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CHORAL BLISS is a CD that brings great pleasure to the listener. All the music is in electronic format and instruments and voices are faithfully reproduced and sound identical to the real physical music they represent and musical nuances present a palette of intoxicating yet vibrant sound to the avid music lover.Across the Waters floats a delightful and compelling melody that is further emphasised in the desire of Come on Home. Glory to the King of All and Hallelujah King of Kings are triumphant anthems of heavenly grandeur. Now We Meet introduces a sprightly trio that endeavours to explore cooperation in a very precise yet electronic manner.

Further celestial visions embrace the listening ear as the CD completes its course with The Heavens Are Opening and Wisely Shining.

All music copyrighted 2006 to 2007

CLASSICAL FRAGRANCE

These new pieces of the twenty first century are composed in a representative idiom of the classical mode. There are similarities with the old, infused with more recent interpretation and an intuitive connecting of the whole body to the listener's understanding with picturesque and delicate themes and phrases. At times there is pathos and at others stirring uplifting renditions but throughout is a distinctively rhythmic development that can only be associated with a classical mould.

Sit back now and relax as you listen to the entrancing palettes of artistic nuances that is the very being of classical fragrance.

 Music on this CD is in electronic format.

 All music copyrighted 2000 to 2007

FREEDOM’S CALL The beautiful and masterful Concerto Fantasia's orchestral palette opens up a broad spectrum of imaginative pictures of liberty. Quartet in D Flat Major, the first movement , exhibits a rare quality of attractive beauty and finesse as the instruments blend together in harmony as one compliments and supplements each other. Glorious Rondo depicts the pathway of freedom in a classical manner yet with some romantic overtones. We now Look Forward wistfully to a brighter future full of freedom and promise of a better life. Waltz in D flat Major continues the mood of hope and the possibility of entering into a more wonderful existence. King's Bounty is the achieving of a richer and more abundant destiny. With great dignity the Organ Voluntary steers us along a pathway of grandeur yet constantly evokes a feeling of purity. In the depths of trouble is the opening scenario of the Double T Study but freedom is assured in the beautiful theme that flows through trust and overcomes the darkness of the past and even the present. Freedom's Call is then fully revealed through the orchestral unfolding of the splendour of what is not only possible but most likely probable if we truly obey Freedom's Call.

All music copyrighted 2000 to 2007

 

THE CELTIC HEART is a CD encapsulating the apotheosis of the Celtic moods, aspirations and character. The instruments are electronically produced to simulate exciting and authentic type Celtic rhythms and tunes. You are immediately transported to Ireland and Scotland and other strongholds of the Celtic past and present. The Celtic Heart begins its journey with graphic depictions of town life represented by A Celtic Town and Ode to Castlebar. Further on the listener gets a feel for Celtic dancing in Celtic Reel and a massive emotional swelling as Celtic Waters Are Flowing. Towards the completion of the CD is the signature melody The Celtic Heart and the music pleasantly completes its Celtic tour with A Walk by the Bay.

All music copyrighted 2000 to 2007

VIBES  Of  GLORY

The compact disc recording Vibes of Glory, presents a number of completely new and refreshing pieces of music based on traditional formats but with a series of engaging new tunes. All these pieces have been composed during the past few years and released in 2001 by the contemporary composer, John Macdonald. This music is basically intended for piano interpretation but is here recorded in an electronic format from a computer base. Most of the pieces are best described as light hearted contemporary music. Miniature Bells is a joyful piece with a tintinnabular effect while Caribbean Holiday is intended to make the listener desire a breakaway from everyday routine to some exotic tropical isle. Harvest Time has a spring/summer feeling of working out on the farm and Yesterday is reflective of what could have been but let's go on. Recollections is of a similar nature, however it demonstrates a greater variety of memory moods. Peaceful Waters is a piece created to help listeners relate to tranquility and bring peace and joy to the burdened worker. Joyous Bach romps away with several related melodies to say things are fine and let's get moving. Blue Mediterranean is a descriptive piece depicting the peaceful side of the sea. Wind Study is fast and short like the force and momentum of gusts of wind. Playmates and Kid's Play both are quite fanciful pieces that reflect the changeable joys of childhood.  Morning Impromptu brings back the grander style of the drawing room atmosphere while Lullaby is happy and cheerful and could be used as a cradle song. Judah evokes a strong passion and regard for Hebrew styles of musical expression and contrasts with A Voice Spoke a type of unsung lied music with divine connections. Finally Down at the Match recalls the build up of excitement that is generated as the match proceeds to a climax. Now It's Over says it all but even if it is finished the piece gives promise of better days to come.

All music copyrighted 2000 to 2007


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