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David Archer, composer, etc.

music composing writing scoring recording piano choirs etc.

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My un-SAD farewell letter to 2022

My un-SAD farewell letter to 2022

I look back at my fall accomplishments as a composer, etc. while blasting my retinas with light.

public journalDavid ArcherDecember 31, 2022Comment

The road to zero-emission bagels starts with a Big Pan

The road to zero-emission bagels starts with a Big Pan

This week’s bagels may have caused 10% less GHGs.

public journalDavid ArcherApril 29, 2022bagel barComment

Bagel Bar for April 23, 2022: Philip Glass marathon

Bagel Bar for April 23, 2022: Philip Glass marathon

public journalDavid ArcherApril 22, 2022philip glass, leslie dalaComment

Climate crisis is a cultural emergency: Creative mindsets for the 2020s

Climate crisis is a cultural emergency: Creative mindsets for the 2020s

An open letter to musicians, creatives and all artists who know climate action is crucial but haven’t yet made it part of their mission.

public journalDavid ArcherAugust 7, 2021glf academy, Robert Davies, Gabriela Lena FrankComment

Field notes: Farewell, Kayak the humpback whale

Field notes: Farewell, Kayak the humpback whale

public journalDavid ArcherMay 19, 2021Kayak, Haida Gwaii, Field NotesComment

Piano single “Lo, How a Bleak Midwinter” and why I arranged these two carols

Piano single “Lo, How a Bleak Midwinter” and why I arranged these two carols

A piano arrangement and medley written especially for solstice 2020, the darkest day of a dank and stressful year

public journal, pianoDavid ArcherDecember 21, 2020Christmas, 2020, In the Bleak Midwinter, Lo, Lo How a Rose Eer Blooming, arrangement, medley, holidays, solstice, FestivusComment

Old Massett village feeds 5000 with halibut gifts: What if life was more like this?

Old Massett village feeds 5000 with halibut gifts: What if life was more like this?

Through a generous gift, Old Massett shows us what kind of future is possible on Haida Gwaii, in Canada, and everywhere else that needs a little hope – or science fiction.

public journal, orchestraDavid ArcherDecember 1, 2020Haida Gwaii, orchestra, trees on a wire, old massett, science fictionComment

"Finlandia" performed by electric toothbrushes

public journalDavid ArcherNovember 14, 2019public journal, sibelius, finlandiaComment

The Dollyverse is bigger than I thought

public journalDavid ArcherNovember 3, 2019public journal, dolly partonComment