Track Listings
| 1. Tranzdanze |
| 2. Hawthorne Memories |
| 3. Morning |
| 4. U Can B |
| 5. Corezon |
| 6. Goldberg Variation #18 |
| 7. Goldberg Variation #19 |
| 8. Gnossienne #1 |
| 9. Water Is Wide |
| 10. Over The Rainbow |
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Spanning the full range of piano and cello tonalities, these pieces are a collaborative exploration of jazz, folk and classical harmonies.
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Tranzdanze
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Tranzdanze
Monica Robelotto , and David Darling Manufacturer: Bad Art Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B00005UN17 Release Date: 2001-09-01 |
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Album Description
Spanning the full range of piano and cello tonalities, these pieces are a collaborative exploration of jazz, folk and classical harmonies.Customer Reviews:
from Ambient Visions.......2002-03-02
The first five pieces are all original compositions. The title track is a wistful slow dance - possibly a graceful, rubato waltz. The cello part often sounds like a human sigh, adding to the melancholy mood and dreamy quality. "Hawthorne Memories" is a piano solo that is also dreamy and rubato. This one is more jazz than classical with lots of openness and less formal structure. It is dark with a quiet peacefulness. Very, very nice! "Morning" begins with gentle bells and minimalist piano with cello washes. An ambient, free-form piece that drifts and swirls, evolving as it goes on its tranquil way - also very beautiful. "U Can B" is a slightly funky piano solo with a catchy bass rhythm and a somewhat pleading melody line. "Corezon", also a solo, has an interesting Spanish or Latin rhythm and a graceful melody than could easily become a dance. Several sections of all of these pieces sound improvised and free, and all are very effective. Bach's "Goldberg Variations" were originally composed as keyboard solos, and the duets with David Darling's cello are wonderful arrangements. I've always felt that Satie's "Gnossienne #1" is one of the most mournful pieces in piano literature, and the addition of cello to this piece turns it pitch black. With his flair for theatrics, I think Satie would absolutely love this arrangement. The last two cuts are lighter, but still carry a somewhat somber mood. "The Water Is Wide" has been turning up on lots of CDs the past few years, and this duet version holds up well next to the others. Robelotto's solo arrangement of "Over the Rainbow" brings a different interpretation to this old workhorse. Her thoughtful and introspective take on this very popular song makes it her own.
"Tranzdanze" is a soothing collection of fascinating improvisations and exceptional musicianship. Monica Robelotto is a great new find, and David Darling, as always, shines. Highly recommended!
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