Dragonflies

Track Listings
 
1. Sunrise
2. Shadowplay
3. Tigress
4. Dragonflies
5. Flashfire
6. Kosovo
7. Meadow Lark

Editorial Reviews
Ann Buzenberg - Daykeeper Magazine
.. the sound cannot be more sublime than the sweet melodies on this new CD called Dragonflies.

Product Description
Dragonflies is a beautiful collection of playful and passionate improvisational rhapsodies for flute and viola. The musical dialogue between the flute and viola create amazing pictures and images for the imagination. You may feel like dancing and swirling, or may simply close your eyes for a wonderful magical journey. No matter how you listen to Dragonflies, you will experience the passionate joy of two wonderful musicians flying on wings of spirit.

Using The Drone as a canvas upon which to paint the music, these spontaneous improvisations occurred with no plan or direction other than who would begin. The resulting rhapsodies reveal the playfulness, passion and pathos visited upon two classically trained musicians who simply got out of the way in order to allow the music to "play them."

All of the rhapsodies received their names after many listenings, with the exception of "Kosovo." This haunting piece was named in the middle of the night, soon after its birth. Recording during the height of the bombings, this music carried deep and powerful images of its meaning and message even as it came upon us. We dedicate this rhapsody to peace and harmony among the peoples of the world.

Dragonflies

Dragonflies,Harold Moses/ Cynthia Jaffe


Dragonflies

Dragonflies
Brokenhearted Dragonflies: Insect Electronica from Southeast Asia
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very hard to listen to
  • amazing sounds...
Brokenhearted Dragonflies: Insect Electronica from Southeast Asia
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sublime Frequencies
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
Traditional FolkTraditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0002IQLAI
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

  1. Morning Fanfare
  2. Particle Swarm Intelligence
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Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Very hard to listen to.......2006-04-18

In general, I'm a big fan of insect noises (cicadas, crickets, etc.), and I've discovered that it's really hard to find good field recordings. So I was pretty excited about this CD, even though I'd never heard any of it; I was sure I'd love it. However... it doesn't sound at all like I expected. There is no soothing drone, no happy chirp, no peaceful hum. These insects make some impressive and intense sounds, but it's not something I enjoy hearing. At best, it sounds sort of like an AM radio that's not tuned to anything, but more often it just sounds like high, piercing shrieks of feedback. Genuinely painful, even when listened to at a reasonably quiet volume.

5 out of 5 stars amazing sounds..........2005-01-06

This recording is astonishing -- it sounds for all the world at places like jet engines warming up. The intensity of the audio generated by these insects is powerful -- but I found it to be almost trance-inducing. The subtitle 'insect electronica from Southeast Asia' might cause some listeners to believe that the recorded sounds have been altered in the studio in some way -- but the notes state that they have not. The sounds were recorded in Laos, Burma and Thailand, then brought back to the US to be assembled -- nothing further was done to them.

My only complaint about this disc is that it's not long enough (it times out at just under 40 minutes) -- but I guess that's what the 'repeat' button is for, right?

This is a great find -- I've been pleased to discover that it fits with just about anything I'm doing.

For the curious, there are some examples out there of insect sounds being incorporated into musical compositions. Alio Die does it seamlessly on quite a few of his works -- and Graeme Ravell (of SPK, now having made quite a name for himself doing film soundtracks) has an incredible recording (a bit hard to find, but well worth it) entitled THE INSECT MUSICIANS, in which he uses insect sounds as a base for his compositions.
Prokofiev, Volume IV
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • MUSIC IS FIRST, AND SO IS THE PIANO. WONDERFUL !!!
Prokofiev, Volume IV

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by ProkofievAll Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000007EV
Release Date: 1995-01-17

Tracks:

  1. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: I. Folk Dance (Village Dance)
  2. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: II. The Street Awakens
  3. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: III. Arrival Of The Guests
  4. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: IV. The Young Juliet (Juliet)
  5. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: V. Masks
  6. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: VI. The Montagues And The Capulets
  7. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: VII. Friar Laurence (Father Lorenzo)
  8. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: VIII. Mercutio
  9. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: IX. Dance Of The Girls With Lilies
  10. Romeo And Juliet, Op.75: X. Romeo Bids Juliet Farewell
  11. Cinderella, Op.95: I. Pavane
  12. Cinderella, Op.95: Gavotte
  13. Cinderella, Op.95: III. Valse Lente (Waltz)
  14. Cinderella Op.97: I. Spring Fairy
  15. Cinderella Op.97: II. Summer Fairy
  16. Cinderella Op.97: V. Crickets And Dragonflies
  17. Cinderella Op.97: III. Autumn Fairy
  18. Cinderella Op.97: IV. Winter Fairy
  19. Cinderella Op.97: VI. Orientalia
  20. Cinderella Op.97: VII. Passapied
  21. Cinderella Op.97: VIII. Capriccio (Rubyshka's Variation)
  22. Cinderella Op.97: IX. Bourree
  23. Cinderella Op.97: X. Adagio (Pas de deux)
  24. Three Pieces For Piano, Op.86: I. Grand Waltz From War And Peace
  25. Three Pieces For Piano, Op.86: II. Contredanse Intended For Lermontov
  26. Three Pieces For Piano, Op.86: III. Mephisto Waltz Intended For Lermontov

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars MUSIC IS FIRST, AND SO IS THE PIANO. WONDERFUL !!!.......2003-05-09

