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the music of r stead

i don't think so


flute trio recorded by layering tracks. the rhythm track uses minimal reverb, the "melodic" track using the most reverb, and the remaining track uses a stereo chorus effect.
dead end - TSB@RESA


a midi piece which reflect the frustration of failed union negotiations
silent water


native american kiowa flute with a midi background. this piece is an improvisation. the midi background was created real-time using foot pedals to trigger the midi sound module.
the muse


a short experiment using a wind synthesizer and track layering
just a closer walk


playing with a traditional hymn for unaccompanied flute solo (sheet music pdf file)
amazing love


an organ solo based on the wesleyan theme "amazing love" (with a bit of amazing grace included!)
reflection number 1


originally composed on a Yamaha QY70 compact sequencer during a pensive moment
brandenburg polka


So I asked myself, "What if Bach were not decomposing, and what if he were heading to a Polish wedding; what would he be thinking?" The answer turned out to be 'The Brandenburg Polka' (©Robert W Stead 2006)
one for aggie


With my dog Aggie adding a few barks, I present here an accordion improvisation (playing my Excelsior 980 accordion (©Robert W Stead 2010)
revival medley


An arrangement of four traditional hymns for two flutes (©Robert W Stead 2014)
music box


Written when I was studying music at Wayne State University–a piece for two like instruments (©Robert W Stead 1975)
I Know Whom I Have Believed


An traditional hymn with Angela Stead on piano and vocals; Robert Stead on flute