The cello -- after centuries as a classical instrument, usually as contemporary music by James Todd, who brings it to the forefront of his original music collection, Quiet Beauty, on which he duets instrument, but Todd stepped beyond even that frontier when he tapestry of cello sounds either playing harmony with each other, employing counter-melodies or simply entwining in various ways. At the same time, the cello performances interact with the piano playing of Morse, who not only holds the rhythm and states the chord progressions, but also has his moments improvising the melody line. generated string-section sounds in the background.
Because of the the traditional classical field, the tunes have a strong classical music appeal to them. But listeners will also hear contemporary, crossover elements that connect with new age music fans. In fact, career onstage in the classical world, but to have backed many top pop, rock, folk, country, R B, new age and opera artists as well.
In addition, he has taken a step that few classical players ever master the opportunity presents itself in concert or in the studio. Todd's associate on this recording, William Morse, balances his classical In the classical arena, James serves as principal cellist with the Arapahoe Philharmonic in Denver, Colorado, where he lives. He area.
Additionally, on numerous concert occasions, Todd has been the special-guest, featured-soloist with orchestras such as the Arapahoe Philharmonic, the Denver Symphony, the MSC Symphony Orchestra and the As a professional free-lance musician, Todd has performed in Robinson, Kenny Rogers, Andrea Bocelli and Jose Feliciano. Todd also prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival) and on three of her albums. He which his parts were totally improvised.
James has worked as a studio musician on many CDs by new, developing, regional acts in the genres of folk, rock and even goth. Other stage gigs have included touring Broadway shows such as the world premiere of Dorian, Camelot with Robert Goulet, Bye Bye Birdie with Tommy Tune, and Some Like It symphony orchestra). Since 1999, Morse has served as the Music in Golden, Colorado, in addition to holding the same titles conductor or performer with many different groups.
He holds of Music, and a Doctorate of Orchestral Conducting from the University of Arizona. In the jazz world, Morse has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Billy Taylor and Doc Severinson; is part of the Queen City William is a gracious and superb musician, explains Todd, who did a wondrous job on this CD supporting what I was doing on cello. He created all his parts beyond the basic melody.
His instincts are well developed and beautifully refined. He offered the perfect heartsongs because: As I wrote these songs, each one evoked strong emotions from deep within me. I can only hope that the music is able to convey some of the feelings -- love, longing, hope, sorrow, doubt, joy and wonder -- that I was expressing.
I wanted the music to have a 'Quiet Beauty' to it that people would find peaceful and relaxing, but a rewarding experience too.
News RSS