tag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2024-01-07T09:37:11+11:00Robert Cook Sierfalsetag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/73295132024-01-07T09:37:11+11:002024-01-07T09:45:42+11:00Best wishes for 2024!<p>Just a quick note to wish everyone a happy, healthy, safe and successful 2024. I'm still working on sketches for the new album and hoping at this stage to release it in October or November. I may seem rather quiet in coming months as I'm less likely to publish song by song this time around, and will wait until I'm closer to completing the album and nearer to the release date.</p><p>Thanks again for your continued support for <i>Old Town. </i><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od3mrVho2AU" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><i>From a Railway Carriage</i></a><i> </i>seems to have become the favorite track, with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAJLgBD7DYU" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><i>Guns and White Roses</i></a> gaining recent popularity (and with such tragic war events unfolding more and more around us, this is so very sad but perhaps not surprising).</p><p>I love hearing from you, so please do get in touch if you have any queries, comments or just want to say hello!</p><p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/72811612023-10-01T10:52:12+11:002024-01-07T09:37:26+11:00October already...<p>It's been a while, but I thought I'd let you know I have a second album underway for release mid-next year. It will contain a few remixes and edits of some existing tracks, and <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/akNquUwZ078" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><i><strong>Florescence</strong></i></span></a><i> </i>may be the title track, but it will be mainly new material.</p><p>Thanks again for your kind feedback and for continuing to support my debut album <a class="no-pjax" href="/old-town" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Old Town"><span style="color:hsl(30,75%,60%);"><i><strong>Old Town</strong></i></span></a>. If you enjoy the album please keep spreading the word!</p><p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/71927772023-04-19T10:23:47+10:002023-04-19T10:23:47+10:00Checking in...<p>I just wanted to post a quick note to say hello, to thank everyone for their very kind feedback on my recent album <i>Old Town, </i>and to let you know I'm currently taking a short break and sketching ideas for my next album. I hope life is treating you well and I plan to have some new music to share with you in coming months. Your continued support of <i>Old Town</i> really means a lot so thanks again for getting behind it! RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/71485882023-02-04T21:59:29+11:002023-04-19T10:13:37+10:00Air on a Canon (Pachelbel) - solo piano sheet music<p><a contents="Now available" data-link-label="Sheet Music" data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music"><span style="color:#e67e22;">Now available</span></a>! RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/71467532023-02-01T14:57:51+11:002023-02-01T15:08:01+11:00Für Elise - solo piano sheet music<p>Für Elise, the first sheet music from my debut album OLD TOWN is now available <a contents="here" data-link-label="Sheet Music" data-link-type="page" href="/sheet-music" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e67e22;">here</span></a>. I've arranged it for solo piano, but a piano quartet version (piano, violin, viola, cello/bass) is available upon request. <em>Air on a Canon (Pachelbel)</em> will be available for solo piano shortly! RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/71400862023-01-19T16:56:01+11:002023-01-19T17:00:28+11:00Piano Sheet Music<p>Hi, just letting you know I've been asked a few times recently about piano sheet music for some of the tracks on OLD TOWN. I'm working on solo piano parts for <em>Für Elise</em> and <em>Air on a Canon (Pachelbel) </em>at the moment<em>,</em> to be followed then by <em>Old Town </em>and<em> From a Railway Carriage</em>. I'll check in with everyone after that to see if there is interest in sheet music for any other tracks. Also thought I'd let you know that most tracks on OLD TOWN are well suited to a piano quartet score (piano, violin, viola, cello/bass). So if anyone would like me to expand beyond just piano sheet music please do let me know.</p>
<p>Best wishes and thanks to everyone who has shown such great interest in OLD TOWN in its first few weeks of release! RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/71309992023-01-01T12:57:42+11:002023-01-19T16:42:52+11:00Happy 2023!<p>Welcome to a new year, one which we all hope will see more peace and stability in the world than we've experienced for quite some time.</p>
<p>As we cross over from 2022 to 2023, the YouTube playlist for my debut album OLD TOWN is nearly complete, with just a reprise of the title track required to finish it off. In a few weeks I'll merge these videos into a single 32 minute video of the full album. I've started work on my next album for release around Easter 2024, and at this stage I plan to use <strong><em>Florescence</em></strong> as the title track. This album will contain a few existing tracks but will be mostly new material.</p>
<p>Best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe year ahead, and thanks as always for your continued support and encouragement.</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/71041992022-11-17T20:40:11+11:002022-11-17T20:43:04+11:00OLD TOWN YouTube Playlist<p>Along with the release of my debut album OLD TOWN, I'm building a video playlist to accompany the album on YouTube. The same videos are also available here on this site on my <a contents="video page" data-link-label="Video" data-link-type="page" href="/video" target="_blank">Video page</a> as I add a new one every two weeks.</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/70482512022-08-29T16:34:19+10:002022-11-17T20:41:55+11:00Coming Friday Oct 21 - "OLD TOWN" the album!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/978160a7360ecd1fdaa8f622443be7dd19c5306b/original/old-town-album-front-cove-final-copy.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/cf4cbe247932774419db87482d6a55f733a33c15/original/old-town-album-back-cover-final-copy.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/70324282022-08-07T11:11:28+10:002022-11-17T20:42:34+11:00OLD TOWN - album release date!<p>I've just put Friday October 21st in the calendar for the release of my first album <em>Old Town. </em>The title track, which you already know, will open and close the album. While <em>Old Town</em> is a compilation of some of my single releases, it's also a concept album with a very deliberate choice and sequence of tracks to take listeners on a journey. I've re-arranged, remixed and remastered a few tracks to create a more cohesive album listening experience.</p>
<p>Initially, <em>Old Town</em> will be a digital only release available in both mp3 and lossless wav formats, but if there is enough interest I'll happily press some CDs for those who prefer that format. Special thanks to some very special fans across the globe who've provided me with such great support and encouragement to reach this milestone. I'll do my best to contact you for a free pre-release copy as a token of my gratitude.</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/70115822022-07-10T20:39:13+10:002022-11-17T20:43:04+11:00OLD TOWN - the album<p>I've always felt that 30 minutes is the ideal length for an album. Long enough to explore a concept but not long enough to fatigue your audience. I've finalised the track list for my first album "Old Town" and I'm currently reworking, remixing and remastering several tracks to create what I hope will be received as a cohesive and enjoyable concept album of instrumental songs.</p>
<p>Thank you as always for your support and encouragement, I'll announce a release date as soon as I'm confident that I've done the best I can with the material.</p>
<p>RCS</p>
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<p> </p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/69099322022-03-01T10:47:26+11:002022-05-02T09:10:26+10:00New track in progress - "Into The Light"<p>With my latest track <em>Into The Light,</em> I've taken a slightly more cinematic approach. It's a track I drafted originally for a movie trailer submission but decided it was better suited for my own repertoire. I'm currently reworking it and will let you know when I have a release date in the next few weeks. Thanks as always for your ongoing support and encouragement!</p>
<p>Update May 2nd: Coming soon - audio done, just working on the video and admin. Thanks for your patience!</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/68767132022-01-22T22:15:11+11:002022-01-22T22:15:11+11:00Best wishes for 2022!<p>Just dropped in to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year, and to say thanks as always for visiting here and for following my YouTube music channel. <em>From a Railway Carriage</em> seems to be growing in popularity on streaming channels which is very exciting. I'm still planning to release an album later this year and will keep you updated on progress.</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/68322952021-12-07T15:30:50+11:002022-05-14T21:23:49+10:00Finally!<p>I'm very happy to announce that my single <em>A Walk On Main Street</em> is now available here and will become available on all major platforms in due course. The video is still a few days away but nearly finished. I can only describe this new track as an "upbeat Euro post-covid back-to-city-life" celebration.</p>
