Melodies/Improvisations

Nick Jezierny, El Paso Times
Melodies/Improvisations is a unique listen...the perfect soundtrack...a soothing release that definitely is wotha listen. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Description:
FOLK-JAZZ is a good description of Dan Lambert's third CD in as many years. FOLK for the earthiness and richness of the melodies, JAZZ for the improvisational aspect of his guitar playing. The layered guitars of Dan's previous two releases, THE CLEARING and PLAIDS, have been replaced by a solo guitar, so you get to hear Dan by himself, in an intimate setting just like one of his live shows.Dan's playing has a hypnotic simplicity that quietly captures you, as well as an underlying sophistication that holds you there, llistening for which direction the musical journey will take. The styles flow over and around each other like eddies in a high ountain stream. Sometimes the movement is fast, turbulent, convoluted - at other points, cool and clear with barely a ripple in its glassy surface. This is music that is easy to wander through, easy to lose yourself in. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Melodies/Improvisations

Melodies/Improvisations,Dan Lambert,The Orchard,Contemporary Folk,Folk,Folk & Traditional,Pop

Average customer rating: Best CD I Own

Organ of the Mormon Tabernacle Manufacturer: Klavier ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Grieg, Edvard | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Kabalevsky | Kabalevsky, Dmitri | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Great Organ Works An Organ Blaster Sampler Organ Spectacular Michael Murray At The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine: Works By Franck, Widor, Dupré, Bach and Others Great Toccatas ASIN: B000009K1A Release Date: 1994-10-10

Tracks:

1. Vierne: Symphony No. 1, Op. 14: Finale
2. Elmore: Rhytmic Suite: Pavane
3. Saint-Saens: Prelude and Fugue, Op. 99/2
4. Variations, Op. 40/1
5. Mendelssohn: Sonata, Op. 65/3
6. Mendelssohn: Sonata, Op. 65/3
7. Grieg / Christiansen: Peer Gynt: Morning Mood
8. MacFarlane: Reverie
9. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565
10. Bach: Cantata, BWV 156: Arioso
11. Hebble: Rejoice! - Toccatino con Rico Tino
12. Reubke: Sonata on Psalm XCIV
13. Christiansen: Improvisation on "All Through the Night"
14. Christiansen: Improvisation on "Come, Come Ye Saints"

Customer Reviews:

Best CD I Own.......2006-07-16

The sound quality of this instrument surpasses all instruments worldwide. You can hear a pin drop extremely clearly in the tabernacle the instrument is housed, making the pipe organ a highly effective sound producer. The larger 32' pipes sound just like thunderous power. A must buy for organists and organ enthusiasts.

Average customer rating: A beatiful listen

Hebrew Melody: Jewish Music for Violin & Piano Manufacturer: Quicksilva Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Bloch | Bloch, Ernest | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bruch | Bruch, Max | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001HPV Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

1. Baal Shem (Three Pictures Of Chassidie Life): First Movement: Vidui
2. Baal Shem (Three Pictures Of Chassidie Life): Second Movement: Nigun
3. Baal Shem (Three Pictures Of Chassidie Life): Third Movement: Simchas Torah
4. Melodie Herbraique: Kaddish
5. The Chassid
6. Oifn Pripetshok
7. Mein Fidl
8. Numbered Days
9. Ell Eli
10. Kol Nidrei, Op.47
11. Prayer, Op.24 No.1
12. Four Pieces: Efrath
13. Four Pieces: Dani
14. Four Pieces: Mama
15. Four Pieces: Varda
16. Raisins & Almonds
17. Eleazar's Song From La Juive
18. Dance Improvisations On A Hebrew Folk Melody
19. Hebrew Dance

Customer Reviews:

A beatiful listen.......2002-03-20

Hebrew meoldy offers a listener a powerful glimps into music of a lost world. Haunting melodies, beautfiful performances, and excellent production mark this CD as a wonderful addition to any collection. The music, both familiar and evocative brings tears of joy and sadness in equal measure, but never sits idle on the heart.

