On this episode of Music from Humans we delve into the world of Stephen Main, a multifaceted composer, conductor, teacher, and multiinstrumentalist. We explore Stephen's unique blend of choral, orchestral, and film music, and dive deep into his passion for improvisation. Stephen shares his insights on the integral role of the organ in Western music, the historical context of improvisation, and how these elements influence his creative process. Whether discussing his role as Minister of Music at Piedmont Community Church or his approach to film scoring, Stephen's expertise offers a fresh perspective on the intersections of composition and improvisation. Don't miss this enriching conversation full of musical philosophy and practical wisdom.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 Introduction
04:14 The History of Western Music's use of Improvisation
05:52 Importance of Organ in Western Music
08:15 Classical Music Improvisation
09:40 Film Scoring and Church Music: Creating Atmosphere
11:42 Cadenzas Improvisation
12:51 Music by Dead People
15:46 Integrate Improvisation
17:35 Practical Aspects of Improvisation
22:03 Shape of Music
23:55 Motific Material
26:09 Law of Repetition
28:21 Improv Practice
31:19 Law of Stretto
33:05 Coda

Stephen Main: https://stephenmain.com
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Piedmont Community Church: https://www.piedmontchurch.org
Johann Sebastian Bach: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Seb...
George Handel: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Fri...
Ludwig van Beethoven: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van...
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_A...
Franz Schubert: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Schu...
Johannes Brahms: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_B...
Felix Mendelssohn: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Mend...
San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra: https://sfcco.org
Mads Tolling: https://www.madstolling.com

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