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Dustin O'Halloran might be my favorite composer next to Gustavo Santaolalla. Chances are you've heard his music and just didn't realize it.

He was nominated for an Oscar, and a Golden Globe for Lion (2016). That music was written in collaboration with Volker Bertelmann (aka Hauschka). The two have collaborated a few times including, A Christmas Carol (2019) of which the central theme is a beautiful and minimalist motif.

Dustin O'Halloran has a very distinct, emotive sound. Piano driven is not really the word. It's more like piano pulled into fruition. His music is extracted, tender, and gentlemanly.

My favorites are...

A Christmas Carol (2019) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Lion (2016) | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

We Move Lightly | fingerstyle guitar + TAB

Gear used

My guitar for this arrangement is a Cordoba GK Studio. I use Savarez Red Card Strings. (I have no affiliation with either company). You can find a current list of my gear here.

How to play An Ending, a Beginning | fingerstyle guitar

This song is from Dustin O'Halloran's 2019 record, Other Lights. Given the subtle changes in the chord progression, I had to write the guitar straight through over a whopping 6 pages. Although the chord shapes are relatively simple, I recommend this piece for intermediate guitar players and up.

I hope you enjoy playing this piece. I think it's up there with, On the nature of Daylight. The guitar tab is available below: