Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
This review by Bill Binkelman from Wind and Wire includes a description of the music: Kat Epple, flutist for the pioneering new age/spacemusic duo Emerald Web from years past is still recording wonderful music. Sixteen tracks range from breezy and cheery instrumentals to moody atmospheric selections that echo Emerald Web albums to jazzy numbers that evoke a cool hip vibe that speaks of nights aglow with neon lights. Epple plays a wide variety of flutes with virtuosity, flair, and feeling, while Grinnell handles piano, electric piano and subtle synthesizers. The sound is a blend of acoustic new age, adult contemporary and jazz, with a splash of Native influences on some songs."Soaring Osprey" opens the CD with lilting flute circling, dipping, and performing appropriate acrobatics over rolling piano chords played in characteristic new age style, a la Lanz, Ciani, and the other romanticists. "Blue Heron," the next track, is my favorite, as the electric piano slinks underneath a sultry bass flute. Native influences (through the use of wooden flute) sprinkle "Calusa Shadow" with the spice of mystery and Grinnell's synths color the background with "shadow" via washes and gentle tones. Azure Pieces of Life covers a broad spectrum of emotions. When the listener is in the capable and passionate hands of superb musicians such as these two, he or she merely has to hit the "play" button, relax in his/her favorite chair, and let the recording work its magic. For us lucky listeners, it's definitely "happy trails" ahead. The CD is joyfully recommended!
Product Description
This original instrumental music is created on flutes and keyboard, and is spellbinding and flowing, with exquisite intricacies. This music can create a perfect relaxed and intimate atmosphere, can be used for massage, healing, rush hour traffic, or the office. It can also stand up to many listening sessions, as the melodies, chords, and textures are unique and complex, and are performed by two incredibly accomplished, innovative instrumentalists.
Azure Pieces of Life
Azure Pieces of Life,Kat Epple and Chuck Grinnell,Emerald Web,This nature-inspired music is created on flutes and keyboards, and is melodic, intricate, intimate, and spellbinding. Flautist/composer, Kat Epple is also known as Emerald Web. Cover art by Robert Rauschenberg.
Azure Pieces of Life
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Azure Pieces of Life
Kat Epple and Chuck Grinnell Manufacturer: Emerald Web ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
Jazz
| New Age
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B00064YCTU Release Date: 2004-09-15 |
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Album Description
This original instrumental music is created on flutes and keyboard, and is spellbinding and flowing, with exquisite intricacies. This music can create a perfect relaxed and intimate atmosphere, can be used for massage, healing, rush hour traffic, or the office. It can also stand up to many listening sessions, as the melodies, chords, and textures are unique and complex, and are performed by two incredibly accomplished, innovative instrumentalists.Customer Reviews:
Shimmering compositions on stunning fllutes and keyboard.......2005-01-31
A Priceless CD to have.......2004-10-30
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