<p>Please have a happy and safe Christmas and I'll be back in the new year with some new music and, hopefully, my first album <em>Old Town</em> later in the year. Best wishes and thanks as always for your ongoing support and encouragement.</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/68119002021-11-17T10:25:39+11:002021-12-08T09:21:18+11:00New track on the way - "A Walk On Main Street"<p>My next track, <em>A Walk On Main Street</em>, is a musical impression of heading out on foot into a busy street with people, shops and a general social buzz, something we haven't experienced for quite a while in our towns and cities. Due for release in December (exact date yet to be confirmed), stay tuned!</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/67946212021-11-02T16:57:00+11:002021-11-02T16:59:52+11:00November's featured track<p>I chose <em>From a Railway Carriage</em> as my featured track for this month in memory of my late mother who passed away three weeks ago. She was a great fan of this track and its video (<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/l3pvvW9q8qU" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/l3pvvW9q8qU</a>), especially as it was inspired by poetry, one of my mother's great loves.</p>
<p>My new track release for this month has been delayed by this sad news, but I'm hopeful I can still get it to you later in the month. Thanks for your generous support and encouragement as always. RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/67575892021-09-26T09:39:34+10:002022-06-04T21:58:04+10:00Back in the studio<p>Being in the midst of yet another Covid lockdown, I decided to take some time out in September to revisit music composition study and some practice (especially the viola which is new to me). But I'm back in the studio now working on a new, more up tempo track for release in early November, and reviewing my material for an album release next year. Thanks for continuing to visit this site and for supporting my YouTube channel! More news soon.... RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/66974582021-07-25T10:21:34+10:002022-04-01T16:13:03+11:00Time for an album?<p>After several years of experimenting with various singles and videos, I'm finally considering an album of the best of these tracks and some new material. With the benefit of experience and hindsight, many of my existing tracks will be reworked for the album.</p>
<p>At this stage I'm only planning for a digital release, but please do let me know if you'd be interested in a CD or USB physical release. Thanks again to everyone for your ongoing support and encouragement! RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/66187282021-05-01T15:11:37+10:002022-04-18T22:58:02+10:00June Release - "Old Town"<p>Just dropping in say thanks for the kind feedback about my version of Für Elise. Tackling such an iconic piece of music always creates a lot of anxiety! I have a new original track <em>Old Town</em> in the works for release in June, and have started working on some production music opportunities to supplement my very personal music here on this website.</p>
<p>A big thank you to Francisco from Madrid who is featuring <em>Through the Ages</em> in a Spanish speleology video clip commemorating "The International Year of the Karst and the Caves"!</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/65560292021-02-23T13:50:19+11:002021-10-08T09:20:47+11:00"To the lounge Elise!"<p>Just a quick update to let you know I'm currently working on an interpretation of Beethoven's iconic <em>Fur Elise, </em>due for release in early April.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who has enjoyed my latest track <em>From a Railway Carriage</em>, and apologies for uploading the video again to YouTube (I noticed a frame problem half way through the video). Many people have commented on its "Downton Abbey" flavour, which isn't surprising given it's also a period piece. Stay tuned and please feel free to get in touch! RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/65337732021-01-29T22:06:23+11:002022-01-18T21:01:44+11:00A new track on the way!<p>Due for release here on Sunday Feb 14th, my next track is possibly the result of watching too many historical Euro drama series during 2020. It shares its name with a Robert Louis Stevenson poem, <em>From a Railway Carriage</em>.</p>
<p>Following the ongoing success of <em>Air on a Canon (Pachelbel)</em>, I'd also like to release another classical cover track this year. If you have any suggestions please do drop me a note on my <a contents="Contact" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank"><span style="color:#e67e22;">Contact</span></a> page. RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/65115392021-01-01T20:10:37+11:002022-03-01T10:32:35+11:00Best wishes for 2021!<p>I've received a lot of kind feedback about <em>Keep Walking</em> in recent weeks and decided to make it my featured track to start 2021. It also seems especially relevant at this time. I'm working on a new track for next month and will update everyone in coming weeks. Very best wishes for a safe and happy 2021. RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/64819902020-11-20T22:06:13+11:002021-09-09T19:00:07+10:00December single release "Siete"<p>My new track Siete (Seven) is in its final stages of production and will be available here from December 1st. It has a Latin jazz-pop vibe, hence the Spanish name, and I thought it was time for something fun and uplifting. It also has overlapping time signatures (for the music nerds!) and was a LOT of fun to write.