# orchestral (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover orchestral. Page: Feed: --- ## [(untitled)](https://nham.co.uk/2026/08/149838-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) _2026-08-28 · sknob · NHAM_ Come hang out in The Indie Beat Television chat at 18:00 UTC\* to discover recent additions to the station, including Fresh new videos from these fine fedi artists: A.P.E. (Apes Playing Electronics)Blood Fïster Cindy Hinant & Violet Housewife ( @violethousekid )Guy Birkin ... \[Continue Reading\] ## [Agatewards by gribbles](https://nham.co.uk/2026/08/agatewards-by-gribbles/) _2026-08-28 · NHAM · NHAM_ \[Read in full on NHAM\] Agatewards by gribbles Here at NHAM HQ we’ve been very fortunate to have been given advance listening of the upcoming new release by gribbles (ahead of our exclusive first play of the album on TIBtv at 8pm on Friday 4th September ). To be released on boutique, Lincoln-based label Yellowbelly Records, it’s called Agatewards , an old northern word used in Lincolnshire meaning… ## [Gold by Crocuta](https://crocutaband.org/gold/) _2026-08-28 · NHAM · NHAM_ Gold by Crocuta ( @crocuta ) ## [Total Club Destruction by die nmi!](https://shop.basspistol.com/bpist-031/) _2026-08-27 · NHAM · NHAM_ Total Club Destruction by die nmi! ( @herr\_irrtum ) ## [Nullify Hiatus: Action Mode (NHAM Mixtape 19) on Audio Interface](https://www.audiointerface.org/shows/nham-mixtapes/20260825/) _2026-08-25 · NHAM · NHAM_ Nullify Hiatus: Action Mode (NHAM Mixtape 19) on @audiointerface ## [The best advice a composer gave me](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/the-best-advice-a-composer-gave-me) _2026-08-25 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ Sometimes, the truth hurts. ## [(untitled)](https://nham.co.uk/2026/08/166257-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) _2026-08-25 · sknob · NHAM_ Upcoming Events: NHAMFest26! Celebrating creative humans and friendly hangouts. Wednesday August 26th: “Pre-fest” block – 19:00 UTC: ANIMATION ARRAY! (curated by @RobertaFidora )– 20:00 UTC: Watch Party Office Party with RetroStrange TV ( @rstv ) Thursday August 27th: The BIG stream parade ... \[Continue Reading\] ## [NHAM Hot Pick of the Week! 🔥👌](https://nham.co.uk/2026/08/nham-hot-pick-of-the-week-25/) _2026-08-24 · NHAM · NHAM_ NHAM Hot Pick of the Week! 🔥👌 If you only listen to one track by a Fedi artist this week, we recommend: Had Enough by Shin Bone Listen to it and more on NHAM radio. 📻 ## [Overflaw by Random Input](https://mirlo.space/randominput/release/overflaw) _2026-08-23 · NHAM · NHAM_ Overflaw by Random Input ( @randominput ) ## [Dragen by Eirik Myhr](https://bandwagon.fm/6a897ea38afeb8e4ba70a0ef) _2026-08-22 · NHAM · NHAM_ Dragen by Eirik Myhr ( @eirikmyhr ) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UBajbLCZaSSE) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [(untitled)](https://nham.co.uk/2026/08/149838-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/) _2026-08-21 · sknob · NHAM_ Come hang out in The Indie Beat Television chat at 18:00 UTC\* to discover recent additions to the station, including Fresh new videos from these fine fedi artists: Cindy Hinant & Violet Housewife ( @violethousekid )DAiKiRi ( ... \[Continue Reading\] ## [Signal Lost by Sonic Walker](https://mirlo.space/sonic-walker/release/signal-lost) _2026-08-21 · NHAM · NHAM_ Signal Lost by Sonic Walker ( @sonicwalker ) ## [(untitled)](https://nham.co.uk/2026/08/151176-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) _2026-08-20 · sknob · NHAM_ Catch up on the latest releases featured on NHAM and published on fair music platforms by the following fine fedi artists: Moadjila by Bastien Jouvin ( @bastienjouvin ) Dig in and love A Black Cat by DialABC ( ... \[Continue Reading\] ## [Resilience by Windrayen](https://mirlo.space/windrayen/release/resilience) _2026-08-20 · NHAM · NHAM_ Resilience by Windrayen ( @Neyvashift ) ## [Transverse Tempo, August 2026](https://www.audiointerface.org/shows/transverse-tempo/20260819/) _2026-08-19 · NHAM · NHAM_ Transverse Tempo, August 2026 by @CCirco on @audiointerface ## [Growing pains: An update on the ListenBrainz service status](https://blog.metabrainz.org/2026/08/19/growing-pains-an-update-on-the-listenbrainz-service-status/) _2026-08-19 · NHAM · NHAM_ Growing pains: An update on the @ListenBrainz service status ## [Fides