WINGS OF A STRANGER

WINGS OF A STRANGER

WINGS OF A STRANGER

Track Listings
 
1. All I'm Dreaming Of
2. Island
3. Over the Water's Edge
4. Predecessors
5. Firefly
6. A Simple Morning
7. Rainbow of Sand
8. Mountain
9. Song of Faith

Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
I'm a Barbados-born poet and songwriter resident in Atlanta. My music has largely been influenced by Caribbean and European folk, and my lyrics by the songwriting and poetry masters of this century. Part of my intention with WINGS OF A STRANGER is to blur the boundaries between music and poetry and show that poetry can return to a general audience without compromising its subtleties and metaphorical depths. WINGS OF A STRANGER represents my first CD experiment combining sung and spoken word tracks, a direction in which I intend to continue.

Product Description
Anthony Kellman, already an established Caribbean poet, sustains his knack for the experimental with his CD, WINGS OF A STRANGER, a combination of songs and spoken word tracks that explore the nature of reconciliation at the personal, historical, social, and spiritual levels. Featuring his acoustic Tuk (Tuk music is the indigenous folk music of Barbados) fused with European folk, the album is fresh, socially conscious, and ground-breaking. Kellman's backing band have their fingers on the pulse of his intentions, a pulsating and soothing array of island rhythms that complement his lyrical gems and poetical genius.

WINGS OF A STRANGER

WINGS OF A STRANGER,ANTHONY KELLMAN
American Ballads
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • American Beauty
  • Unusual - I love it!
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ASIN: B000059T25
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

  1. Excursions, Op.20: I. Un Poco Allegro
  2. Excursions, Op.20: II. In Show Blues Tempo
  3. Excursions, Op.20: III. Allegretto
  4. Excursions, Op.20: IV. Allegro Molto
  5. Four Piano Blues: I. Freely Poetic
  6. Four Piano Blues: II. Soft And Languid
  7. Four Piano Blues: III. Muted And Sensuous
  8. Four Piano Blues: IV. With Bounce
  9. On Gossamer Wings
  10. American Ballads: I. Streets Of Laredo
  11. American Ballads: II. Wayfaring Stranger
  12. American Ballads: III. The Bird
  13. American Ballads: IV. Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair
  14. American Ballads: V. Cod Liver Pie
  15. North American Ballads: III. Down By The Riverside
  16. Piano Sonata No.2: III. The Alcotts
  17. The Plow That Broke The Plains, Ste: I. Prelude
  18. The Plow That Broke The Plains, Ste: II. Cowboy Songs
  19. The Plow That Broke The Plains, Ste: III. Blues
  20. The Plow That Broke The Plains, Ste: IV. Finale
  21. American Nocturne

Album Description

Pianist Lara Downes takes us on a journey through the heart and soul of the USA with American Ballads, as she interprets 20th century works by Barber, Copland, Ives, Thompson and features the world premiere recording of jazz composer/saxophonist Benny Golson's On Gossamer Wings.This collection of solo pieces reflects the influence of popular music on our master composers and captures the essence of the American spirit, brilliantly performed by one of today's remarkable talents.

Lara Downes has attracted attention as one of the most exciting and communicative pianists of today's younger generation. She has been cited by critics for her breathtaking virtuosity and penetrating, sensitive accounts of classical and romantic repertoire. She has been hailed as an artist worthy of placement in the highest rank of classical performers. Since making noteworthy debuts at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Vienna Konzerthaus, and Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, Ms. Downes performs regularly throughout Europe and the United States.

Ms. Downes eclectic and engaging programs encompass both the standard repertoire and works by young composers such as Augusta Read Thomas and Stephen Paulus. Her recent projects include a Copland Centennial recital, a recently discovered piano concerto by Clara Schumann, and a four-part recital series entitled This American Century. She recently made the world premiere recording of On Gossamer Wings by legendary jazz composer Benny Golson for the Arkadia/Postcards label.

The eldest of the three musical daughters of a civil-rights attorney mother and a Jamaican biochemist father, Ms. Downes began her piano studies at age five at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. At seven, she composed an opera based on the book Charlotte's Web, which was performed in San Francisco. Home-schooled through high school, Ms. Downes completed her advanced studies under Hans Graf at the Vienna Hochschule and with Rudolf Buchbinder at the Music Academy in Basel. She has received highest honors in the Claude Kahn, Palma d'Oro and Artists International competitions.

Ms. Downes' busy solo and chamber career is strongly impacted by her commitment to expanding and developing new audiences for the arts. She dedicates time during her concert tours to elementary school workshops, and has developed a wide network of community outreach through the University of California at Davis. She is the co-founder and artistic director of Arts Exchange, a project dedicated to building creative partnerships between the visual and performing arts. In her own words: "I'd like to re-define the concert experience, to give it new relevance in our 21st-century world".

