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Chasing Light

Mark Knippel: Marenje* The following note is provided by the composer: "Marenje is a traditional welcoming song of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. My composition is based solely on the opening material of the original song. The entrances of the first two guitars are exactly what would be played on the mbira [traditional African instrument consisting of a wooden soundboard with 22 to 28 metal keys] and marimba. One of the techniques of Shona music that I employed is having the same material played on two instruments offset by one eighth note. This idea permeates my composition, as it is one of the ideas of their music that I found especially striking." Marenje, begins as a whispering, euphoric murmur, as if you are walking into a bustling street market, taking in the sights, smells, and sounds. A minute into the piece, all four guitars crescendo into a fully-blossomed, gently-jiving, jovial sonic soundscape that grows in intensity, and culminates in a quasi-percussive, exuberant, upper register ostinato played by one guitar, fluttering over the other three like a liberated bird-of-paradise. Garry Eister: Chasing Light* Garry Eister writes the following note for Chasing Light: "Chasing Light uses a grab bag of techniques, including irregular meters, meant to evoke the rhythmic feel of Eastern European dances. The outer movements are in E minor. The middle movement is in E-flat minor, which, by it's 'sinking down' a half step below the movements that surround it, helps impart the feeling of isolation and stillness that it's title indicates. The final movement is meant to convey a sense of urgency, of running or driving as fast as possible toward the Western horizon in an attempt to delay the setting of the Sun." Throughout Chasing Light, a sense of combative harmony pervades. Each guitar is autonomous, yet interconnected with the others. Through coherent use of imitation, unison, accent, textural variation, and overlapping melodic lines, Eister creates a robust quartet in which each guitar is of equal importance, fighting and playing with one another in an ecstatic cloud of sound. Mark Knippel: Attained Elusiveness* Unlike Marenje, Attained Elusiveness possesses none of the effervescent giddiness that permeates the former. Instead, it features Steve Reich-like transient sonic fractals that flash and evaporate as snowflakes on a windowpane, elusive, yet, for a fleeting moment, attained. Darin Au: Chasing Dragons The most straightforward composition on the album, Chasing Dragons soars in a self-assured, flowing arc. There may be dragons, but they are observed in transit, as if from a hangglider. Punctuated by raspy rasgueados, spiky accents, and icy harmonics, an ominous nether world is hinted at, yet never entered. A great distance is traveled over a brief period of time. Christopher Gainey: Flowing Through: Rhapsody on a theme of Egberto Gismonti* Christopher Gainey shares the following note: "I have always loved [Brazilian composer Egberto Gismonti's] Agua e Vinho, and I was fascinated by how different performers used it as the basis for very individual embellishment/improvisation. In essence, Flowing Through is a set of variations on Agua e Vinho, with one exception, when the theme comes in at the end of the piece, it is placed together with material from the first variation that reconfigures the original theme into a ternary form (Agua e Vinho forming the 'A' section, while it's variation forms a 'B' theme). The notation fluctuates between precisely notated music and much more flexible, somewhat indeterminate, methods of notation that allow the ensemble some interpretive freedom." Karol Szymanowski: Mazurkas, Op. 50, Nos. 1 and 3 Arranging solo piano works for guitar quartet is, at first glance, counterintuitive. The luminescent sonority of the piano is markedly different than the brighter sound of the classical guitar. However, the two mazurkas that guitarist Patrick O'Connell selected and arranged transfer strikingly well to four guitars. The hushed dynamics (rarely exceeding mezzo-piano), combined with rich, colorful modal layering, allow opportunity for the guitars to explore hues and colors beyond the scope of the original piano. Through the use of idiomatic guitar techniques, such as artificial harmonics, and through exploitation of the guitar's broad timbral palette, new insight into Szymanowski's music is gained. Andrew York: Pacific Coast Highway Like Lotus Eaters, Andrew York's Pacific Coast Highway is melody-centered and harmonically stable. A self-confident first guitar both plays with and battles against the remaining guitar "trio." The first half of the piece is placid, daydreamy, the second half intense, excited. Evocative of the seemingly infinite Californian Pacific Coast Highway, the musical terrain is ever-changing, winding, rocking, and rolling. Andrew York: Lotus Eaters Andrew York's Lotus Eaters was written for the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ), and possesses the carefree charm of a late summer backyard barbecue. Through harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic constriction, it gains a spatial freedom, with evocations of Wes Montgomery, Ali Farka Touré, and Al Di Meola flickering like fireflies throughout the piece. As an added bonus, SFGQ has added two minutes of infectious improvisation to the original. Clarice Assad: Bluezilian Clarice Assad describes Bluezilian as follows: "I wrote Bluezilian for LAGQ, in 2005, as an encore piece. At the time, I had just broken a foot and was unable to walk or get out much. Feeling a bit down and constrained, I decided to work on a piece that would be light and fun, almost cartoonish-something that, in certain spots, would make me want to giggle. I purposely made the decision to use and abuse musical clichés. The piece is a musical satire that draws connections between American popular styles and Brazilian rhythmic and harmonic sensibilities. All parts, as simple as they may be, are filled with nuances to be explored, and the parts themselves communicate between one another." Bluezilian is a highly-caffeinated, animated whirlwind trip: accents kick, glissandi jolt, trills zap, and chords smack. It sounds as if a cartoon volcano was erupting in a harmonic kaleidoscope of plucks and strums. But it also sings and dances, swells and spins. Rarely has a such a short piece contained so much exuberant energy. Liner notes by Patrick Durek * Premiere recording and dedication to the San Francisco Guitar Quartet.

