Simon Hewitt Jones

i create emotionally transformative noises by scraping a wooden box

[Simon Hewitt Jones @simonhj]

I'm no longer using Twitter/X. Please find me at https://t.co/E3wJMBfa4a or on other social channels!

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Here's a snippet of the gorgeous theme tune from the 1993 Steven Spielberg film, Schindler's List. The music was originally written for one of my all-time violin heros, Itzhak Perlman.

This was recorded at a show I did with Cambridge Philharmonic earlier this year. 🎻🎶

[one.equal.music @1equalmusic]

Elegy – our 15th release – Barber, Mozart, & Michael Rosenzweig
https://t.co/XW5sVFAy4P
with @simonhj

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@SamEastmond @miltonline And future generations get shut off from developing crucial creative skills (and/or become dependent on external financing in order to do so)

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@SamEastmond @miltonline @SamEastmond exactly this - if the grey areas where creativity evolves become financially unsustainable (because they’re being replaced by cheaper AI options), then everything becomes more derivative.

[Prof Milton Mermikides @miltonline]

All this neuroticism (& euphoria) about AI’s grand replacement of human musicians reveals a common fallacy about music in general.
That it is a passive object to be consumed and not a valuable human activity to be experienced.
After all, taking a car ride between seaside towns does not diminish the value of a coastal walk, watching the sun rise over a twinkling sea.

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Warm up time for the brilliant @jpekinspianist at @GLiveGuildford … lots of notes to play tonight (Liszt Fantasie, and a very violin-y tango!) with @GuildfordSymph … Tickets: https://t.co/o3B9utjEge

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Violin Player 1 is tonight! Join me and @oliverlallemant at 7pm in London for Mozart, Beatles and more! https://t.co/Ex4h8Y5SWU … hope to see you there! 🎻🎹🐙🤪

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we got more surprises we got. yeah! what comes next? #theviolinplayer

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The first gig (this Sat 27th May, 7pm, London Pimlico) is with Legendary Octopus of Harmony @oliverlallemant (he who tinkles at the Ritz and other esteemed places). This is the first of my ‘test kitchens’ for new material. Come and join us if you’re in London! 🙂🎻🤪🎹👍

[Simon Hewitt Jones @simonhj]

Hello!

For the first time in many many years I'm back with a PROPER LIVE VIOLIN SHOW!!! (London, for now. Other places soon). This Saturday 27th May!

"An eclectic mix of music and stories featuring the violin, with Simon Hewitt Jones”

Info & tickets: https://t.co/J6SGvksncZ

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Recording ‘God Save The King’ at Royal Holloway. Happy New Hat, Mr Windsor! https://t.co/5VSUxLOf9s

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In this month’s violin classes, I’ll be exploring several different styles; a concerto, a quartet, some 20th century music, and core improvisation skills. Join me with your box, and we'll scrape beautiful sounds by Mozart, Haydn, Bartók, Beatles and more! https://t.co/P5lNc4E3S7

[Jessica Duchen ✍️🎶 @jessicaduchen]

And meanwhile:
Simon Rattle: ‘This is a desperate moment. The entire art form is threatened’ https://t.co/E7ZlAGNShz

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A short improvisation during a rehearsal break last month, responding to the inspirational Peace Doves installation by sculptor @pwalkersculptor, at @RochesterCathed.
Channelling Frederick Delius perhaps? 🙂
https://t.co/4ZF2Hdn2HI

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I’m opening up the weekly violin classes to everyone - join me on Zoom any Thursday at 7pm London / 2pm Eastern. Try a class for $1!

Today: Dido’s Lament by Henry Purcell!

https://t.co/cNSfIDkXvr

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Gone too soon - one of the finest radio presenters of our time #PaulOGrady https://t.co/HGiDlHgKJ3

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@maitlis thank you so much for your brilliant book! Airhead was a joy to read - sparklingly written, and full of wonderful stories and insights. I learnt a lot! :)

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Will be interesting to see the impact of this. Music metadata has been a problem for 'classical' genres for a long time. Maybe this could be a substantial step towards solving those issues #appleclassical #AppleClassicalMusic

[Apple Music Classical @AppleClassical]

Introducing Apple Music Classical, the new app designed specifically for classical music. Pre-order today on the @AppStore. https://t.co/lwnF4Dx4ua

[Simon Hewitt Jones @simonhj]

I got rhythm
I got music
I got a Zipcar full of drums
Who could ask for anything more?