Average customer rating: From Solo Piano Publications

THROUGH AN OPEN WINDOW Manufacturer: INNOVA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Hovhaness, Alan | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Home (Revisited) ASIN: B00065TZAA Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. Ufaratsta
2. Achat Sha'alti
3. Vah'Hi Vishurun Melech
4. Kozatske
5. Nigun
6. Rikud
7. Light Suspended
8. Tear 'Drops'
9. Rocking, Blue Interior
10. Affectionately Outward
11. A Host Of Sparrows
12. A Chattering Of Coughs
13. An Ostentation Of Peacocks
14. A Watch Of Nightingales
15. A Party Of Jays
16. An Exalting Of Larks
17. Give a Cat a Twig and He Takes a Tree
18. Purr Dance
19. Fred the Cat and Distant Mountains
20. Fred the Cat Flies To Heaven
21. Theme
22. Variation 1
23. Variation 2
24. Variation 3
25. Variation 4
26. Variation 5
27. Variation 6
28. Variation 7
29. Variation 8
30. Variation 9
31. Variation 10
32. Variation 11
33. Variation 12

Customer Reviews:

From Solo Piano Publications.......2006-06-15

"Through An Open Window" is a fascinating collection of suites of piano solos by four contemporary American composers and performed to perfection by Lucy Wenger. The music varies from melodic and rhythmic to atonal and abstract, and yet the CD holds together well as a cohesive listening experience. Most of the thirty-three pieces are relatively short, providing a sampler of each composer's work and showcasing Wenger's extraordinary playing. This CD is very definitely contemporary classical music, so if you are looking for "ear candy" or massage music, this will probably not be a good fit. Some of the music could be challenging for the casual listener, but more serious music lovers will have much to savor and enjoy.

The CD opens with Paul Schoenfield's delightful "Six Improvisations on Hassidic Melodies." Hassidism regarded the expression of exuberant joy and union with God as primary religious duties, and this is clearly reflected in the music. "Ufaratsta" is a joyous dance that spins, twirls, and kicks up its heals. "Achat Sha'alti" is more of a prayer, with a darkly gorgeous melody and simple structure. "Vay'hi Vishrun Melech" has a bit of a military feeling about it - or perhaps a royal procession of sorts. "Kozatske" and "Rikud" are euphoric dances - these are really great and make my fingers itch! "Nigun" is a quiet, meditative melody. I like this suite so much that I'm looking for the sheet music.

The second suite is Janice Giteck's "Tara's Love Will Melt the Sword," which is dedicated to and addresses two female manifestations of Buddha. I am also looking for the sheet music for this suite because of the emotional power of the music. "Light suspended" is dark, bittersweet, and searching. "Tear' drops'" is my favorite track of the album. It is very dark and mournful, but not without hope. "Rocking, blue interior" picks up the pace a little and is very intense and passionate. "Affectionately outward" brings a bit of resolution to the suite - it's not bright sunshine, but does feel a bit more optimistic.

Bill Rea's "A Dissimulation of Birds" is a group of six pieces composed around the names of the birds found in the Book of Saint Albans. I especially like "An Ostentation of Peacocks," which really struts its finery until it becomes a grotesque caricature of itself. This is really a fun piece to listen to when you know what Rea was describing. "A Watch of Nightingales" is much quieter and more peaceful, as is "An Exalting of Larks."

Alan Hovhaness' "Sonata: Fred the Cat" is a commissioned work for a beloved pet. Comprised of four short movements that range from playful to reverent, this is also a very interesting work.

The final thirteen tracks are Bill Rea's "Variations on a Irish Song (Down by the Salley Gardens)." Most of these tracks are shorter than two minutes and several are just under or just over a minute. The original theme weaves in and out - sometimes recognizable and sometimes not; sometimes simple, sometimes complex. Fascinating!

"Through An Open Window" is highly recommended to those who enjoy and appreciate contemporary classical piano.

Average customer rating: Wonderful!!!

Shadow Crossing Curtis Macdonald Manufacturer: Eversound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Everlasting ASIN: B00006CTGY Release Date: 2002-08-06

Tracks:

1. Shadow Crossing
2. Kiss Goodbye
3. Promise
4. Silhouette
5. Tierra Rejada
6. Coast Of Dreams
7. Desire
8. Precious
9. Malibu
10. Queen's Necklace
11. Highway

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful!!!.......2004-07-06

"Shadow Crossing" is one of those recordings that are a rare find. It is an elegant, simmering blend of new age and smooth jazz... a fave combo of mine. I wish more records were done like this!

Curtis has a way of establishing a subtle electronic groove or foundation for his piano, which often times handles the lead role within his original songs. It is nothing like I have ever heard and I find myself wanting more.

Rather than spending too much time-sharing my enthusiasm for this release... I encourage you to consider "Shadow Crossing" for your music collection. If you enjoy smooth new agey jazz... you won't regret this investment!