Ms. Downes speaks fluent English, Italian, German and French. She lives in Northern California.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars American Beauty.......2001-07-26

OK, I admit it! I picked up this CD because of the great-looking Ralph Lauren-esque cover art. Lara is gorgeous and not your typical classical pianist. But then I listened to the recording and discovered that she's REALLY not your typical classical pianist! A feisty, swinging musician with a mind of her own, she brings a brand new sound to these terrific American classics. I can't recommend this enough.

5 out of 5 stars Unusual - I love it!.......2001-04-18

As a piano fan and record collector, I always look for new concepts and presentations. This is a marvelous collection of seldom-heard works that deserve more attention. Miss Downes is a big talent. Bravo!
WINGS OF A STRANGER
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Kellman's CD is a winner
  • Kellman's CD is a winner
 WINGS OF A STRANGER
Anthony Kellman
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004Z4L3
Release Date: 2000-09-15

Tracks:

  1. All I'm Dreaming Of
  2. Island
  3. Over the Water's Edge
  4. Predecessors
  5. Firefly
  6. A Simple Morning
  7. Rainbow of Sand
  8. Mountain
  9. Song of Faith

Album Description

Anthony Kellman, already an established Caribbean poet, sustains his knack for the experimental with his CD, WINGS OF A STRANGER, a combination of songs and spoken word tracks that explore the nature of reconciliation at the personal, historical, social, and spiritual levels. Featuring his acoustic Tuk (Tuk music is the indigenous folk music of Barbados) fused with European folk, the album is fresh, socially conscious, and ground-breaking. Kellman's backing band have their fingers on the pulse of his intentions, a pulsating and soothing array of island rhythms that complement his lyrical gems and poetical genius.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Kellman's CD is a winner.......2000-10-23

WINGS OF A STRANGER by Anthony Kellman is a refreshing breeze in an otherwise cluttered world of music and voice. I am familiar with Kellman's poetry and was excited when I found out about the CD. I thought it would be a long list of poems read by the poet as another spoken word work. I was surprised to hear music: guitars, drums, violin, and singing. In this work, music is not a background but another voice tuned to the voice of the poet. The poems are enhanced by the music and the music soars with the words. The songs are equally gifted and work as poetry while still being song. The song lyrics are thought-provoking and engages the listener in an internal dialogue with the singer and his world. I would encourage music and poetry lovers to purchase this work and enter the multi-cultural world of this winged stranger.

5 out of 5 stars Kellman's CD is a winner.......2000-10-23

WINGS OF A STRANGER by Anthony Kellman is a refreshing breeze in an otherwise cluttered world of music and voice. I am familiar with Kellman's poetry and was excited when I found out about the CD. I thought it would be a long list of poems read by the poet as another spoken word work. I was surprised to hear music: guitar, violin, drums and singing. In this work music is not background but another voice tuned to the voice of the poet. The poems are enhanced by the music and the music soars with the words. The songs are equally gifted and work as poetry while still being song. The lyrics of the songs are thought provoking and engages the listener in an internal dialogue with the singer and his world. I would encourage poetry and music lovers to purchase this work and enter the world of the winged stranger.
Cigar Aficionado: Classic Elegance
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Jarnefelt's Berceuse is Great
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Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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  5. On Wings Of Song: Till My Love Comes To Me
  6. Fant Impromptu: I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
  7. Pathetique: The Story Of A Starry Night
  8. Musetta's Waltz: Don't You Know
  9. Gaite Parisienne: Can Can
  10. Scheherazade: In The Hush Of The Night
  11. Londonderry Air: Danny Boy
  12. Mozart's Pno Con No.21 in G: Elvira Madigan Theme
  13. Reverie: My Reverie
  14. Estrellita: Summer Dreams
  15. Tannhauser: Evening Star
  16. Romeo And Juliet: Our Love
  17. Clair De Lune: My Clair De Lune
  18. Waves Of The Danube: Anniversary Song
  19. Etude in E: No Other Love
  20. Berceuse: Lonely Night
  21. Ser: Stars Never Cry
  22. Tchaikovsky's 5th And 2nd Mov: Moon Love
  23. Romance: If You Are But A Dream
  24. Var On A Theme From Paganini
  25. Swan Lake: Waltz From Sleeping Beauty

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Don't buy this unless you LIKE Muzak. Did not realize that these were re-arranged excerpts of these pieces. If you like listening to the stuff your dentist puts on the phone while you're waiting on hold, then you'll love this.

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