Kendrick Lamar doesn’t just make albums, he builds WORLDS. In this first installment of ”Musical DNA,” we break down what I call his ‘Ingenuity of Scope’: the way albums function similarly to a large-scale symphony or opera, with movements, motifs, and narrative arcs.

I’ve always wanted to arrange this song for string orchestra, and here’s a taste. I just recorded a full version of this one and can’t wait to share it with you all.

🎵 @radiohead “Everything in it’s Right Place”

We'll be in Nashville next week recording these orchestral Taylor Swift arrangements, along with a ton of other music, and bringing them to streaming services ASAP! In the meantime, here’s one we'll be including.
be the first to know when it’s ready! laylo.com/stevehackman

When adapting @chappellroan “Femininomenon” for string orchestra, the original violin solo felt untouchable. It’s already such terrific writing, and it really sets the stage. Following the intro, I love the sound of all the strings, in unison, playing Chappell’s melody.
🎻 solo: Lucia Micarelli

Excited to be back in Dallas this Saturday with @dallassymphony 🎻Where are my Cowboys fans? 🏈 @dccheerleaders @dallascowboys

🎵: @acdc “Thunderstruck”

Drake should do less fighting and more collaborating. Proof via Tchaikovsky X Drake with New World Symphony in Miami. Full version: youtu.be/Ej_TH-W8mV0?...

So many breathtaking pieces of classical music were inspired by poetry: Debussy’s ‘Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun’ (inspired by Mallarmé) and ‘Clair de Lune’ (Verlaine), Mahler’s ‘Song of the Earth’ (Bethge) among them. This piece of mine was inspired by the Baudelaire poem ‘Elevation’.

I got a lot of requests to compare these two #TaylorSwift songs. Are “Cassandra” and “Mad Woman” related? This was so fun. Here are my observations… #musiciansky #swifties #erastour #musicreaction

Cate Blanchett, gripping the baton and giving upbeats in TAR like she’s been doing it her whole life! Loved watching her conduct Mahler 5. Upload whole video please 😏 #musiciansky #moviereaction

Hey @bsky.app 👋 I'm a composer, conductor, producer, songwriter and arranger who loves exploring the fusion of classical and pop music. Here's an excerpt from my production of Tchaikovsky x Drake. What are the best music accounts to follow on this app?