And for a while I was a fan of the British supergroup Sky, who had this track on their best double album. It was used as a finale at their concerts apparently. I have no crumhorn music though. But I did have a good friend in college who played crumhorn.
- "Fallen Sparrow" is the latest in a series of Innova releases by the seminal electro-acoustic composer Barry Schrader, and the first to duo live performers with electronic sound. His affinity for glistening soundscapes, coupled with virtuoso performances from some of the most acclaimed instrumentalists in new music cast an hours worth of pure music magic.
Schrader is not the first composer in the history of music to seek a balance between melody and accompaniment. But he has certainly found a unique equilibrium between the live soloists (all stars in their own right) and the prerecorded electronic parts. Youd swear they were sensing each others presence and responding accordingly.
Schrader evidently has some attraction to things French, and thats evident on this CD. Theres French poetry, an expressive French countertenor, tributes to Ravel, and even a bit of tragedy. But theres also a lot of upbeat nature to the music, including jazz influences and a swinging clarinet. The title "Fallen Sparrow", however, refers not to the late Edith Piaf, but to a dead bird found near the composers dryer exhaust outside of his house. What was the birds instinct to seek comfort in a pile of lint? Did its life flash before its eyes as it lay dying?"
- Innova - May 23, 2006.
- Black Twig Pickers - "VA's own son's of the earth. Tripping string, skin and metal vibrations since the dawn of time."
- Steve Gunn - "East coast troubador of the cosmic variety / member of the international six string mafia."
Dave Shuford - "aka Speer. NY via GA. Many headed hydra with gazes falling upon the Helix, NNCK, Rhyton, et al."
Margot Bianca - "Blazing six stringer, key tickler and vocal chord manipulator in NY. Currently coasting around the skies in Flown."
I really didn't care for this last time I listened - of course that was probably 10+ years ago. Anyway, now I really like it, which, dammit, means I'm going to have to search out more Jeff Beck, I guess.
I originally checked this out because it was rec'ed on here a number of times over a period of time. Now I love it, my wife likes it, and my 14-year-old daughter is asking if she can have it on her ipod.
Should I be checking out "The Bells", despite its cover? The samples sound nice.
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Tom Heasley - "On the Sensations of Tone"
-It's actually quite good, though more intriguing than anything.
:-)
I expect your apology in due course, lest more drastic steps be taken.
Craig
- Emusic.
Gorgeous.
Oren Marshall - tubas,recorders
Steve Buckley - bass clarinet
Dean Brodrick - melodica,clavinet
Simone Haggiag - congas,percussion
Davide Giovannini - drums,percussion
- Oren Marshall has just got himself a new fan . . .
Somehow not what I was expecting, but very enjoyable. Thanks, BN originally I think. You have me collecting Marinoni.
There's 14 albums/EP's With Marinoni in my Library. - Gotta give them a spin sometime soon. Right now I'm posessed by Oren Marshall . . .
Maurizio Ravalico - congas
Oren Marshall - tuba
Isambard Khroustaliov - microphones
Listening to the harpsichord concerto section - very nice. Picked up the companion Haydn set last night - that's next.
NP: You Are Not Alone - Sohrab benefit recording.
There's "only" 12 - two of them was by Umberto Luis Schenone
NP:
- Innova - 2011
- "Fallen Sparrow" is the latest in a series of Innova releases by the seminal electro-acoustic composer Barry Schrader, and the first to duo live performers with electronic sound. His affinity for glistening soundscapes, coupled with virtuoso performances from some of the most acclaimed instrumentalists in new music cast an hours worth of pure music magic.
Schrader is not the first composer in the history of music to seek a balance between melody and accompaniment. But he has certainly found a unique equilibrium between the live soloists (all stars in their own right) and the prerecorded electronic parts. Youd swear they were sensing each others presence and responding accordingly.
Schrader evidently has some attraction to things French, and thats evident on this CD. Theres French poetry, an expressive French countertenor, tributes to Ravel, and even a bit of tragedy. But theres also a lot of upbeat nature to the music, including jazz influences and a swinging clarinet. The title "Fallen Sparrow", however, refers not to the late Edith Piaf, but to a dead bird found near the composers dryer exhaust outside of his house. What was the birds instinct to seek comfort in a pile of lint? Did its life flash before its eyes as it lay dying?"
- Innova - May 23, 2006.
Very nice drone pieces. Free. Hinna by Marcus Mohall.
Black Twig Pickers and Steve Gunn - NATCH 1
- Black Twig Pickers - "VA's own son's of the earth. Tripping string, skin and metal vibrations since the dawn of time."
- Steve Gunn - "East coast troubador of the cosmic variety / member of the international six string mafia."
Dave Shuford, Margot Bianca and Pigeons - NATCH 2
Dave Shuford - "aka Speer. NY via GA. Many headed hydra with gazes falling upon the Helix, NNCK, Rhyton, et al."
Margot Bianca - "Blazing six stringer, key tickler and vocal chord manipulator in NY. Currently coasting around the skies in Flown."
- Such a charming band . . .
I really didn't care for this last time I listened - of course that was probably 10+ years ago. Anyway, now I really like it, which, dammit, means I'm going to have to search out more Jeff Beck, I guess.
then
I originally checked this out because it was rec'ed on here a number of times over a period of time. Now I love it, my wife likes it, and my 14-year-old daughter is asking if she can have it on her ipod.
Should I be checking out "The Bells", despite its cover? The samples sound nice.
Wow, this is great! Thanks Bad Thoughts!