About us

Have you ever been struck by a chord, a melody, or an orchestration—and wondered why it resonated so deeply?

NotaRe is a newsletter about how great music works—and why it moves us. Whether you are a musician or curious listener, you are in the right place.

Using a complete and unified analytical framework, we explore how emotional and narrative associations are evoked within a musical passage. Each short-form musical bite and long-form musical recipe uncovers the ingredients and artistry behind a specific musical moment, revealing what makes it impactful.

While we primarily focus on Western classical music, we occasionally explore other genres, including film scores, pop songs, and jazz pieces.

Notare is the official newsletter of Orphere, a company developing smarter tools for music analysis and composition.

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About the Author

David is an experienced musician and technologist committed to exploring the complexities of music. He offers a unique perspective on the art form, driven by a desire to help others unlock their full musical potential in this golden age of technology.

Classically trained, David holds a DipABRSM in violin performance and a Tonmeister certificate from the University of Surrey. He studied at Rome's Santa Cecilia Conservatoire and joined Santa Cecilia Academy's youth symphony orchestra at age 11. He also served as the leader of orchestras at both school and university. Additionally, David is a self-taught composer with over a decade of experience creating and releasing music across various genres.

David is also a technologist with a first-class electrical engineering degree from Imperial College. He has managed Abbey Road's innovation department and worked in R&D and product teams at pioneering music startups like DAACI and AI Music. In addition to running Orphere, he is the founder and CPO of music startup AçaiMusic.