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Solo

'The Dominican Republic waits and needs to witness the arising of the next Michel Camilo, and not necessarily another pianist. Another Michel in terms of quality, international and artistic transcendence. If predictions do not fail, guitarist Anthony Ocaña is one of those hopes we keep under the veil of our national pride.' (Maximo Jimenez 'El Caribe') ----------- 'República Dominicana espera y necesita que en cualquier momento surja el próximo Michel Camilo, y no necesariamente pianista. Otro Michel en términos de calidad, trascendencia internacional y artística. El guitarrista Anthony Ocaña es una de esas esperanzas que uno guarda bajo el recelo del nacionalismo, si las predicciones no fallan.' (Maximo Jimenez 'El Caribe') 'Solo' Enlgish This album is the free coming together of classical and popular music. Both worlds, each one with it's pulse, like opposite and complementary energies, a fluid dialectic of yin and yang, have nourished me as an individual and a composer. Each theme is inspired by telluric motives developed and expressed in a classical style. Solo is a homage to the guitar, the instrument that bears the most weight on my work. This production brings out the compositions in their purest form. Anthony Ocaña --------------- 'Solo' Español Este disco es la unión libre de la música clásica y la popular. Ambos mundos, cada uno con su pulso, han convivido a lo largo de mi vida como energías opuestas y complementarias, una dialéctica fluida de yin y yang que ha nutrido mi desarrollo como individuo y compositor. Cada tema está inspirado en motivos telúricos, desarrollado y expresado en un lenguaje clásico. Solo, es un homenaje al instrumento de mayor peso en mi trabajo. A través de la guitarra, les presento las composiciones en su estado mas puro. Anthony Ocaña ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- English Biography Composer and guitarist, born in Dominican Republic ("D.R.") on March 7th 1980, in 2007 he becomes a Spanish citizen. From an early age Ocaña discovered his love for music. At the age of five he started taking piano and violin lessons, and at 12 he began playing what is today his main instrument, the guitar. He studied at the National Conservatory of Music of the D.R. with the recognized guitarist Ruben Gonzalez. In 1998 he received a talent scholarship to study guitar and composition at Manhattanville College NY. He studied guitar with Benjamin Verdery and composition with Ingram Marshall and Mary Ann Joyce. In NY he worked with important musical figures such as Elliot Magaziner (for many years he conducted the Frank Sinatra Orchestra). Ocaña was awarded the "Sr. Josephine Morgan Award" by the Music Department of Manhattanville College for his professional and academic achievements. In 2002, after finishing his studies in NY, he moved to Madrid where he studied composition with Jesus Torres and guitar with Jose Luis Merlín. In 1999 and 2001 he opened concerts for Gonzalo Rubalcaba at the National Theater of D.R. In 2001 he recorded his first album titled "A Paso de Cebra" (Zebra's Pace) along with the pianist Sebastian Lerner. In 2003 he opened a concert for Egberto Gismonti at the National Theater of D.R. For this event Ocaña integrated the percussion in his music, and had the pleasure to perform with Guarionex Aquino. In 2004 he received two significant awards for his guitar works, the "Francisco Tárrega Award" in Spain and the "Casa de Teatro Award" in D.R. Ocaña performs his music, on a regular basis, at important concert halls in Spain: Casa de América, El Círculo de Bellas Artes, La Casa de La Moneda, La Fídula, Rincón del Arte Nuevo and Clamores. In the summer of 2006 he published his second album titled "Anthony Ocaña" based on compositions he wrote between 2003 and 2006. Several Dominican artists where invited to perform in this album: Guarionex Aquino, Esar Simó, Sebastián Lerner, Isidro Bobadilla and Maridalia Hernandez. In February 2007 he performed