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MUSIC OF KARL JENKINS
arranged by TOM WALLACE
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Showcasing the talents and contributions of the composer Karl Jenkins. A new age composer whose compositions are a unique blend of European classical tradition and ethnic/world percussion sounds and rhythms. |
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| M757 |
IN CAELUM FERO
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TOM WALLACE |
Opener
Production
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MA |
$80.00 |
APC-127 |
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| Begins with a slowly building dark chorale followed by an uptempo, sweeping and grandiose movement which features unusual percussion effects (use of "dowel sticks" in the batterie), strong thematic material, contrasting woodwind interludes and powerful tuttis, eventually building to an exciting driving pulsating climax. The opener typifies the distinctive melodic style and fresh harmonic approach of Karl Jenkins. |
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| M766 |
ZARABANDA/PALLADIO
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TOM WALLACE |
Production
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MA |
$80.00 |
APC-127 |
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| Serving as an excellent contrast in mood to the opener, this production starts quietly in the manner of the Baroque Saraband (a stately dance in 3/4 time), featuring a flugelhorn soloist, and giving way to a series of beautiful intertwining, gradually unfolding melodies and evolving harmonies. The music builds to a powerful sustained climax before the return of the soloist and a gradual fading away. Gorgeous!! The music segues directly into an excerpt of the music from the famous DeBeers Diamond TV commercial, featuring a short, sprightly, and compact mallet and percussion feature answered by a glorious and exciting full band tutti. |
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| M746 |
CANTUS
SONG OF AEOLUS
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TOM WALLACE |
Production
Features Percussion
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MA |
$80.00 |
APC-127 |
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| A New Age extravaganza! Beginning with a mysterious canonic 5/4 melody, the closer quickly moves to a driving sequence of syncopated, rhythmic themes, featuring all sections. Includes great contrasts between woodwinds, brass and percussion sections. There is an extended internal percussion section solo featuring many ethnic/world instruments including the djembe, chekere, congas and African bells. After a recap of the main themes, this highly original piece climaxes in a awesome show of force. |
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| M744 |
ADIEMUS
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TOM WALLACE |
Closer
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MA |
$80.00 |
APC-127 |
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| Featured in the popular Delta Airlines TV commercial, this popular piece personifies the New Age sound of Karl Jenkins and serves as a solid majestic uptempo ending to a fascinating program of music. |
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