Ben Tibbetts Studio: Piano Performances and Original Music

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Cutting Room Floor

I've noticed that my approach to composing generates much more material than necessary. Only a small percentage of my music actually makes it out of the studio. To change this, I've created this page of unused sketches, scraps, and musical fragments.

This material--most of which is quickly rendered by synthesizers--occupies a weird in-between space. It doesn't reflect my professional output, but some people may enjoy it anyway.

I might go back to these ideas someday. For now they live here, hibernating.

See also:

Mosh Lab

Early work

	A Sinister Vignette Release Date: July 4, 2023 Length: 1:37 Description: "Sinister Vignette" is a brief orchestral composition that exhibits a slow, ominous, creepy, and unnerving quality. It is characterized by a halting and menacing rhythm that conveys a sense of impending threat, creating a sensation of being slowly and inevitably approached. Download: track
	Proud Incompetence Release Date: July 4, 2023 Length: 1:38 Description: An orchestral march drawn from the concept of arrogance. It resonates loudly and confidently, brimming with bravado and positive energy, but it's unable to sustain a steady foundation. Crafted in the unconventional 5/4 meter, despite its attempts to present itself as a traditional march it consistently fumbles. Download: track
	Grave Acre Release Date: July 4, 2023 Length: 1:29 Description: This is unsettling orchestral music. Its tones are dark and brooding. Imagine walking among graves on a dark night, each step echoing in the stillness. Download: track
	Hidden City Release Date: July 4, 2023 Length: 2:20 Description: This track uses synthesizers and more realistic string sounds to create high, uplifting musical lines. It gives off a vibe of productivity and hope. The music makes you think of a futuristic city with floating cars, sleek buildings, and bright lights on a beautiful sunny day. Download: track
	Wooden Robot Release Date: July 4, 2023 Length: 1:44 Description: This track uses a synthesized kalimba that brings a somewhat wooden and natural feel. Yet, the use of a delay effect gives it a mechanical, robotic touch. It feels like a wooden machine, working smoothly and efficiently like clockwork, complete with spinning gears. Download: track
	Imperium Release Date: July 4, 2023 Length: 0:48 Description: This track carries an air of creepiness, created by the pulsating and throbbing synthesizers. They resound at regular intervals, similar to the rhythm of a heartbeat, lending an imperious atmosphere. There are unsettling, menacing, evil overtones. Download: track
	This Machine Will Fly Release Date: November 2, 2022 Length: 2:22 Description: Music for the anticipation and optimism around lighter-than-air travel. Harp, strings, organ, and piano. Download: track
	The Tiny King of a Patch of Woods Release Date: November 2, 2022 Length: 1:00 Description: Silly music evoking a ridiculous character. Bassoon, pizzicato strings, synthesizer, and percussion. Download: track
	Shepherd in the Afternoon Release Date: November 2, 2022 Length: 2:30 Description: Simple pastorale for flute and strings. Download: track
	Runaway Release Date: November 2, 2022 Length: 2:14 Description: Tense music. Inspired by the scenes in Psycho when the main character is on the run, driving through the rain at night. Orchestral. Download: track
	Hidden in the Factory Release Date: November 2, 2022 Length: 1:45 Description: Mysterious music for searching in a dark place. Orchestral. Download: track
	Nightwaker: The Forsaken Tracks Release Date: April 14, 2022 Length: approx. 22 minutes Description: These audio sketches were made for Nightwaker, a game developed for Ludum Dare 50. They were produced in collaboration with the composer Tavarus (listen on SoundCloud). Unfortunately, none of these cues made it into the game. Download individual tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22; and these last three were produced by Tavarus: 23, 24, 25 Download all tracks: ZIP archive
	Endless Run Release Date: April 14, 2022 Length: 3:29 Description: An anxious, low-key electronic loop written for an endless runner video game. Download: loop
	Hush Falling Release Date: June 9, 2021 Length: 1:11 Description: A gentle, simple piece for harp. Download: loop
	Primitive Temple Release Date: June 8, 2021 Length: 1:36 Description: Solving puzzles and moving urgently in an ancient temple, à la Indiana Jones. Featuring choir, piano, bass, and drums. Download: loop
	Late Night Run Release Date: May 30, 2021 Length: 2:15 Description: Easygoing but steady, this puts me in mind of a meditative jog. Download: loop
	Prelude Release Date: May 30, 2021 Length: 1:15 Description: A prelude for piano, flutes, and string orchestra. It gently builds throughout the course of a minute. Download: loop
	Jungle Encounter Release Date: May 30, 2021 Length: 1:25 Description: A percussion-heavy track with marimba and bass, this evokes conflict or tension within a jungle environment. Download: loop

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