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/2542518/siete" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/d8b698a897143056bd7db546b3bf6b7ae60c4077/original/siete.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a>Step by step I'm starting to get some traction with your help, so thanks as always for your support and encouragement. I can't wait for the day when I can afford to video a "live" studio performance of some of these tracks. Your downloads from my web site, your YouTube views and subscriptions and your Spotify streams all help and are much appreciated. Best wishes wherever you are in these challenging times. RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/64398592020-09-27T15:25:00+10:002021-09-24T08:44:02+10:00October single release "Florescence"<p>Due for release on October 1st is my new track <em>Florescence</em>. I've uploaded the audio and YouTube video for anyone who would like a preview before the track becomes widely available through digital outlets in coming days (there may be a delay due to COVID). I hope it provides people with a lift in these challenging times.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/2480214/florescence" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/1d4768e89448c7b3646d3611d706d5dee7db7856/original/florescence.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a>Thanks for your ongoing support and encouragement. <em>Air on a Canon (Pachelbel)</em> is now approaching 50,000 views on YouTube with very little promotion, and has received some extremely generous and kind comments! RCS</p>
<p> </p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/39616162020-06-27T15:40:00+10:002021-09-21T10:04:47+10:00Electric Chamber Orchestra - morning (opus one)<p><em>Updated post from 2015 -</em> By popular request I've added this treasured piece of my history to the site. This jazz-rock-classical fusion album released originally by Warner Bros in 1988 (and remastered in 2004) can be accessed <a contents="here" data-link-label="Electric Chamber Orchestra" data-link-type="page" href="/electric-chamber-orchestra" target="_blank">here</a>. I've also made the album available for digital download (again!) at the usual outlets (Amazon, Apple, Google).. RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/62806082020-06-20T15:10:00+10:002021-09-15T09:17:29+10:00What next?<p>I'd like to start this post by thanking everyone who has supported my recent <em>Air on a Canon (Pachelbel) </em>release, the response and feedback has been fantastic and so very much appreciated!</p>
<p>I'm now torn between finishing a new original track I've been working on, or following up my Pachelbel Canon interpretation with another classic. Fur Elise and a few of JS.Bach's iconic compositions are being considered, but please feel free to contact me via my <a contents="Contacts" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">Contact</a> page (or reply to this post) if you have any suggestions.</p>
<p>Thanks as always for your support and encouragement, especially in these very challenging times.</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/59852762019-11-30T15:49:33+11:002021-09-19T09:28:59+10:00Air on a Canon (Pachelbel)<p>Finally! Thanks for your patience, I hope you enjoy this slightly difference twist on the iconic canon.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="https://robertcooksier.com/single/5131/air-on-a-canon-pachelbel" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/00d3ddcd24a791e68d3b3b0ef5197df26c12387a/original/air-on-a-canon-pachelbel.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/56773112019-08-30T11:35:00+10:002023-04-19T10:13:37+10:00Air on a Canon (Pachelbel, Arr.)<p>Hi, I'm currently finishing my version of the famous Canon, due for release in a few weeks. Thanks as always for your generous feedback and encouragement!</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/55461182018-12-09T16:06:04+11:002021-12-01T08:34:03+11:00And more videos...<p>Through The Ages now on Video (and more <a contents="here" data-link-label="Videos" data-link-type="page" href="/videos" target="_blank">here</a>). RCS</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="cycygNJHSgc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/cycygNJHSgc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cycygNJHSgc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/55221832018-11-21T14:15:23+11:002018-12-19T21:35:03+11:00And more videos...<p>Memoriam now on Video (and more <a contents="here" data-link-label="Videos" data-link-type="page" href="/videos">here</a>). RCS</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="hmykHq_lzDE" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/hmykHq_lzDE/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hmykHq_lzDE?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/54392542018-09-22T17:54:40+10:002018-12-19T21:34:51+11:00More videos...