out)"

“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. ”
- Maya Angelou
“To live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing in your veins. Everything living has a rhythm. Do you feel your music?”
- Michael Jackson

12/27/2020

"The Yule Log" a few historical facts with music

In the principle Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), to create and speak for ourselves, Fairfax Music: "In The Tradition & Beyond" proudly presents this Yule Log with hopes that it warms your hearts throughout this season. Joyous Kwanzaa! -- @Richard

12/26/2020

DECKED OUT

On the first day of Kwanzaa, Fairfax Music: "In The Tradition & Beyond" cheerfully presents this mix of old and new sounds to express our striving for unity in the music community: Umoja!

12/25/2020

SILENT NIGHT

presenting this brand new piece with joy and reverence on Christmas Eve,
and wishing heavenly peace to all.

12/24/2020

Fairfax Music: "In The Tradition & Beyond"

Fairfax Music: "In The Tradition & Beyond"

Share the joy of spirited music making this holiday season!
Get the latest editions of Richard Fairfax's HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS arrangements for saxophone, string and brass quartets, solo piano and lead sheets for all instruments at http://www.fairfaxmusic.org/the-holiday-impressions-collection.html

12/22/2020

Richard Fairfax's HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS for Piano

With tidings of comfort and joy, we present this new rendition of Richard Fairfax's HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS for Piano, inviting you to listen and enjoy this amazing performance by Automata Africanus.
We also call on musicians to visit https://www.fairfaxmusic.org/the-holiday-impressions-collection.html , download our printed music and realize its full potential through their performances of it. Wishing you healthy and happy holidays!

http://www.fairfaxmusic.org/store/p95/Richard_Fairfax%27s_HOLIDAY_IMPRESSIONS_for_Piano_%5B2020_Edition%5D.html

12/20/2020

Heaven & Nature

Signalling our alignment with the "Great Conjunction" of planets, which many associate with the "Star of Bethlehem", Fairfax Music: "In The Tradition & Beyond" joyfully presents this miniature. No matter how you see rare celestial phenomena or hear this rarer music, I hope that will you rejoice and be glad!
http://fairfaxmusic.org/the-holiday-impressions-collection.html

12/17/2020

CHRISTMAS GREENS

Here's a new ornament for you from Richard Fairfax's HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS.

Visit http://www.fairfaxmusic.org/the-holiday-impressions-collection.html
and share the joy of spirited music making this holiday season with imaginative arrangements of your traditional Christmas favorites!

12/13/2020

'TIS THE SEASON

Warmest holiday wishes to you and yours for strength and wellness as you care for each other, and peaceful memories of those who have passed on.

In these unprecedented times, I am delighted to present unusual approaches to musical tradition, such as this new piece, and hope that you'll enjoy! http://www.fairfaxmusic.org/the-holiday-impressions-collection.html
-- Richard

12/12/2020

Automata Africanus "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"

Share the joy of spirited music making this holiday season!
Get the latest editions of Richard Fairfax's HOLIDAY IMPRESSIONS arrangements for saxophone, string and brass quartets, solo piano and lead sheets for all instruments at http://www.fairfaxmusic.org/the-holiday-impressions-collection.html