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Subject: June 2016 MBR The Library CD Shelf
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The Library CD Shelf
Don Williams in Ireland
Don Williams
RED Distribution
c/o Webster Public Relations (publicity)
http://websterpr.com
$15.98 www.amazon.com
Don Williams in Ireland: The Gentle Giant in Concert is a DVD showcasing sm
ash-hit American country singer Don Williams on stage abroad. Williams' nat
ural bass-baritone voice carries swift and smooth in this showcase treasury
, the next best thing to witnessing one of his performances in person. High
ly recommended! The tracks are "Good Ole Boys Like Me", "Some Broken Hearts
Never Mend", "Lay Down Beside Me", "Younger Days", "She Never Knew Me", "E
lise", "How Did You Do It", "From Now On", "If Hollywood Don't Need You", "
Till The Rivers All Run Dry", "It Must Be Love", "I Believe In You", "Imagi
ne That", "Tulsa Time", "Amanda", "You're My Best Friend", "Lord I Hope Thi
s Day Is Good", "I Recall A Gypsy Woman", and "Louisiana Saturday Night".
The Whole World in Her Hands
Monika Herzig
Whaling City Sound
1310 Tucker Road, No. Dartmouth, MA 02747
www.whalingcitysound.com
c/o Naxos of America, Inc. (dist.)
1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 28, Franklin, TN 37064
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
$16.99 www.amazon.com
Jazz artist, pianist, composer, and educator Monika Herzig presents The Who
le World in Her Hands, a jazz album enriched with the performances of exper
t musicians from around the globe - guitarist Leni Stern (Germany/NYC), per
cussionist Mayra Casales (Cuba),trombonist Reut Regev (Israel), flutist/sax
ophonist Jane Bunnett (Canada), drummer Arianna Fanning (Indian-American),
and more. Both original compositions and expressive rearrangements of class
ic hits are present in this extraordinary album, enhanced with bonus video
content. The tracks are "Plenty of Nothing" (5:06), "Mosquitoes" (4:14), "T
he Cat That Stole The Moon" (3:04), "In a Nutshell" (5:26), "Song for Argen
tina" (5:49), "istop" (5:30), "Royals" (5:22), "Oh Muddy Waters" (4:59), "2
-Way Mirror" (4:32), "A Total Non-Impossibility" (5:40), "Peaceful Piece" (
3:48), and "The Whole World In Her Hands" (5:09). Also highly recommended f
or jazz connoisseurs is the album "Swing That Music!" ($14.99, in which voc
alist/soprano sax player Danny Bacher and associates pay tribute to the leg
endary jazz greats Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, and Louis Jordan, with vib
rant performances of some of their most widely beloved songs.
A New Dream
Lynn Tredeau
www.lynntredeau.com
Privately Published
$12.95 CD / $9.99 download cdbaby.com
A New Dream is the third original solo piano album by award-nominated music
artist Lynn Tredeau. Gentle yet complex, the winding soundscape takes the
listener's mind on a magical tour in this quietly beautiful and reflective
listening experience. Highly recommended, especially for piano music connoi
sseurs. The tracks are "Awaken" (4:13), "Deepest Part of the Lake" (4:24),
"Living in a Dream" (3:06), "Courageous" (3:53), "Lunch with Vincent" (3:18
), "Pixie Dance" (3:33), "Winter Thaw" (3:52), "Seasons Change" (4:03), "La
nd of Enchantas" (3:01), "A Quiet Memory" (3:26), "Ocean of Tears" (3:34),
"Innocence" (3:10), and "Shadow of Your Absence" (4:01).
Golden
The Movement
TheMovementVibe.com
$10.00 CD https://rootfire.net/product-category/the-movement
Golden is an album from reggae band The Movement, inspired by the majesty o
f mathematics, including concepts such as the Golden Ratio, the Golden Mean
, the Golden Spiral, and the Fibonacci code, which have been observed to ap
pear in nature or even in human DNA. Elements of nature are reflected in th
is mesmerizing album, the debut release through not-for-profit label Rootfi
re (https://rootfire.net). A "must" for connoisseurs of mind-expanding regg
ae! The tracks are "Blinded", "Dancehall", "Golden", "Fair Warning", "Smoke
", "Rescue", "On Top", "Home", "Through the Heart", "Retriever", "Habit 201
6", and "Wild Time".
Follow the River Home
Jeff Pearce
www.jeffpearcemusic.com
Privately Published
$TBA amazon.com cdbaby.com itunes.com
Follow the River Home is the most recent instrumental album from award-winn
ing composer and electric guitarist Jeff Pearce. Ranging in tone from invit
ing and melodic, to gently meditative, to dynamic and motivational, Follow
the River Home is a soundscape that envelopes the listener and hearkens to
memories of journeys past, as well as anticipation of future travels. Highl
y recommended. The tracks are "Under Summer Stars", "Downstream I" (3:49),
"Outpost" (6:13), "Snowfall" (4:46), "Downstream II" (9:07), "Gathering Sta
rs" (20:09), and "Following the River Home" (4:44).
