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August 27, 2006 - Stephan is featured in the September 2006 edition of Keyboard Magazine's "Unsigned Artist of the Month Column". The article is a review of Symphony No. 1 in G Major. Below is the complete text of the review, as well as a link to the full page from the magazine. The article can be found on page 12.

Magazine review
"Stephan Carroll’s recording [Symphony No. 1 in G Major] is a full-blown, four-section 40-minute symphony — all recorded with a hybrid virtual orchestra consisting of pro sound libraries, custom samples, and freeware. The composer’s instruments are highly expressive and, given the well-hewn romantic music itself, you have to pinch yourself in order to remember that The Ocean Symphony didn’t come directly from live players. Inspired by a one-week beach vacation in North Carolina, the symphony is an exciting musical expedition indeed. “Opening Fanfare, the Journey & the Arrival” brings to mind both Tchaikovsky (one of Stephan’s primary influences) and classic John Williams film scores, while “The Storm” builds and thunders with raucous majesty. If you’re of the opinion that tonality is old news when it comes to contemporary classical music, you might just learn a thing or two from Mr. Carroll, Keyboard’s much-deserving Unsigned Artist of the Month."

-- Michael Gallant, Keyboard Magazine

July 15, 2006 - The Outlook interview is now available to watch on the videos page of this site (hosted courtesy of YouTube). We have also archived the Outlook webpage from the week of June 22nd.

Stephan's music has now been downloaded over 20,000 times through the download.com website. There is also a new Editor's Review as well:

 "Why spring for a 400-year-old Stradivarius when you can conjure one
on your computer? Traditionalists might argue that point, but there's
no questioning the growing power of all-digital composition. This composer's
virtual philharmonic makes its case in every soaring string apex."

June 14, 2006 - Chuck Klein, the producer of the interview for the Outlook program, informed us that some additional footage will be shot on Thursday, June 15th at New Life Church. The episode will then air on Thursday, June 22nd at 9pm on West Virginia PBS Television.

May 24, 2006 - We have been informed by the producer of the Outlook program that the episode featuring Stephan is currently being edited. It should be ready to air within the next few weeks. Check back often for updates on airing dates/times. Also, we are now able to offer CD purchases online through the website www.lulu.com. Currently, the albums Eternity's Embrace and Symphony No. 1 are available to purchase. The rest of the albums on this site will be made available soon. Look for the "BUY NOW" button for purchase info.

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May 22, 2006 - Stephan's music is currently ranked #3 in the audience picks category of the Classical/Symphonic genre at The music section of www.download.com.With over 17,147 downloads, Stephan's music is ranked above the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra!

October 28, 2005 - Stephan was interviewed by the Outlook team at his house. On December 4th, the production team is going to attend a worship service at New Life Church to obtain some additional footage, as well as to inspect the virtual pipe organ. Once the program is ready to air, we will update you with the dates and times, so check back soon.

October 15, 2005 - Stephan was contacted in early October by the producers of a West Virginia PBS television program, "Outlook." They are producing an upcoming episode dealing with electronic musicians in West Virginia. They will be conducting an interview with Stephan in the next couple of weeks. Look for news about the program air date as it becomes available.

February 10, 2005 - The CEO of Lightning Round Entertainment has advised that Word Hive is scheduled to be released on Thursday, February 17th. The folks at www.grab.com are planning a marketing blitz to accompany this release. Watch for this game release next week!

January 22, 2005 - Work has finally been completed on the Word Hive video game project! Audio clips will be made available on the projects page soon. For more information, visit Lightning Round Entertainment.

January 12, 2005 - Symphony No. 1 has officially been submitted to the US Copyright Office. Once copyright is complete, the CD will be available for sale, and the entire symphony performance will be made available on this website in mp3 format.

January 5, 2005 -
After nearly 5 months of work, the Symphony No. 1 project is finally complete. It will be submitted for copyright soon, and CDs will be produced for sale. Keep watching for more news about this project.

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