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Spiritual Standards Secunda Manufacturer: Jazzline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3YME Release Date: 2002-04-09

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Bamboo Spirit Manufacturer: Cloud Hands Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA9TL4 Release Date: 2003-01-07

Tracks:

1. Theme for Seven
2. Kojo-No-Tsuki
3. Theme for Sensei Nagao
4. Komoruita
5. Tan-ko-Bushi
6. Osaka-Bon-Komoriuta
7. Hietsuki Bushi
8. Defune
9. Itsugi-No-Komoriuta
10. Kumoi-Jishi
11. Arabian Theme
12. Deep Water Theme
13. Balinese Theme

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Say No More Modifyde Manufacturer: Modifyde ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAEE0A Release Date: 2005-03-29

Tracks:

1. Make It What You Want
2. For a Friend
3. Mind Construction
4. Say No More
5. Pent
6. Jizz
7. Balance
8. Inspired By
9. Opened Eyes
10. Meaningless Control
11. Alone Somewhere
12. Lay It Back

Average customer rating: Nice to hear this kind of guitar music. Imaginative Guitar Can't wait for the video!

Melodies/Improvisations Dan Lambert Manufacturer: Coordinate ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004HYEN Release Date: 2000-02-15

Tracks:

1. October Rhythm
2. Harbinger
3. Baysbrown
4. To Donny
5. Life's Dream, A
6. Design
7. Secret Of The Secret
8. In The Shade By The River
9. All Legs
10. Theme For An Imaginary Talk Show
11. Pirates In West Texas
12. Please Remember Me
13. Grasslands
14. McDonalds On Beale Street
15. Song Within A Song

Album Description

FOLK-JAZZ is a good description of Dan Lambert's third CD in as many years. FOLK for the earthiness and richness of the melodies, JAZZ for the improvisational aspect of his guitar playing. The layered guitars of Dan's previous two releases, THE CLEARING and PLAIDS, have been replaced by a solo guitar, so you get to hear Dan by himself, in an intimate setting just like one of his live shows.Dan's playing has a hypnotic simplicity that quietly captures you, as well as an underlying sophistication that holds you there, llistening for which direction the musical journey will take. The styles flow over and around each other like eddies in a high ountain stream. Sometimes the movement is fast, turbulent, convoluted - at other points, cool and clear with barely a ripple in its glassy surface. This is music that is easy to wander through, easy to lose yourself in.

Customer Reviews:

Nice to hear this kind of guitar music........2003-08-07

I just want to say how much I like this recording, put it (or one of Mr Lambert's other cd's) on your list of top ten guitar recordings. Listen to "To Donny".

Imaginative Guitar.......2000-03-26

I like that Dan writes a little bit about each song on the cd in the liner notes. So we have his description and then you can use your imagination to come up with your own picture. This music lets loose my mind to wander wherever it wants to go. It makes me think of the countryside.

Can't wait for the video!.......2000-03-26

I've seen Dan play live a bunch and this solo cd, MELODIES/IMPROVISATIONS really captures how he does it. Being a musician myself, I really like to listen closely to how Dan structures his pieces. The improvisational twists and turns and developments are always exciting and intriguing. There is 70+ minutes of music on this too - although I've seen him do his instrumental stuff for 3 hours straight(no breaks)at a nightclub before - the guy just loves to play! He teaches guitar in El Paso and when he's not teaching he's practicing or writing new tunes or out performing. The guy is amazing! Just to watch his fingers and how he caresses the guitar neck is an experience. I can't wait for the video.

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Mumbai of the Mind: Ferlinghetti Improvisations Manufacturer: Harriton Carved Wax ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAG78C Release Date: 2004-05-25

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Place of Resonance Rob Garcia Manufacturer: Cap Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005YDOK Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. My Cats Are Gone
2. (A Jump In) Quicksand (Sinking Into Self-Induced Stress)
3. BlackCabbage (An Image Of An Energetic Block)
4. Hop-A-Long (Western Fun)
5. Resonance (Re-Sound)
6. Dibs (For My Sweetie)
7. Chick Peas (A Pre-school For Champions)
8. Somewhere Along The Path (But Where?)
9. REM (A Dream With Herbie)
10. Fleurette Afircan (Thank God For Duke)

Music Album:

1. Melodies / Improvisations
2. Meoan Vit Naerkast Joroini
3. Merlin's Leap: Once Upon a Fingerstyle Guitar
4. Morning Branches
5. Morning in the Mountains
6. Music From The Rascal Yard
7. My Life is My Sun Dance
8. New York Klezmer Orchestra
9. Night Before: Celtic Xmas
10. Nye Folkeviser [Import]

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