DEDICATION SUITE — Featuring Movements 1 & 2
Dedication Suite honors the individuals who have had a profound musical and personal influence on my life, reflecting meaningful experiences from the past to the present. Pictured above is the grand opening of the Montgomery Ward building in Anderson, Indiana—an iconic landmark in my family’s musical journey. This building later became Joe’s Record Shop and then Anderson Music Center, owned by my father, Larry Mechem Sr. Today, it remains in the family, owned by my brother, LJ, and serves as the home of LM Products, Inc., a successful musical accessory company founded by my father in the 1970s. This space stands as a lasting connection to the Mechem family’s musical roots.
The audio on the orchestral movements below was created using Sibelius with NotePerformer, with additional sound editing in Logic Pro. I played and recorded the ride cymbal “live” on both selections for more clarity, and the flugelhorn solo on Long Time Ago was also recorded live. Many thanks to Kye Palmer for his beautifully crafted performance.
This music is presented in support of the goal to bring the Dedication Suite to life through a full live performance and recording.
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