<p>Hi, just a reminder about my new Videos page (<a contents="here" data-link-label="Videos" data-link-type="page" href="/videos">here</a>) . Ooze the News has just been added.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="eO42ZFKAP2Q" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/eO42ZFKAP2Q/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eO42ZFKAP2Q?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>And more coming soon! </p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/54253222018-09-12T19:53:36+10:002018-12-19T21:34:38+11:00videos!<p>Hi, just letting you know about my new Videos page (<a contents="here" data-link-label="Videos" data-link-type="page" href="/videos">here</a>)</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="97m-OiUUoXk" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/97m-OiUUoXk/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/97m-OiUUoXk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>More coming soon!</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/53718052018-08-02T20:44:42+10:002018-08-02T20:47:52+10:00Through The Ages<p>An energetic journey in time through electronica, baroque and jazz-pop.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1525175/through-the-ages" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/5ee6fae6d50fb60dff4d2d6d81c6730ded464051/original/tta-cover.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>"Through The Ages" will be available at the usual outlets in the next few days. Thanks as always for your kind words and ongoing support. RCS.</p>
<p> </p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/51825162018-04-15T14:50:49+10:002022-01-18T21:02:14+11:00Guns and White Roses<p>A musical poem about a serious and frequently tragic topic, the US Second Amendment.<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://robertcooksier.com/track/1455646" style="" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/7124d8c708727f534bb6d2e3751d4bac02f662b9/small/guns-and-white-roses.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a>Available from the usual digital outlets in the next few days.</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/50122402018-01-08T21:58:58+11:002018-01-08T22:02:47+11:00Noise on the Line<p>A new year, new track - Chamber Jazz Pop with attitude?</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1387838/noise-on-the-line" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/805bff63bb0b224aaa21d1a5619be9baae4d0998/small/noise-on-the-line.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p>Best wishes for a happy 2018 and thanks as always for your kind words and support.</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/49333472017-11-15T22:04:26+11:002020-01-26T09:54:24+11:00Keep Walking<p>Just letting you know my latest release is now live here. 'Keep Walking' can be described as an instrumental tone poem - a reflection on the ups and downs of life and the struggle many people face on a daily basis. It will be available at the usual digital outlets in the next few days.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1354644/keep-walking" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/ae54a4ef85a861cf6472ffe0d58555c920b6066f/small/keep-walking.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p>Thanks as always for your kind words and support!</p>
<p>RCS</p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/47642512017-07-02T23:15:15+10:002018-02-24T09:01:58+11:00Bobblehead<p>My new track <em>Bobblehead</em> is now released here and will be available for sale at CD Baby, Amazon, Google and iTunes in coming days. This track has a deliberate retro funk blues edge to it (and features my beautiful new Fender Nashville Telecaster guitar!). It has been described as<em> "the hideous love child of Eric Clapton and Quincy Jones"</em> :-), I hope you enjoy it, and thanks as always for your continued support and kind words. RCS</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1270863/bobblehead" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/c2c98dc6b540fcb46222a545e977a77a8ca18d5f/small/bobblehead.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></p>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/46440342017-03-24T22:44:24+11:002017-04-26T21:00:46+10:00MemoriamMy new track <em>Memoriam</em> is now live here and will be available for sale at CD Baby, Amazon, Google and iTunes in coming days. I hope you enjoy it, and thanks as always for your continued support and kind words. RCS<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1208607/memoriam"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/dc8dec8c586750d46eed51d85fd5760f010c5f64/small/memoriam.jpg?1490265918" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a>Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/45304662016-12-30T16:31:30+11:002018-07-22T10:15:44+10:00Best wishes for 2017!Just a quick note to thank everyone for their generous support and kind words through 2016, it means a lot. When I get a few more tracks completed and some funds available from music sales, I'll be producing some videos (exciting, can't wait!). The videos will feature an ensemble of 7 strings, 3 wind/brass players, 2 percussionists and 4 keyboards/ guitars performing this music live. At that point I'll re-record and re-release at least some of the tracks you hear on this site.