Author from Gisborne/Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, New Zealand/Aotearoa.
Stubbs has composed 270 songs with lyrics and 40-odd instrumentals for various ensembles including, rock bands and orchestras. His style runs the gamut of guitar music, but mainly focuses on rock and acoustic with some classical pieces thrown in for good measure. While working on his Bachelor of Contemporary Music, Stubbs composed two symphonies, a piano suite of miniatures, a suite for strings and flute, and an unfinished Piano Quartet and String Quartet. The three years culminated in a 3 movement suite for orchestra - not technically a symphony, but a set of pieces reminiscent of overtures. His collection of poetry and prose The Tasman Journey reflects on moving into a new phase of life which included moving into his car and living on the side of a river in Motueka. Without the distraction of house bills and destructive relationships, Stubbs was able to cope and deal with much of the depression and feelings of suicide that had plagued him for most of his adult life. The Tasman Journey is his testament to surviving and learning how to move ever onwards with life. |
The novels:
I am the Local Atheist
Auralye on a Harp
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The music:
It's all about the songs.
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