at the prestigious Palacio Foz in Lisbon, Portugal, this concert was retransmitted throughout Portugal´s National Radio. In March 2007 Ocaña presented an important tour in D. R. In November 2007 he participated at the Festival de Jazz de Madrid. In the year of 2008 Ocaña is chosen to participate at the Circuitos de Música Injuve (National Institute for the Youth in Spain). Throughout the years of 2008-2009 he will be touring in Spain and other countries in order to introduce his most recent album titled "Solo". --------------- Biografía Español Compositor y guitarrista, nace en República Dominicana ("R.D.") el 7 de marzo de 1980, se nacionaliza español en el año 2007. Desde la cuna empieza a mostrar su interés por la música. A los 5 años inicia sus estudios de piano y violín y a los 12 descubre lo que hoy es su instrumento principal, la guitarra. Estudia en el Conservatorio Nacional de Música de la República Dominicana con el reconocido profesor y guitarrista cubano Rubén González. En 1998 recibe una beca de la Universidad Manhattanville College en New York para estudiar composición y guitarra. Estudia guitarra con el maestro Benjamin Verdery y composición con Ingram Marshall y Mary Ann Joyce. En NY trabaja con importantísimas personalidades como Elliot Magaziner (destacado músico y director de la orquesta de Frank Sinatra). El departamento de música de su Universidad le otorga el 'Sr. Josephine Morgan Award' por destacarse académica y profesionalmente. En el año 2002, luego de finalizar sus estudios en NY se radica en Madrid, lugar donde reside actualmente y donde estudió composición con Jesús Torres y guitarra con José Luis Merlín. En el año 1999 y 2001 es telonero del pianista Gonzalo Rubalcaba en el Teatro Nacional de R.D. En el año 2001 graba su primer trabajo discográfico titulado 'A Paso de Cebra' junto al pianista dominico-argentino Sebastián Lerner. En el año 2003 abre el concierto del músico y compositor brasileño Egberto Gismonti en el Teatro Nacional de R.D.. Para este concierto Anthony integra la percusión en su música, haciéndose acompañar del reconocido músico y maestro percusionista dominicano Guarionex Aquino. En el 2004 recibe dos premios muy prestigiosos por su obra compuesta para la guitarra, el premio 'Francisco Tárrega' en España y el premio 'Casa de Teatro' en R.D. Ocaña lleva constantemente su música a importantes salas de España entre las que podemos citar en Madrid: Casa de América, El Círculo de Bellas Artes, La Casa de la Moneda, la Fídula, Rincón del Arte Nuevo y Clamores. También presenta su música en Barcelona, Extremadura, Granada, Canarias y otras comunidades del país. Entre el 2005 y el 2006 presenta más de 50 conciertos en España. En el verano del 2006 publica su disco titulado 'Anthony Ocaña' el cual compila composiciones escritas por Anthony entre los años 2003-2006. En este disco aparecen como invitados los músicos dominicanos: Guarionex Aquino, Esar Simó, Sebastián Lerner, Isidro Bobadilla y la voz de Maridalia Hernández en el tema 'Sálvame'. En el mes de febrero del 2007 se presenta en el prestigioso Palacio Foz en Lisboa, Portugal, dicho concierto fue grabado y transmitido a través de la Radio Nacional de Portugal. En marzo del mismo año presenta una importante gira en su natal República Dominicana. En noviembre del mismo año participa en el "Festival de Jazz de Madrid". En el año 2008 Ocaña es seleccionado para participar en los Circuitos de Música Injuve (Instituto Nacional de la Juventud de España). Para los años 2008-2009 Ocaña estará presentando una extensa gira en España donde dará a conocer su última producción discográfica "Solo".

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Universal Musical De Egberto Gismonti

Violao Solo beinhaltet ausschließlich Werke von Egberto Gismonti, dessen Kompositionen seit langem einen großen Teil des Repertoires von Daniel Murray (Gitarre) ausmachen. Egberto Gismonti fungiert hier auch als Produzent des Albums!

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