Mr. Chiu offered this listener arguably the most gratifying recorded music experience. He approaches Prokofiev ( and other great composers ) first as a musician, with a depth of expression that left me breathless! But because his piano technique is flawless, his instrumental skill is almost a distraction, but Mr. Chiu somehow allows his fingers to feel every nuance. If you have ever loved the music of Prokofiev, this is a recording which will bring tears to your eyes with it's beauty. Mr. Chiu is equally understanding and expressive with Vol. 9 which I also have. Why this superlative pianist is not yet recognized among the top 3 pianists ever to record, along with Glenn Gould and Rubenstein puzzles me.I don't understand how any human being can be so gifted ! Thank you, thank you, Frederick Chiu.
Prokofiev: Cinderella, complete ballet music Op. 87 (2 CD Set)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Essential for Prokofiev Fans
  • By far the very best recording
Prokofiev: Cinderella, complete ballet music Op. 87 (2 CD Set)

Manufacturer: Consonance
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000003J11
Release Date: 1995-08-01

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Essential for Prokofiev Fans.......2000-07-23

Although this is Prokofiev's second most popular ballet (next to 'Romeo and Juliet'), the complete ballet has been rarely recorded on LP or disc, the most famous being Andre Previn with the LSO, Ashkenazy with the Cleveland (recently re-released), and Pletnev's much heralded 1995 release w/ the Russian National Orchestra on DGG. Rozhdestvensky eclipses them all by a wide margin. Tempos are generally brisk. He accentuates the dark passages lurking within, adding dramatic tension in passages lacking in the other recordings. And his lines are stunning at times. Consider Previn's more popular account by comparison -- it is downright moribund and sluggish.

The orchestral suite from 'The Steel Step' is also excellent. It offers a glimpse into Prokofiev when he tried to write a ballet on Soviet themes at the behest of Sergei Diaghilev. It is a monotonous, steely, dissonant work, but vividly brought to life by Rozhdestvensky's expert conducting.

The only criticism of this title is the recording quality -- the liner notes do not indicate when it was actually recorded although it is likely from the 60s or 70s. As a result, aural defects typical of Soviet recording equipment of the period can be heard, namely shrill brass and tinny violins in the upper treble regions. However, this should not detract from the musicality of these recordings.

5 out of 5 stars By far the very best recording.......1999-09-27

Rozhdestvensky's is by far the very best recording of Prokofiev's neglected ballet masterpiece. Neither Previn's nor Pletnev's comes anywhere near it.
Dragonflies
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Dragonflies

    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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    ASIN: B000067FEA
    Release Date: 2000-08-01

    Tracks:

    1. Sunrise
    2. Shadowplay
    3. Tigress
    4. Dragonflies
    5. Flashfire
    6. Kosovo
    7. Meadow Lark

    Album Description

    Dragonflies is a beautiful collection of playful and passionate improvisational rhapsodies for flute and viola. The musical dialogue between the flute and viola create amazing pictures and images for the imagination. You may feel like dancing and swirling, or may simply close your eyes for a wonderful magical journey. No matter how you listen to Dragonflies, you will experience the passionate joy of two wonderful musicians flying on wings of spirit.

    Using The Drone as a canvas upon which to paint the music, these spontaneous improvisations occurred with no plan or direction other than who would begin. The resulting rhapsodies reveal the playfulness, passion and pathos visited upon two classically trained musicians who simply got out of the way in order to allow the music to "play them."

    All of the rhapsodies received their names after many listenings, with the exception of "Kosovo." This haunting piece was named in the middle of the night, soon after its birth. Recording during the height of the bombings, this music carried deep and powerful images of its meaning and message even as it came upon us. We dedicate this rhapsody to peace and harmony among the peoples of the world.
    Specialty Show Sampler
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      Specialty Show Sampler
      The Dragonflies
      Manufacturer: Orphus
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000RG8FW2
      Release Date: 2002-02-02
      Dragonflies
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • This is real music
      Dragonflies
      Dragonflies
      Manufacturer: Orpheus Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00006LI4C
      Release Date: 2002-10-22

      Tracks:

      1. Critical Nature
      2. All I Ever Had
      3. Standing On Top Of The World
      4. I'm An Alien
      5. Brenda Mars
      6. Last Kid On Earth
      7. UFO
      8. Girl With The Golden Gun
      9. Fashion Of The Day
      10. The Day The Earth Stood Still
      11. Airport
      12. Radio Punk Star
      13. Ten 'Til Nine
      14. People Of The Sun
      15. Highway Of The Kings
      16. Outro

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars This is real music.......2002-12-27

      If you want beautiful melodies, thrashing guitar, and just plain old good music, this is the cd for you. The Dragonflies use a unique "space rock" style to captivate the listener. It's not your everyday music. It's something new and it's something very special. I recommend this album to pretty much anyone who can appreciate good music.
      Harboured Safe
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Harboured Safe

        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000JK9XEK
        Release Date: 2006-12-05
        Scenes from Childhood
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          Scenes from Childhood

          Manufacturer: Azica
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          Release Date: 2002-11-19

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          Peyote & Dragonflies
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            Peyote & Dragonflies
            Lance Moore
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            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000N549WC

            Product Description

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            Opus 190: Frederick Hohman Plays Vintage Repertoire
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              Opus 190: Frederick Hohman Plays Vintage Repertoire

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