<br><br>My first track of the new year is in progress and will be released in Feb. If you have a suggestion for any well known piece of music you'd like me to cover, please drop me a note on my Contact page. Wishing you much happiness, good health and success in 2017!<br><br>RCSRobert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/44172132016-11-01T21:15:00+11:002017-04-26T21:00:25+10:00"America"After much mandolin and guitar practice, my interpretation of Leonard Bernstein's iconic "America" from West Side Story is now live here. It will be released and available for purchase at the usual outlets in coming days. RCS<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1108979/america-arr"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/93970eed4197d57ac223eaeb6459605155491696/small/america.jpg?1476355217" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a>.Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/43568412016-09-05T08:47:24+10:002016-09-05T08:50:20+10:00On to "America"My interpretation of Leonard Bernstein's iconic America from West Side Story is taking shape and due for release later this month - something a little different (I had to put in some practice on the guitar and mandolin for this one!). RCSRobert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/42727742016-07-11T15:54:13+10:002017-04-26T21:07:23+10:00Passing Cars - now releasedMy new track Passing Cars has been uploaded to this site today and will be progressively available from the retailers listed in the icons above (CD Baby first, and then the others). It will also appear on YouTube in due course where my other tracks are already available (<a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcaGm2dV7q-EVOkn89ZqYSw/featured" target="_blank">here</a>). I hope you enjoy it. RCS<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/2234cab0df19103fd035db53770757680bd453e1/small/passing-cars.jpg?1468247012" class="size_s justify_center border_none" alt="" />Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/42464992016-06-24T22:16:44+10:002016-07-12T19:09:39+10:00Passing Cars - release date 11th JulyMy next track Passing Cars will be released on 11th July. Thanks to everyone for the increase in visits here in recent weeks, it is really encouraging and very much appreciated. CD Baby have recently put my tracks up on Youtube, so please do visit <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcaGm2dV7q-EVOkn89ZqYSw" target="_blank">here</a> if you can spare a few minutes and help me get my view counts up. Thanks! RCS<br><br> Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/41302912016-05-01T17:00:00+10:002016-07-12T19:09:59+10:00What next?At the moment I'm working on another original piece I've named "Passing Cars", due partly to its cruisy but rhythmic feel. Then I'm going to tackle my interpretation of the iconic "America" from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story. My beloved Maton acoustic guitar gets a workout in this track, and perhaps even the mandolin!<br><br>Some news updates: Classical Gas seems to be gaining popularity on music streaming sites, Spotify in particular. Westerdale has attracted the attention of some US and UK publicity firms who have been in touch regarding radio promotion, and my tracks can now be found <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcaGm2dV7q-EVOkn89ZqYSw" target="_blank">here</a> on YouTube thanks to CD Baby.<br><br>RCSRobert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/40470962016-02-18T12:01:29+11:002017-01-13T01:26:10+11:00WesterdaleWesterdale has finally been released and added to the site here. An edgy orchestral jazz pop/rock track featuring the voice of Jenifer Thigpen (courtesy of 8dio Producitons). It should be available from CD Baby, Amazon, Google Play and iTunes within the next few days. RCS<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/b06fea99fa34df616e627bcb5adc703a1f316e74/small/westerdale.jpg?1455756640" class="size_s justify_center border_" />Robert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/39030492015-12-08T17:45:00+11:002016-07-12T19:10:49+10:00WesterdaleNew track coming soon!......RCSRobert Cook Siertag:www.robertcooksier.com,2005:Post/37987922015-08-01T17:09:42+10:002017-04-26T21:08:45+10:00Classical GasA big thank you to Mason Williams and his publishing company for endorsing my version of his iconic Classical Gas. We're hoping this may get some exposure on TV or in a movie in due course. When it does I'll be sure to let you know! RCS<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/174122/6f860cf534490adde8234f18f6abf309df0af1b2/small/classical-gas.jpg?1438408583" class="size_s justify_center border_" />Robert Cook Sier