Rough Romanian Soul
Zmei3
Produced by Ian Brennan
Six Degrees Records
PO Box 411347, San Francisco, CA 94141-1347
$9.99 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com
Romanian immigrant band Zmei3 (pronounced "zmay-tray") present Rough Romani
an Soul, a profound and powerful music album that evokes the difficulty of
trying to earn a living amid post-Communist rule. With roots in traditional
Romanian music as well as blues, soul, and jazz, Rough Romanian Soul overf
lows with heartfelt passion, speaking openly of immigration, oppression, lo
neliness, and resilience, as well as showcasing the majesty of the Romanian
language. Intense and unforgettable, Rough Romanian soul is a welcome addi
tion to world music collections. The tracks are "Stay Near Me", "Hymn", "2n
d of of May", "Story From My Country", "Shhh!!!... All The Forbidden Speech
", "Mary, Mary", "To Have You", "Since I've Been Loving You", "Ay!", "One D
ay", "I Want A Man", "Beauty Sleep", "I Will Find", "Dream", and "She's Gon
e Wild.
Trialogue
Sherry Finzer, Darin Mahoney, and Will Clipman
www.sherryfinzer.com
www.darinmahoney.net
www.willclipman.com
HeartDance Records
www.heartdancerecords.com
$14.99 CD / $9.99 download, amazon.com cdbaby.com itunes.com
Trialogue is an ambient album of instrumental music featuring Sherry Finzer
on concert C, alto and bass flutes; luthier and guitarist Darin Mahoney pl
aying the koa and cedar acoustic guitars; and seven-time Grammy nominee Wil
l Clipman on drums and percussion. Transcending the genres of new age, Amer
ican roots, and worldbeat, Trialogue promotes clarity and energy with its u
plifting original songs. The tracks are "Cote d'Ivoirre" (4:33), "Mending F
ences" (4:22), "Midnight in Marrakech" (4:23), "Confused" (6:16), "Dark Hor
se" (4:00), "Top Down" (3:07), "Alger St." (5:11), "Woodland Lake" (3:48),
"Thanks for Asking" (3:29) and "Wolf Havven" (5:15). 44 min 46 sec. Also hi
ghly recommended for instrumental album connoisseurs is Michelle Qureshi's
"Scattering Stars" ($12.97 download), a breathtakingly beautiful new age CD
inspired by Sufi mysticism and the writings of Rumi and Hafiz.
I Remember
Cynthia Hart
www.CynthiaHartSongs.com
Cynthia Hart Songs
$17.99 CD / $TBA download amazon.com cdbaby.com itunes.com
Available as a CD or digital download, I Remember: The Magic of Atlantis, L
emuria & Mother Earth is a new age album by singer and songwriter Cynthia H
art. The physical CD includes a lyric booklet to these lilting, beautiful c
ompositions. I Remember is an emotionally moving celebration of life, hope,
and wonder. The tracks are "Music of the Earth" (5:28), "Lemurian Dreamer"
(6:23), "I Forgive" (6:23), "Love Is Forever" (4:07), "Sisters of the Moon
" (8:49), "I Am" (5:25), "Listen With Your Heart" (4:36), "Atlantis" (6:17)
, "I Celebrate Your Life" (7:00), "You Are Loved Come Home" (7:44). 62 min
12 sec. Also highly recommended for new age connoisseurs is is Geoff Hall's
orchestral-ambient debut album "Understanding the Signs" ($12.80 CD / $7.9
2 MP3), an instrumental exploration incorporating synthesized sounds, delic
ately arranged string music, neo-classical and electronic elements, and muc
h more.
Sandaraa
Michael Winograd and Zeb Bangash
Privately Published
$TBA amazon.com
Sandaraa is an extraordinary fusion album by Brooklyn clarinetist Michael W
inograd and Pakistani singer/composer Zeb Bangash. Drawing upon elements of
klezmer, as well as Baluchi, Pashto, and Dari music, khayal classical sing
ing, and more, Sandaraa is a unique and unforgettable meeting of cultures,
traditions, and exploration. A "must" for international music connoisseurs
in search of reinvention. The tracks are "Jegi Jegi Lailajan" (5:50), "Mana
Nele" (7:20), "Bibi Sanem Janem" (5:40), "Dilbarake Nazinin" (7:10), and "
Haatera Taiyga" (5:06).
Alligator Spacewalk
Will Magid
Happy Rabbit Music
$TBA CD / $11.31 MP3 amazon.com
Ethnomusicologist Will Magid presents Alligator Spacewalk, an original albu
m crafted over the course of three years. Joyous horns, pulsating percussio
n, classical strings, and a smattering of electronica meld into this pulsin
g fusion dance. Alligator Spacewalk reaches far beyond traditional boundari
es, reflecting humankind's quest to explore the mysteries of outer space. T
he tracks are "Prelude to Mars" (1:24), "The Crown" (4:03), "Icarian Height
s" (4:44), "Sweet Something" (3:45), "The Walk" (5:01), "Paris Dreams" (3:4
1), "A Frog's Fantasy" (4:23), "Bilongo" (4:21), and "Set Me Free" (3:49).
Pineapples and Ashtrays
Bryan Beninghove and Hangman
$12.99 CD / $9.99 download cdbaby.com
Pineapples and Ashtrays is the music CD creation of Jersey jazz artist Brya
n Beninghove and his freewheeling group Hangmen. Reaching beyond avant-gard
e, Pineapples and Ashtrays defies genre classification with adventurous ele
ments of samba rock, bold horn highlights, and intense guitar interplay. Bo
undless enthusiasm infuses this no-holds-barred blast of an album. The trac
ks are "Astronete", "Pineapples & Ashtrays", "Lola Gotta Gun", "La Girafe",
"Roebuck", "Elephant Stampede", "Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon", and "Termin
ator". Also highly recommended is "Louisiana Soul Revival Featuring Doug Du
ffey" ($TBA), an album that lives up to its title with Duffey's nostalgic c
elebration of funk, soul, and electric blues.
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