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Brandy O!
Anne Enslow and Ridley Enslow
Enslow Music
enslowmusic.com
www.ridleymadison.com
$25.27 list / $18.95 school/library www.amazon.com
Brandy O! Music from the Parlos of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson i
s a meticulous re-creation of the music once played in the parlors of Ameri
ca's first presidents. Performed on musical instruments authentic to the er
a (including a 1776 violin and a 1760 English guitar, harpsichord, harp, ce
llo, flute, and hammered dulcimer), Brandy O! is a classic treasury. Twenty
-four pages of extensive liner notes offer historical context to the songs
and lyrics, as well as recount which First Family members played or sang ea
ch one. Highly recommended especially for public library collections, histo
rical re-enactors, and simple listening pleasure. The tracks are "Nottingha
m Ale", "Peggy Perkins", "Brandy O!", "Lully's Minuet", "Here's a Health to
Ane I Lo'e Dear", "The Roast Beef of Old England", "Thomas and Sally (Over
ture)", "Go to the Devil and Shake Yourself", "College Hornpipe", "Sliced a
nd Peppered", "Come, Fill Me a Bumper", "Crazy Jane", "Felton's Gavotte", "
Welcome, Mighty Chief, Once More! (written for George Washington)", "Americ
a, Commerce, and Freedom", "Begone, Dull Care", and "Nottingham Ale (repris
e)". 47 min.
Firelight
Terra Guitarra
Earthsign Records
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$15.00 CD / $9.99 MP3 www.terraguitarra.com
Firelight is an instrumental album of mostly original compositions featurin
g the harmony of the acoustic Spanish guitar. The passionate artists of Ter
ra Guitarra pair a steel-string acoustic guitar with a nylon-string, Latin-
style acoustic guitar, enlivened with accents from drums, ethnic percussion
, bass, and Native American flute. Incorporating elements of nuevo flamenco
, jazz, new age, folk, and world fusion, Firelight is a truly joyous listen
ing experience, highly recommended as a personal treasure or for gift-givin
g. The tracks are "Maya" (4:29), "October" (4:00), "Firelight" (4:02), "Son
ando" (4:25), "Sunshower" (4:09), "Malaguena" (4:14), "North Country" (3:18
), "Summerdance" (3:57), "Someday" (3:50), "Cloud Bird" (2:53), "Heartland"
(3:59), "Sierra" (3:06), "Coucher du Soleil" (2:49).
Kingston City
New Kingston
Easy Star Records
PO Box 1069, Cooper Station, New York, NY 10276
c/o Press Junkie PR
www.easystar.com
$11.99 CD / $8.99 MP3 www.amazon.com
The third full-length album of New York City-based reggae band New Kingston
, Kingston City features twelve songs, guest contributions from members of
Tribal Seeds, Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kimie Miner, Sister Carol, The Wai
ling Souls, and the late, great reggae performer Sugar Minott. Vivacious an
d enriching, Kingston City captures the essence of celebrating every day to
gether as a family. Highly recommended, especially for connoisseurs of the
genre! The tracks are "Today", "Mystery Babylon", "Who Tell Them", "Can't S
top A Man", "Honorable", "You Are Mine", "Good Luck Charm", "Protect Me", "
Certain Girls", "Key To Life", "I Believe in Me", and "Conquer Dem".
Aquarian Dream
Composed and performed by Carmen Rubino
Produced by John Barcelona and Carmen Rubino
Riga Records, Inc.
c/o The Creative Service Company (publicity)
4360 Emerald Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$15.95 CD plus download at www.carmenrubino.com
$8.99 MP3 at www.amazon.com
Aquarian Dream is a sweeping, instrumental new age album. The songs, all or
iginal compositions by Carmen Rubino, transform piano, electric keyboard, a
nd a medley of supporting instruments (flute, harp, French horn, percussion
, and more) into a symphonic odyssey. Wistful and wonderful, Aquarian Dream
makes an excellent gifts to connoisseurs of expansive music that enriches
the imagination. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Transcendence" (3:19),
"Infinite Hearts Desire" (9:54), "Tears of Joy" (2:29), "Spirit Of Our Ref
lection" (5:44), "Perfect Harmony" (8:48), "Christmas Wish" (3:11), "In Our
Place" (3:48), "How I Love You" (5:41), "Father" (12:15), "Sweet Angel Ret
urn" (2:39), "Sacred Vows" (2:39), and "Aquarian Dream" (13:18).
Summon the Wind
Timothy Wenzel
www.timothywenzel.com
Privately Published
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
www.thecreativeservicecompany.com
$12.97 CD / $9.99 download www.cdbaby.com
New Age keyboardist Timothy Wenzel presents Summon the Wind, an original, i
nstrumental album inspired by the flowing primal forces of nature. A transc
endental experience that encourages one to ponder the mysteries of the surr
ounding world, Summon the Wind sweeps the listener away in a breathtaking,
wondrous journey. The tracks are "Still the Wind" (4:11), "Elven Dance" (4:
55), "Peace to My Lady" (4:30), "All That Might Have Been" (4:23), "Mariner
's Lament" (3:59), "Crystal Man" (4:19), "The Photograph" (4:41), "Tesla's
Dream" (4:11), "Whirlwind" (3:37), "Edge of the World" (3:00), "Awaken" (4:
07), and "Summon the Wind" (7:28).
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