Diode Melody

Track Listings

1. Early Morning

2. Inward

3. The New World

4. Glass Reflection

5. Communications

6. Climbing Mountains

7. Rainfall

8. Streams

9. Open Terrain

10. Eyes of Wonder

11. Sunsets

12. To Say Farewell

Editorial Reviews
Kathy Parsons
Warm and melodic, this collection of pieces conveys a variety of moods and messages.

Product Description
Composer/guitarist, and now, synthesist, Chris Lonsberry stretches out to create melodic soundscapes on this collection of electronically-based keyboard music. These arrangements showcase the ability of this multi-talented artist to compose and create a sonic worlds. Chris brings his acoustic melodies to the electronic table in this CD. If you don't like electronic music, you need to listen again.

Diode Melody

Diode Melody,Chris Lonsberry,IGNA Records,An anthology of eleven deeply personal songs, ranging from ballads to trip-hop, rock anthems to folk songs, showcasing distinctive vocal style, her introspective, soulful and original lyrics which exude a strong and strangely compelling personality.

Diode Melody

Tracks:

Early Morning
Inward
The New World
Glass Reflection
Communications
Climbing Mountains
Rainfall
Streams
Open Terrain
Eyes of Wonder
Sunsets
To Say Farewell

Album Description

Composer/guitarist, and now, synthesist, Chris Lonsberry stretches out to create melodic soundscapes on this collection of electronically-based keyboard music. These arrangements showcase the ability of this multi-talented artist to compose and create a sonic worlds. Chris brings his acoustic melodies to the electronic table in this CD. If you don't like electronic music, you need to listen again.

Customer Reviews:

from Solo Piano Publications.......2000-07-10

"Diode Melody" is something of a step back in time. Half of the guitar/piano duo, Reverie, Chris Lonsberry has taken a side-road from his usually acoustic path to explore the possibilities of vintage synthesizers. Warm and melodic, this collection of pieces conveys a variety of moods and messages. The CD opens with a rather majestic rhythm which ushers in the melodic overlays. It is fascinating to hear how Chris has mixed `90's sensibilities with instruments from 15-20 years ago. The CD is nostalgic in some ways, but the musical motifs are current. My favorite track is "The New World" - an irresistible rocker that caused the father of one of my students to comment "I didn't think piano teachers were supposed to listen to music like that - OR crank up the volume!" He then introduced me to his new $6000 stereo system! But I digress. "Open Terrain" is another up-tempo, rhythm-infused fun-fest that I really like - it must have been a real blast to put together! Other pieces are somewhat more ambient, such as "Climbing Mountains", which is dark and less-melodic, but extremely effective. "Streams" also has a dark feel in contrast to the light and gentle "Rainfall". Many of these pieces would be very compelling in soundtracks - an area Chris hopes to explore. A very enjoyable exploration of classic synthesizers in a "today" setting.

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