Kurt Rosenberg , is an entrepreneur, an avid world-traveler, a prolific composer, and self-taught pianist. He joined his family\u2019s olive oil business, the Olive Farm, in 1999, and also ran their Portland-based commercial real estate development business, 300 Partners, for five years before retiring to pursue his number one passion \u2013 composing music! Inheriting a love of music from his parents, Kurt taught himself how to play piano at 12-years-old, and started writing songs with lyrics in high school. He also started listening to Celtic Music from Scotland and Ireland. This growing exposure to Celtic Music ended up having a profound influence on Kurt\u2019s compositions and led to the inspiration for writing the melody and lyrics for his ode to Scotland; the original song, \u201cHighland Home.\u201d Kurt is a Member of both Clan Scott Scotland and the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), and a Patron of Scottish Heritage USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NY\nGlam:<\/strong> What is your music background? Do you write your own\nsongs? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I played cello in the Portland Youth\nPhilharmonic, wrote a composition that was played by my grade school\u2019s\norchestra, sang in the high school madrigal group, and played Kurt Von Trapp in\nthe Sound of Music. I have been writing\nmy own songs since the age of 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> How important is image? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Image is important. \nBut, it is not as important as the music and how people respond to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> What image do you think your music conveys?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My music is very melodic in nature, soothing, and\ntimeless. Most of all, I try to write\nsongs that are hummable, singable, and memorable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> Describe your style. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My style is relaxed, approachable, comfortable, and\nsomewhat traditional. I am not into\nflash or pretentiousness. My music\nshowcases my style and my soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> What are you currently working on? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am currently working on getting the Highland Home music\nvideo \/ short film into the film festival circuit. The film has already won some awards and has\nbeen selected to screen at several prestigious film festivals in the USA, the\nUK, and in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY Glam: What\ninspired this project and who did you work with? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My original song, Highland Home, was inspired during a\ntrip to Scotland. I wrote the song when\nI got home. Last year, I collaborated\nwith renowned keyboardist \/ producer, Tim Gorman, to arrange the song. After the Highland Home song was recorded, a\ngroup of us thought that it would be wonderful to create a music video. Dan\nSchaefer wrote the storyboards and directed the film, while Brent Rogers and\nZach Stevens produced it. Uncage the\nSoul did the cinematography. I also got\na chance to work with the two phenomenal lead actors, Karen Johnson-Miller and\nGrant Gosch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> How do you define success?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My goal for my song, Highland Home, has always been for\nit to be played \/ recorded by a Celtic band \/ artist or for the song to be picked-up\nby a TV series or movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> Can you share with us any of your memorable\nperformances?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My most memorable performance took place\nin Brodick Castle in Scotland. One of\nthe guides invited me to play the piano in the castle\u2019s Drawing Room. I played two of my own Celtic-inspired\nsongs. After I had finished my\n\u201cmini-concert\u201d, applause rang through the castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> Which instruments do you play if any?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I play piano and rhythm guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> What other hobbies do you have? Are there any causes that you support?\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am studying Spanish and Italian, and am conversant in\nFrench. I am also an avid walker, hiker,\nand traveler. I was a History Major in college, with an emphasis on British\nHistory, so I love to read anything that has to do with the British Isles. I support the Oregon Humane Society, Habitat\nfor Humanity, Special Olympics, The Friends of the Columbia Gorge, and Oregon\nPublic Broadcasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> Any plans for upcoming tours\/performances? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Future plans include going to film festivals to see\nscreening of the Highland Home film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam: <\/strong>What are your long-term career goals?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I\nwould like to write music \/ songs for Celtic singers \/ bands, TV, and\nfilms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> Can you tell us about any albums\/songs you have released?\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I haven\u2019t released any albums or\nsongs. But, my\nsong, Highland Home, can be heard in the music video \/ short film of the same\nname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NY\nGlam:<\/strong> What\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Two things: First,\nI would like to have a choral arrangement of Highland Home sung by a Scottish\nChoir. Secondly, I plan to make a music\nvideo of my song \u201cThe Moon Followed Me to Falmouth\u201d and have it produced on\nlocation in Falmouth, Cornwall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Exclusive interview with Kurt Rosenberg – Composer Kurt Rosenberg , is an entrepreneur, an avid world-traveler, a prolific composer, and self-taught pianist. 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