by Vermis Fugit](https://bandwagon.fm/6a842c35fa4edf8711af1c4e) _2026-08-18 · NHAM · NHAM_ Fides by Vermis Fugit ( @Flo\_BWWI\_grind ) ## [In Confidence May Bind by Samantha J. Smith](https://jam.coop/artists/samantha-j-smith/albums/in-confidence-may-bind) _2026-08-18 · NHAM · NHAM_ In Confidence May Bind by Samantha J. Smith ( @SamanthaJaneSmith ) ## [(untitled)](https://nham.co.uk/2026/08/166257-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) _2026-08-18 · sknob · NHAM_ Catch up on recent news, reviews and upcoming events published on NHAM: News & Reviews – NHAM Release Party: Agatewards by Gribbles – Next Stop: Counterculture Main Station by Serge Medoff – Dig in and love A Black Cat by DialABC Syndicated on NHAM – Mirlo Features Update: FairPlayer ... \[Continue Reading\] ## [Loser by Lorenzo Miniero](https://music.lminiero.it/loser/) _2026-08-17 · NHAM · NHAM_ Loser by Lorenzo Miniero ( @lminiero ) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8oSk4Zyfftff) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Big Pictures by Bedlam Steps](https://music.bedlamsteps.uk/big-pictures/) _2026-08-15 · NHAM · NHAM_ Big Pictures by Bedlam Steps ( @bedlamsteps ) ## [Disquietapene Volume 1 by Coraline Ada Ehmke](https://mirlo.space/coraline-ada-ehmke/release/disquietapene-volume-1) _2026-08-15 · NHAM · NHAM_ Disquietapene Volume 1 by Coraline Ada Ehmke ( @CoralineAda ) ## [The Bootcamp is returning...](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/the-bootcamp-is-returning) _2026-08-13 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ Plus some other free resources 🙂 ## [Guess the Embouchure Type – Bruce Harris](https://wilktone.com/?p=10343) _2026-07-29 · wilktone · (untitled)_ Greg emailed me a video of trumpet player Bruce Harris trying out some equipment at the 2023 ITG. It makes for a good example to play guess the embouchure type. While we’re at it, check out this video of Harris blowing over Ornithology, along with a transcription. Harris’s embouchure type is very clear to see. … Continue reading Guess the Embouchure Type – Bruce Harris ## [Can I Write Boss Music in 60 Seconds?](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/can-i-write-boss-music-in-60-seconds) _2026-07-24 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ This was hard (but not impossible) ## [My New Harp VST (no Kontakt required)](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/my-new-harp-vst-no-kontakt-required) _2026-06-26 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ Introducing Samantha Ballard Harp Evolutions. ## ["How do you compose so fast??"](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/how-do-you-compose-so-fast) _2026-06-19 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ The surprising secret to my superpower of speed... ## [Guess the Embouchure Type – Alain Trudel](https://wilktone.com/?p=10304) _2026-06-13 · wilktone · (untitled)_ This Guess the Embouchure Type is a tough one, sent to me by Steve M. a while ago to check out. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra posted an online masterclass given by trombonist Alain Trudel. One of the interesting things about watching him play throughout the masterclass is that he often uses an Ergobone, a support … Continue reading Guess the Embouchure Type – Alain Trudel ## [I'm OBSESSED With The New Zelda Trailer's Music](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/im-obsessed-with-the-new-zelda-trailers) _2026-06-11 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ (A 30-second masterclass in orchestration...) ## [The Ultimate VST Guide For Cinematic Composers](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-vst-guide-for-cinematic) _2026-06-08 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ My all-time favorite, most-used sample libraries—all in one place. