New England Landscapes II
2000
"...a beautifully varied compilation of originals, traditional and classics..." - Michael Marciano, Hartford Advocate
A new CD featuring the area's best guitarists, highlighting various styles of guitar playing including classical, accoustic, folk, and jazz. A unique and highly enjoyable compilation of great music.
TRACK AND ARTIST LIST
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Emma 3:24
Dave Hart
Dave Hart, classical, steel-string, and electric guitars, sampled percussion, bass, synthesizer
Laura Seton, violin
This piece is for my daughter Emma, the budding violinist. I think the music reflects her joy of life and beauty of spirit.
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Wussy Grandma 2:53
Frank Varela
David Giardina, Rich Goldstein, Frank Varela (The Typsy Gypsys), guitars
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Muriel 4:03
Levesque/Handler
Judith Handler, Mark Levesque, nylon string guitars, Anne Lemke, flute, Genevieve Rose, double bass, Gene Bozzi, percussion
Muriel is named in memory of Mark's aunt, Muriel McIntyre, who had a true love of music and is missed very much.
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Prelude from the 1st Cello Suite 2:32
J.S. Bach, arr.: David Madsen
David Madsen, classical guitar
Many pieces by Bach have been transcribed for the guitar, some play easily and others are very challenging. This Prelude, with its gentle arpeggios and rolling scales is a perfect fit.
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Mi Camino (Rumba) 2:53
Val Ramos
Val Ramos, flamenco guitar
Carlos Hernandez Chavez, electric bass
This piece will be the opening title track on my next album. It opens a new road to walk on!
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Enamorado 2:35
David Giardina
David Giardina, classical guitar
Brian Sparks, alto saxophone
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The One 4:30
Peter Madlem
Jamie Williams, Grossman,
Andrew Lafreniere, classical guitars
California native Peter Madlem wrote his first orchestral work at age eight. He is a studio musician, composer, arranger, and founder of the classical guitar program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His guitar compositions number in the hundreds.
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Arabella 3:45
Bruce Yelle
Bruce Yelle, steel, string guitar
My wife and I wanted to book an excursion on the sailboat Arabella. Unfortunately, weather didn't so my imagination set sail in song. This piece is dedicated to my wife and family.
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The Frog Galliard 2:38
John Dowland
Jim Rickevicius, classical guitar
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Eyes of a Child 3:39
Scott McAllister
Scott McAllister, steel string guitar
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Celebrons Le Naissance 2:38
Arr.: Marian Heyman, Gayla Matos
Heyman-Matos Duo:
Marian Heyman, mandolin
Gayla Matos, classical guitar
The use of harmonics adds a shimmering quality to our arrangement of this 15th century French carol.
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The Sand Man 2:37
Eric Elias
Eric Elias, arch-top jazz guitar
Luke Nelson, upright bass
I wrote this piece for my father-in-law Sandy Rankin's 50th birthday. He is a saxophonist and I thought it would be fun to write a song that we could play together. His nickname is The Sandman, hence the title.
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Banish Misfortune 2:23
Stephen Nystrup
Stephen Nystrup, steel string guitar
This is a traditional Irish tune. The open tuning and bending strings gives it a bagpipe feel.
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Dyer Road 3:42
Sue Burkhart
Sue Burkhart, acoustic slide guitar
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Planxty Drury 4:07
Turlough O'Carolan/McAllister
Scott McAllister, steel string guitar
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Solitario (Soleares) 4:26
Val Ramos
Val Ramos, flamenco guitar
Whenever I feel down and lonely I play this piece; it always uplifts me.
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Heart of the Little Horse 2:57
Nancy Tucker
Nancy Tucker, steel string guitar, Larry Packer, viola, Scott Petito, synthesizer
Heart of the Little Horse is a musical rendering of the first few hours of life of a tiny colt with wobbly knees.
