That Easter MornDownload https://youtu.be/_M2Ue7puxWU An arrangement of the hymn "That Easter Morn" that I put together for Easter this year. I've always loved hymns set in minor scales, and this is a favorite. I tried to lean into a monastic feel on this arrangement. In the suggested interlude in the hymn book, there is an... Continue Reading →
Come, Sing to the Lord_SATB_PianoDownload https://youtu.be/zMboPxZhlxg Arranged for SATB Choir and simplified piano. Great for church choirs. —M.M.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/yrAEnfwz3wQ?si=CBrFnsRumLH7Ms6h I had a blast with fellow authors Howard Taylor & Nick Bright discussing and answering questions about all things reading & writing science fiction at the 2024 Dragonsteel Nexus Convention (Wind & Truth Release)! Here are some links that are relevant for the video if you are interested! The Sci-fi Haiku: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZTG6WTJ?... Nick Bright's... Continue Reading →
Yes, you heard it right! My second collection of science fiction themed poetry, The Sci-fi Haiku: Epoch 2 is out! Somehow, in all the kerfluffle of releasing the book, I neglected to share the news on this blog. So, pardon the belated blast, and know that YES. THE BOOK IS OUT! I have had a... Continue Reading →
I recently had a booth at Dragonsteel Nexus 2024 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, UT. Here's a video I put together showing what I brought and why. This video is fun for me because it marks the beginning of my journey learning Davinci Resolve to edit videos. I haven't done video editing... Continue Reading →
“Defying Gravity” from the musical Wicked one of my favorite songs of all time. I wanted to post a cover of it for a while. So, here you go! —M.M. https://youtu.be/xI8J2Cr2Ru8?si=2q4KnkME7hsenDEZ
when-i-am-baptizedDownload https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p6HR3j8zeM&t=19s Arrangement of "When I am Baptized" (I Like to Look for Rainbows) for Choir & Piano (Men, Women, & Piano). Original song by Nita Dale Milner. https://youtu.be/DFyDgErURx4 —M.M.
"We'll Bring the World His Truth" has long been a favorite song of mine, so when I had the chance to do an arrangement for a recent meeting, I jumped at the opportunity. I met Janice Kapp Perry, the composer of the original song, in July of 2014, and loved every minute of it. She... Continue Reading →
For the last year and a half, I have been posting what I call science-fiction haiku on the Instagram account @thescifihaiku. It's been a blast, and I pleased to announce that the first book of haiku is out today! You can get the book in paperback or ebook form online here. The collection is primarily... Continue Reading →
I enjoyed the music in Disney's animated feature Encanto. The music, which was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is arranged here as a musicbox-style lullaby to be played on a kalimba, though other C-Major instruments could easily adapt it. Hope you enjoy it! —M.M. https://youtu.be/G03jkK5y8a4 dos_oruguitasDownload
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