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/69uHBVzXVcGU) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [Vulnerability: The Artist's Compass](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/vulnerability-the-artists-compass) _2026-06-05 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ How I'm learning at 33 how to share who I am instead of what I do. ## [My Orchestral Arrangement Went Viral](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/my-orchestral-arrangement-blew-up) _2026-05-30 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ 200k+ views in 48 hours 🤯 ## [I wrote the ultimate boss track 😈](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/i-wrote-the-ultimate-boss-track) _2026-05-22 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ A deep dive into my favorite track (and video) I've created this year. ## [Urbie Green King Promotional Clinic](https://wilktone.com/?p=10274) _2026-05-19 · wilktone · (untitled)_ Sometime in the early 1970s (best guess, 1971-1972) trombonist Urbie Green made a promotional film for King Musical Instruments, giving a clinic to students from Willowbrook High School and filmed at Proviso West High School, in the Chicago suburbs not far from where I grew up. The clinic covers basic trombone technique mostly, but he … Continue reading Urbie Green King Promotional Clinic ## [I made a reel (finally) 🎶](https://zachheyde.substack.com/p/i-made-a-reel-finally) _2026-05-14 · Zach Heyde · Zach Heyde_ Here's some of what I've been up to for the last 3 years... ## [Lennie Tristano](https://wilktone.com/?p=10259) _2026-05-12 · wilktone · (untitled)_ It’s not instant composing. It’s not following any kind of a formula. All you do is hear music in your head and reproduce it. – Lennie Tristano In 1983 the Norwegian Broadcasting Company produced a 1 hour television documentary on the life, music, and teaching of the pianist, composer, and jazz educator Lennie Tristano. I … Continue reading Lennie Tristano ## [R.I.P. Paul McKee](https://wilktone.com/?p=10245) _2026-04-29 · wilktone · (untitled)_ I learned yesterday of the passing of my mentor and friend, Paul McKee. He was an amazing musician, an excellent trombonist and composer/arranger. He was also one of the best teachers I’ve had the pleasure of studying from and was an all-around great guy. He will be sorely missed. Here is an interview Paul gave … Continue reading R.I.P. Paul McKee ## [“The Worst Trumpet Embouchure” is maybe not quite right.](https://wilktone.com/?p=10196) _2026-04-07 · wilktone · (untitled)_ Estella Aragon is a trumpet performer and teacher who teaches online lessons. She advertises her lessons on her YouTube channel as well as her own web site. She has a couple of different videos where she discusses playing in the “red,” but her take on this is a bit different from what I usually see … Continue reading “The Worst Trumpet Embouchure” is maybe not quite right. ## [The Hidden Trombone Database](https://wilktone.com/?p=10182) _2026-03-30 · wilktone · (untitled)_ I’m always looking for new trombonists to check out, but it can sometimes be hard to find those hidden gems if you don’t know where to look. Often the trombonists on a jazz recording are sidemen and you have to go out of your way to find them. Shannon Barrett has put out a new … Continue reading The Hidden Trombone Database ## [Reinhardt Archive Launched](https://wilktone.com/?p=10165) _2026-03-12 · wilktone · (untitled)_ Trombonist Rich Hanks studied from a long term former student of Donald Reinhardt’s, Dave Sheetz. He recently has launched a new web site to archive Reinhardt’s exercises, instructions, photos, audio recordings, and more. Here’s what Rich says about it. I’m thrilled to announce the Reinhardt Archive (reinhardtarchive.com)— the largest digital collection of Donald S. Reinhardt’s … Continue reading… ## [Guess the Embouchure Type – Daniel Thomas](https://wilktone.com/?p=10116) _2026-01-05 · wilktone · (untitled)_ It’s been a while since I’ve played “Guess the Embouchure Type” here. This time I found a video that I wanted to share, regardless. Euphonium player Daniel Thomas discusses the pivot (embouchure motion) in this video, which should make it easy for those of you in the know to guess his embouchure type. Take a … Continue reading Guess the Embouchure Type – Daniel Thomas ## [The Wexford Carol for Sax Quartet](https://wilktone.com/?p=10091) _2025-12-04 · wilktone · (untitled)_ The Wexford Carol is a traditional Irish Christmas song that was likely composed in the 15th or 16th century. It’s a beautiful melody and, at least in my part of the world, not nearly performed enough. An Irish organist named William Grattan Flood transcribed a singer performing this carol and then published it in 1928, … Continue reading The Wexford Carol for Sax Quartet [Listen](https://wilktone.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/The-Wexford-Carol.mp3)