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Here you'll find audio samples from live performances, studio work and Brian's own compositions.


Original Live Music

 
Goodbye To The Tracer [5:59]
A Filet o' Funk original, written by Brian Orr, Andrew Taylor and Marty Cote. Recorded live at The Grad House, University of Waterloo Campus, April 2004. Brian Orr (keyboard), Andrew Taylor (bass), Marty Cote (drums), recorded and engineered by Steve Sugrim.

Clinton Goes To Cuba [6:36]
A tune written by Brian Orr and Tim Tang, and performed by Filet o' Funk. Recorded live on CKMS Radio, University of Waterloo Campus, November 2004. Brian Orr (keyboard), Andrew Taylor (bass), Marty Cote (drums).


Studio Compositions
 
Questions From A Child [7:17]
An instrumental piece that Brian composed for the Ramessar Quintessence in 2002. Features Brian Orr (piano), Kevin Ramessar (guitar), Martin Witzke (bass), and Graham Gladstone (percussion). Recorded by Earl McCluskie (Chestnut Hall Music).

Another World [1:53]
In the early 1990s, Brian created many MODs - electronic pieces using 8-bit sampling. This electronic piece was written with more recent tools, but in a similar 80's electro style reminiscent of the day.


Jazz Standards
 
Bemsha Swing [7:35]
A funky version of the classic Thelonious Monk tune by Filet o' Funk, Recorded live at The Grad House, University of Waterloo Campus, April 2004. Brian Orr (keyboard), Andrew Taylor (bass), Marty Cote (drums), recorded and engineered by Steve Sugrim.

Footprints [4:50]
The Diplomats perform this jazz standard at a wedding reception in 2003. Brian Orr (piano), Andrew Taylor (bass), Marty Cote (drums).

My Funny Valentine [4:27]
The Diplomats perform this jazz standard at a private party 2002, joined by Steve Little on guitar. Brian Orr (piano), Steve Little (guitar), Andrew Taylor (bass), Marty Cote (drums).



Computer Music
 
Brian composed the music to the video game Teamtris and the full soundtrack can be downloaded for free here. He has also composed many MODs and S3M files, available on his retro compositions page.

He is also the composer of Clouds.mid, the music behind the Windows 95 Easter Egg. You can read more about that story on Brian's blog.

Brian still composes and is working on sharing many of his other compositions with the public on this website soon.

News
August 2011
Teamtris is re-released on it's 20th anniversary! Check it out at www.teamtris.net.

Clouds.mid
Learn about Brian's composition for the Windows 95 Easter egg here.
Featured MP3
Questions From A Child, written by Brian Orr, performed by The Ramessar Quintessence.
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