Saturday, March 7, 2015

"What Does Spock Love? (The Women)" - on Dr. Demento's Leonard Nimoy Tribute


Included on today's episode of the Dr. Demento Show was a tribute to the late, great Leonard Nimoy.  I'm very proud that a song of mine was included in this tribute: "What Does Spock Love? (The Women)."  We will all miss Leonard Nimoy very much.

Natchtioches-Northwestern Horn Society at the Southeast Horn Workshop

Natchitoches-Northwestern Horn Society at the Southeast Horn Workshop at LSU
The Natchitoches-Northwestern Horn Society performed this weekend at the Southeast Horn Workshop at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.  Included in the performance was my composition "Caer Cadarn."  The video below is of the premiere performance in December 2014.


Friday, February 27, 2015

Farewell, Leonard Nimoy

I have just heard the very sad news of the passing of Leonard Nimoy.  His role as Mr. Spock has always been an inspiration to me.  It was great to recently see him reprise that role in the latest two Star Trek films.  I have lost a childhood hero, and we have all lost a wonderful human being.

Here are a few songs that I wrote, inspired by Leonard Nimoy's portrayal of Spock:






Friday, February 13, 2015

This blog has had a good run.  I'm proud of what has come from the project.  I will continue to post music here, but I will not be doing it according to any set schedule for the time being.  I will also continue to post my new musical works on my YouTube channel, so please check out http://www.youtube.com/samstokes80 to hear my latest music.

Also, visit my website at http://www.samuelstokesmusic.com

Thanks for listening!

Monday, December 1, 2014

#151 - "Scion of Eisenach"

Composer's Voice presents Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Homage to BACH, Maksim Velichkin, cello performed at the Brand Library & Arts Center in Glendale, California, May 4, 2014.

This is a video of Maksim Velichkin performing "Scion of Eisenach" by Samuel Stokes.


#150 - "Life's Vicissitudes"

This solo bassoon piece depicts a personal journey through a rapidly changing course of events in the pursuit of a solace in which peace and tranquility allow for the contemplation of life's vicissitudes.


#149 - "The Relentless Stowaway"

A piece I composed, choreographed by Justin Barron and performed by University of Central Missouri Dance Department on their spring performance "Still/Moving" - April 2014.