The Workspace

Bergmann Grand Piano

So, what tools do I use and how is my workspace organized? Well, first off, my greatest inspirations are from nature and the people around me. I've always gravitated toward ambient piano and piano styled music. I have during, my journey done a fair amount of live performance in a variety of styles both solo and in groups and bands, but I have always returned to the basics.

With the advent of computerized synthesizer sounds, I have departed from my overly crowded walls of keyboards, sound modules, and rack modules down to a much simpler setup. Today my workstation looks like this:

Alesis QS8 Midi-Controller and MacBookPro

Laptop HQ

The desk I "try to keep" clean

Me on the Alesis

I do most of my recording using my Alesis QS8 synth and Apple Logic Pro 9, which, BTW, has been a true pleasure to work with. I do some sampling and live instrument recording using Sonar X1, however, I've found that the midi response rate on Sonar X1 with my Alienware laptop is not nearly as responsive as my Macbook Pro and Logic Pro combo, so I will usually only use Sonar if I want to master a live recording.

I do love to play on the piano for inspiration and enjoyment. For that, I have a Bergmann baby grand piano which plays wonderfully, for the great price I was able to get it for.

Well, there you have it, my music studio. It's not elaborate, it's not super-cool by some standards, but I call it home. Thanx for stopping by.

Don't forget to stop by my music collection on SoundCloud at http://soundcloud.com/clinton-stevens or buy and download my music at http://clintstevens.bandcamp.com/. Until next time, ciao.

The Ballad of Cara and Amber

Cara and Amber are my two wonderful and charismatic daughters. They do just about everything together when they can. They are often found spontaneously making cupcakes or hats to wear and giving their various wares away to us, the mom and dad units.

They can often be found taking pictures of all the crazy things around them, quoting poetry on Facebook, and many other things together.

I found it only fitting to craft a piano ballad for them, so here's to you girls:

"The Ballad of Cara and Amber" http://soundcloud.com/clinton-stevens/the-ballad-of-cara-and-amber

It's been an exciting month for me. I've just started composing new music at the home studio, and I am very excited about the music that has been coming out of my efforts. I have always been inspired by nature and powerful emotions like love, passion, and rising from above the odds.

Music to me is a joy and a way to express who I am better than my words ever could. All my new music has been posted to www.soundcloud.com/clinton-stevens for streaming, so please come on by and explore my music with me.


All my music is also available for purchase and download at http://clintstevens.bandcamp.com.